Parkside Senior Living sits in DeForest, Wisconsin, right in a small village area between Lake Mendota and Lake Wisconsin, along the Yahara River, surrounded by parks, restaurants, and other local spots, and offers different kinds of care for older adults including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care with a focus on Alzheimer's and dementia, Home Health, Adult Day Care, and Nursing & Rehab services, so people can choose what best fits their stage of life. Residents live in private apartments-studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom, all on one level-with features like natural light, scenic views, private baths, kitchenettes, extra storage, and resident-controlled heat and air conditioning, and every home's part of a maintenance-free lifestyle where staff handle chores like laundry and cleaning so people have time for hobbies, friendships, and relaxation. The friendly, fully trained staff and caregivers are always on site, accessible and ready to help with things like medication management, bathing, personal care, or just lending an ear or a helping hand, and there's 24-hour emergency call response for safety.
You'll find lots of places to spend time, from the residents lounge and library to cozy movie theater, fitness center, meditation and worship areas, and a restaurant-style dining room where people eat three chef-inspired, home-cooked meals a day with staff serving up nutritious and tasty options, making meals a time to sit and talk together. The memory care area is tailored for people who need extra support, with therapists to help with speech, physical, and occupational needs, and the Independent Living PLUS program gives more active seniors an easy way to live with extra support if it's ever needed. The community welcomes pets, encourages friendships, and sets up regular activities like exercise classes, seasonal gardening, games, clubs, and scheduled outings for socialization, and you'll see residents traveling by scheduled transportation to area events or restaurants, while others play cards, join wellness programs, or relax by the pool with new friends.
Technology and social media tools help residents keep in touch with family or share life updates, and there's a beauty salon, barbershop, therapy and rehab spaces, personalized care, and services such as cable or satellite TV, Wi-Fi, utilities, housekeeping, and a maintenance team, all so residents can focus on enjoying each day. Care plans are fully tailored, so some people get daily help, while others want just a little support, and everything's discussed with the residency counselor. The staff say their goal's to keep people independent and feeling at home, honoring dignity and individuality, and many visitors and residents call it a welcoming, home-like place.
Parkside Senior Living is part of the Encore Senior Living and Parkside Retirement Community networks, running under Senior Lifestyle Corp., and it's received an A+ rating from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, while being called "Best of the Best" by the DeForest Times-Tribune for four years running. Apartments are age-restricted for seniors, and anyone can bring their pet if they want. Residents say life at Parkside feels structured enough for support but free enough for independence, with support available as needed, and help from dedicated staff who try to make sure residents live purposefully and comfortably in a community designed for their needs.
