Miller Alternative Care sits at 3013 Mann Road in Marshfield, Wisconsin, where this small care home serves up to 10 residents in a setting that tries to feel a lot like a house, so people who need help with their daily lives but don't yet need constant skilled nursing can still be comfortable and feel included. The staff watch over everyone 24 hours a day and help with bathing, clothes, walking, medicine, and meals, and for those who have dementia or need memory care, there's a secure and supervised area, and extra attention goes to keeping them safe and engaged with gentle activities, which could be a simple music plan, art, tabletop games, or animal visits. There are private rooms and bathrooms, and wheelchair accessibility lets people get where they need to go whether it's the shared living room, dining space for group meals, or garden paths outside where folks can take a slow walk or sit together.
Meals come cooked fresh, with attention to allergies and special diets, and staff help with feeding or encouragement if needed, making sure everyone eats what's right for them. The place does respite care, so caregivers can get a break while knowing their family member will get help with daily needs and also have the chance to join group activities, maybe a movie night, light workouts, or a creative class, and there are community resources and classes about healthy living and support for caregivers too. Some services include help with housework, trips to medical appointments or shopping, and even a visiting hairdresser, which brings a bit of normalcy and dignity. There is equipment lending for those who need extra mobility support, and staff can help with transfers, even when two people are needed for safety. Hospice care's also available for those who need end-of-life support.
Miller Alternative Care focuses on respect and comfort, helping people who can't live by themselves feel at home, and because it's in a neighborhood, there's a sense that residents are part of a small community. There's a Facebook page for updates, and residents are welcome to join social events, outings, and simple exercise, all meant to keep everyone's body and mind active. The home doesn't have many fancy or unique names for its programs, but it sticks to caring for older adults and people with dementia or disability, with quiet support, good meals, and a focus on safety, kindness, and dignity.
