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Senior Therapy

Short-Term or Respite Care
The Koselig House, DeForest, WI

What is Short-Term or Respite Care?

Sometimes a person needs just a little help to get back on their feet.  At The Koselig House, we offer a short-term stay that can last for a weekend or up to 28 days.  Perfect for some extra rehabilitation after surgery or if the main caregivers need a break.

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What is Assisted Living and Memory Care?

We are honored to offer an Assisted Living and Memory Care housing option in the Deforest, WI and Madison, WI area for older adults who need assistance with activities of daily living. As a licensed Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF), we offer the same variety of services to our long- and short-term residents, some of which are included below:

  • Medication assistance

  • Diabetes management

  • Nebulizer administration

  • Oxygen supervision

  • Incontinence management

  • Catheter care

  • Ostomy care

  • Personal grooming assistance, such as bathing and getting dressed

  • Escorts to and from meals, snacks, and activities.

  • Scheduling and follow-up with physician appointments

  • Coordination of ancillary care services, such as occupational and physical therapy

  • Secured entrance and exits

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Our Approach to Short-Term or Respite Care

At the Koselig House, we offer more than just a helping hand.  Our goal is to honor each resident by helping them to remain as independent as possible, while focusing on their overall comfort. This means that our short-term or respite care residents receive the same personalized care and services that our other residents receive.

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Our person-centered approach enables each resident to stay active, eat well, create and maintain friendships, and continue to live life to the fullest, every day.

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Services and amenities include:

  • Private or companion suite with in-room bathroom, shower, and emergency alert systems

  • Chef-prepared meals using menus developed by our Dietary Manager and Registered Dietician

  • Daily calendar filled with resident specific activities, events, parties and more

  • Utilities and Cable (excludes phone)

  • Free Wi-Fi

  • Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services

  • 24-hour on-site staff

  • Scheduled transportation to local events, errands, and appointments

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How much does a Short-Term or Respite stay cost?

Assisted Living rates for Short-Term Care or Respite Care vary at The Koselig House, as they are tailored to each resident's needs.  Respite Care or Short-Term Care services are offered for at a daily rate and can be for up to 28 days. The cost of care services is determined prior to move-in during an in-person assessment and is based on the nature of the services needed and the time required to perform them.  

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What is the cost and timeline of this assessment?

We know that determining if Assisted Living is needed can be confusing and stressful.  This is why we offer FREE admission assessments at whatever time and place is convenient for the resident and their loved one(s).

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