Gatewood Cbrf in West Bend, Wisconsin is a licensed Community Based Residential Facility with Wisconsin license #15017 and it mainly has 6 assisted living units, so it's really a smaller community where residents can get to know each other, and you see the same friendly staff most days, and the rooms include studio options, semi-private, or one-bedroom apartments, with safety features like emergency systems in every room and private ADA compliant bathrooms, plus they've got in-room washer and dryer setups, storage space, large balconies, and even phones and Wi-Fi, which helps people keep in touch with family. The building itself is secure with 24/7 security and keypad entry, so families can feel good about safety, and there's always a nurse on-call day and night, regular monthly assessments by a licensed nurse, plus doctor visits, and all sorts of support if someone needs help moving around, managing medications, bathing, getting dressed, or needs special care for things like Parkinson's, dementia, Alzheimer's, diabetes, or surgery recovery.
People living here don't need to worry about chores since there are full housekeeping, bed making, linen and laundry services, and the staff handles apartment maintenance, so everyone can focus more on walking the landscaped paths, sitting out on the porches, or enjoying the gardens, and there's a library and game room if someone wants to read or play, and TVs around for movies or big events, plus computer classes for those who want to learn or keep up with family online. Meals are made fresh, served three times a day, and they consider special diets or food allergies, plus there are snacks between meals and they make a big deal out of birthdays and holidays with special meals in the dining room or private dining space. Residents can also use the salon and barbershop on-site, get help with therapy or massage, take part in fall prevention classes, and use the therapy room if needed.
This place allows pets, so if someone has a dog or a cat, they can bring them along to live here, and you'll see there are scheduled activities every day, along with special parties and get-togethers, and visiting hours are pretty wide open so family and friends can stop by often. Memory care is available, with specialized programming for folks dealing with mild cognitive impairment, dementia, or Alzheimer's, and Gatewood Cbrf helps residents with things like spoon feeding, continence and incontinence care, and preventing falls, plus there's respite care for short stays and support with moving in. They've got transportation for doctor appointments and outings, and parking is on-site, so mobility isn't a problem. All the basic needs get taken care of, including on-site dietitians, help coordinating with health care providers or hospice if required, and an emergency system always in place. The environment is quiet and home-like, focused on dignity and keeping as much independence as possible, and even though it only has capacity for 6 beds, the community feels close-knit and welcoming, with the right balance of support and privacy for seniors needing everyday help or memory care.
