Tharens Place in Wausau, WI is a senior living community with a plain approach to care, and folks can find both independent and assisted living options here, which means if someone needs just a little help or a lot more help, the support is there. The place has only four assisted living units, so it stays small and feels personal, with semi-private rooms, private rooms, and even small studios or one-bedroom apartments that are all furnished and come with telephones and access to high-speed internet, plus an emergency alert system in every room, which means families can rest a bit easier knowing someone's keeping an eye out day and night.
There's 24-hour supervision and around-the-clock staff, so help is always close for medication management, bathing, dressing, getting from bed to chair or out to the garden, meal help including spoon-feeding when needed, and help with things like incontinence or even care for Parkinson's disease. Tharens Place has an on-site pharmacy and can coordinate medical care with doctors, and though the nursing care is minimal, the staff provides custom needs assessments and custom care plans that respond to what each resident actually needs, even if dementia care, hospice, or respite care becomes necessary. They offer help with activities of daily living, and the community is designed to be accessible for those who aren't able to walk easily.
Residents get meals supervised by a dietitian, with a culinary chef who prepares meals that try to meet special dietary needs such as diabetes or allergy restrictions, and there's always all-day snacks for those who get hungry between meal times. Meals are served in a comfortable dining room, and there's even a private dining area for special occasions, plus a communal kitchen and all the basic housekeeping and laundry or dry cleaning included, so people don't have to fuss over chores. The garden and walking paths give everyone some space outdoors, and the place schedules daily fitness classes along with movie nights, game room fun, and cultural events, making social life a real part of daily living.
The calendar's full with community-sponsored activities and there's regular transportation arranged for medical appointments or errands, and parking is available for those who still drive. Inside, there's a movie room and massage therapy is on offer, plus both communal and private living spaces. Move-in coordination makes settling in smoother for new residents. Tharens Place gives a warm, supportive feel, keeps its services straightforward, and creates chances for seniors to stay active and engaged, always focusing on everyday needs and a bit of peace of mind for everyone living there.
