Our House Senior Living - Menomonie Memory Care sits at 820 17th Ave. E and has 31 residences in a dedicated memory care unit, making it a small community for adults 55 and older who deal with memory loss, Alzheimer's, or other kinds of dementia, and the staff puts a real focus on giving care that matches each person's unique situation, working to help folks stay as independent as possible while still needing some help with daily things like bathing, getting dressed, and taking medicine, and the building itself is built for safety, with secure entries, exits, and plenty of hand railings, so people who wander or get lost easily are kept safe, and there are both single rooms and companion suites, all with their own bathrooms that are fully handicap accessible, so wheelchairs get around easy and showers are fitted with extra support rails, and every part of the place, from the hallways to the fireside living room, is made to feel homey, with things like a front porch with sitting areas, a TV lounge, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, and a big dining room that offers three meals a day plus snacks, family-style kitchen access, and the staff manages all the meals and snacks for everyone.
The memory care program makes sure everyone's got a plan that fits their needs, and staff receive training on helping people with memory problems, offering therapies and activities made to keep minds busy and support the early and ongoing needs of dementia, and there's a mix of social, physical, and mental activities each day so folks get a chance to stay active and build relationships, and for those who need it, the community offers short-term (respite) stays when space is open. Pets like cats and dogs are welcome, so longtime companions can stay with their owners, and amenities cover things like resident parking, transportation services for a fee, an onsite beauty and barber shop, and a fenced patio with raised garden beds beside a landscaped yard.
The building makes sure everything's easy to move through and comfortable, with large windows, wide hallways, handrails, and private entryways off well-lit halls, and each room comes with a call system for help, private or shared bathrooms, and enough closet space. Staff watch over residents day and night, handling medicines, incontinence, diabetic care, and help for those who aren't able to move around on their own, and the focus is always on treating everyone with dignity, respecting choices, and helping each person keep control over as much of their own life as they can. Communal spaces allow time to gather, relax, and eat with others, which helps with building a sense of belonging, and the grounds and building are kept secure to keep everyone as safe as possible.
Menomonie Memory Care is part of the broader Our House Senior Living group, known for supporting seniors in assisted living and memory care settings, and the staff's well-trained for the needs that come with aging, memory problems, and changes in health, so people get the right kind of supervision, support, and help staying connected with others while keeping their dignity and independence as long as their condition allows.
