Sunshine Manor in Kenosha, WI

Pros

• The Saxony Manor staff are friendly, courteous, and fair.
• Maintenance and janitorial staff are excellent.
• Problems in the apartments are resolved quickly, often within hours.
• Residents are friendly and greet each other.
• The location is convenient, close to banks, groceries, restaurants, and pharmacies.
• The new community room and apartment improvements are expected to make it even nicer.
• Moving to Saxony Manor is described as a good decision.

Cons

• Most buildings lack railings, making the step into the door dangerous and slippery in winter.
• Mice and bedbugs are present and not being addressed.
• The staff are unqualified to handle senior citizens and treat them disrespectfully.
• Tenants are unhappy and financially unable to relocate.
• An elderly resident in a wheelchair was placed on an upper floor, creating safety concerns and loud disturbances that were not properly addressed.
• Staff say it’s not their job to keep common areas clean, and the community room is only open during office hours.
• They were charged an unreasonable amount for damages, had their deposit kept, and were told to pay within 15 days or risk collection.
• The remodeled office area seems to favor office workers over tenants, and overall safety for residents was compromised, warranting investigation.

Review

Sunshine Manor in Kenosha is best suited for older adults who prize affordability and convenient access to local services, but who can tolerate uneven safety features and maintenance gaps without requiring regular on-site care. The community seems workable for largely independent seniors who can manage stairs, winter slipperiness, and occasional upkeep, provided they have a strong support network and are prepared to advocate for themselves. Families should approach with eyes open: the level of safety enforcement and resident support appears inconsistent, limiting Sunshine Manor’s suitability for residents who depend on predictable safety standards.

Those weighing Sunshine Manor against alternatives should consider potential options with proven, reliable management and stronger safety and care frameworks. Several reviewers point to pest issues, poor maintenance, and staff who may not meet expectations for handling senior needs, suggesting that families needing steady, respectful care and responsive service should look elsewhere. A nearby rival in the same area, Saxony Manor, is highlighted as a benchmark for courteous staff, prompt maintenance, and a more cohesive resident community. In short, Sunshine Manor may deliver housing value, but it comes with a risk profile that makes alternatives worth evaluating for many families.

On the positive side, there are indications that some buildings have undergone upgrades, including at least one rebuilt structure and another across the street with enhanced railings. These improvements signal a willingness to invest in safety where possible. Yet the upgrades do not uniformly apply to all units, and significant hazards remain: step-heavy entries without reliable grab points, long flights of stairs to access laundry or common areas, and winter surfaces that become dangerously slippery. The dual reality, visible modernization in some corners paired with persistent accessibility and safety gaps, means improvements may be uneven and must be verified for the specific unit under consideration.

Safety concerns dominate the resident experience in these reviews. The absence of readily accessible handrails and grab bars in many entry zones translates into preventable fall risks for seniors with mobility limitations. The design of some buildings makes first-floor living an important consideration, yet not all units offer true one-floor living or easy elevator access. When coupled with reports of loud living environments from adjacent units and the stress of navigating multi-story layouts during emergencies, the risk calculus clearly tilts toward caution. This is a property where safety must be actively managed by both management and residents, not assumed to be a given.

Maintenance and staff culture emerge as equally consequential concerns. Several reviewers characterize management as unresponsive or ill-equipped to address resident needs, with a sense that problems are handled on a policy basis rather than a resident-first basis. Financial disputes, including claims of excessive or disputed deposits and aggressive collections, further erode trust and stability. Cleaning expectations in common areas and the reliance on tenants to shoulder communal-bingo room upkeep contribute to a feeling of being undervalued as residents. In a setting expected to support an older population, predictable, respectful service should not be optional; Sunshine Manor’s current reports suggest it is not consistently present.

For decision-makers, the takeaway is clear: undertake rigorous due diligence before committing. Insist on a current safety audit and a floor-by-floor plan showing which buildings have upgraded railings and accessible routes. Request documented pest-control history and a transparent maintenance response timeline, along with a clear policy on deposits, move-out charges, and dispute resolution. Use Saxony Manor as a benchmark for what well-run management looks like, then compare real-world experiences against that standard. If safety, reliable maintenance, and respectful staff are non-negotiables, Sunshine Manor warrants serious hesitation; otherwise, it may yet serve as a workable option for families who are prepared to stay vigilant and actively manage the living environment.

Physicians

• Family Psychiatric Care (0.4 miles)
• United Hospital System - Joshua Bloom MD (0.5 miles)
• Children's Medical Group (0.6 miles)
• Comprehensive Orthopaedics Sc (0.6 miles)
• Lakeshore Urology (0.6 miles)
• Junith M. Thompson MD Sc (0.6 miles)
• Dr Jandali's Office (0.6 miles)

Restaurants

• Shenanigans on 60th (0.5 miles)
• Wendy's (0.6 miles)
• Rustic Road Brewing Company (0.7 miles)
• Frank's Diner (0.7 miles)
• Trolley Dogs (0.7 miles)
• Slip 56 Bar & Galley (0.7 miles)
• Captain Mike's (0.8 miles)

Hospitals

• Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (0.6 miles)
• Kenosha Medical Center (0.6 miles)
• St Catherine's Medical Center Campus (1.8 miles)
• Aurora Quick Care (3.5 miles)
• Rogers Memorial Hospital (5.1 miles)
• Aurora Medical Center (5.4 miles)
• Aurora Labor and Delivery (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

• Alcohol & Other Drugs Council (0.7 miles)
• Walgreens (1.1 miles)
• Walgreens (1.4 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
• Octapharma Plasma (1.8 miles)
• Good Value Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Cafes

• Harborside Common Grounds (0.8 miles)
• The Coffee Pot (0.9 miles)
• Panera Bread (3.2 miles)
• Corner Bakery Cafe (4.7 miles)
• Starbucks (5 miles)

Parks

• Wolfenbuttel Park (0.8 miles)
• Eichelman Park (0.9 miles)
• Southport Park (1.6 miles)
• Charles Nash Park (2.5 miles)
• Gangler Park (3.3 miles)
• Playground (4.8 miles)
• Petrifying Springs Park (5.2 miles)

Places of Worship

• Holy Rosary Parish (1.2 miles)
• Lakeside Lutheran Church (1.5 miles)
• St Paul's Lutheran Church (2.6 miles)
• St Therese Church (2.7 miles)

Theaters

• Cinemark Tinseltown USA (3.2 miles)