Deerview Meadows Assisted Living, sitting in Fond du Lac, WI, has built a decent reputation for high satisfaction from reviews and good community feedback, and the place feels comfortable, with room options like studios and semi-private spaces that come already furnished so you don't have to worry about moving much furniture, and folks here get three meals a day that are homemade and focused on good nutrition and high-quality ingredients, which the chefs try to fit to different dietary needs like diabetic or allergy-sensitive diets, and you get snacks on top if you feel hungry later, the dining room is a nice spot for this, but you can stick to your own space if that's more your style, and the staff stay friendly and helpful and people like seeing the same faces every day because it feels personal, and there's always someone around 24 hours, with nurses, a doctor on call, and other health professionals stopping by for physical, occupational, or speech therapy, and residents who need help with bathing, dressing, medication, or getting in and out of bed can count on support, and there's memory care and dementia services too, with special programs, a dementia waiver, and increased safety when needed, and anyone dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure, or incontinence can have staff check in and monitor or help as needed, plus there's physical support for folks who use wheelchairs or need help transferring and the rooms come with wheelchair accessible showers and full tubs, just right for folks who need them.
The place feels open and friendly, the staff treat residents with dignity and respect, and if you need respite or hospice care, those services are set up here too, so families can get a break or some extra help in harder times, and even pets like cats and dogs are welcome, and community pets sometimes pop in for visits, so it feels a bit like home, and there's beauty salons, a hairdresser, a hot tub or fitness room, and community rooms for reading or games, so there's usually something to do, and the activity director does a good job with daily activities that get people moving, thinking, or just enjoying good company, so you'll see movie nights, music and art programs, exercise schedules, board games, even offsite trips or devotional activities for anyone interested, and there are common rooms, enclosed courtyards, gardens, and walking paths too, with indoor spots for socializing, and you'll see cable TV, WiFi, and phones set up for staying in touch, plus staff handle housekeeping, laundry, and other chores so things stay clean and tidy.
They coordinate transportation for medical appointments, errands, or visits to local stores, houses of worship, or just getting out, and there's parking for residents, so it's easier for folks to come and go as they need, and you'll see a mix of light, medium, and heavy care residents, with special support for those who might need two people to help with transfers or who require extra alert staff around the clock, and the environment is kept safe for everyone, especially those with memory problems or at risk for wandering, with emergency alert systems and supervision in place. Some residents come for shorter stays when families travel or just need a break, and the same level of help is available, so the pace never feels rushed, and the staff always have time to stop for a chat. Deerview Meadows Assisted Living keeps things as home-like as possible, blends independence and support, and lets seniors keep control over their daily routines while helping when needed, and with awards like Best of Senior Living and Best Activities, you can be reasonably sure people are satisfied, but it's the little things, like being able to keep a pet or have a hot meal made the way you like, that seem to matter most to folks who live here.
