Assisted Living

Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community Assisted Living Concerns Often adult children are suddenly required to make living arrangements for their parents that include moving to safer surroundings. Helping loved ones make good decisions about their future can often be stressful and at times even overwhelming. At Tudor Oaks we understand and have gathered the following information to help you make the best decision and assist you through the process. We offer information and answer several key questions that are often asked, and are confident this will help you create a plan that makes sense for you and your loved one. What is Assisted Living? Tudor Oaks newly redeveloped assisted living wings combine housing and personal care in a lovely, residential setting. Trained staff is available 24 hours a day to provide support for those who need assistance with daily happenings such as bathing, dressing and medications, but do not yet need complex medical offerings. Residents enjoy 3 delicious meals each day and a plethora of snacks. The private assisted living apartments feature a living room, bedroom, tea kitchen and private bathroom with a walk in shower. Each assisted living wing has a airy common area that includes a living room, dining room, activity space plus a beautiful balcony. Assisted Living residents also enjoy the campus amenities such as theater, green house, art gallery, warm water aquatic pools and Bistro just to name a few. How do you know when it's time for Assisted Living? Safety first! If the home or current living situation is cause for concern, it's time to consider a change and assisted living may be the answer. Signs one should watch for that indicate a change is needed are: Personal hygiene changes Clothes worn repeatedly or not laundered Confusion with medications Poor nutrition Recurring falls Isolation and/or forgetfulness. If you have noticed any of these symptoms, consider touring Tudor Oaks. Here they can receive assisted living services and the benefits of specialized care, while you are provided peace of mind knowing they are secure. Before moving to assisted living, community members are given a full comprehensive nursing assessment to determine the amount of care needed, this will also provide pertinent information to help guide needed decisions. As a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), Tudor Oaks features several levels of care and living options. Residents in our rehabilitation area have the convenience of moving from their rehab stay directly to our assisted living, should they require that level of care before returning home. The transition is quick, easy and relaxed because residents and family are in familiar surroundings and much of the paperwork is already in place. For seniors with memory concerns, Tudor Oaks offers assisted living memory care. This area of the community serves those with Alzheimer's or other cognitive impairments. They have private apartments with their own private bathroom. How do I approach my loved one about moving to Assisted Living? Often when adult children contact Tudor Oaks it's after, or during, a healthcare crisis, hospital stay, during a rehab stay or a drastic change in health. In this situation you can rely on healthcare professionals to recommend the best setting for your family member. They have the ability to determine what the needs really are. The decision for the health and safety of your loved one should, of course, take precedence over the wish to return to the home of 50 years despite all the memories The recommendation and the expression of your own concern for their safety and well-being will set your family on the right course. After a decision is made, family community members find a sense of relief and can return to being the son or the daughter, rather than being the caregiver who is often overwhelmed. Assisted living offers residents opportunity to remain as independent as possible while enjoying the security of 24 hour assistance if needed. However, it’s important to know you don't require to wait for a crisis to consider a move to assisted living. Many residents and families tour our community and learn about the program and see apartments long before any kind of health issue arises. Once they see our newly redeveloped assisted living wing and meet the happy residents, their concerns are put aside and they welcome the change. Making the transition under these conditions is more desirable and less stressful than having to react to an emergency situation. I want peace of mind knowing my loved one is secure and safe. At Tudor Oaks we provide around-the-clock services and observation. This means you can be assured our staff is there to support your loved one and retain you informed. For each new resident we create an individualized care plan that monitors their well-being, and if changes do occur we are able to adapt and make certain they are attended to immediately and appropriately. Personal care in assisted living typically includes: Staff available to respond to both scheduled and unscheduled needs Assistance with meals, bathing, dressing and toileting Emergency call systems for each resident's apartment plus a personal pendant Medication management Care for members with cognitive impairment Social and Pastoral care All 3 meals plus snacks Structured activities Access to health and medical services, such as physical therapy and hospice What is the cost for Assisted Living? The majority of senior communities like Tudor Oaks charge month-to-month rates. Several of the primary factors that determine rates are apartment size and level of care or service needed by the resident. When looking at options it's important to know what you are getting for your dollar. Our program at Tudor Oaks is considered all-inclusive, and as a result you receive all the benefits you and your loved one need at no additional cost. Assisted living provides the opportunity for continued socialization and activities, balanced nutrition, and the peace of mind that assistance is always nearby. The basic monthly assisted living rate includes a majority of personal offerings plus 3 meals and snacks each day. Please contact our senior living advisors for more detailed information What Makes Us Special Inside the main community square at Tudor Oaks sits our state-of-the-art wellness center. Acting as the main hub for the community, it is clear senior fitness and wellness is one of our top priorities.

Eastcastle Place For 135 years and counting, Eastcastle Place has been a beautifully welcoming senior living community in the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side. What makes life rich is all within reach — from the lake and your favorite spots on Downer Avenue to the friend next door who shares your love of life. With first-class services and amenities alongside a robust and interesting calendar of programs, this is where you can branch out to find new ways of relishing each day. And because we’re a Life Plan Community, you can have confidence in your future because if you ever need quality health offerings, — a full continuum of care is right on-site in the familiar surroundings you love. Independent Living As you explore independent living apartment options in Milwaukee, it won’t take long to discover how different Eastcastle Place is. From the truly unique apartment home floor plans to the carefree lifestyle and close-knit community, there’s no location quite like this. Each day is up to you. Want to explore the East Side? That’s easy – lively Downer Avenue is just a short walk away. Care to catch a Brewers game or taste test the best restaurants? We do that a lot. You can serve on any number of resident committees and help us make Eastcastle even better. We have so much to offer that you won’t be able to fit it all on your calendar. Here’s just a sample of what you can choose to do on any given day: Swimming Educational seminars Cultural and musical events Off-site outings Creative arts Movie nights Cocktail hours Yoga Poetry club Eastcastle Chorus Play-reading group Writing workshop Music sensibility Book clubs Strength and cardio classes History roundtables Cards and games Assisted Living Personalized, professional support to make it easier to enjoy each day — that’s what you’ll find here. Watertower Assisted Living is the residential care assisted living apartment complex (RCAC) you’re looking for in Milwaukee, WI. Qualified health care professionals help with daily living activities so you or a loved one can live as independently as possible. There are no entrance or endowment fees, and pricing is all-inclusive. Spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments have private bathrooms and a walk-in shower, and there are sunrooms and fireplace sitting areas on each floor. View our assisted living floor plans. We also offer One Step Closer to Home, a wonderful transition choice when you’re not quite ready to go home after rehabilitation. Respite Care offers caregivers a short-term choice for their loved one. Both programs provide professional care in a furnished one-bedroom apartment from three days up to three months. Included with Monthly Service Fee: Assistance with happenings of daily living (such as bathing, dressing, personal grooming and daily bed-making) Individualized care plans Medication management Three chef-prepared meals per day All utilities except phone Cable television Community-wide Wi-Fi Weekly housekeeping Weekly flat linen service Interior & exterior maintenance & groundskeeping 24-hour emergency response system Scheduled local transportation On-site activities and events Small pets welcome What Makes Us Special Our chef and culinary team use fresh herbs from our on-site garden, locally sourced produce, breads and dairy products, and they create tasty desserts in-house. They can also accommodate special dietary needs by providing low-cholesterol, diabetic and sodium-free meals. Additionally, our approach to wellness celebrates and strengthens mind, body and spirit.