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Birch Creek in De Pere, WI

Birch Creek is an assisted living and memory care community in De Pere, WI.

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Birch Creek in De Pere, WI

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a fireplace, decorative plants, and elegant wall sconces.

  • Decor

    A cozy interior corner with a stained glass window, ornate mirror, and elegant red chair.

  • Living Room

    A minimalist living room with a patterned sofa, two chairs, and natural light from a window.

  • Building

    A two-story brick building with a covered entrance and surrounding landscaping.

  • Windows

    A bright office space with a wooden table and chairs, plants, and ample natural light from large windows.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and an armchair, featuring artwork on the walls.

  • Landscaping

    A vibrant garden with colorful tulips in front of a brick house.

  • Kitchen

    A small kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, sink, and microwave.

  • Bathroom

    An empty room with a single dresser and a window with a curtain.

  • Salon

    An interior view of a salon with a barber chair, sink, and mirror.

525 North 10th Street, De Pere, WI 54115

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Overall Review of Birch Creek

Pros

  • pro The activity department is awesome.
  • pro They motivate folks every day.
  • pro People love them.

Cons

  • pro The caregiver was disgusted by the facility's condition and cleanliness.
  • pro The facility hadn't been cleaned in 30 years.
  • pro The walls looked like they were crumbling.
  • pro Bed bugs were present after attempts to remove them.
  • pro Residents were reportedly still in their rooms during pest control.
  • pro The reviewer wouldn't even send their enemies there.
  • pro They advised others not to send or keep loved ones there.

Review

Birch Creek in De Pere, WI is best suited for seniors who prize an active social life and daily programming, and who can tolerate older, less-polished surroundings. The community’s standout strength is the activity department, which is described as engaging, motivating, and consistently capable of drawing residents into meaningful daily participation. For families seeking vigorous programs that keep a resident mentally and socially engaged, Birch Creek offers a compelling fit. The atmosphere benefits those who respond well to structured events, group outings, and the cadence of a busy activity calendar, even if the physical environment isn’t showroom clean.

Yet this is a facility where cleanliness and upkeep become the defining tradeoffs. One caregiver’s report paints a stark contrast: a deteriorated environment, walls that crumble, and a building that feels like it has not been properly cleaned in years. Bed bugs add a high-risk layer, with claims that disinfection attempts were underway while residents remained in their rooms. That combination, pest control challenges intersecting with visible deferred maintenance, signals ongoing risk and creates a perception of instability in daily living spaces. Families should explicitly weigh whether a resident can thrive socially while safety and hygiene concerns persist.

The tone from staff appears mixed. The only three-star or worse feedback points toward frontline engagement gaps, with a blunt comment equating employment here to “a job.” That sentiment matters because it may translate into inconsistent quality of care or variable responsiveness, especially during emergencies or busy shifts. When care quality aligns with the energy of the activity team, life in the community can feel vibrant; when that energy is not matched by maintenance or staffing consistency, the gaps widen quickly. This tension between lively programs and faltering infrastructure is the core tension families must evaluate.

On balance, the positives, especially the activity program, partially offset the main drawbacks but do not fully neutralize them. A robust activity slate can meaningfully improve mood, reduce isolation, and help residents maintain a sense of purpose. However, no amount of programming can fully compensate for unresolved sanitation issues, pest history, and structural concerns that impact daily living and safety. Prospective residents who require a consistently clean, well-maintained environment with stringent infection control should question whether the current level of investment in housekeeping and facility upkeep aligns with those expectations. The gap between programming vitality and environmental risk is the defining calculation.

For families seriously considering Birch Creek, several concrete steps are prudent. Schedule a tour at multiple times to observe housekeeping, maintenance responsiveness, and pest-control logs in real time. Request a detailed remediation plan with specific timelines and milestones for cleanliness improvements, wall repairs, and pest management, and ask to see third-party inspection results or state compliance documentation. Probe management about staffing consistency, turnover, and how care plans are monitored when the activity department is fully occupied. If these assurances and improvements cannot be demonstrated convincingly, it is wise to explore alternatives that emphasize pristine environments and proven safety records, even if that means sacrificing some level of daily programming.

