VitaCare Living of Mount Horeb is a small senior living community with about 19 or 20 assisted living beds, sitting in a quiet spot in Mount Horeb, not far from medical offices, shopping, and local restaurants, which folks tend to like since it keeps things convenient without being busy or loud. This place has a secure, home-like setting, and the rooms come as studio apartments with cable and WiFi set up so residents can watch TV or stay in touch if that's important to them. VitaCare Living takes care of males and females, with a focus on adults age 55 and up, and accepts residents with a wide range of care needs, from folks wanting independent living to those needing memory care for Alzheimer's or dementia, along with assisted living, nursing home, and respite care for those who just need a short break.
The staff is experienced, friendly, and always around, and they've set up a system to keep residents safe and helped with whatever personal care or medicine reminders are needed, plus you've got nurses on call and aides for daily help. They create personal care plans for each person, adjusting as needs change, and they offer skilled nursing, dental care, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and even podiatrist services if you need them. Housekeeping and laundry, even dry cleaning for personal clothing and linens, are all handled in-house, and there's a licensed beauty salon as well for those who want it.
Meals are provided, made with attention to nutrition, and folks eat together in a community dining room. The building has indoor and outdoor common areas, with a recreation room, arts and crafts area, walking and hiking paths outside, and there's always something to do and places to relax. Their activity list covers a lot, with clubs for cooking and games, music, bingo, cards, arts and crafts, brain fitness programs, pet therapy visits, field trips, movies, exercise walks, and even community concerts or picnics depending on the season. They also organize devotional services, host birthday and holiday parties, and bring in volunteers, so there's a social feel to things.
VitaCare Living's memory care is set up to help people with Alzheimer's and dementia, using routines and brain-strengthening activities to try to keep minds sharper and help prevent wandering or confusion. The staff pays attention to the physical, social, and emotional needs of each resident, adapting activities to keep life meaningful and enjoyable for everyone, and they make it easy for family or guests to visit, offering parking and guest meal options. There's hospice care if someone needs comfort at the end of life and respite care too, so families can get a break when they need it.
There's complimentary transportation to appointments or outings, and VitaCare Living does allow pets for those who want to bring a small animal with them, which means there's a touch of home for pet lovers. The community feels small and friendly, like a little town within the town, with a good balance between help and independence, with policies like no smoking indoors for safety and comfort, and they're regularly reviewed by licensing and organizations like A Place for Mom. VitaCare Living is also connected to other senior communities in Wisconsin, so they know how to support seniors at many levels and keep standards up.
