Americanway Of Portage I sits in Portage, Wisconsin, with a capacity for 14 residents in assisted living and memory care. The community offers different living options, including shared apartments, studios, and one-bedroom units, most with washers, dryers, and kitchenettes, and the rooms come furnished if needed, so everyone can find a setup that works for them. There's always trained caregivers on hand and a licensed nurse available day and night. Medication help is given by licensed nurses, plus regular health checks are done each month by a registered nurse. The building supports seniors with a secure keypad entry and medical alert systems, and there's a garden, courtyard, walking paths, a games and entertainment room, a book room, and a theater for movies or events, so it's easy to get around and meet people. Pets are allowed, and there are protected walking paths outside for some fresh air. Residents get three meals every day, and there's help available for bathing, dressing, grooming, using the bathroom, and transfers-plus, there's care for those living with Parkinson's, incontinence, mild cognitive changes, and dementia, since there are specialized wings for memory care such as Americanway of Portage Dementia Specialty I and II.
There's 24-hour supervision, and the staff help with medication, getting up, eating if needed, or moving from place to place. Daily activities are planned-things like arts and crafts, music, fitness, movie nights, off-site trips, and board games, and there's special programming for families to join in, too. Health and wellness are a focus, so there's a sauna, jacuzzi, therapy room, massage service, and exercise programs led by staff. Maintenance and housekeeping are handled for you, with laundry and dry cleaning services offered, as well as regular room cleaning. Each unit has its own phone line and high-speed internet, and there are package services like special senior cell phones or cable if wanted. The community supports personal safety with home security, ID theft protection, and emergency pull cords in rooms and bathrooms.
Meals are made on-site, and the dining area offers both scheduled times and all-day dining, so residents can eat when hungry, and there are options for diets like diabetes or allergies. Transportation is arranged for doctor's visits, shopping trips, faith services, and group outings. If needed, memory care units are prepared to handle more serious cognitive needs, including dementia, and there's support for hospice and respite stays, with tailored plans depending on what kind of help each resident needs, month by month. Residents and families can expect a caring environment with thoughtful touches like a hair salon, barbershop, reading library, and massage room, and there's room for family gatherings and visits. There's a sense of ease and routine, with staff helping to make sure no one's ever left alone if they need something or have trouble getting around. The community operates under license number 14924 and is part of senior living facilities in Columbia County.
