Overall Review of The Lakeshore At Jackson Crossings
common23 reviews mention this
Staff kindness is a recurring theme
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, responsive, and easy to talk with.
Across many reviews, people describe staff members who are polite to residents and patient with families. Multiple residents/families highlight nurses and staff who help with health questions, medication routines, and day-to-day needs. Some reviewers also praise how approachable the administrative and activity teams are when families have concerns. A smaller set of reviews is sharply negative about attention and follow-through, but the larger pattern centers on kindness and willingness to help.
differentiator11 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
The activity program stands out for daily engagement and energy.
A common theme is that residents stay busy with scheduled daily activities led by the life enrichment or activities director. Several reviews describe frequent events like baking classes, live music, and visits with animals, along with field trips. Families also mention residents seem upbeat and social, including watching out for one another. Even in reviews that raise other concerns, the activities director is singled out as a bright point.
common4 reviews mention this
Food quality has both highs and lows
Dining gets mixed feedback, though management responses are sometimes noted.
Several reviews say food service is good and that residents enjoy meals, with some praising specific items. One review also mentions management and the cook meeting with residents after an early disappointment, with improvements afterward. On the negative side, there are complaints about missed meal timing and residents waiting after call buttons to get assistance. Overall, dining satisfaction appears dependent on how things go day to day.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and upkeep are uneven
Reviews describe the building as sometimes clean and sometimes not properly maintained.
Several families describe the property as clean, well maintained, and in good condition. Other reviewers report cleanliness problems, including dirty rooms, inadequate bathroom/shower follow-through, and concerns about the elevator or regular cleaning. There are also mentions of staff needing to be reminded to clean. These contrasting experiences suggest upkeep varies enough to affect resident comfort.
common4 reviews mention this
Medication help is described often
Residents and families talk about medication support, including medication scheduling and communication.
Positive reviews mention nurses and staff helping with med schedules and being helpful with health questions. One review also describes staff taking care of a medication routine and coordinating with hospice for prescriptions. Negative reviews raise concerns about delays and communication around medication timing, including not knowing when a medication was last given. Taken together, reviews suggest medication support is important to families and can work well or fall short.
How we summarize
Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.
Features
Housing
32 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Care Services
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
McDonald's (0.2 miles)
Culver's (0.4 miles)
The Stillery (3.7 miles)
Sheryl's Club 175 (4 miles)
Burger King (4.5 miles)
Silver Lake Country Inn (4.9 miles)
Sawmill Inn (5.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.4 miles)
Aurora Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
Walgreens (5 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (5.1 miles)
Shopko Pharmacy (5.2 miles)
West Bend Pharmacy (5.2 miles)
Aurora Pharmacy (6.1 miles)
Physicians
West Bend Clinic-Jackson (0.4 miles)
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network (2.1 miles)
Luiza-Irina N. Florescu MD (4.3 miles)
Kopesky Daniel MD (4.3 miles)
Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic (4.3 miles)
Aurora Health Center (4.3 miles)
Advanced Pain Management (5 miles)
Hospitals
Froedtert Jackson Health Center (0.4 miles)
Integrated Repair & Information Services (4.7 miles)
Froedtert West Bend Health Center (5.2 miles)
St Joseph's Hospital (6.3 miles)
St Joseph's Community Hospital (6.4 miles)
Hartford Memorial Hospital (9.1 miles)
Parks
Jackson Park (0.9 miles)
Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center (2.2 miles)
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32 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Beautiful, cozy facility with friendly staff, engaging activities, and appealing dining and views.
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