Malcolm Emery House

Malcolm Emery House sits in a residential neighborhood in Stanley, Wisconsin, and operates as a small, licensed Adult Family Home with just 4 licensed beds, so people get more attention and care, and the staff can focus on each resident's needs, which is pretty important when one starts needing help with things like getting dressed or around the building or managing the many pills they have to take. Folks who move in usually want a place that feels somewhat like home, where they don't have to worry about cooking, cleaning, or whatever else needs doing day-to-day since the staff there take care of things like making meals (they say they use organic food and cook meals that can fit diabetes or allergy diets), they do the housekeeping and laundry, and they have scheduled activities like movie nights or walks in the garden or planned outings, which helps residents keep busy and involved. The facility offers both shared rooms and private suites, all fully furnished with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and kitchenettes, so residents can pick a setup they prefer, whether they want company or privacy, and there's cable, Wi-Fi, and telephones in the rooms for those who like technology or want to keep in touch with their families. For those needing help, staff can assist with bathing, dressing, medication, moving around, and all those daily routines, and there's 24-hour supervision along with an emergency call system, which can make people feel safer, especially if anyone has memory struggles or tends to wander-and for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, the house has secure areas and tailored memory care programming plus activities to fit those needs. Since Malcolm Emery House works with a registered nurse and coordinates thoroughly with health providers, residents with complex medical challenges get consistent care and medication oversight, and for people who need physical, rehabilitation, or wound care alongside day-to-day support, the facility covers those services without residents having to leave the building, including temporary or respite care when families or caregivers need a break. Residents have options for transportation, including help getting to doctors' appointments, and there are walking paths and a garden, making time outside possible. Staff speak several languages, including English, and the community keeps things simple but thorough, making sure people don't have to fuss about things like cleaning or moving furniture or fixing anything in their rooms, since all that's included, and because the home only takes a few residents at a time, it tends to feel more personal and less overwhelming than bigger places. Overall, Malcolm Emery House gives seniors a chance to have some independence while getting support for whatever day-to-day tasks they start having trouble with, and for those whose needs change over time, the facility does allow for aging in place, meaning people don't have to move again if their care needs increase.