Deciding it’s time to place your elder loved one in an assisted living facility comes with immense responsibility and careful consideration. Hillview Terrace in La Crosse, WI, understands that entrusting others to properly care for and provide quality health care services to your aging family member can be stressful. To help you and your elder loved one feel more comfortable, Hillview Health Care Center urges you to consider the following when selecting an elderly care facility:

• Facility Location: Choose an assisted living facility in an area that your elder would want to live in. It may be a good idea to choose a facility that's close to family members so your loved one can enjoy regular visits with loved ones.  If possible, it may help to stay in the remote area that they have lived in all their life.  The majority of our tenants grew up or lived on the south side of La Crosse a number of years and are familiar with the area and often have the same gorgeous views they have always enjoyed when they move to the Hillview campus.
• Features & Amenities: Consider the layout and amenities of each senior living facility you’re considering. Does the community offer a floor plan that is easy to navigate? Is there air conditioning available? Are doors wide enough to accommodate walkers and wheelchairs? Does the facility provide security?
• Cost & Finances: Costs can vary significantly from facility to facility, so carefully analyze all living costs and fees associated with each assisted living center. You may also want to discuss extra costs that may apply as your loved one ages and requires extra assistance.

• Health Care Services: Perhaps one of the most important aspects to consider is what health care and medical services are available at each facility. Some facilities are strictly independent senior living facilities and do not provide much medical care. Other centers, however, have 24-hour nursing staff on-site to help administer daily medications, rehabilitate, and even provide household assistance to seniors.
• Extra-Curricular Activities: While it’s important to ensure your elder loved one will have access to all the living assistance and medical care they need, it’s also important that they enjoy themselves at whatever facility they choose to live at. Consider what activities each assisted living center has to offer, like bingo, arts and crafts, and exercise classes.

Do extensive research on each facility you’re considering to place your loved one in. And if you’re looking at a senior campus in the La Crosse, WI, area, pay a visit to Hillview Health Care Campus, which includes various levels of care at their three facilities: Hillview Health Care Center, Hillview Terrace Assisted Living Facility, and Carroll Heights Apartments. To take a tour of one of their three facilities, schedule a visit by calling (608) 789-4800, or browse their website to discover the amenities this elder care center has to offer.