The Deerfield sits on five nicely landscaped acres at 1127 West Eighth Street in New Richmond, right behind Westfields Hospital, and you'll notice right away that the place feels welcoming, with long-tenured staff who are helpful, kind, and joyful, and you can see why residents gave it a 5-star rating with 100% satisfaction in reviews. The community, part of Presbyterian Homes & Services, covers nearly every kind of senior care you'd expect, with four main lifestyle options-independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care-so folks can stay as their needs change, whether they want a simple, maintenance-free apartment or need long-term 24/7 nursing care. Apartments come in cozy studios or spacious one- and two-bedrooms, some with full kitchens, step-in showers, walk-in closets, in-home laundry, and personalized climate control, so residents can settle in like it's home, and there are indoor common spaces, gardens, and walkways so people can visit or stroll outside when they like.
Meals are made and served each day in a dining room with special dietary options for allergies or diabetes, and for folks wanting quick bites, there's a Bistro as well as a full-service restaurant, and if family visits, they can use guest dining or even stay in a guest suite overnight. The Deerfield offers many ways to stay active or social, like fitness classes in the gym, a library, a salon for haircuts or grooming, and a general store, plus you'll see scheduled events, outings, spiritual devotional activities, movie nights, games like bean bag tournaments, and even special outdoor patio parties. Staff help with basics like dressing, bathing, and moving from bed to chair, and they're trained in care for Alzheimer's and dementia, which is important since the memory care areas are secured, have their own entrances, and even feature gardens where folks can safely get fresh air.
There's always someone on duty for emergencies 24 hours a day, and help is available for things like laundry, housekeeping, and even dry cleaning, so apartment living stays easy for residents, and transportation and parking are part of the community setup, making it simpler to get to outside appointments or local medical care. The Deerfield coordinates with nearby healthcare providers for medicine management and extra medical support, and for those needing rehab, transitional care, home health care, or even hospice, those things are already set up on the same campus, so everything comes together in one familiar spot. The staff speak English, and even help folks settle in with move-in coordination, and there are plenty of wellness classes-sometimes led by instructors-and volunteer opportunities, plus newsletters and resident documents are available for anyone wanting to keep up with what's happening. Diamond Accreditation and positive recognition in senior care circles show The Deerfield's commitment to quality, but really, the warm, family-like feel and steady support seem to matter just as much to the people who live there every day.
