Segoe Gardens Assisted Living sits at 606 North Segoe Road in Madison, Wisconsin, and it's a place that takes care of older adults who need help with daily things like bathing, moving around, getting dressed, taking medicine, and using the restroom, and they also help out with things like making the bed and doing the laundry when folks have trouble getting it all done on their own, and it's good you know they've got all-day dining with three home-cooked meals every day, and if someone needs food prepared for a special diet like diabetes or high blood pressure, or if they need kosher or vegetarian food, the kitchen tries to meet those needs, and they make sure people get help at mealtimes if needed, sometimes by helping them eat their food or reminding them when it's time to eat, and there are snacks and coffee around too, and people can bring their pets. The community can provide several types of rooms, with options for one-bedroom suites, shared apartments, and furnished studio units, and all these have wheel-chair accessible showers and things like grab bars and rails for safer moving around, and every room comes with a phone and basic furniture, so people don't have to worry about setting up much when they arrive. The buildings have security, an emergency response system, and locked doors to make sure people who wander, especially those with memory problems like dementia, stay safe, and staff use technology like bracelets and alarms to watch out for anyone who might leave the grounds without help, which is quite important when someone's struggling a bit with memory.
The staff at Segoe Gardens Assisted Living work around the clock, and there's always someone available all night and all day in case someone has an emergency or needs help, and nurses come by to help with medical needs or special care like giving insulin shots, helping with sliding scale therapy for diabetes, or organizing medication, plus visiting specialists like podiatrists, physical therapists, occupational and speech therapists will sometimes come in when needed, which helps residents keep up with their changing needs without having to leave the community for every appointment, and for folks who need more care over time, or want to stay put even if their health changes, their levels of care go from lighter help all the way to heavier nursing and hospice support, which means people can usually stay rather than having to move out just because they need more help. The place is licensed under Wisconsin license #390105 and has just 16 assisted living units, so it isn't very big, which sometimes makes it easier for people to get around and easier for staff to get to know everyone and provide care that fits each person's needs, whether it's reminders to go to the bathroom or help with moving from bed to chair, including two-person transfers when necessary, though most of the care sticks to light and medium needs for safety and staffing.
Residents need to be at least 60 to move in, and the staff can handle things like mild memory loss, incontinence, or problems with getting around, and for folks who can't walk much, the staff help with transfers, using lifts or giving a hand as needed, and they try to keep everyone as independent as possible, but offer hands-on help when it's required, they'll help with things like showers, dressing, grooming, and even manual feeding. For people who want to stay busy, Segoe Gardens Assisted Living has a lot of activities and programs, with things like arts and crafts, movie nights, music events, exercise classes, and they bring in animals sometimes for therapy visits, with both indoor and outdoor common spaces for relaxing or joining in on a group event, plus evening social events, planned outings, religious services, on-site beautician and barber services, a book room, hot tub, steam room, gardens, fitness and recreation rooms, WiFi, board games, and scheduled transportation to medical appointments, errands, faith-based places, or for recreation, so there are chances to meet others and find something to do, and since people stay all day and night, the staff handle the cleaning, laundry, meal prep, and simpler home modifications too, like adding grab bars or fixing up rooms to make them safer. While Segoe Gardens Assisted Living isn't a BBB accredited place and doesn't offer a bunch of flashy extras, it tries to create a kind, loving environment that's built to feel like home, using staff who follow modern senior care practices, and it puts safety, comfort, and a sense of community ahead of fancy features.
