Ten Telling Signs of Dementia
Recognizing the signs of dementia can make a world of difference. If you notice any of the signs provided by the Alzheimer’s Association in yourself or a loved one, it’s time to get help.
Helpful Advice for People Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia
We offer these “easier-said-than-done” words of advice and encouragement to help you care for your loved one with dementia.
The New Courtyard at Delta Welcomes First Residents
Encore Senior Living’s newest assisted living and memory care community, The Courtyard at Delta, located at 350 South Marketplace Blvd. in Lansing, celebrated its grand opening with local city officials and welcomed area residents and business leaders to a “Vintage Vegas-themed” celebration. “We are grateful to our local construction partners, including JC Electric, Meridian Plumbing,…
A Standing Ovation for Encore’s Generous Hearts
The holiday decorations and lights are put away, but the warm holiday glow that comes from giving back still shines brightly for many at Encore Senior Living. Senior residents and staff at several Encore communities showed what it looks like to be charitable, live with purpose, and spread hope and joy during the holidays and…
Please join us in welcoming Jake Pichotta to our team!
Jake is a new Regional VP of Operations for Encore Senior Living. Jake began his career in senior care as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and progressed to the role of Regional Wellness Director for Encore Senior Living. After an opportunity to serve as interim Vice President of Operations, Jake fell in love with the…
Please join us in welcoming Marie Lynn Wieland to our team!
Marie Lynn is our new Regional VP of Operations for Ohio and Michigan and starts today! Marie Lynn Wieland joined Encore Senior Living with a wide array of hospitality and healthcare experience that dates back to her childhood. Having grown up in a second-generation, family-run motel, Marie Lynn honed her customer relations skills and learned…
Fitchburg Assisted Living Grand Opening Success!
Hooray for Assisted Living at The Courtyard! Following the opening of memory care last summer, The Courtyard at Fitchburg held a grand opening celebration for assisted living this spring with more than two hundred partygoers in attendance! Fitchburg’s Mayor Julia Arata-Fratta and local Chamber of Commerce members helped The Courtyard at Fitchburg’s Administrator Alyssa Luize…
Smiles by Design
Making a Difference by Design Judy Biberian (left) and Georgia Chronopoulis (right) of JRI Interior Design know a thing or two about balancing functional needs with the aesthetic comforts of home. With decades of design experience and a niche in senior living, Judy and Georgia are the women behind the interior design at many of the Encore Senior Living communities that…
Off-site Information Center NOW Open as Construction Progresses at the New Courtyard at Delta
Construction at The Courtyard at Delta, the area’s newest assisted living and memory care community, is well underway at 350 South Marketplace Blvd. in Lansing, Michigan. The Courtyard will feature 53 brand new, larger-than-most, one-bedroom and studio assisted living apartment homes and 32 memory care apartment homes, around-the-clock caregiving help, a robust activity program, dining,…
Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift for Mom or Grandma?
No one knows your mom or grandma better than you, but sometimes, finding the perfect gift can be tricky. We polled our senior living experts, who offered you their thoughts on the best Mother’s Day gift for an aging parent or grandparent.
Encore Senior Living In The News
Alex Groth, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – View original story here. Courtyard at Sussex, will have its grand opening from 1 to 5 p.m. April 28. Older adults interested in moving into a new senior living community in Sussex can check out the new development at its April 28 open house. The new development includes…
Goat Snuggles for Seniors
Residents from Encore Senior Living’s Sage Meadow of Fond du Lac assisted living community know it’s OK to act like a “kid” sometimes! Several opted to have a snuggly, fun time at LaClare Creamery’s “Goat Snuggling for Seniors” event. They enthusiastically report, “Don’t ‘buck’ it ‘til you try it!” The Malone, Wisconsin creamery…
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift for Grandma
Warm her heart this year with a selection from our Encore Senior Living communities’ carefully curated best Mother’s Day gift ideas. No one knows your mom or grandma better than you, but sometimes finding the perfect gift for her can be tricky. Of course, the best gift of all is sharing time and experiences…
Honoring the “Best of” in Assisted Living
Congrats to the team at Heritage House in Portage, WI for being named “Best of the Best” by A Place for Mom, a national resource that helps families and their loved ones research, compare and select senior housing options. 2022 Best of Senior Living award winners represent the top three percent of senior care providers…
A+ for Quality Care
CONGRATULATIONS to the Encore Senior Living communities that recently earned deficiency-free surveys from the Department of Health Services: Courtyard at Bellevue is one of several Encore communities that boast a deficiency-free state survey. Bellevue Senior Living Courtyard at Bellevue Encore at Mahtomedi Heritage House of Portage Hickory Park Kenosha Place Matthews of Glendale Matthews of…
Feel the LOVE at Encore Senior Living communities this Valentine’s Day
There are so many reasons to LOVE Encore Senior Living assisted living and memory care communities! Throughout the month of February, join us for a “Feel the Love” event or community tour and discover why. These events and visits are an ideal opportunity for seniors and their adult children to discover a senior living lifestyle…
Encore Communities have a SOUPer Dooper Offer
Brrrr… It’s cold outside! Warm-up with some tasty hot soup and learn more about the warm and cozy benefits that living at Encore Senior Living communities offers! Select Encore communities are offering a quart of soup to-go for folks who brave the cold and schedule a visit this month to learn more about senior living,…
Merry New Year! from Encore Senior Living
To our residents – you are the heart and soul of our communities. We wish you and your families a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!
