If you are looking for a small facility in a semirural area then youve found what you are looking fornI only give The Oaks a fourstar rating because to me a fivestar rating is a perfect 100 and there are few places that rate that That being said The If you are looking for a small facility in a semirural area then youve found what you are looking fornI only give The Oaks a fourstar rating because to me a fivestar rating is a perfect 100 and there are few places that rate that That being said The Oaks is darn near therenIts a small 37 unit facility so you wont be lost in a crowd here You will truly be a member of a community and not just part of the herdnThe staff truly care for the residents like family It is more than just a paycheck to them Most of the staff have been here for 1015 years as opposed to a lot of facilities with a high turnover rate due to poor pay and bad working conditionsnThe Oaks is located in a small town of only 16000 people but that doesnt mean that you cant get what you are used to back in the bigcity Yes there is a Walmart and an Applebees and a McDonalds here just like at home If you really cant get what you want here Eau Clare is only about 30 miles awaynThe Oaks only provides a midday meal but its hearty and filling It might not be overly fancy but itll keep you from starving even if you hate to cook Its a lot cheaper to provide your own breakfast and evening snack than depending on a central kitchen to provide them for you Youll have more choice as to what and when you eat toonThe Oaks is located only about seven blocks from U of W Stout University so auditing classes for free is a real option for some of usnYou dont necessarily need a car to get around town here You can get around town on just a bicycle if you are so inclinednThere are about a mile of private walking trails available if you dont want to walk the quiet streets of Menominee There are private garden plots available for those of you that like to grow your own flowers or veggiesnThe Oaks is listed as being an Adult Living facility and it is truly that In a recent visit not one person using a walker or in a wheelchair was seen This is as opposed to some places which are barely above the Assisted Living or Memory Care level of existence The resident here are actually active independent adults not some wasted shell all but needing spoonfeeding You want someone to go hunting or fishing or golfing with You can probably find a friend to go with you herenThe Oaks is continuing to repair and upgrade their campus so when you come to live here you can expect fresh paint and carpet of course but highspeed internet access is soon to be available Give The Oaks a visit and I think that youll be pleasantly surprised more ... hide ...