Live well and on your terms, knowing caring support is always available should you need it.
While living independently is key to maintaining health and happiness, there may come a time when a little help with everyday activities can make a big difference in how much you or your loved one enjoys life.
At Shawano Place, we value independence and individuality, and, as such, we offer custom assisted living care options, so residents can receive as little or as much help as desired.
Shawano Place offers support for residents who have early, mid-stage, and advanced Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementia.
A respite stay is a healthy necessity that benefits both caregivers and their loved ones. It can be an ideal solution when family caregivers travel or need a break.
At Shawano Place Senior Living in Shawano, Wisconsin, part of the Encore Senior Living communities, older adults receive the freedom, support, and care needed to be as independent as possible while enjoying life to the fullest.
Staying active and engaged with others here is easy with exercise classes, gardening in season, and regularly scheduled activities and trips.
Shawano Place caregivers and team members provide our assisted living residents with the freedom, support, and care needed to be as independent as possible and live life to the fullest. Through this support, residents can engage in active and purposeful living while enjoying the comforts of home.
Visit us this November and see what makes Shawano Place feel like home.
Choosing assisted living, memory care, or respite care is a big decision. Here are answers to the most common questions.
Assisted living provides housing combined with personal care services for adults who need some support with daily activities. This typically includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, as well as meals, housekeeping, and access to team members around the clock.
Many assisted living communities welcome couples, even when each partner has different care needs. Each person receives an individual care plan while continuing to share their living space.
According to the 2025 CareScout survey, the average cost of assisted living in Wisconsin is $6,540 per month, with costs outside major metropolitan areas typically running lower. Base pricing generally covers meals, housekeeping, laundry, utilities, and activities. Personal care services are often priced separately based on individual need. Ask each community for a full breakdown during your visit.
Memory care is a specialized level of care for those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. It includes team members with dementia-specific training, secured areas to reduce the risk of wandering, structured daily routines, and programming adapted to cognitive abilities.
Most memory care programs support residents from early to advanced stages of Alzheimer’s and related dementia, with care approaches that adjust as needs change over time.
Yes, and it’s encouraged. Regular contact with loved ones is an important part of life in memory care.
Respite care is a short-term stay in a senior living community, often used when a family caregiver needs time away or when someone needs additional support during a recovery period. Others use this service as a trial run in senior living. Most communities have a minimum stay requirement, so it’s worth asking about details in advance.
Visit us this November for pie and discounts. Nothing smells like home quite like fresh apple pie, and that’s exactly what we hope you’ll find at Shawano Place. This November, stop by, meet our community, and take a little piece of the season with you. Cozy Up With A Visit: A free apple pie to…
The holidays bring families back around the same table. Between the pie and the stories, small details can stand out. Mom may have skipped her usual baking, or Dad might grip the railing a little tighter on the stairs. Noticing signs that aging parents need help during the holidays is common, and it often opens…
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