Sage Meadow De Pere sits in De Pere, Wisconsin, and offers many different living and care options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and nursing home care, with services changing to fit what each person needs, and that's one thing people seem to like, along with respite care for people who need a short stay or a break for a caregiver, and they also help with hospice for end-of-life care. The staff at Sage Meadow De Pere stay awake all night for emergency help and know how to help people with bathing, dressing, taking medicine, and more serious things, like using mechanical lifts for folks who can't walk and help with diabetes care, including insulin injections or sliding scale therapy, and incontinence care, so help is always there, no matter the hour. The staff speak English and take time to find out what each resident prefers so care can be as simple or as involved as someone needs.
People who like to be social can find plenty to do, with onsite activities like games, movie nights, and day trips planned by an Activity Director, as well as devotional services available either in or outside the community, and regular meals in a shared dining room where the kitchen staff cook meals to help with special diets, keeping nutrition and taste in mind. Social spots in the community like a game room, lounge area, and garden give spots for people to meet and talk or join a card game, and there are walking paths outside for when the weather's good, plus a community house for gatherings and a calendar full of community-sponsored events. There's housekeeping and laundry, including dry cleaning, so chores don't get in the way, and for those who need it, move-in help is available to make settling in easier. Rooms come furnished, and the place is set up to be easy to get around for anyone using a wheelchair or needing a little extra help walking.
Sage Meadow De Pere has a rule against smoking inside, whether in shared spaces or in private rooms, but welcomes pets, and they'll consider bigger dogs if someone asks, which is something some people will find unusual, and there's complimentary transportation for going shopping or to appointments. Memory care spaces have security features and trained staff who understand the extra needs of people with dementia, like confusion or wandering, and keep an emergency alert system on hand for all residents. The staff and aides keep watch and guide people toward as much independence as possible, no matter which care level they're living under, using community programs called Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) and Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) to match each person's changing needs. The community holds high health standards, even earning a Wisconsin Department of Health Services' deficiency-free survey, and staff, from housekeepers to caregivers to cooks, try to keep daily life warm, clean, and well cared for, so people feel at home and safe.
