Legacy of DeForest offers Assisted Living, Independent Living, and Memory Care within the same campus, allowing residents to move seamlessly to higher levels of support if needs change. The health team can address a wide range of conditions, including residents who wander during the day or night, those with exit-seeking behaviors, advanced dementia, behavioral challenges, and individuals who stay up all night. Nurses manage diabetic care—whether oral medications, injections, or sliding-scale insulin—provide wound care, oversee oxygen use, and arrange physician-ordered special diets. The community also accepts adults under 60 years old when clinically appropriate.

Care is delivered by licensed nurses on site and on call 24/7, with an awake night shift and routine background checks for all staff. Emergency pull cords and personal emergency response systems link directly to caregivers, while alarmed doors and a fenced rear area minimize elopement risk. Full-service personal care includes total assistance with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Transfer help ranges from standby support for walker users to two-person or Hoyer-lift transfers for bed-bound residents. On-site podiatry reduces off-site appointments, and an activity director coordinates programming that complements the medical plan.

Apartments are available in several layouts; not every unit has every feature, but options include private bathrooms, kitchenettes, individual climate controls, and cable hookups. Residents may paint or decorate to their own taste. Weekly housekeeping and scheduled laundry are provided, and Independent Living residents can opt for lighter service levels if they prefer to manage some tasks themselves.

Meals are served three times daily with a set menu, but residents may order alternatives or request snacks at any time. Therapeutic diets—including diabetic, low-sodium, or other physician-directed modifications—are prepared under nurse oversight. A private dining room is available for family gatherings, and Independent Living occupants can enroll in a monthly meal plan while continuing to use their kitchenettes. Housekeeping, laundry, and flexible meal packages are all offered à la carte for Independent Living residents who want to tailor services.

Amenities include resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, library, movie room, internet access, and designated outdoor smoking space. Scheduled local transportation helps with shopping and medical appointments. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.