My mother is in Howard Village, and it's going very well. Her apartment is very nice. The staff is very helpful. They have regular independent apartments as well. She is in a suite. They have daily activities, Bingo, cards, and church services. They have an activity room, a clinic, and doctor on-staff twice a week.
Howard Village
Offers Assisted Living and Independent Living
5 Reviews
2500 East Howard Ave, Saint Francis, WI 53235
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(800) 385-2527
Reviews of Howard Village
Assisted Living Reviews for Howard Village
June 05, 2019
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
April 18, 2017
I visited this facility
We liked Howard Village very much. We were impressed with the attention that the staff gave us. The director and the nurse came to the house to assess our situation and were very attentive to our needs. They showed me two apartments that would have been available, and I would have liked either one of them. They were quite pleasant, very comfortable, and it was a good location for us. I took a tour of the community and was impressed with just about everything there.
July 01, 2011
I am a friend or relative of resident
My father was a resident of Howard Village for several months and our family absolutely loved the facility. I visited often at different times of the day and night.
Pros:
* The food is 5 Star quality. The chef's specialties include fresh vegetable soups and great homemade desserts.
The staff is very welcoming. My father was very independent and reluctant to be living in a "senior community." Every staff member made an effort to get to know my father and then invite him to events and activities that he would enjoy. There were welcome signs and boxes of cookies along with regular escorts from staff to the many activities such as Bingo, and concerts from local high school choirs and bands.
The cleanliness was surprising! The laundry room and even the trash deposit area were always clean and odor free.
The managers and nursing staff followed through with a very organized health assessment and information system for each resident. I really appreciated that they communicated frequently with me and my siblings regarding my father's needs. A plus is that they practice the "age in place" philosophy, so they will bring assisted living services as needed to the resident instead of moving the resident to another wing.
Howard Village is located within a few minutes of several good restaurants and a small shopping mall that includes a grocery store. Underground parking is available for residents and there is ample parking for visitors outdoors.
Cons:
* This facility is located near a train track. The sound can be slightly annoying depending on the location of one's apartment.
The apartments are small, though they have enough windows to be pleasant.
Overall I feel that the staff of Howard Village made a difference in the lives of their elderly residents. They regularly used acts of patience and kindness to demonstrate their understanding of the specialized needs of the elderly. This difference turns an assisted living facility into a home.
Reviewer: Jackie Benka is a Public Health Nurse for a Milwaukee suburban health department. She has had many years of experience caring for her elderly parents.
Independent Living Reviews for Howard Village
November 27, 2020
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
My mom has moved into Howard Village. She is in independent living; they determined she was qualified for independent living. She has been very happy with it. I had no problem with the one person I interacted with. I think my mom likes it there. It was highly recommended, and it was in an area that she had a specific interest in. She grew up in the south side of Milwaukee, so it's the Bay View area, so she was looking to stay around them and that is one of the better places that is not too far away from the Bay View area. Everything should be very close, not far away, and easy access to a lot of stuff. It's nice and convenient, it's just expensive. They could have meals and they could have onsite laundry in it. It's everything you can ask for in a place. Her apartment is acceptable, but obviously, everyone wants something really, really big. Also, all the pricing is a la carte. The price that you're paying for versus what you get is on the higher side versus other facilities of comparable quality.
Provider Response
Thank you for not only the kind words but for taking the time to publish them. For over 20 years, we have been committed to serving those in the St. Francis area, and we are honored to serve you and your loved one!
August 14, 2019
I visited this facility
Howard Village independent living's apartments were relatively small. The atmosphere seemed tired. They provided meals and transportation. They did not have housekeeping.
Costs for Howard Village
Services and Amenities of Howard Village
Costs
- Fee Structure Extra: Independent Living Fees Are Rent, Plus Utilities, And Phone. Assisted Living Fees Are Rent, Plus Care Fees, Utilities, And Phone.
