Elizabeth Residence North in Franklin, WI

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Pros

• Matthew is very friendly and helpful and appears passionate about his job.
• Elizabeth Residence in Franklin is an absolutely wonderful place for loved ones to live.
• The nursing and caregiver staff at Elizabeth Residence care for residents as if they were their own loved ones.
• The buildings are clean and well kept, showing care for residents' comfort and well-being.
• The facility is great, with clean, loving staff and strong leadership.
• The staff work hard and go above and beyond to make residents feel comfortable.
• The facility is beautiful, clean, and updated for residents' comfort; residents are treated with respect, compassion, and dignity.
• Families are welcomed and treated with compassion; the nursing staff are amazing.
• Elizabeth Residence is a wonderful assisted living facility full of caring, compassionate people.
• Elizabeth Residence provides superb care; the staff are thoughtful and attentive.
• The staff are wonderful and caring, taking great care of all residents; the facility is highly recommended.
• The staff and administrator are consistently respectful and kind toward residents.

Cons

• Ownership/Management claim they care, but they don’t.
• Words can’t describe how bad the service is.
• The aides were rough and physically hurt a resident, with administration saying some aides need more training.
• Two days passed without life-sustaining medication, described as life-threatening.
• The facility turned a blind eye to mistreatment and management was no help, showing a serious lack of compassion.
• A resident died after less than seven days, with lack of medication contributing to the death.

Review

Elizabeth Residence North in Franklin, Wisconsin is best suited for families that prize a warm, hands-on, home-like atmosphere where care feels personal and consistently available. It is a strong option for seniors who value a robust nursing presence, intimate staff-resident interactions, and a clean, well-kept setting updated to feel comfortable rather than clinical. The community tends to attract families seeking everyday warmth, attentive caregiving, and leadership that emphasizes resident comfort and dignity in daily routines. Those requiring meticulous, fail-safe medication management and unambiguous accountability from leadership may want to consider alternatives. While many families praise the staff and the environment, several reviews signal serious concerns about oversight and treatment at times, making a careful, firsthand evaluation essential before making a commitment.

On a day-to-day basis, the strengths are evident: clean, well-maintained facilities and a caregiving staff described as compassionate, attentive, and invested. Numerous residents and families highlight staff who treat residents with respect and kindness, with some testimony about leadership that pushes to go beyond basic care. The overall impression from multiple testimonials is a facility that feels like home, where nursing and caregiving teams know residents and remember preferences, routines, and comfort needs. This creates a dependable sense of stability for families who want consistent, person-centered care. For end-of-life moments, families report heartfelt support and a sense of togetherness that can soften life’s hardest days. These positives form the core of the experience and often drive the decision to choose Elizabeth Residence North when the day-to-day environment matters most.

Yet there are alarming, hard-to-ignore accounts that cannot be dismissed. A deeply troubling incident involves a period when medication was not delivered, including insulin, during a transition to a new pharmacy. The rationale offered, pharmacy changes, still feels insufficient when life-sustaining meds go missing, and the administration’s response is described by some as lacking empathy and accountability. Worse, there are reports of aides who were rough or uncaring, and of an administration that appeared to minimize or fail to address mistreatment, culminating in a loved one dying within days of admission. Some accounts include video evidence and insist that the facility tolerated abuse. These are not minor lapses; they are serious, potentially life-threatening failures that color the overall assessment and demand stringent scrutiny.

Taken together, the positive care experiences offset concerns only for families who can vigilantly oversee care and trust that leadership will act decisively to correct problems. The everyday warmth and thoughtful caregiving are meaningful counterweights to the more severe negatives, but the latter cannot be brushed aside. The gap between praised staff interactions and reported systemic failures suggests inconsistent oversight, with real consequences if not addressed promptly and transparently. Prospective residents should demand concrete assurances: documented medication management protocols, routine audits, a transparent process for complaints, and a clear escalation path from aides to administration. The facility’s capacity to respond with accountability, rather than mere sympathy, will determine whether the benefits outweigh the risks in the long run.

During in-person evaluations, focus on the practical, day-to-day systems that protect resident safety. Ask about medication delivery timelines, pharmacy arrangements, and how transitions are managed during provider changes. Inquire about staff-to-resident ratios, supervision levels, and ongoing training, especially for aides who interact with residents with complex needs. Request examples of how concerns are escalated and resolved, and seek recent inspection or incident records that reflect improvements. Talk to current residents and families about consistency of care, and observe how aides communicate and handle mobility, meals, and personal care. Finally, verify the facility’s plan for end-of-life support, family involvement, and how leadership communicates adverse events and preventive measures to families. A thorough, data-driven tour will reveal whether the positives can be sustained over time.

In the end, Elizabeth Residence North is a compelling option for families who place a premium on daily warmth, attentive caregiving, and a home-like setting, provided that rigorous oversight and open channels for accountability are in place. The strongest case rests on consistent, compassionate care delivered by a stable team and backed by leadership that acts decisively when problems arise. For families requiring ironclad assurances about medication management, transparent accountability, and zero tolerance for mistreatment, alternatives should be explored with urgency. The decision hinges on direct experiences with staff, system-level safety measures, and a clear plan for ongoing engagement with leadership. When due diligence is performed, tours, references, and state inspection records, the path becomes clearer: Elizabeth Residence North can be a good fit for those who can demand sustained quality, while others may find safer ground elsewhere.

Restaurants

• Culver's (0.4 miles)
• McDonald's (2.3 miles)
• Taco Bell (3.2 miles)
• McDonald's (3.2 miles)
• Oscar's Frozen Custard (3.3 miles)
• McDonald's (3.5 miles)
• Chick-Fil-A (3.7 miles)

Physicians

• Rheumatology & Immunotherapy (0.4 miles)
• Innovative Pain Care (3 miles)
• Aurora Health Care (3.4 miles)
• Southeastern Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (3.6 miles)
• Neurosurgery and Endovascular Associates of Milwaukee, S.C. (3.6 miles)
• Forefront Dermatology Franklin, WI (3.6 miles)
• Greendale Health Center (4.2 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (1.3 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
• Walgreens (3.2 miles)
• Walgreens (3.2 miles)
• Walgreens (3.3 miles)
• Pick 'n Save Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
• Meijer Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Places of Worship

• St Stephen's Catholic Church (2.5 miles)
• St Leonard Catholic Church & School Muskego (8.1 miles)

Hospitals

• Froedert Drexel Square Clinic (3.4 miles)
• Aurora St Luke's South Shore (7.7 miles)
• Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (8.1 miles)
• Surgicenter - Children's Wisconsin (8.4 miles)

Theaters

• South Shore Cinema Oak Creek, Wi (3.5 miles)
• Ridge Cinema New Berlin, Wi (8.3 miles)

Parks

• Runway Dog Exercise Area (5.1 miles)
• Schmidt Park (6.2 miles)
• West Allis West Milwaukee Recr (8.7 miles)

Cafes

• Starbucks (5.7 miles)
• Starbucks (6 miles)
• Starbucks (7.3 miles)
• Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (7.4 miles)
• Vintage Grounds (7.8 miles)
• The Gingerbread House (7.9 miles)
• Panera Bread (8.7 miles)

Transportation

• Delta Ticket Counter (6.4 miles)
• Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (6.4 miles)
• Security Checkpoint (6.4 miles)
• Concourse D (6.5 miles)
• Concourse C (6.5 miles)
• MKE Runway (6.7 miles)