Prairie View Manor - Wisconsin

Jerilee

My mom moved to Prairie View Manor. The workers have been wonderful with my mom as far as their demeanor and stuff from what I see, but what I don't like is my mom has dementia and at night time, I know they get their days and nights mixed up. You have to be trying to do things that help them with their dementia, not hinder them. I've had to address it a couple of times now with things that I've seen and I don't like that. I just don't like the fact that for one, if I have to get a hold of anybody at night, I don't have a number to call. The workers have called me in the night or have texted me in the night. Only one of the workers, if I text or call back will answer me, and then otherwise, I've tried to call there in the middle of the night and nobody answers the phone. One time it didn't even go to anything. The other time it went to an answering machine, which does no good for me. I have a camera in my mom's room. They're very good about that. They said I could put a camera in her room, but if she falls and nobody is around, I have nobody to contact. I don't like that. The facility is nice. That's probably one place that I disagree with them on, not the quality of the food, but they will allow my mom to sleep through breakfast and lunch sometimes. They take her to the cafeteria, but there have been times when I've been there, she can feed herself, but there's nobody paying attention to whether or not she's eating. They have this big area where they can color. There are some other things that they do, but I know they have a bingo class. My mom can't do bingo, for one she can hardly hear, and two, she can't follow along. It's not a beautiful facility on the inside, but it's not horrible. I don't like the way they handle the door system. So people like my mom can get in and out. I think she's only gotten out once. She has a bracelet that's supposed to go off, but I was there once when she tried to open the door and the alarm went off, and nobody responded. I responded, no staff did.

desertf8

My mom spent the last 7 months of her life at St. Elizabeth’s. The nuns and staff were so kind to her and to my father who was there visiting her every day. Her room was bright with bird feeders just outside her window. The cafeteria food was always very good. They even fed my father lunch each day. My mom and dad enjoyed the various musical groups they brought in to perform for residents. Upon her passing, they honored her and other residents with a service in their chapel and an outdoor celebration. I cannot say good enough things about St. Elizabeth’s Manor.

dannypatty

Dirty rooms very low staff it took 45 plus minutes to get help. under educated staff and nurse. activities a joke. would not leave a dead dog there.

sad and worried

There is very limited staff available at all times. The rooms are ok, could use painting.

For my Aunt

My sister and I have visited this facility and have decided it will be the place where my aunt will live. It is very welcoming and homey. The staff is very helpful and accommodating as well. I have heard fantastic reviews about the food from the staff who eat there for both the residents and visitors who wish to dine their. The facility is very clean and well maintained. The administrator was very forthcoming regarding the costs, what is included and what the family/resident is responsible for providing. We think our aunt will be provided with excellent healthcare assistance as well as personal and social opportunities to enhance her life. My sister and I both work in the healthcare industry dealing with patients of all types so we feel comfortable and confident placing our aunt in the hands of these caregivers. I will update my review as time goes on as our aunt has spent more time at this facility.

Penelope2

St Elizabeth Manor is opening a memory care unit but at the present time it is not fully open. Mom needed that type of facility. They accepted my mother knowing that she would require hands on care. All of the caregivers appear to be very caring and treat mom very well with dignity and respect. Being that it is run by the Sister of Charity and my mother used to have the nuns visit the farm a lot, mom seems very at home there. They provide on going activities for those who want to participate (mom participates in all of them) and one of the sisters will take mom to church with her as they have services every day there for those who want to attend. The food is awesome. (Not bland) Recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great experience for their loved ones.