Raymond House

Raymond House sits at 825 Southbound Dr, right in the 53532 area of Dane county, and it's a small community-based residential facility with eight licensed assisted living beds, giving it a homelike feel where people can really get to know each other and where staff can pay attention to everyone. Seniors live in private or semi-private apartments, some with one-bedroom accommodations and others in shared units, and they can have small pets with them, but the pet policies do require a bit of checking over, since the staff wants to make sure everything's safe. People who live here get care based on what they need, from help with bathing, dressing, and transferring, to memory care with secure exits and staff who know about dementia and Alzheimer's. Folks have emergency alert systems in their rooms, wheelchair accessible showers, and ongoing health monitoring, with a nurse on-call around the clock and regular visits from doctors, which helps families know someone's always watching out for their loved ones. Residents get three meals a day in the dining room, and snacks are set out between meals, while the chef and the dining staff pay attention to special diets-like there are options for diabetes or food allergies-so people can eat what works for them. Housekeeping, laundry, and linen services are part of the stay, and rooms come furnished, so that's one less thing to worry about. There's even a beauty and barber shop inside, and activities go on both inside and out, whether it's movie nights, bingo, creative arts classes, or just a walk along the garden paths or sitting in the arts room. Transportation can be arranged for a fee and parking's there if someone visits. The staff runs a detailed assessment before folks move in, to figure out just what kind of care each person needs, and care plans get tailored and updated as people's needs might change over time. Raymond House allows short-term or respite stays, helps with medication management, diabetic care, high acuity needs, non-ambulatory care, incontinence help, and even speech therapy. The building has both indoor and outdoor common spaces, a room for cards, and big closets in the apartments, which can make moving in a little easier. There's move-in coordination as well, so people can settle in smoothly, and if anyone needs something special, like a personal request, the staff tries to help out when they can. All the utilities are included, so there are fewer bills. Raymond House is a place for seniors who need everyday support or just want peace of mind, but it doesn't take Medicare unless it's been certified, and that's something people need to check before moving in.