Oaks At Northern Lights in Washburn, WI

Features

Housing

• 17 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Assisted Living
• Board and Care Home
• Memory Care

Amenities

• Activities on-site
• Cable or satellite TV
• Devotional services off-site
• Dining room
• Fully furnished
• Garden
• Housekeeping services
• Indoor common areas
• Move-in coordination
• Outdoor space
• Telephone
• Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

• 24-hour supervision
• Activities of daily living assistance
• Ambulatory care
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with transfers
• Coordination with health care providers
• Dementia waiver
• Diabetes diet
• Diabetic care
• Hospice waiver
• Meal preparation and service
• Medication management
• Mental wellness program
• Mild cognitive impairment
• Special dietary restrictions
• Specialized memory care programming
• Transportation arrangement (medical)
• Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

• Diabetes diet
• Meals provided
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

• Activities on-site
• Community-sponsored activities
• Devotional activities offsite
• Scheduled daily activities

Description

The Oaks At Northern Lights in Washburn, WI is a warm and inviting assisted living community that offers exceptional care services for seniors. With a focus on board and care home as well as memory care, this community provides the support and assistance that residents need to live a comfortable and fulfilling life.

Residents at The Oaks At Northern Lights can enjoy a variety of amenities that cater to their individual needs. They can relax in their fully furnished accommodations while watching their favorite shows on cable or satellite TV. Devotional services are also offered off-site, providing spiritual guidance and support. The dining room serves delicious meals, accommodating any special dietary restrictions.

Housekeeping services ensure that the community's indoor common areas remain clean and tidy, promoting a pleasant living environment for residents. Outdoor spaces provide opportunities for residents to take in fresh air and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Telephone services and Wi-Fi/high-speed internet are available for residents to stay connected with loved ones and the outside world.

Care services at The Oaks At Northern Lights aim to address the specific needs of each resident comprehensively. Assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers is provided by caring staff members. Coordination with health care providers ensures that seniors receive proper medical attention when needed. Specialized memory care programming caters to individuals with dementia or mild cognitive impairment.

Dining options include nutritious meals prepared by skilled chefs who can accommodate special dietary restrictions. Community-sponsored activities promote socialization among residents, while devotional activities offsite provide spiritual fulfillment. Scheduled daily activities keep seniors engaged and entertained throughout their stay.

The convenient location of The Oaks At Northern Lights offers easy access to nearby cafes, parks, restaurants, and places of worship, providing additional opportunities for recreation and spiritual fulfillment.

This assisted living community provides comfort, support, and personalized care to seniors in Washburn, WI. Residents can expect a warm environment where their physical health, mental wellness, and personal preferences are valued and prioritized.

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