Appleton was very pleasant. Their units were smaller than what we were looking for, but they were very nice. At that time, they only had 1 unit available with 2 bedrooms, otherwise everything else was very nice. The staff was very nice and the food was very good. It happened to be a birthday lunch. They also served cocktails.
Appleton Retirement Community Appleton, WI
Offers Assisted Living and Independent Living
10 Reviews
Reviews of Appleton Retirement Community
Assisted Living Reviews for Appleton Retirement Community
July 17, 2017
I visited this facility
May 06, 2017
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mother moved into Appleton 4 days ago. It was close to her original home. It was clean and neat, and they offered a lot of activities, including religious activities. They have a dining room that was beautiful; it's like a restaurant. The staff was very friendly.
September 30, 2016
I visited this facility
Appleton Retirement Community was OK. The rooms are alright and clean. The dining area is clean and large. The staff are friendly and nice, and the residents are nice.
June 28, 2016
I visited this facility
The only thing I didn't like about Appleton Retirement Community was that my mother would've had to do a lot more for herself. They couldn't offer as many things as the others could for her physical abilities. The staff was very nice and called me a couple of times to see how things were going and what we thought. They were very friendly and very nice. They went on a lot of trips and had activities going on all of the time. It was bigger and older than the other two we visited, but my mother would've been in a newer wing. It was well kept up, and you couldn't tell that it's going to be at least 10 years old if not more.
April 20, 2015
I visited this facility
My mother-in-law is in the Appleton Retirement Center right now trying to decide if she feels up to going home or if she wants to find a permanent facility. I think it is nicer than where she was before. It seems well-kept, the staff seems friendly, and they do have a lot of activities for the residents. They have little apartments for them because it is not really meant to be so much for medical services as it is an assisted living place. They have their full living space -- they have sinks, refrigerators, and microwaves -- and they are self-contained.
September 23, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
Appleton Retirement Community is bright and cheery, and the apartments are larger than most. The staff is very nice and my mother has been pleased with all those she has come into contact with. They have activities all the time; there are Bingo, cards, and bus trips quite often. She has been on just about one bus trip every week. Yesterday, they went to a state park and had a picnic. She has gone to a casino, a concert in the park, Wal-mart, and other places. The facility is located right downtown and the food is very good. We are very happy with the place.
July 31, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
My father is already placed at Appleton Retirement Community. They have a secure building. I liked that they were knowledgeable, how nice everyone was and their employees tend to stay quite a while. I also liked the size of the apartment. The parking was fine. The people that have cars parked them underground and when we go to visit we just park in the parking lot. He gets 20 meals a week because he’s considered independent living. He gets breakfast and lunch or dinner or whatever he chooses. Breakfasts don’t count, lunch charges in the 20 meals. They have a whole day of things they choose to do. They have trips; they take them to Walmart, to concerts and to lunch. They also have Bible study and exercises.
June 04, 2014
I am a friend or relative of a resident
We mainly chose Appleton Retirement Community because my mother knew some people who were there, so she was comfortable with the place. Then it also came down to the price. At Appleton, you could choose the amount of care for your loved one. They have four different levels of care. We can go with the care that caters to my mom's specific needs, and we like that, too. Mom was grumpy when we moved her in, but she seems to like it now, and she seems to be thriving there. The rooms are fairly large. They have a studio apartment, where the living room and the dining room are in one area, and then a small bedroom and a small bathroom. Or you can get a one-bedroom, where the bedroom is really big and separate from everything else. Or you can have a two-bedroom. So they have pretty good variety of prices and sizes of rooms at Appleton. The staff is very kind and very helpful. I think that they have a lot of people on staff. There is always somebody to help, somebody to talk to, and somebody to ask about stuff. There is always somebody to help my mom. They have all kinds of activities going on. They have movie nights and bingo nights. They have shopping trips and trips to local baseball teams and games. Regarding the food, they give everyone a choice of two or three entrees for each meal. Overall, the only complaint I have is that they are really overambitious with their sales tactics. They are really in your face and a little overbearing.
Independent Living Reviews for Appleton Retirement Community
June 30, 2021
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Terrible place! Intimidates residents to not speak up about anything for fear they will be kicked out by management. Knocking noise blown off as a resident ‘losing it’ was actually plumbing that needed repair! More expensive than most other places I’ve researched, and non-refundable pet deposit is ridiculous at $750 per pet plus an additional regular $1500 non-refundable deposit! Winter, it’s hotter than blazes, summer, the A/C is so loud, but does not even reach the bedroom. Food was a fast downhill and is now including undercooked chicken. Management is inexcusably rude! What staff they do have is very good, but they don’t stay long.
January 16, 2018
I am/was a resident of this facility
Appleton Retirement Community is a wonderful place. There's a lot of activities and the staff is excellent. I just enjoy every day. The food is very adequate. We have a library, a beauty salon, services for Protestants and Catholics, access to taxi cabs, and we have nurses on duty at all times. Everything that I need is here. We play Bridge twice a week, Bingo, and we go shopping every week.
Services and Amenities of Appleton Retirement Community
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Room Shared Meals
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Resident Transportation
- Party Space
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
Cleaning services
- Housekeeping
Health services
- Skilled Nursing
- Medication Management
- Physical Therapy
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
Activities
- Offsite Activities
- Religious Services
Languages
- English
General
- Pets: Yes
Range of services
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
Types of care
- Meal Preparation
About Appleton Retirement Community
Appleton Retirement Community is a senior living provider in Appleton, Wisconsin that offers residents Assisted Living and Independent Living. Contact Appleton Retirement Community for more details on services and rates.
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