5110 Stonewood Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Care Partners Eau Claire Costs & Pricing
Care Partners Eau Claire offers a competitive pricing structure for its studio accommodations, with a monthly cost of $4,700. This rate is higher than both the average costs in Eau Claire County, which stand at $4,023, and the broader state average of $3,999 for similar care options. While Care Partners Eau Claire may be positioned above local and state averages, it's essential to consider the quality of care provided and the comprehensive services included in their offerings that contribute to the overall value for residents.
| Floor plans | Care Partners Eau Claire | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,700 | $4,023 | $3,999 |
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Overall Review of Care Partners Eau Claire
Pros
The memory care team is a group of caring and supportive individuals that treat the residents with dignity and respect.- The staff is awesome.
- The facility is nice and clean.
- The layout is very nice, with wide-open hallways that are easy to navigate.
- The residents were engaged in activities, such as coloring and group games, reflecting a lively environment.
- The location is accessible and conveniently located near a main highway.
- It is a new facility described as COVID-conscious while balancing safety with everyday living.
Cons
The facility is described as sinister in the way it is run and is advised to be avoided for the safety of loved ones.- It allegedly has numerous violations, neglect, abuse, and incompetence by staff and management, with no COVID precautions and PPE shortages.
- Meals are frequently late and unappealing, indicating poor food service.
- The culture allegedly tolerates laziness and drug use among staff; when management is absent, staff act without accountability; there are frequent medication errors; management focuses on appearances and covers up neglect; hard-working staff receive no recognition.
- The staff reportedly lack adequate training for Alzheimer's patients, and the memory care unit is not well run.
- There were serious safety failures, including lack of supervision, a resident wandering off, absence of a silver alert, and a fatal outcome; administration allegedly lied.
- There was insufficient care on duty, and tours were conducted by a care helper rather than staff, leading to the conclusion that the place is not suitable.
Review
Care Partners Eau Claire is best suited for families seeking a newer, singleâlevel campus with straightforward access to memoryâcare programming and a generally clean, walkable environment. This community tends to appeal to families who want predictable daily routines, regular meals, and engaging activities for residents with dementia, delivered by a frontline team that receives praise in some accounts. It is a fit for those who can tolerate some variability in staff performance across shifts and who are prepared to stay engaged with the administration to ensure consistent, attentive care.
That said, a number of reviewers urge caution and point to reasons to consider alternatives. The most serious concerns center on safety, consistency, and management responsiveness. Allegations range from neglect and medication errors to outright lapses in supervision, including wandering incidents with dire outcomes. Several accounts describe delays with meals, gaps in training for Alzheimerâsârelated care, and a sense that administrative priorities are more about appearances than substantive resident welfare. For families facing high risk events or seeking unwavering reliability, these reports justify a careful, perhaps skeptical, evaluation.
On the strength side, the reviews repeatedly highlight positive impressions from frontline staff in certain shifts, and emphasis on a clean, open layout that supports mobility and visibility. Families described the memoryâcare environment as well suited to monitoring and prompting residents, with wide, simple circulation and a clear sense of how daily routines are organized. When care teams communicated problems and kept families in the loop, it helped mitigate anxiety and fostered a sense of trust during difficult moments. In short, when the right staff are present and responsive, the campus can deliver warmth, structure, and engagement.
The downsides, however, are not easily dismissed. The most alarming threads involve safety failures and inconsistent accountability, including reports of delayed responses and insufficient supervision for residents at risk of wandering, as well as accusations that management would shield problems rather than address them promptly. Several accounts describe negative experiences with meals and meal service, and a few portray a culture in which frontline workers feel unsupported or undertrained. Taken together, these elements undermine dependable care, particularly for residents with advanced dementia or complex medical needs who require vigilant oversight.
Despite these concerns, the pros can meaningfully offset the cons for families who implement a rigorous dueâdiligence process. If the administration demonstrates a clear commitment to safety, through concrete policies, proactive error reporting, and staff training aligned with dementia care, plus a demonstrated, lowâturnover caregiving team on the floor, the clean facility and memoryâcare focus become real assets. Families should press for detailed staffing plans, daily communication routines, incident logs, and direct access to the care director. A transparent safety culture can transform a mixed review into a workable, dependable arrangement.
Ultimately, the decision hinges on risk tolerance and the level of active oversight a family is prepared to provide. Those who want to minimize wandering risk and insist on nearâperfect execution should compare Care Partners Eau Claire with nearby options that have stronger recent safety track records and more consistent staffing. Request state inspection summaries, speak to multiple frontâline caregivers, and tour during different shifts to gauge actual daily operations. If the answers favor reliability, engagement, and ongoing family communication, the facility can be a solid choice; if not, it is prudent to broaden the search to options with clearer, consistently high performance in resident safety and care quality.
60 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Party space
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Chippewa Valley Regional (5 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Incontinence care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Concierge services
Day trips and outings
Live dance or theater performances
Live musical performances
Trivia games
English
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