Heritage Monona is a vibrant and welcoming senior living community located just outside of Madison, Wisconsin, near the picturesque Monona Lake. This thoughtfully designed residence offers a continuum of care that includes assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and specialized memory care services. With 143 units available, Heritage Monona provides tailored support for seniors, allowing them to maintain their independence while receiving the personalized care they need in a safe and thoughtfully curated environment.
Residents of Heritage Monona can choose from a variety of private apartments, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options. The apartments are designed with comfort and convenience in mind, featuring kitchenettes with stainless steel appliances, high-quality cabinetry, granite countertops, spacious private bathrooms with walk-in showers, and in-floor radiant heating. The community prides itself on providing up to 28 hours of individualized care per week for assisted living residents, ensuring that each resident's unique needs are met with compassion and professionalism. The presence of a full-time licensed nurse, ongoing staff training, and the use of personalized emergency call pendants provide families with peace of mind around the clock.
For those requiring additional support, enhanced assisted living offers more hands-on assistance with daily activities such as toileting, bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication administration. This level of care is specifically for residents who do not need skilled nursing but still need extra help to maintain a fulfilling quality of life. The memory care program at Heritage Monona is dedicated to supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Residents here benefit from 24-hour compassionate and individualized care, personalized nutrition and wellness programs, and regular medication monitoring. The Memory Care community features both furnished and unfurnished studio and one-bedroom suites, each with private bathrooms, enabling residents to decorate with beloved personal items that create a sense of familiarity and comfort.
A distinctive feature of Heritage Monona is its commitment to creating a homelike and engaging atmosphere. The reminiscence room, thoughtfully designed like a 1950s diner, offers a unique space for residents to evoke positive memories and connect with their past. Residents can also enjoy the activity room, which is equipped with puzzles, painting supplies, and comfortable tables and chairs, cultivating opportunities for creativity and social interaction. The dining hall offers a pleasant setting for shared meals, where residents can savor delicious food in good company. Those seeking relaxation and pampering can visit the on-site salon, where professional stylists help residents look and feel their best. Outdoor amenities include a patio furnished with chairs, tables, and umbrellas, as well as window flower boxes filled with vibrant blooms that attract butterflies, creating a peaceful and scenic spot for residents to unwind.
To further support resident well-being, Heritage Monona employs advanced technology such as TrueLoo, a smart bathroom system that provides clinical teams with vital health information, and Vayyar Care, a system that instantly alerts caregivers in case of a fall, ensuring prompt attention. Each level of care, or “neighborhood,” is organized with its own common areas and amenities, so residents have easy access to spaces designed specifically for their care and enjoyment without needing to travel far within the community.
Situated in a convenient location, Heritage Monona is close to local parks, a golf course, shopping centers, and a variety of favorite restaurants, providing both residents and their visiting families with plenty of local attractions to enjoy. The thoughtfully curated activities calendar, multidisciplinary team, and unique amenities set Heritage Monona apart as a place where seniors can truly feel at home, engage with others, and receive compassionate, professional care as their needs evolve.