Cottages At Cedar Run The sits in West Bend, WI, on 160 acres filled with rolling hills, woods, meadows, and wildlife, which means you see a lot of nature from the many windows and get easy outdoor access thanks to secure courtyard spaces, while each residence has a "front porch" cottage design to give a feeling of home and familiarity. The facility has 66 licensed beds split into three neighborhoods with 20-unit buildings, and offers a setting that's specific for memory care and focused on dementia, providing a range of personal care levels, so people with early- to mid-stage memory loss can receive help tailored to their needs along with options for aging in place. Rooms come in different sizes like studio, one-bedroom, semi-private, or two-bedroom, and every unit features private, European-style bathrooms, open-concept rooms, and lots of windows to keep things bright and clear, which can make moving around easier, especially since there are open corridors for way-finding.
Cottages At Cedar Run The is part of Cedar Community, which is a not-for-profit provider, and the campus includes Cedar Lake, Cedar Ridge, and three sites all together, so there's a long history of care for older adults, including assisted living, skilled nursing, hospice, homecare, and independent living. There's a holistic philosophy and a focus on individualized, dementia-centered support, aiming to give purposeful living and dignified care, which includes daily activities that are based on each resident's interests like cooking, crafts, entertainment, pet therapy, music, art therapy, and spiritual outings, with plenty of offsite and onsite activities to help with socializing and movement. There are indoor common spaces where people can gather, chat, or relax, along with outdoor areas for safe walks and fresh air.
The staff is trained and certified in dementia care, staying present and ready 24 hours a day to handle emergencies, medication reminders, moving assistance, and daily living activities like bathing or dressing, while also supporting specific healthcare needs such as incontinence care and diabetic management, including help with insulin monitoring by experienced team members. The memory care program has received distinction from the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, and there are other medical professionals on-site or on-call like nurses, a podiatrist, a dentist, and therapists for physical, occupational, and speech therapy, which means residents can get care without leaving the campus. The meals are planned and cooked by chefs, aiming for nutrition and taste, so residents get three meals a day without the stress of meal prep.
There's also spiritual support through devotional activities held offsite, and worship options, plus lifestyle and service choices to match changing needs, along with short-term rehab or respite and home health care for those who need a bit more. Payment works through private pay, social security, and veterans' benefits, with different fee levels depending on care needs, but there's no Medicare certification, so that's something to keep in mind when planning for costs. The general approach aims to promote activity, social engagement, security, and as much independence as possible while giving families some peace of mind.
