Countryside Manor

Countryside Manor sits in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, as a large senior living community for people aged 65 and older, run by Senior Lifestyle Corp and part of the Encore Senior Living family, and you'll find residents coming and going, staff on hand around the clock, and care available for different needs, whether someone needs assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, respite or short-term care, or even help from home care and hospice options in the area, and the building fits up to 63 residents, each space fully licensed as a Community Based Residential Facility. People living at Countryside Manor can expect lower costs than a full-time nursing home, but there's still a full roster of help with personal care, medication, diabetes care, support for those with bowel or bladder incontinence if they can manage it themselves, and the staff, including nurses, stays up and alert all night and all day, ready for emergencies or help with meals-made by a culinary chef, with restaurant-style service and menu choices for special dietary needs, from kosher to vegetarian-and meals are part of the package, which means residents can save time and money on shopping and cooking themselves. Folks who use wheelchairs, need a mechanical lift, or need help with bathing in full tubs or wheelchair-accessible showers get the support they need and people with dementia, including those who tend to wander, live in a secured area with specialized memory care programming and Alzheimer's support, and whether someone's living independently or needs growing help over time, Countryside Manor supports aging in place, letting people change their level of care as things change.

You'd notice the grounds are landscaped with lawns, gardens, outdoor walking paths, and a welcoming patio, and pets are allowed, which makes walking or spending time outside with a dog possible, and inside, every room's wired for a telephone, with window treatments in place, and there are safety features including smoke detectors, a sprinkler system, emergency call systems, and elevators for easy wheelchair access throughout-common areas include lounges, a club room, a formal living room with a fireplace, a chapel, a library, a game room, a piano, and private spaces for social gatherings or meals. Laundry and housekeeping services are offered, along with snow removal outside, so residents don't have to worry about upkeep, and people interested in devotion can join onsite or offsite religious activities, while social types can join a resident council or take part in Wii games, planned leisure events, lectures, and even study groups. There are also fitness programs in a well-equipped fitness center, with caregivers encouraging exercise and movement, and arts and crafts led in a dedicated arts room. Senior-focused drives, car shows, cookouts, brunches, classic car displays, and community events happen on the grounds often, and educational workshops, like understanding memory loss, estate planning, and dementia care seminars, are held for residents and families with food and prizes sometimes provided.

Residents receive daily help suited to their needs, with personal care, medication management, and visits from podiatrists, dentists, physical and occupational therapists, and speech pathologists as necessary, and for those dealing with advanced memory loss, there's a special program to help in a safe area. There's always a team member on shift, and security keeps the area safe at all hours. People who want to go out on group trips use complimentary transportation, and for those who drive, there's parking onsite. Family members get peace of mind with the 24-hour care and frequent activities that support well-being. While Medicare isn't accepted unless Medicare certifies the stay, Countryside Manor does give folks a wide spectrum of care, and people can join the community at different stages of ability or health. Residents with all care needs-light, medium, or heavy-find personalized support, and those who just want company can play games, go on day trips, and spend time in social spaces with others, whether that's over a meal or at a movie or music event. People can smoke outdoors, and there are always cozy and safe places for everyone, from independent seniors to those needing memory care, making Countryside Manor a place where seniors live as they choose and get help as they need it.

Countryside Manor is managed by Encore.

Founded with over 35 years of healthcare and hospitality expertise, Chicago-based Encore Senior Living operates 43 senior living communities across Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, and Michigan. The company offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and their signature Rediscovery™ program.