In summary, Birch Creek delivers genuine value for residents who value daily social engagement and do not require a spotless, hospital-clean atmosphere. The best-fit candidate is someone who can thrive in a lively, community-centered setting while tolerating, or actively participating in, ongoing improvements to cleanliness and safety. For families prioritizing immaculate facilities and airtight infection control, alternatives are strongly worth pursuing. The decision hinges on whether the resident’s well-being can be sustained through robust activities and social connection without accepting persistent environmental shortcomings.

Features

Housing

  • 80 resident community capacity 80 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Austin Straubel International (3 miles away) Austin Straubel International (3 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • 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

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Description

Birch Creek in De Pere, WI is an assisted living community that specializes in memory care. Our residents enjoy a variety of amenities designed to enhance their daily lives and provide comfort. These amenities include a beauty salon, cable or satellite TV, community-operated transportation, a computer center, a dining room, a fitness room, fully furnished accommodations, a gaming room, a garden, housekeeping services, kitchenettes in each unit, move-in coordination services, outdoor spaces for relaxation and recreation, private bathrooms for added privacy, restaurant-style dining experiences with delicious meals prepared and served by our skilled staff.

In addition to these amenities, Birch Creek also offers various care services to support our residents' well-being. Our 24-hour call system ensures that assistance is available at any time should the need arise. Our trained caregivers provide 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing. We also offer specialized memory care programming tailored to individuals with mild cognitive impairment or memory-related conditions.

Nutrition plays an essential role in maintaining overall health, which is why we cater to special dietary restrictions through our diabetes diet program and other menu options. Our dedicated staff manages medication administration and ensures that residents receive the proper dosage at the right time.

At Birch Creek, we understand the importance of mental wellness for our residents. That's why we offer a comprehensive mental wellness program to promote cognitive stimulation and emotional well-being.

Residents at Birch Creek can enjoy various activities designed to foster engagement and social interaction. From concierge services to planned day trips and resident-run activities, there is always something exciting happening throughout the week. We also offer scheduled daily activities to keep our residents active and entertained.

Located in De Pere, WI, Birch Creek benefits from its proximity to numerous amenities nearby. With five cafes within reach for socializing over coffee or tea, three parks for enjoying nature walks or outdoor picnics nearby,

Additionally twenty-four doctors, ten pharmacies, and thirty-eight restaurants in close proximity. Transportation is easily accessible as we have three transportation options nearby. For spiritual fulfillment, there are two places of worship conveniently located nearby. And for entertainment, we have one theater close by where residents can enjoy movies or live performances.

At Birch Creek, we strive to provide a nurturing and engaging environment for our memory care residents. Our dedicated staff is committed to ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being while fostering a sense of community and purpose.

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Oak Street Cafe (0.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.3 miles)
  • The Exchange Coffee, Mercantile, & Eatery (0.9 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.7 miles)
  • Sky World Coffee And Custard (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Nicolet Restaurant (0.8 miles)
  • Brickhouse Craft Burgers & Brews (0.8 miles)
  • Stella's (0.8 miles)
  • Replay Sports Bar & Grill (0.9 miles)
  • The Abbey (1 miles)
  • The Union Hotel & Restaurant (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Custom Health Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • Aurora Pediatrics (2.7 miles)
  • Bellin Health Pharmacy Ashwaubenon (2.8 miles)

Parks

  • Sand Acres Park (1.1 miles)
  • Heritage Hill State Park (3 miles)
  • Green Isle Park (3.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Old St Joseph Church (1.2 miles)
  • Nativity Of Our Lord Parish (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Green Bay Radiology SC (1.2 miles)
  • Mehul Mahendra Doshi (1.2 miles)
  • Food Safety Net Services - Green Bay (1.9 miles)
  • Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C. (1.9 miles)
  • Forefront Dermatology De Pere, WI (1.9 miles)
  • Prevea Sports Medicine (2.1 miles)
  • Bellin Health Fitness Center (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Bay Park Cinema Ashwaubenon, Wi (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Universal Hospital Services (2.5 miles)
  • Bellin Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • St Vincent Hospital (3.9 miles)
  • Bellevue Independent and Assisted Living (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Jet Air Group (3.1 miles)
  • Uber/Lyft Waiting Lot (3.5 miles)
  • Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB) (3.6 miles)

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