Heartwood Homes Senior Living III sits at 1407 and 1413 North Mason Street in Appleton, Wisconsin, right in a quiet neighborhood with gardens and walking paths, where you'll find a state-of-the-art, stand-alone building that's been serving the Fox Cities since the early 1990s, with renovations done in 2011 to keep everything fresh, and this community really does focus on assisted living but with extra attention given to dementia and memory care, offering space for just 38 residents, so things feel close-knit and people aren't lost in the crowd. Here, the minimum age for residents is 55, and families often mention the peaceful setting, the pleasant wooded grounds, and the friendly atmosphere, plus a lot of the caregivers have been there a long time-there's a 99.9% resident retention rate over more than 20 years, and they've kept a deficiency-free record through fifteen state surveys, which says something about consistency.
This is a CBRF, or Community Based Residential Facility, so it's got all the proper state licensing, and the staff go through regular training because they manage more complex support, like medication reminders, administering medicine, help with insulin management, and watching out for those who might need extra protection from wandering or getting hurt. You can find full tubs for bathing, wheelchair-accessible showers, and features meant for people who need help with daily things-getting dressed, bathing, transfers, and such-and because many folks have memory concerns, the place is secured and offers 24-hour supervision, making it a choice for those who need dementia care, including those at risk for wandering. Physical therapy and podiatrist visits happen on-site, so residents don't have to go out for those services, and if a person prefers to manage their diabetic care themselves, that's allowed, too.
Apartments come in one- and two-bedroom layouts, with some options including fireplaces, dens, or attached garages, while a few smaller group cottages-called Cottage Living-make it easier for residents to feel like they're still in their own home. The place is known for resident and family feedback, keeping a 4.8 community score on Seniorly's rating system, and most families say the staff really pay attention and know the residents, which probably comes from keeping the place small and the turnover low. Care is tailored-some need only light help, some need hospice support, and some just come for respite care-and for those who drive, there's parking, and transportation's available for a fee for errands or outings.
There are laundry and housekeeping services, daily activities like movie nights, an on-site salon, arts room, and all sorts of community-sponsored stuff for people to join if they want. Meals include all-day dining, special diets for diabetes, vegetarian and allergy-sensitive options, and rooms come with their own telephones-safety's covered with emergency alert systems throughout. The staff can assist residents who might become a danger to themselves, so families with loved ones who have advanced memory issues or cognitive impairment usually say they feel a better sense of security. Languages spoken include Arabic and Korean, which can matter to some, and accessibility is a big focus, with features for those using wheelchairs or needing additional support for getting around. The community really puts a big emphasis on letting residents make choices about their routines and care, and they've built up a spot where people can feel safe, well-cared for, and respected, especially when living with the challenges that come along with aging and memory concerns.
