Brookdale LaCrosse in LaCrosse, WI is an assisted-living community equipped to serve residents with a broad range of medical needs. The team is prepared to manage advanced dementia as well as residents who wander, exhibit behavioral issues, require special diets, or take oral diabetic medications. Care plans are individualized and built around these clinical capabilities, ensuring attention to both chronic and day-to-day health conditions.

Residents benefit from an RN or LPN on staff with a nurse on call 24 hours a day, and an awake night shift supports continuous monitoring. All employees undergo background checks, and the building is staffed and secured around the clock with door-alarmed exits and a PERS system that alerts staff if help is needed. On-site podiatry is available, and the community accepts residents with psychiatric diagnoses. Staff provide full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, and can support transfers for those who use a walker, wheelchair, or who need standby supervision. An activity director coordinates daily programming to keep residents engaged.

Apartments vary but may include a private bathroom, kitchenette, independent temperature controls, and cable service. Housekeeping and scheduled laundry services are provided, although not every unit has every listed feature. Families should review the exact layout and amenities of the available apartments during a tour.

Meals are served three times daily, with a set menu alongside made-to-order selections for residents who prefer alternatives. Snacks are available throughout the day, and meals can be delivered to the apartment when needed. A private dining room can be reserved for family visits, and the culinary team manages physician-ordered diet modifications and texture changes.

Community amenities include resident parking, wheelchair-accessible common areas, a barber and beauty shop, internet access, communal gardens, on-site religious services, a library, a fireside living room, porch, arts and crafts studio, piano, walking paths, and various special-interest clubs. Pets are allowed; it’s a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed. Scheduled transportation is offered for medical appointments and local errands.