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Brookdale LaCrosse in La Crosse, WI

Brookdale LaCrosse is an assisted living and memory care community in La Crosse, WI.

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Brookdale LaCrosse in La Crosse, WI

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant chandeliers and a warm wooden floor.
  • Decor

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a television, and a round table by the window.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a fireplace, and decorative elements creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • Building

    A residential building with a peaked roof and front porch.
  • Architecture

    Front view of a residential-style building with landscaped surroundings and a welcoming entrance.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a wooden bed, chair, and dresser with a quilted bedspread and a window with curtains.
  • Windows

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating and a television.
  • Dining

    A spacious dining area featuring wooden tables and chairs, adorned with floral centerpieces.
  • Artwork

    A cozy hair salon interior with wooden floors, stylish chairs, and framed artwork on the walls.
  • Patio

    A tidy outdoor patio area featuring a seating arrangement with an umbrella, surrounded by a white fence and adorned with potted plants.
  • Bookshelves

    A cozy waiting room with comfortable seating and books on display.
  • Salon

    A cozy waiting area in a hair salon with seating and a mirror.
  • Conference Room

    A well-lit conference room with a large wooden table and chairs arranged around it.
  • Meeting Room

    A community meeting room arranged with chairs in a circle.

3141 East Avenue South, La Crosse, WI 54601

To contact a resident: (608) 788-1964

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 62 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Brookdale LaCrosse Costs & Pricing

Brookdale LaCrosse offers a range of accommodation options, each priced above both the county and state averages. For instance, the semi-private rooms are priced at $5,100 per month, which exceeds La Crosse County's average of $4,887 and Wisconsin's wider average of $3,977. The one-bedroom units follow a similar trend at $5,125, again surpassing local and state benchmarks. A notable jump occurs with the two-bedroom apartments at $6,310 - higher than both La Crosse County's average of $6,080 and significantly more than the state's average of $3,111. Lastly, studio apartments are offered at $6,795 per month - a substantial increase compared to county and state averages of $5,237 and $3,999 respectively. This positioning indicates that Brookdale LaCrosse provides premium accommodations that come with a correspondingly higher price tag in comparison to regional costs.

Floor plansBrookdale LaCrosseLa Crosse CountyWisconsin
Semi-Private$5,100$4,887$3,977
1 Bedroom$5,125$4,767$3,412
2 Bedrooms$6,310$6,080$3,111
Studio$6,795$5,237$3,999

Overall Review of Brookdale LaCrosse

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Memory care is available

Residents describe specific memory-care help, including support during hospice and transitions.

Some families mention memory care by name and describe how staff supported a loved one’s changing needs. In one case, staff provided “excellent memory care” after a fall and seizure history, with respect and dignity emphasized. Another reviewer also notes the community has a dementia-specific setting that can be used if necessary.

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Staff responsiveness varies

Across reviews, staff are often described as caring and helpful, though communication and follow-through can be inconsistent.

Many reviewers describe staff as friendly, accommodating, and attentive to residents and families, including helping with questions and supporting day-to-day care needs. Several also highlight communication and respect, such as keeping families informed during transitions. At the same time, other reviews raise concerns about short staffing, slow responses, and administrators not acting on complaints.

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Activities keep days full

Residents and families describe regular scheduled activities and off-site outings.

A recurring theme is that residents have a lot to do, with scheduled daily activities and a calendar families can reference. Reviewers mention things like bingo, live music, movie nights, themed classes, and outings such as trips to stores, restaurants, and local events. Some also describe holiday-style events and resident-and-family participation around seasonal activities.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed experience

Dining reviews are split between “wonderful” meals and concerns about food quality for the cost.

Several reviewers say the food is good or that residents enjoy it, including mentions of eating every meal and a menu that looks varied. Others are less satisfied, describing the food as not very good and disagreeing with what they feel they’re paying for. The community also offers multiple dining-style options described in the listing information, including restaurant-style dining and room service.

  • A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring elegant chandeliers and a warm wooden floor.
  • A spacious dining area featuring wooden tables and chairs, adorned with floral centerpieces.
caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care staffing concerns come up

Some reviews describe short staffing that affected care timing and responsiveness.

Understaffing is a repeated concern in multiple reviews, including descriptions of being short staffed and long hours for care staff. A few reviewers link staffing to slower help when needed, delayed administration responses, or care issues that families reported. Other reviewers still say care generally felt adequate despite being understaffed, but the concern itself shows up often.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Pricing is often called high

Many reviewers consider Brookdale’s pricing expensive relative to the care they received.

Several families describe the community as overpriced or charging higher fees for care they felt was not adequate. Even some positive reviews note that pricing is on the higher side, while at least one reviewer says expense comes with a very nice experience. Others specifically call out concerns about what they paid for versus what they believed they received, including care and communication problems.

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Features

Housing

  • 36 resident community capacity 36 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Pet friendly Pet friendly
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • La Crosse Municipal (7 miles away) La Crosse Municipal (7 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • 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
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, this area offers a variety of conveniences for senior living. With several restaurants within close proximity, such as the Hungry Peddler and The Barrel Inn Bar & Grill, seniors can enjoy a range of dining options. Additionally, there are multiple pharmacies nearby including Uvanta Pharmacy and Walgreens for easy access to medication and medical supplies. For entertainment, the Marcus La Crosse Cinema is just a short distance away. Medical services are also easily accessible with Mayo Clinic and Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in the vicinity. Parks like Weigent Park and Houska Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this area offers a mix of amenities suitable for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient living environment.

Restaurants

  • Hungry Peddler (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (1 miles)
  • The Barrel Inn Bar & Grill (1 miles)
  • Schmidty's (1.3 miles)
  • JavaVino (1.3 miles)
  • Arterial Tavern (1.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Uvanta Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Prescription Center (1 miles)
  • Degen Berglund Medical Equipment (1.2 miles)
  • Gundersen Pharmacy La Crosse (Degen Berglund) (1.2 miles)
  • Gundersen Pharmacy La Crosse East Building (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)

Theaters

  • Marcus La Crosse Cinema (0.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Vandyke David Mdsc (0.7 miles)
  • Mayo Clinic (1.2 miles)
  • Gundersen Lutheran - Gordon L Johnson MD (1.4 miles)
  • Gundersen Health System: Plastic Surgery Center (1.4 miles)
  • Gundersen Health System- Department of Nephrology (1.4 miles)
  • Gundersen Pharmacy La Crosse Clinic (1.4 miles)
  • Gundersen Lutheran Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation La Crosse (1.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Mary Mother of the Church (0.8 miles)
  • English Lutheran Church Elca (2.2 miles)
  • Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (2.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Gundersen Lutheran Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Gundersen Health System- Dental Specialties (1.4 miles)
  • Gundersen Health System- Hospice (1.4 miles)
  • Gundersen Health System Eye Care (1.4 miles)
  • Lutheran Hospital-La Crosse (1.4 miles)
  • Gundersen Health System - Labor & Delivery (1.4 miles)
  • Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Moka (1.8 miles)
  • Greengrass Cafe (2.3 miles)
  • Moka (2.4 miles)
  • Grounded Specialty Coffee (2.6 miles)
  • Pearl Ice Cream Parlor (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Weigent Park (2 miles)
  • Houska Park (2.2 miles)
  • Pammel Creek Park (2.2 miles)
  • Grandad Bluff (2.5 miles)
  • Riverside Park (2.9 miles)
  • Hixon Forest Park (3 miles)
  • Copeland Park (4.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Amtrak (3.9 miles)

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