Prairie Gardens Assisted Living stands in Sun Prairie as a large, family-owned care community that serves up to 53 residents and has been voted the Best Assisted Living in Sun Prairie for the past three years, and the place gives a good view of open farmland and a red barn which some folks enjoy watching, and you see sunlight pouring in through the windows onto a big fireplace in the TV room, and there's even a grand staircase by the entry that makes the common area feel roomy and welcoming without being fancy. The staff provides care for seniors who need light to medium assistance, offering help with things like bathing, dressing, grooming, medication management, and even incontinence care or diabetic care such as insulin shots and sliding scale therapy, and people who don't walk easily can get help moving from bed to wheelchair, because there's non-ambulatory care and nurses awake all night. The place includes memory care in its own building, so those with Alzheimer's or dementia get specific attention, and there's also hospice and respite care if needed, and families don't have to move their loved ones elsewhere if care needs change because Prairie Gardens supports aging in place.
The meals come three times a day, prepared by a full-time cook or chef, with options for special diets and even vegetarian dishes, so residents don't have to worry about cooking, and snacks fill in between. There's a mobile barber or beautician visiting for haircuts, plus a spa, sauna, and wellness room for folks who want a bit of pampering, and common indoor spaces like a game room, arts room, library, fitness center, and a piano for music lovers help people stay active when the weather keeps them indoors, while outdoor garden areas, walking paths, and a fenced-in courtyard give safe spots to sit or walk when it's nice out. The facility provides semi-private and private one-bedroom suites or studios, most with kitchenettes, air conditioning, cable TV, phone, Wi-Fi, and bathrooms designed with elderly needs in mind, including wheelchair showers and handicap access.
Prairie Gardens sets up transportation for doctor appointments, shopping trips, and spiritual services at churches or temples, and offers coordinated onsite devotional activities too, which means residents stay connected with their community outside if they wish. Scheduled activities fill the daily and evening calendar, from movie nights in the on-site theater, music programs, creative arts, board games, exercise classes, and pet therapy all organized by an Activities Director, and residents can get involved in both facility-led and resident-run events. Nurses are on staff and do regular checks, and all rooms have emergency call systems plus an interconnected smoke detection and alarmed doors for safety, and folks can smoke outside if they want because the community has a place for that, and there's also parking and nearby bus stops for visitors or those who still drive. Staff helps with personal care, laundry, housekeeping, and will assist with moving in or setting up doctor's appointments. The grounds are neatly kept and the whole place tries to feel home-like and caring, with a straightforward goal of helping every resident feel safe, comfortable, and involved in daily life without pushing them to do more than they want.
