The Best Nursing Home Communities in Jefferson County, WI

"Shorehaven was a very lovely, and the surroundings were exquisite. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The rooms were lovely, and they had activities for every interest and every level of person. They were grilling and having fun outside, and it was impressive. "

"I am currently at Lake Country Health and Rehab Center for rehab. They're all nice. I have my own private room. I have my own toilet, my own sink, and a bed. Everything is provided for me. The place is super clean. They clean my room every single day. The staff are a little short sometimes, but the majority of the time it's a beautiful day outside and they call in sick and don't want to work. The young people today do that. They are very patient and helpful. Then I go for physical therapy. It's an entirely different area. I'm practicing getting on a seat to stand. They're working on my leg muscles and my arm muscles. So, the rehab center is good. They have movie days. They got special exercises. On Mondays, they bring in some dogs to visit and stuff, and then they have outdoor games and stuff too. It's a nice outside area. The food is good."

"My mother is at Skaalen Retirement Services Inc. It's been very good. All of the caregivers are wonderful. The staff has been really helpful and concerned that she has the best experience possible. The room setup is nice, clean, and well-maintained. They have a covered area with benches outside that's quite large and nice. The landscaping is very pretty. There are lots of different flowers to look at and it's shaded. It's like a pavilion that has a top. They have activities out there a lot. My mom likes to be outside. They have a smaller covered area as well with a sofa and chairs. My mom's there for rehab, and we've loved the care. The staff has all been very nice to her. She's in a newer area, and it's very nice. I was in there every day for five weeks with her, and they were always very, very caring. They know me by name. I did not meet anybody who was not kind to my mom. My mom said the food was much better than hospital food. I have nothing bad to say about them. They have food available for the residents as far as beverages. There's always coffee available even for family. There are little soda cans and juice that are available. They've been very gracious. My brother lives nearby and they brought him a tray when he's come to sit and eat with her. They've made us feel really at home. They know what my mom likes, like the dietary aide knows that. She knows she likes fresh fruit, so she'll make sure she gets that. They send aides around before every meal and ask them what they would like for that meal down to what they want to drink. They get a meal plan once a week, but their order is taken before every meal. They have a regular entree. If you don't like that, there's an alternative, like a soup and sandwich or something that you could eat if you didn't like what was being served. They do special things. They try to have something in the morning and the afternoon each day for the residents of the whole place and they do their best to include them there and encourage them to take part in it. Because of the pandemic, they aren't offering as many activities as they used to. They have a crafts room, but they haven't made that available since the pandemic, and that would be nice for my mom. We're very comfortable having our mom there. We're very confident that she is getting very good care that's individualized to her needs. They've been very receptive to the concerns that we've had and things that we wanted to be included in her care. They've been very helpful."

"Both my mom and dad were there for a very short few months and the caregivers were great with them. They didn't mind being there at all. It wasn't home, but they both knew they couldn't be anywhere else before there passing. They remembered me coming every day to see them and knew I knew the drill of what to do. They would chat and be very respectable to everyone that they had seen. Just giving the workers a big thumbs up because without them the people living there wouldn't have the care that they need. I know my mom played bingo, the room was nice and big for the both of them. They had a tv in their room and could bring in some furniture if they needed to. "

"We were very happy with the attention given given to my 92 year old husband. The rooms are adequate with private baths. The staff was incredibly cheerful and helpful. They seem to have a very high number of staff per patient. The nursing care for bandaging an amputation was well done, promptly, and according to Doctors instruction. The community between patients and Staff at meals and during the many varied activities was especially cheerful. The Physical Therapy was cheerfully done every day. If needed rehab we would return. "

"As far as I can tell, the care that Sun Prairie Retirement Center provides to my husband has been very good, I would say excellent. I've never been in the place because of the virus. In some manner, they've accommodated outside visits by having a plexi glass with a table and being 6 feet apart. They've tried to accommodated visitations now that it's colder, though right now they're not doing the visiting. As far as I can tell it's been very good. I get reports like if he sees a doctor, he's had a fall and they called, and they've called with questions. I can talk to him virtually and they do updates if he gets his flu shot. I'm his medical attorney and they need to contact me if he gets a shot, and they do. He likes the food although I haven't seen it. He said he's comfortable. Their facility on the outside looks very nice, and they have it decorated for the season. The facility itself is fairly old but it certainly in good repair so it's fine."