And THANK YOU to our caring staff for all you do to make the holiday season (and every day) all the merrier!
An A+ for QUALITY CARE – Deficiency-Free
CONGRATULATIONS The following Encore Senior Living communities that recently earned deficiency-free surveys from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services: Sage Meadow DePere Sage Meadow of Fond du Lac Sage Meadow of Lake Geneva Matthews Senior Living of Wrightstown Matthews Senior Living of Glendale Courtyard at Bellevue Heritage House of Portage
Happy Nurses Week 2021
Thank You to Each and Every One of Our Exceptional Encore Nurses! “Our nurses really are extraordinary. It’s incredible to watch them make a difference in the lives of our residents every single day.” ~ Roth Weaver, Chief Operating Officer, Encore Senior Living
Contemplating a Move to Senior Living During COVID-19
As COVID numbers begin to drop, vaccination becomes more wide-spread and restrictions begin to lift, many people are re-evaluating the lifestyle benefits that senior living offers, especially after nearly a year of isolation. While each individual and family must make the choice that is right for them, for some, the advantages of living in a senior…
Encore Senior Living Expands . . . Again
“We’re delighted to welcome these new communities with open arms, and we look forward to getting to know their residents and families, offering our caring support and collaborating with on-site staff.” ~ Tom Ostrom, President, Encore Senior Living Encore Senior Living Expands . . . Again This month, Encore Senior Living continues its expansion with…
Encore Begins Administering Two-part COVID Vaccines
Nothing Is More Important than Protecting Our Staff, Residents and Families Together our Encore teams have worked diligently to help protect staff and residents throughout the pandemic. Starting in Minnesota, this week we began the next step in fighting COVID-19 with the administration of a two-part vaccine that is being made available to our 1,200…
Heritage House Visiting Booth Creates Heartfelt BUZZ!
Over the holidays, the Heritage House Visiting Booth got a LOT of media attention. Television and newspaper coverage confirmed that residents and families are super grateful for the gift of in-person visits thanks to Heritage House’s team effort. Heritage House resident Jeanette Lambert’s granddaughter, Chelsea Lambert, called their Christmas Eve visit “a huge blessing!” …
A Warm Winter Welcome
Dodge the Wild Weather Ride this Winter and eliminate some worry for yourself or a loved one. At Encore Senior Living communities, it’s warm and cozy and the forecast calls for… Camaraderie and kinship with neighbors who are always up for card games, exercise and special events. Comfort in a private studio apartment home –…
Heritage House Residents Enjoy Priceless Holiday Gift of In-person Family Visits!
“Being able to visit with mom for the holidays means the world to us,” said Wayne and Karen Peterson, who recently dropped by Heritage House’s visiting booth to see his mom, Shirley Puttkammer. Portage, WI…Spending time with family during the holidays is truly a gift that not everyone can experience this year. Thankfully, the…
Think “Outside of the Gift Box”
Like so many happenings this year, holiday celebrations are looking much different this season for families everywhere. Even at Encore’s Assisted Living and Memory Care communities it’s not “Christmas as usual,” but we’re finding ways to spread good cheer through decking the halls, playing carols and holiday crafting—and you and your families can too! Pull-on…
Moving to Assisted Living During COVID-19
Encore Senior Living communities continue to follow state and national guidelines and welcome new residents while minimizing potential health risks for all those involved in the move. The following chart will help you examine the pros and cons of moving to senior living during a pandemic. While each individual and family must make the choice that…
Community Living: It’s Healthier
Community Matters Staying socially connected and feeling engaged with life becomes more important as we grow older, and not just for mental health reasons. Isolation is a serious health risk for older adults. We now know that people who don’t or can’t maintain connections with friends, family and neighborhood will experience greater numbers of chronic…
COVID-19 Safety Update
As we thoughtfully and carefully continue to navigate through COVID-19, please take a moment to understand what Encore Senior Living communities are doing to operate safely and continue to foster a healthy and happy lifestyle for our residents. Vaccinations Encore Senior Living communities are among the first to be able to offer COVID-19 vaccinations…
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