Brookdale Onalaska offers both Assisted Living and Independent Living, giving residents flexibility to choose the level of help they need. Medical care is broad and includes oxygen support, management for diabetics on either oral medications or insulin injections, and services for residents living with moderate dementia. The community keeps a clinical team on site that can deliver hospice and hospice-waiver services, wound care, incontinence management, physical and occupational therapy, podiatry, and medication management. Nurses monitor residents throughout the day, and visiting therapists are available to support rehabilitation or ongoing therapy goals.

Care staff remain awake through the night, providing continuous supervision and helping with memory-care needs when they arise. Residents who need full assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, or toileting receive hands-on help. Transfer support ranges from standby assistance to one- or two-person transfers and extends to full Hoyer-lift transfers for bed-bound residents, as well as routine mobility help for walkers and wheelchairs.

Accommodation options include studio and efficiency layouts. Units may feature kitchenettes, flat-screen cable TVs, Wi-Fi, central air conditioning, and in-unit washers and dryers, while common areas supply wheelchair-accessible showers, outdoor walking paths, landscaped courtyards, a fireside living room, library with computers, and surface parking. Because floor plans and features vary, not every residence contains every amenity.

Dining is structured around three daily meals with an all-day dining option when residents prefer flexible hours. The culinary team can prepare low-sodium, vegetarian, kosher, and gluten- or allergen-reduced dishes, and guest meals are available so family can join residents for a visit.

Additional on-site amenities include resident parking, internet access, a barber and beauty shop, communal gardens, a greenhouse, and several social spaces such as the porch and fireside living room. Pets are allowed; it's a good idea to check with the community during your visit to see if your pet will be allowed.

Residents and their families say:

This community has been praised for its excellent care, knowledgeable staff, and the attention it pays to its residents. Many reviews highlight the clean and orderly environment, the variety of activities available such as low-impact exercises, trips to the park, and the opportunities for residents to engage with the community through events. The staff's courteous approach, their regular communication with family members about residents' care, and their ability to create a homey atmosphere are consistently mentioned. The personalized care plans, attention to individual needs, and the inclusion of amenities like on-site manicures and hair care services underscore the community's commitment to the well-being of its residents.

However, there were some mixed feelings regarding the size of the facility and the rooms, with a couple of reviewers finding them to be small and the community feeling a bit crowded at times. The lack of in-room showers, requiring residents to use a communal shower room, was also noted as a downside. On the weekends, the availability of activities seems to be less compared to weekdays, which was a minor concern for some. Despite these points, the positive aspects like the quality of meals, the friendliness of the staff, and the overall welcoming environment were much more emphasized across the reviews.

Residents and their family members appreciate the staff's kindness and the personalized approach to care, especially noting the positive changes in residents' well-being and mood since joining the community. The efforts made to accommodate special care needs, along with the detailed care plans, demonstrate the staff's dedication. While there are areas for improvement, such as room sizes and the availability of weekend activities, the sense of family and the array of services offered contribute to a positive living experience for those at this community.

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