Emerald Bay Retirement Community is located in Hobart, Wisconsin, and offers a range of senior living options, with a primary focus on assisted living services. As part of the Senior Living Communities, LLC network, Emerald Bay provides independent living, assisted living, and a dedicated memory care neighborhood designed to support residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The facility is staffed around the clock, with personalized assistance tailored to each resident’s needs, including dining, housekeeping, and access to a variety of recreational activities and events.
Emerald Bay is equipped to support residents with medical and care needs including incontinence care, ambulatory care, and comprehensive memory care within a secured environment for those at risk of wandering. Medication management, as well as coordination and administration, are overseen by professional staff. Additional medical services include diabetes care and regular visits from a podiatrist, ensuring ongoing attention to chronic conditions. The community also features an on-site barber and beauty salon, encouraging personal grooming and well-being.
Residents have access to fitness and wellness programs such as yoga and chair yoga, and both indoor and outdoor walking paths are available for exercise and recreational walks. Social clubs, community groups, and regular events like bingo, crafts, and gardening offer numerous opportunities for socialization and engagement. English is the primary language of communication throughout the facility.
Emerald Bay offers assistance with activities of daily living, providing full support with bathing, dressing, and toileting, as well as some physical assistance with eating. This level of support extends to residents with mobility limitations or specific health requirements, ensuring that individual needs are addressed with consistency and attention.
Complimentary transportation services are available for residents, with the primary purpose being transportation to medical appointments. This support ensures that residents are able to attend necessary healthcare visits safely and reliably. In addition, the transportation amenity can be utilized for some non-medical outings and community activities, supporting overall well-being and engagement outside the facility.
Feedback from residents and family members indicates high levels of satisfaction with Emerald Bay’s caring staff, clean and well-managed environment, and the engaging social atmosphere. Community features such as nature trails and garden spaces are mentioned as highlights. However, concerns have been raised about response times to requests for assistance during periods of staffing shortages and a policy regarding Medicaid eligibility that has resulted in some residents being asked to leave when personal funds are exhausted. Families also note a decline in services following management changes and express the importance of transparency around payment policies and staff availability. Despite these issues, many report that residents thrive at Emerald Bay when staffing and resources are stable, and personal finances are sufficient to cover ongoing care.
Costs at this community start at $4,100 and range up to $6,789. The average price in the community is $5,444, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,227. The cost of assisted 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.
