Sunshine Home Of Wausau

Features

Housing

• 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

• Assisted Living
• Board and Care Home
• Memory Care

Amenities

• Cable or satellite TV
• Dining room
• Fully furnished
• Garden
• Housekeeping services
• Move-in coordination
• Outdoor space
• Telephone
• Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

• Central Wisconsin (13 miles away)

Care Services

• 24-hour supervision
• Activities of daily living assistance
• Assistance with bathing
• Assistance with dressing
• Assistance with transfers
• Coordination with health care providers
• Dementia waiver
• Diabetes diet
• 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
• Special dietary restrictions

Activities

• Community-sponsored activities
• Scheduled daily activities

Description

Sunshine Home of Wausau in Wausau, WI offers a warm and inviting environment for seniors in need of board and care home or memory care services. Our community is designed to provide a comfortable and supportive living experience, with amenities that cater to the unique needs of our residents.

Our fully furnished rooms ensure that our residents feel at home from the moment they arrive. We provide housekeeping services to maintain a clean and comfortable living space. Our move-in coordination service makes the transition as seamless as possible for both residents and their families.

For those who enjoy spending time outdoors, our community features a beautiful garden and outdoor space where residents can relax and soak up the sunshine. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access is available throughout the community, allowing residents to stay connected with loved ones and explore the online world.

At Sunshine Home of Wausau, we prioritize the well-being of our residents by providing a comprehensive range of care services. Our dedicated staff assists with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. We coordinate with health care providers to ensure that each resident's medical needs are met. Our team is experienced in caring for individuals with dementia and offers specialized memory care programming to promote cognitive function.

Nutrition is an important aspect of senior care, which is why we offer special dietary restrictions options tailored to individual needs. Our dining room provides delicious meals prepared by our talented culinary team. Scheduled daily activities are organized to keep residents engaged and entertained.

Convenience is key at Sunshine Home of Wausau, with numerous amenities located nearby. Residents have easy access to cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals.

Choosing Sunshine Home of Wausau means choosing quality care in a supportive community where individuals can thrive while receiving the assistance they need.

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• A Thorough Discussion of Medications Potentially Linked to Dementia Risk

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  The transition from assisted living to skilled nursing care is often prompted by complex medical needs that assisted living cannot meet, with key indicators including frequent health declines, increased falls, severe memory issues, and caregiver burnout. Families should recognize these signs early to discuss options with healthcare providers and prepare for the emotional and logistical aspects of moving to a facility that offers comprehensive medical support.