The 7 Best Memory Care Facilities in Eau Claire County, WI

We mention Heatherwood on our list for its small community setting encouraging a close-knit family environment where residents receive a continuum of care using principles of the Eden Alternative and the True North Program. In The Glen memory care neighborhood, a team of 24-hour dementia-trained caregivers provides tailored care and encourages seniors to engage in familiar routines and activities. One-on-one interaction between staff and residents minimizes withdrawal behavior and builds stronger relationships. Nutritious meal offerings are augmented with Brain Boost recipes utilizing locally sourced fruits and vegetables to extend cognitive health benefits. Aromatherapy and Music Makes Memory programming helps residents soothe anxiety and depression symptoms and calm agitation.

Heritage Court Eau Claire sits nestled into the trees of a residential neighborhood, providing a relaxing environment for its residents. The secured memory care neighborhood offers a central living room with a fireplace and two residential wings, making it easy for residents to move about freely, with the added safety of 24-hour monitoring. An outdoor courtyard provides a beautiful garden area to spend time in nature. Residents exercise their cognitive skills by playing brain games, listening to familiar music and engaging in multisensory programming using the latest technology. Seasonal and intergenerational activities, such as holiday baking and birthday celebrations, help keep residents grounded with a sense of purpose and belonging.

Located in a quiet neighborhood with peaceful views overlooking a 6 acre pond, locally owned Beehives Homes of Eau Claire earns a spot on our list for personalized service and attention. Its team of caregivers works under the oversight of a certified nurse to customize a daily routine suited to resident needs and preferences. Therapeutic activities incorporate creative arts and music, brain-stimulating games and gentle physical exercise to encourage residents to be active and engaged. Accommodations in the dedicated memory care building offer private and double rooms with private, safety-equipped bathrooms and emergency call systems. In-room cable and private phone service add to the home-like atmosphere, while housekeeping and laundry service make living maintenance-free.

Our House Senior Living uses the SHINE philosophy to guide its approach to long-term senior living and memory care. The community's smaller size provides a homey atmosphere, and, in addition to private individual accommodations, companion suites for related residents allow couples to remain together. The caregiving team uses a holistic approach to wellness, bolstering mental health and physical fitness with stimulating games, arts and crafts, nutritionally balanced meals and engaging events, including guest musicians, picnic parties and pet visits. The 24-hour staff assists with personal care, such as grooming and bathing, and coordinates with personal physicians to manage and administer medications.

Situated along the tree-lined banks of the Eau Claire River, Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire is a pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community offering peaceful outdoor patios for relaxing in the fresh air and climate-controlled living spaces for activities indoors. Around-the-clock health monitoring, emergency call system and assistance with personal care and daily tasks by a team of dementia-trained caregivers help seniors with cognitive impairments live more engaged lives. Daily housekeeping and laundry services provide a clean and healthy environment for seniors to receive therapeutic health care services and engage in relaxing activities. The community provides three home-cooked, family-style meals a day with healthy snacks.

We chose to highlight Azura Memory Care of Eau Claire on our list for utilizing the Alzheimer's Association's strengths-based MOSAIC training program to enable caregivers to work one-on-one with residents and utilize healthy brain functions to promote independence. Activities, such as the Page Turner's book club and Brushstrokes art program build on residents' interests and encourage creativity and socialization, and the state-of-the-art Sagely communications program keeps families connected to their loved ones. When it's time for meals, care assistants take time to sit at the table with residents, utilizing red plates to encourage eating and cueing utensil use for a dementia-friendly experience.

Milestone Senior Living in Eau Claire is a continuum-of-care community providing independent living, assisted living, memory care and respite stays. In the memory care residence, seniors receive hands-on assistance with personal care by trained caregivers using calming techniques and familiar routines to minimize stress. Residents are encouraged to engage in activities making use of color and music therapies, craft classes and cognitive games to ignite memories and delight the senses. Meal times are shared in the dining room with a menu of traditional favorites and daily specials using pictures for easy selection. The memory care community is secured with 24-hour monitoring, well-lit rooms and exit and pendant alarms to dissuade wandering.