Northwood Gables sits a little over five miles from Rice Lake, Wisconsin, and is a medium-sized assisted living community in Barron County with only 8 licensed beds, so things stay home-like and quiet. Residents can live in either a furnished studio, a one-bedroom suite, or use a shared communal space, and there's a pet-friendly policy, so folks can bring their small animals along if they want. The staff keeps watch and gives help day or night, offering support for things like taking medicine, getting in and out of bed or chairs-a two-person transfer when needed, though it's best to check with the facility first on certain care details-plus bathing, dressing, assistance with showers, hygiene, and help for those who need Parkinson's care.
For safety, rooms have their own emergency systems, and meal times are as easygoing as they come, with three homemade meals each day, a dementia-friendly menu, and special diets for those with high blood pressure or diabetes. Care plans are always personalized to the resident, and you'll find help coordinating with healthcare providers, managing insulin, and getting support for health conditions that need careful watching, like diabetes. Northwood Gables also offers hospice and respite care for residents and families needing more support, so folks can stay close to loved ones even when care needs change.
There's a small courtyard and gardens for spending time outdoors, community kitchen, large screen TVs, a library area, and a snack shop for quick bites, plus scheduled programs, music and art classes, tabletop games, and movie entertainment that gives residents something new to look forward to most days. The staff hosts pet therapy and music therapy, and you'll spot residents relaxing outdoors or joining community outings with the Northwood Gables bus, which goes to doctor's appointments, errands, and faith-based events. Amenities like a beauty and barber shop, fitness schedules, sauna, jacuzzi, and book room try to make life feel as comfortable as home. Residents get to know each other over meals, at community evening events, or during scheduled programs meant to keep everyone active, connected, and enjoying each day at their own pace.
Housekeeping, laundry, medication management, meal preparation, and personal care all come as part of daily life, and Northwood Gables works under assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement community licensing, so residents know their care is provided by trained and friendly staff who are ready to help and answer questions. The environment tries to foster a sense of belonging both for residents and visiting family, and with options for short stays, long-term care that usually costs less than a nursing home, and a schedule full of activities, daily life runs with the feeling that everyone looks out for each other. The community doesn't accept Medicare unless it's certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Northwood Gables is also part of a network with Chrismark Homes and works with the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association, benefitting from resources like CBRF training, legal support, and regular staff education. Residents and their families can expect support with community resources, advocacy, and a genuine effort to support both independent living and extra care as everyday needs change, and that's about the size of it.
