Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage sits in Portage, Wisconsin, close to US Highway 51 and not too far from Divine Savior Hospital, so if someone needs medical care or just a nice place to go out to eat, it's all within reach, and this place is made for older adults who want to have options as their needs change over time since you'll find independent living, assisted care, short term care, memory care for folks with dementia, and even hospice right in the same community, and over time if somebody needs more help day-to-day, they can get more support while staying in the same familiar place, which makes things easier on everyone. The apartments, whether one-bedroom or two-bedroom, come with private kitchenettes and big bathrooms that are safe and easy to get around with wheelchairs, which really helps if getting up and down is trickier these days, and if anyone is worried about cleaning or cooking, the staff takes care of housekeeping, laundry, and three family-style meals a day in the dining room, plus snacks, so there's less to worry about and more time to enjoy other things instead of keeping up with chores.
People living here are welcome to bring their cats and dogs, which can make a difference if somebody can't imagine life without their pet, and smoking isn't allowed inside any of the shared or private spaces, so it stays pretty fresh and safe for folks. The place has activity directors who put together events every day-sometimes those are groups inside, like card clubs or arts and crafts, sometimes it's going out to parks or restaurants, and there's a second-floor library if someone likes a quiet afternoon with a good book instead. If residents need a haircut or want to feel a little pampered, there's a beauty and barber shop onsite, making it easy not to worry about rides or getting around town for personal care, and maintenance is included, so no one needs to fuss over leaky sinks or lightbulbs.
Nurses are around if somebody needs help or has issues day or night, which is a big relief for families, and for those who want or need a little more support, there are options like companion care and memory care for people who get confused or forgetful. The staff knows how to help folks dealing with dementia and are patient and helpful-people often mention how kind and understanding they are, which matters a lot. There are spaces indoors and outdoors for folks to meet and spend time together, including comfortable living rooms, and scheduled transportation helps everyone keep up with errands if driving isn't possible. There are spiritual gatherings on site and off if devotion is important to someone, and there's always a mix of things to do to help folks avoid feeling alone or bored. The sense of community is strong with friendly neighbors and staff, focused on dignity and care, which is all part of the Keystone Senior Living group that Our House belongs to, and they try to make sure everyone keeps feeling at home and has something to look forward to each day.
