The Heartwood Difference

Specialized Memory Care Rooted in Compassion and Community

Choosing a memory care facility for a loved one is one of the most difficult and emotional decisions any family will have to make. You want the best care for your loved one, but what does the best look like? In short, it should look like home.  

Offering the Most Personalized Memory Care

At Heartwood Senior Living, we exist for one purpose: to provide exceptional, relationship-centered memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia – and support the families who love them.

Since 2002, Heartwood Senior Living has been the only assisted living facility (CBRF) that exclusively specializes in Memory Care in the Appleton area. This singular focus allows us to deliver deeper expertise, more personalized care, and a truly home-like environment where residents feel safe, valued, and seen.

Heartwood by the Numbers

25

Years in the Fox Valley

4:5

Staff-Per-Resident Ratio

1,000+

Families Served

Memory Care That Feels Different

The Heartwood experience begins the second you walk through our doors. Our homes are sunny and comfortable, our caregivers are compassionate and dedicated, and, most importantly, our residents aren’t treated like patients – they’re treated like people.

Memory care is not an add-on at Heartwood – it is our entire mission. Our environment, staffing, training, and daily rhythms are intentionally designed around the unique needs of individuals with memory loss.

We do memory care better because memory care is all we do.

A Smaller Nurse-Led Approach to Senior Living

At Heartwood, care is guided by nursing insight and real relationships — not a one-size-fits-all model.

  • Nurse-led care planning and oversight
  • Individualized memory care plans for dementia and Alzheimer’s
  • Consistent caregivers who truly know each resident
  • Proactive behavioral and emotional support
  • Small community setting that feels like home

This approach allows us to respond early to changes in health, behavior, or cognition — often preventing crises and hospitalizations.

    Our Services

    A Home-Like Community Designed for Comfort

    Our intentionally small, secure community is designed to feel like home – supporting dignity, independence, and peace of mind. Our Assisted Living & Memory Care Services include:

    • 24/7 supervision and support
    • Medication management
    • Assistance with activities of daily living
    • Secure memory care environment
    • Personalized care plans
    • Family communication & care coordination
    Our Amenities

    A Partner to Families

    Heartwood Senior Living is locally rooted and family-focused. We partner with families, healthcare providers, and the broader Fox Valley community to ensure residents receive thoughtful, responsive care at every stage of aging.

    Heartwood is committed to ensure the satisfaction of our residents and their families because we believe that memory loss, doesn’t have to mean that all is lost. We value and facilitate therapeutic relationships, so your loved one develops a sense of security and belonging.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What makes Heartwood Senior Living different from other memory care communities?
    Heartwood specializes exclusively in memory care – it’s all we do. Our homes are purpose-designed for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, our training standards are above typical assisted living, and our culture emphasizes relationship-based, person-centered care.
    What types of memory care does Heartwood provide?
    We provide care for a wide range of memory loss conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, Parkinson’s-related dementia, and more. Our person-centered approach supports all stages of cognitive decline with dignity and respect.
    How does Heartwood personalize care for each resident?
    Upon admission, we assess each resident’s history, preferences, strengths, and needs. That information shapes an individualized care plan that guides daily routines, therapies, dining, activities, and support strategies.
    What kind of training do Heartwood caregivers receive?
    Our staff begin with strong qualifications, then complete comprehensive training before working independently. They receive significantly more education and continuing training than state minimums – ensuring they’re skilled in memory care communication, behavior support, and person-directed care.
    What amenities and programs are available for residents?
    Heartwood offers a secure, easy-to-navigate environment, flexible dining tailored to natural eating rhythms, and a range of activities designed for sensory engagement, social connection, and well-being – from music therapy and gardening to personalized recreational options.

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    920-955-3131

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    In Good Hands

    Before my mother moved to Heartwood Homes my family and I were providing the care for her that she needed. It was very important to us that we moved our mother into an assisted living truly specializing in memory care that made her feel like she never left home, and...
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    No Doubts

    A year after our mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, my brothers and I realized she was no longer safe living independently. We visited several assisted living facilities to find the right place for our mother. We chose Heartwood Homes and during the 17 months she...
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    The Right Choice

    For the past three years, my father Chester, was a resident of Heartwood Homes. The decision to place my dad was difficult but we soon realized that our choice of Heartwood Homes was the very best. For three years the staff loved and cared for my dad and in doing so...
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    Thankful

    An amazing memory care community for seniors! My mother in law was in Heartwood Homes until she passed away in November 2019 and we are so thankful for the caring staff and wonderful support that she (and our whole family) received from Heartwood Homes. In addition to...
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    Well Cared For

    Heartwood Homes took care of my brother for 6 years. Prior to that, he was in a facility in Illinois that although caring, had so many residents that there was little personal caring. Jason and staff always had my brother’s best interests in mind. They made him feel...
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    Peace of Mind

    Heartwood Home’s intimate, secure setting has given our family complete peace of mind. The owners and staff are truly caring people, providing for their resident's physical, social and cognitive needs. The family-like atmosphere has helped our Dad feel comfortable. We...
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