Whispering Heights in Stevens Hill, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, gives older adults different living options like independent living, assisted living, and memory care, and you'll find choices for private, one-bedroom apartments, large studios, semi-private shared rooms, and furnished spaces with big bathrooms that meet ADA standards, plus all rooms have utilities, cable, Wi-Fi, and even phones included so you don't have to worry about the little things, and there's help for daily needs like getting up, dressing, eating, bathing, using the bathroom, or help for people who don't walk on their own, and they'll make sure those who need insulin or special health monitoring get it, with nurses and certified dementia care staff offering round-the-clock support. The staff at Whispering Heights help with medication, personal care, and offer visiting health professionals-like a doctor, podiatrist, dentist, or physical therapist will come see folks-so health stays a priority, and there's regular health checks, a nurse always on call, and safety alert systems everywhere. The memory care community called Rosewood Memory Care is secured, focusing on memory support to keep residents safe, and there are staff trained above state requirements including dementia specialists from the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Association, which is something other places may not have, and they'll help with mild and heavier needs as people age, so you can stay there longer even if your health changes.
Meals are home-cooked three times a day, with choices for diets like high blood pressure or diabetes, and snacks are always around, plus residents can eat all day with planned and special meal times, and if you want to eat with others in the main dining room or quiet in your room, you can pick, and they keep meal times easy and enjoyable for everyone, even for folks who have trouble feeding themselves. Housekeeping, laundry, linens, dry cleaning-they handle all of it, and there's a hair salon and massage services on site, with a traveling stylist if needed, and a beauty shop too, so you don't need to leave for little things like a haircut. The whole place is carefully cleaned, with shared living rooms, lounges, a movie theater, large library, book room, a spot to soak in a sauna or hot tub, indoor and outdoor gathering areas, and gardens and walking paths that make it easy for people and their pets to enjoy nature, since they welcome pets, and there's parking for visitors and residents with free or paid rides to doctors, shopping, church, and errands, even for special needs or last-minute trips.
Folks will find things to do every day, with group entertainment, exercise and wellness classes, arts and crafts, music therapy, board games, movie nights, and pet therapy, and they hold about 8-10 organized activities daily aimed at keeping bodies, minds, and spirits active, and there are social events, group meals, a theater room, and scheduled programs for everyone to join in or watch, which helps if you want to make friends or just want to watch others have fun. Staff are there 24 hours a day, always awake, ready for emergencies, and they'll help people transfer in and out of bed or the shower, or with anything someone needs, and there's a concierge service if you want help with paperwork or planning something off-site.
Whispering Heights accepts residents as young as 55, including men and women, with 19 assisted living units licensed by the state, and residents can stay on as care needs change, including heavier nursing care or even hospice, plus there's respite care for short stays to give family caregivers a break. Independent living here is simple-no home upkeep or chores, with plenty of activities and chances for social time, and for people who stay home, trained aides can offer friendly support and non-medical care. Prices for assisted living start at $3,000 month and may change depending on how much help someone needs or what kind of room they want, and they accept private pay, long-term care insurance, and veterans' benefits. The facility is regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Social Services, and has won awards for its care and fun activities, and it connects with families by offering counseling, regular updates, and ways for everyone to stay involved in their loved one's care. The whole community puts an effort in making a safe, homey place where everyone has dignity, choices, access to nature, and the support they need-without a lot of fuss or empty promises.