- Assisted Living Starting At: $3815/month
- Independent Living Starting At: $1375/month
Room and housing options
- 1-bedroom apartments
- 2-bedroom apartments
- Studio Apartments
Dining options
- In Room Kitchens
- Dining Extra: Dining Room
Features
- Beauty Barber Shop
- Computer Room
- Resident Transportation
- Coffee Shop
- Party Space
- Tv Room
- Garden And Patio
- Resident Parking
- Spa
- Features Extra: Underground Heated Parking
Cleaning services
- Laundry For Linens
- Private Cleaning Services
- Housekeeping
- Laundry For Clothing
Technology and entertainment
- Cable In Rooms
- Wifi
Health services
- Hospice Care
- Medication Management
- Psychiatric Care
- Nurse On Staff: Yes
- Pharma
Activities
- Music
- Games
- Religious Services
- Lectures Discussions
- Book Clubs
- Wii Sports
- Fitness Room
- Gardening
- Arts And Crafts
- Activities Extra: Bingo, Happy Hours
Financial guidance
- Home Sale Assistance
- Va Benefits Consultation
Guest services
- Guest Parking
- Guests At Mealtime
Diet
- Special Diets
Languages
- English
General
- Resident Capacity: 123
- Respite Care
- Minimum Age: 70+
- Pets: Yes
Types of care
- Light Housekeeping
- Dressing And Grooming
- Bathing And Toileting
- Exercise
Payment options
- Payment Options Extra: Ach
About Howard Village
At every Laureate Group community, expect to find a choice of apartment styles and sizes in both independent and assisted living, numerous common spaces and attractive grounds. But that’s just the beginning. Look beyond the real estate to find the true heart of our communities.
Not surprisingly, many people at Howard Village in St. Francis come from the communities on Milwaukee’s South Shore. They've chosen to stay in the area where they’ve worked, raised their families and maintained their close friends. You’ll find neighbors who want to stay involved. People attend art class, try Tai Chi or yoga, and play penny poker a few times a week. There’s Wii bowling, a book club, card groups, themed parties and special events. And residents’ families are very involved and are an important part of the social fabric of Howard Village. There is always something to do, and someone to do it with.
Howard Village is a community of people dedicated to helping you stay healthy, active and engaged so you can truly enjoy this time of life. Everyone who works here has one thing in common: an appreciation and respect for older adults. You’ll see it in the friendly smiles, the genuine interest in stories from the past and the way our staff relates to everyone who lives here.
The offerings at Howard Village match the diverse make-up of those who live here. People are as active as they want to be. Every month there is a full calendar of social and educational opportunities offered to residents.
In our communities, seniors do not merely reside. They thrive. That’s because ensuring their good health and helping them stay active and engaged isn’t merely part of a mission statement that hangs on a wall, it’s part of our daily routine. And our full-time Lifestyle Director monitors the number and types of programs at Howard Village monthly to ensure that a balance of social, wellness, creative, educational and spiritual activities are scheduled.
Here are a just a few examples of Howard Village activities:
Social
Join a card club, the group that follows horse racing or play bingo. Plan to stop at the Friday night music or Sunday’s matinee. Join the Co-ed Breakfast, play Mind Stretchers and make sure to check the calendar to see what shopping and sightseeing trips are coming up. Attend a sing along, the monthly birthday party and don’t miss the fresh baked cookie sale. There’s something to do every single day.
Health & Wellness
Start the day with exercise class, or try Tai Chi or yoga. The South Shore Striders gets everyone moving and doubles as a social club. Build strength and endurance with Wii bowling while you play for a league trophy. Try NIA, a body-mind-spirit exercise that uses 52 basic moves, borrowed from dance and the martial arts. Or join the arthritis exercise group, Wake Up & Move. Get a therapeutic massage from our in-house massage therapist and don't forget to connect with our Chiropractor, Dr. Chris Dwyer, of Lakeside Chiropractic. Attend a program on managing chronic disease, monthly wellness lectures with ProHealth, or get your blood pressure checked during a scheduled wellness clinic. And enjoy healthy and tasty dining daily, with choices at every meal, prepared onsite by highly trained chefs. We offer tangible ways to live healthier.
Creative and Educational
Try Watercolor Works, join the weekly music hour, or start Saturdays with books from the St. Francis Library. Learn new crafts or sign up for a Life Long Learning class on Music of the Ages. After dinner, try a travelogue on Mark Twain’s America, or one of the other weekly topics. Many people living at Howard Village have tried new hobbies or learned about things they just never seemed to have time to try before. It’s easy to stay active and involved.
Spiritual
Continue to attend your own congregation or come to weekly Lutheran Services, or Catholic Mass and Communion. Priests and Ministers from the area offer services right at Howard Village. The Rosary is offered weekly. Join a group that volunteers to make holiday cards at Christmas and Easter to send to troops serving overseas. Take part in Bible study or consider attending a program that explores World Religions or join a faith and fellowship group. There are many opportunities to remain spiritually nourished. Howard Village is open to all faiths.
What Makes Us Special
A Member of the Laureate Group Senior Communities. Laureate Group is a locally owned/operated organization that has been serving seniors and their families for nearly 50 years. Experience matters when it comes to providing quality care.
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