Marvin's Manor III sits in a quiet neighborhood right off Highway 33 in Fox Lake, Wisconsin, and offers residential care home services for seniors who want some help as they get older but still like their independence, with both assisted living and memory care, and they also offer respite care for families who need a break or for short-term stays, and hospice care for those who need it. Folks can choose from a pretty wide range of places to live, like detached homes, studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments, condos, and townhomes, so there's usually something to fit most needs, and each place can have its own kitchen and a private bath, sometimes even a balcony or a patio, with views of the outdoor spaces where folks sometimes have raised garden beds for planting or extra spots to sit and watch the birds, especially in the butterfly or hummingbird gardens, and there's an enclosed courtyard too.
The staff is there all day and night, with a nurse on site and a nurse on call, along with extra health services like medication management, diabetic care, high acuity care for heavier needs, and memory care for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's. Housekeeping, laundry, and dry cleaning are there if you want them, and if you want to do things yourself, there's even a woodworking shop, fitness center, and arts and crafts room. There are movie rooms, a pool for swimming, outdoor walking paths, community spaces like a ballroom, library, and TV lounge, and spots to play billiards or games. Residents can get help with bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and managing medications if they need it, or just do what they can on their own.
Pets are welcome if you follow the pet policy, and the place is non-smoking inside both private and public areas. The kitchen staff provides meals daily, and folks eat in the main dining room, a private dining room, or altogether if they want; there are regular scheduled activities both on-site and in town, and folks can join in art, music, devotional groups, worship services, or just relax outside if they feel like it. It's all licensed and regulated by Wisconsin's Department of Social Services (certificate 13021), and the building can have up to 15 residents at a time, which helps make it feel more homelike. Security is a priority, with a gated entrance and 24-hour staff. They'll help arrange transportation for medical visits, shopping, or church, and there's parking if someone still drives. Some folks stay mostly independent with just a bit of help here and there, while others need more attention and nursing, and there's usually a care plan tailored to every person's needs. Beauty salon, barber shop, and spa services are available, and a podiatrist visits for foot care. Male and female residents are accepted, and the place tries to help folks age comfortably with dignity, plenty of activities, and enough support to still enjoy life.
