DeForest Place offers several types of care for seniors, whether folks want to live on their own or need more help as daily needs change, and it sits under tall oak trees near the Yahara River with good views all year and is close to shops, restaurants, and highways leading into Madison, Wisconsin, so families can visit pretty easily. The place keeps six licensed beds in a non-ambulatory, community-based residential setting, and it handles residents who are at risk of wandering or those who need different levels of support as their health or memory shifts. Here, seniors can choose independent living where they still stay active and social, or opt for assisted living if they want routines and help with things like bathing, dressing, grooming, and reminders for medicine-still holding onto some independence but with a helping hand. For those needing even more, there's memory care in a purpose-built building that locks so no one can wander off, and the staff is used to caring for folks with Alzheimer's or other kinds of dementia, offering care for all stages from early to advanced, and can keep track of blood sugar or give insulin and other injections if needed.
DeForest Place has skilled nursing care available, with nurses on staff and on call, plus visits from doctors, podiatrists, dentists, and therapists for physical, occupational, and speech needs. The community also provides home care services if someone just wants support while living in their own place, and there's always somebody on service 24 hours a day for supervision or support. Meals come three times a day, and they'll do vegetarian if that's what someone prefers, and there's always coffee, snacks, and options to join others in comfortable dining rooms. Folks can pick from a studio, a semi-private, or a private room, and the buildings are wheelchair accessible, with showers that make it safe and easier for everyone. The memory care area is secured using technology to prevent wandering or becoming lost, and it's kept separate to give focused attention to those who need it.
Respite care is also available for those who just need short-term help, and hospice care is there for end-of-life support too, right onsite, so residents don't have to move around when needs change. Pets are allowed-dogs and cats-so people can keep their companions with them, and there's a beautician and barber service right on site for haircuts and simple grooming. Residents can enjoy indoor and outdoor common spots, social activities like card games, exercise groups, special events, day trips, devotional services, and plenty of chances to stay engaged with others. Safety is important, with alert systems, medical alert resources, and security features meant for senior living, plus medication dispensers and guides to prevent theft or loss.
Residents don't have to worry about chores because housekeeping and laundry are included, and there's resident parking and transportation for trips around town. The staff manages incontinence care, medication, and specializes in diabetic support, including blood sugar monitoring, and has behavioral care services in place. People can find independent living, senior apartments, and senior townhomes as part of their housing choices here, and the environment aims to feel like home, being comfortable and relaxed, encouraging belonging and purpose for folks as they age. The community is licensed and regularly checked by state or local authorities, showing a commitment to safe, qualified care. While the place doesn't accept Medicare unless certified, it works to provide care at lower costs compared to some larger nursing homes. The goal remains clear-helping seniors get the daily support or medical care they need while giving families peace of mind, with honest attention paid to independence, changing needs, and treating everyone with respect.
