Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC

Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in DeForest, Wisconsin, sits on 18 landscaped acres with paved walking paths and big views, and it's a place where seniors live in a quiet, calm setting and enjoy plenty of chances to meet friends and join activities if they want. The apartments are made for independent living, so people can handle things on their own with help nearby if they ever need it, and the community offers other options like assisted living, memory care in secure buildings, and respite care to give caregivers a break. You'll find pet-friendly and handicapped accessible spaces, private baths, full tubs, a beauty and barber shop, a pharmacy, and even a woodworking shop and gardens, and the grounds have inside and outside common areas plus a library, a computer lab, and a fitness center with classes ranging from stretching to Tai Chi and yoga. Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge organizes lots of daily activities like gardening, art projects, trivia, brain games, devotional services, and wine tastings, plus bus trips, group meals, and social events are common. Residents have full access to wi-fi, cable, senior-friendly cell phone options, healthy meal choices with special diets including gluten-free and low-sugar, and dining can be formal or casual, sometimes even with a full menu and desserts made in-house every lunch and dinner-Prairie Rose Restaurant and private rooms are available for occasions, and the menu changes daily with items such as steak, pork, salmon, appetizers, and a good wine selection. Staff includes nurses, doctors on call, and therapists for things like physical, occupational, and speech help, along with support for diabetes, medication management, transfers, and specialized care like memory services for dementia or Alzheimer's with alarm bracelets to help prevent wandering. Seniors who want to age in place have options to stay as their needs change since the CCRC model supports moving from one care type to another without leaving the larger community, and there are always nurses and staff on duty, 24 hours a day, with transportation, housekeeping, home security, and meal support. Smoking is only allowed in designated areas but never inside, and the apartments allow cats or dogs based on policy. Residents can use the fitness center, gift shop, onsite pharmacy, and take part in lifelong learning or spiritual care programs, and both onsite and community bus trips and social evenings are routine, with activities designed to encourage friendships, social interaction, and independent, low-hassle living. The community emphasizes privacy, respect, and self-determination, providing help with day-to-day activities as needed while encouraging each person to maintain the lifestyle they choose, and the goal is always to offer enough support so people can enjoy their retirement with dignity and as much independence as possible.