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St Angela Merici Cbrf in Brookfield, WI

St Angela Merici Cbrf is an assisted living and memory care community in Brookfield, WI.

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16780 West North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53005

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4.4 from 116 reviews
5 stars
87
4 stars
13
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of St Angela Merici Cbrf

common 61 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and professionalism stand out

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe the staff as kind, helpful, and professional.

Across many reviews, people mention positive interactions with nurses, aides, and therapists, describing them as friendly, courteous, and supportive. Several reviewers also say their questions or concerns were listened to and addressed, and that care felt well coordinated. A few reviews also note standout individual employees by name, reinforcing that day-to-day interactions can feel personal and attentive.

common 24 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and a safe environment

Multiple reviews highlight the facility’s cleanliness and overall condition.

Many reviewers say the building and areas they visited looked clean, with rooms described as tidy and well kept. Visitors and family members also describe the environment as safe and comfortable during rehab or short-term stays. Some negative reviews focus on hygiene issues, which is part of why cleanliness shows up both as praise and as a recurring concern.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as having regular activities to participate in.

Several reviews mention scheduled activities and an active activities program, including time for group events. One review calls out the activities director specifically, describing engaging interactions and participation like bingo and painting. Others say there is “always something going on,” and that therapy and routines support staying involved day to day.

common 7 reviews mention this

Food is sometimes strong, sometimes mixed

Food quality is a consistent topic, with both positive and negative mentions.

Some reviewers describe the food as very good, plentiful, or a highlight of their loved one’s stay. Others report the meals being hit or miss, with complaints about not receiving what was ordered or food being awful. A few comments connect meal experience to overall satisfaction during rehab and caregiving routines.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Mixed staffing and care follow-through

A subset of reviews raises concerns about staffing levels and care follow-through.

While many reviews praise the team, multiple critical reviews mention understaffing or inadequate attention. Complaints include delayed responses, infrequent check-ins, and issues with medication administration. Some reviewers also describe serious breakdowns in basic care tasks, contrasting sharply with the more positive accounts.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

In-room shower is not available

Some residents experience a lack of an in-room shower.

Two reviews specifically mention that there is no shower in the resident’s room, with showering handled elsewhere. One reviewer notes it as the only drawback, while another describes mixed feelings about scheduled showers and the shower-room environment. If shower convenience is a key need, these comments are worth considering alongside other feedback.

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Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • General Mitchell International (14 miles away) General Mitchell International (14 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.4 miles)
  • Metro Market Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Aurora Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Parks

  • Dousman Stage Coach Inn Museum (1.4 miles)
  • Elm Grove Village Park (2.1 miles)
  • Fox Brook Park (2.6 miles)
  • Imperial Estate Park (2.8 miles)
  • Wil-O-Way Underwood Park (4.1 miles)
  • Greenfield Park (4.6 miles)
  • Wagner Park (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group (1.7 miles)
  • Drs. Roy and Associates (2 miles)
  • Wheaton Franciscan Medical Group (2.7 miles)
  • West Suburban Center For Arthritis (2.9 miles)
  • Aurora Advanced Healthcare (3.8 miles)
  • Aurora Health Center (3.9 miles)
  • Froedtert Hospital (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Portillo's (1.9 miles)
  • Mission BBQ (2 miles)
  • Maxim's Restaurant (2.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.2 miles)
  • Kopp's Frozen Custard Stand (2.2 miles)
  • Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant (2.2 miles)
  • Sluggo's Sports Pub & Grill (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Mama D's Coffee (6.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Silverspot Cinema - The Corners of Brookfield (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Froedtert Pavilion (5.2 miles)
  • Rogers Memorial Hospital (5.5 miles)
  • Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (5.7 miles)
  • Surgicenter - Children's Wisconsin (6.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Northwest Baptist Church (5.3 miles)
  • Honey Creek Church (5.6 miles)
  • First Congregational Church (6.4 miles)

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