Heritage House of Portage Assisted Living sits in Portage, Wisconsin, and belongs to the Encore Senior Living group, and the place offers all sorts of help for seniors who want some independence but may need support with daily life or health. The community has a staff trained to give care any time, day or night, as well as RN and LPN supervision, and folks living here get three home-cooked meals daily in a dining room, which helps people who don't want to worry about cooking anymore. Each resident can decorate their private apartment with their own things, and the apartments come in different sizes, some with a separate bedroom, walk-in showers with safety bars, optional patios, and individually controlled heating and cooling. Some even have kitchenettes with a cooktop, refrigerator, and microwave to give options for snacks or light meals, and each apartment includes a personal emergency call system for added security. Satellite TV and WIFI are available, and the community has a mail service, pharmacy delivery, and weekly housekeeping and laundry.
The care team, led by a nurse, helps with bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, and there's help for one-person assisted transfers when needed, so folks who struggle getting up or around don't have to worry. Blood sugar monitoring and oxygen support are also available, though insulin injections aren't given, and seniors can keep aging in place since care adjusts as needs change over time. Heritage House of Portage Assisted Living provides memory care for residents at risk of wandering, with secure areas, and offers specialized support to those living with memory loss. Short-term respite and hospice care are available as well. The staff takes pride in providing care plans shaped by each resident's needs and choices, letting people keep as much independence as they wish.
Socializing comes easily with various group activities, both onsite and offsite, like game nights, music programs, scheduled day trips in the community bus, and movie nights in the theater, and there's a calendar full of events to keep folks busy and engaged, plus devotional services offsite for those looking to practice their faith. Shared spaces, such as game rooms, a library, gardens, a business center, a fitness room, a beauty salon, and a chapel, give everyone places to be together or take a break, and there are outdoor patios and walking paths for fresh air or gardening. Health needs are supported with on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as supervised nursing care and medication oversight, and there's always trained staff present for health monitoring and emergencies, with a security system in place for extra peace of mind.
Residents can personalize their living space with their own furnishings, and larger-than-average, one-bedroom layouts are available for those who want more room. Meals are served restaurant-style with menus checked by a dietitian, and if folks need a ride, transportation services and help setting up appointments are offered. The common indoor areas are good for chatting or relaxing. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services recently gave Heritage House of Portage Assisted Living a deficiency-free survey, recognizing their commitment to quality care, which is something everyone can feel good about. Many seniors and their families like knowing there are choices to fit their changing needs, from independent living to assisted living, skill nursing, or memory care. The team is dedicated to supporting everyone's well-being, helping folks live comfortably while respecting their wishes for privacy or community, and making it easier to stay active, safe, and cared for as time goes on.