"I chose Columbus Nur Rehab Center and I'm being moved there. My husband was there after his surgery, and I just feel comfortable there. Our experience was fine, they helped him a lot, and if we pushed the button they came. The food was alright; I'm a fussy eater so I wouldn't have eaten some of the stuff, but he liked the food. He was in a room by himself and there was a shared bathroom. The bathroom had a door from his room and the other door. If the other person didn't lock that door, you'd see someone sitting in the toilet. They have facilities for therapy where they do different things like weight-lifting, walk around, and up the steps. They have an area outside where you can sit on a canopy if you want to, or are out in the sun. They have a community area. The staff members were good, they were nice friendly people. The layout is good; there are a lot of windows."

"Willows Nursing & Rehab Center was fine. I didn't see any problem. They took care of my mother all right. I had no negative comments against them. The staff was very good. The food was all right. The room was always kept clean, and my mother was always kept clean. They had activities that people could do every day like playing games and watching movies, even little field trips at some place. However, my mother could not have any of that because she could not get out of bed. "

"This is my 3rd nursing home this year. They all suffer from understaffing, altho Crossroads seems to have the most staff. I like my room. It is not huge (approximately 15x10). I share a toilet with the person next to me but there is a bathroom right across the hall. There is a sink in each room to help with the twice a week showering. There are things to do here with a small group of active residents. The staff is really nice as are the therapists. The bad issue is the food. It is terrible (0 star). Low quality of food that is cooked poorly. The biggest complaint is that the food is overcooked on the outside and still undercooked on the inside. To order, they send around a form the day before, and you pick what you want. Far too often, this form is ignored. Luckily, across the hall is a fridge we can use and a microwave so I have a few days food stored and that's what I eat."

"The Arbors at Oak Park Place is a very nice facility. They have a lot of activities, and the people in charge are very responsive to everybody's needs. They have a variety of rooms, and my mother is in a two-bedroom apartment. She can go down for Continental breakfast, lunch is on their own, and supper is provided in the dining room. They have a schedule of events. They're having a dog show this week, they have a lot of singers and choirs come in, and they have movie nights, crafts, and a puzzle room. The staff is very nice, and the sales and marketing director is extremely nice. She was always checking in on Mom before we were able to move in because she was on a waiting list. The property manager is very nice, helpful, and responsive. The food I had was very good."

"Rock Haven is wonderful. They're very individualized as far as what their residents' needs are. They're kind, compassionate, and caring. I'm not talking just about the nurses, but I'm also talking about the CNAs, the social worker, and the people who clean the place. The first day we were there, everybody came in, spoke with my mom, told them their names, and said, "We know you won't remember, but we're here to take care of you, whatever your needs are. This is your home." I think that makes a big difference, making it a home for her. They've been very kind to us. They're a little more strict as far as COVID protocols, but that's ok. My mother was down this week playing euchre with another lady and she hasn't played euchre for I don't know how long. It's nice to see her doing that and coming alive a little bit. This is a huge thing. The amenities, the cleanliness, and everything are outstanding. Her room is beautiful and well painted. They have their own set of protocols for even putting or hanging things up. They'll have their own people come in and do that. They have built-in dressers, drawers and things like that. You can bring in your own things. Then they have beautiful drapes and very nice, spacious bathrooms. They make sure that her blood is tested and her insulin is tested. So, I think she's getting wonderful care."

"When I went to Karmenta Center, I saw that there were people from all ages and ethnicities and they were happy there. I felt that the ambiance and the younger people there were much suited for my daughter. I have been calling them and trying to get my daughter there, but they don't have any openings yet. "

Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge, located in Madison, Wisconsin, offers a variety of care options including Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, Short-term Rehabilitation Care, and Hospice Care. This community provides apartment-style living where residents can enjoy the comfort of having their own living rooms, kitchens, dining areas, and even a den or study in their units. This setup is ideal for those who appreciate having their own space while still having access to specialized care services.The amenities at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge are extensive and cater to a wide range of interests and needs. Residents can participate in organized activities and programs, enjoy the outdoors in the garden or on walking and hiking areas, and engage in social and entertainment activities. For convenience and safety, the community offers meals, an emergency response system, on-site parking, and controlled building access. Additional amenities include salon services, fitness and wellness facilities, WiFi access, and spiritual programs, ensuring that residents have plenty to do and ways to stay connected.In terms of services, Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge is well-equipped to support its residents' health and daily living needs. The community has nurses and therapists on staff, offers medication management, and provides general transportation services. Residents needing physical or occupational therapy can find help right within the community. Additionally, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and housekeeping services make everyday life easier for residents, allowing them to focus more on enjoying their retirement and less on chores.