Our House Senior Living - Eau Claire Memory Care is a place designed for older adults who have memory problems like Alzheimer's and other dementias, and there's care around the clock with staff that know how to help people who have trouble remembering things, and there are nurses and visiting professionals like therapists who come in to help too. The building's secure and has safety features like emergency alert systems, technology that helps keep track of where residents are so they don't wander off, and all the entries and exits are controlled so people can't get out and get lost, and there are private and companion suites available, each with its own bathroom that's got handrails and is big enough to handle wheelchairs and equipment for folks who need help getting around. Residents have their own bedrooms or can share a companion suite, and each room has things like independent controls for heating and cooling, kitchenettes, and a personal call system so help is always close by if there's a problem.
There are comfortable spots to relax like a fireside living room, a residents' lounge, a courtyard, gardens, and walking paths, with indoor and outdoor spaces made to feel homey and peaceful, and there's even a front porch where people can sit and enjoy the quiet neighborhood. Meals are provided every day, three meals plus snacks, and if someone has allergies or special diets like diabetes, the kitchen staff know how to handle that so everyone can eat safely, and families sometimes join for meals in the dining room with access to a family-style kitchen and a snack bar. The memory care team has special training to work with people who have trouble with memory or behavior, and they check to make sure residents are eating well, taking their medicine, joining in activities, even if they might not want to at first, and help with things like bathing, dressing, and moving safely if someone needs a hand or a lift. There are transportation services to get to appointments, outings for social activities, parking for residents, and the building's close to parks, coffee shops, and medical centers, so the area's nice and quiet but still close to things people might need.
On top of that, folks can bring their dogs and cats because it's pet-friendly as long as everyone gets along, and there's an on-site hair salon and popular group activities like movie nights, arts and crafts in the dedicated arts room, games in the TV lounge, devotional services, and both staff- and resident-led events. Housekeeping, laundry, and move-in help are all available, and staff are on hand day and night to help with emergencies. The care setup allows people who start needing only a little help to stay there as their needs grow, so someone could move in for short-term respite after a hospital stay and then decide to stay longer, even through hospice care, and there's support for people with more intense needs, including those who might have major memory problems or sometimes hard-to-manage behaviors.
Residents feel at home because the staff work to treat everyone with dignity and respect, following the newest ideas for memory care so each person can feel as safe and comfortable as possible, and there's support to maintain a sense of independence for as long as it lasts. The building is part of the Our House Senior Living family, which has other locations around Wisconsin and Minnesota, so people know the same style of care's being offered in Eau Claire and in communities like Chippewa Falls, Janesville, and others. The Eau Claire location has 31 residences where people can live while receiving specialized help, and all the services aim to make life manageable and meaningful for people who can't live on their own any longer.
