Drumlin Reserve is a senior living community located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The facility provides a variety of amenities for residents, with a focus on supporting different levels of independence and medical needs. The environment is designed to foster a sense of community, and residents have access to common areas, dining services, wellness programs, social activities, and on-site amenities including a barber/beauty salon.
Residents at Drumlin Reserve receive care services tailored to their needs. The assisted living and memory care programs include individualized care plans prepared in coordination with residents, their families, and medical professionals. Nursing staff are available to provide daily medical support, respond to health changes, and administer medication. The facility offers diabetic care, incontinence care, hospice, and ambulatory care support. Memory care services focus on maintaining cognitive function and safety for individuals with dementia or memory impairment. Podiatry services are available to address foot health, a common concern among seniors. The care team also assists with activities of daily living, including full assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, as well as some physical assistance with eating. Laundry and dry cleaning services help residents maintain personal hygiene and clothing care.
Drumlin Reserve aims to promote engagement through organized clubs and community activities. The facility schedules group events, wellness programs, and opportunities for social interaction. The on-site barber and beauty salon offers haircuts and grooming services to residents. The property includes maintenance services, with residents and families noting timely responses to repair needs. While meal service accommodates dietary needs and preferences, opinions on food quality and variety are mixed.
Transportation services are available to all residents. The community offers complimentary transportation for scheduled medical appointments and other essential errands. For additional non-medical or personal trips, transportation is available at cost. These arrangements help residents maintain medical appointments, run errands, and participate in off-site activities.
Resident and family feedback notes that Drumlin Reserve provides a clean, well-maintained setting with friendly and compassionate staff. Quick responses to maintenance concerns and a broad selection of activities are repeatedly mentioned as strengths. Staff, including nurses and management, are frequently described as approachable and responsive. Recent leadership changes have correlated with improvements in care quality. However, challenges related to staffing consistency, particularly on weekends, and occasional understaffing are sometimes reported. Families appreciate the sense of community, though some indicate Drumlin Reserve is better suited for those with minimal to moderate care needs. Communication with families, particularly regarding activity updates and information for residents with hearing difficulties, is an area identified for improvement. Overall, the facility emphasizes a caring environment with room for enhanced communication and staffing stability, especially for residents with higher care requirements.
Costs at this community start at $3,158 and range up to $6,504. The average price in the community is $4,831, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,085. The cost of senior living in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
