The Cottages in Shawano offers three levels of living—Assisted Living, Independent Living, and a dedicated Memory Care wing—so residents can receive the amount of help that matches their needs. Clinical support covers wandering behaviors day or night, elopement risk, wound care, oxygen management, and diabetic care including oral medications, injections, and sliding-scale insulin. Residents under 60, individuals with behavioral challenges, and those with advanced dementia are accepted. Stroke rehabilitation, pain management, dialysis coordination, hospice services, and comprehensive occupational, physical, and speech therapy are available on site, allowing most medical issues to be managed without leaving the community.

A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse is on staff, and a nurse is on call 24 hours a day. Night shifts are fully awake, and emergency pull cords or personal emergency response systems connect directly to staff. Care plans are personalized and adjusted through medication coordination and regular assessments. Full assistance is available for bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and staff can complete transfers ranging from standby help to two-person or Hoyer lift moves. A fenced rear area supports safe outdoor access for residents prone to wandering, and an activity director organizes daily programs suited to varying cognitive and physical abilities.

Accommodation choices may include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, independent temperature controls, cable hookups, and the option to paint or decorate the room, but not every unit contains every listed feature. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry services are provided, and maintenance staff address routine repairs so residents do not have to manage home upkeep.

Dining follows a set menu prepared to meet doctor-ordered diets. Snacks are available between meals, and the kitchen can modify textures to mechanical-chopped, puréed, or thickened-liquid consistencies to support residents with swallowing difficulties or other dietary needs.

Residents have access to parking, a wheelchair-accessible layout, and communal gardens for outdoor relaxation. A barber and beauty shop, on-site religious services, internet access, a library, and proximity to public transportation round out daily conveniences. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.