Residents and families repeatedly describe attentive, caring staff.
Many reviews emphasize how staff help residents feel welcomed, comfortable, and supported day to day. Several mention nurses, CNA care, and therapy teams as part of an organized, responsive experience, including help with settling in and ongoing communication with families. A number of reviewers also describe compassion during transitions after surgery or health changes. A smaller set of reviews, however, report experiences they felt were neglectful or affected by staffing problems, so expectations may vary by situation and timing.
common9 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and upkeep stand out
Multiple reviewers point to cleanliness and well-kept surroundings.
Several reviews call out the facility as clean, updated, and well maintained, including fresh cleanliness impressions on tours and after move-ins. Others describe a remodeled or updated building and the overall presentation of the community. One negative review also uses cleanliness language in a strongly critical way, but the majority of mentions are positive.
common9 reviews mention this
Activities bring people together
Residents and visitors describe a busy schedule of activities.
Reviews frequently mention community events and daily activity programming, including recreation-led activities and opportunities for residents to socialize. A few reviewers describe specific gatherings, like family dinners with entertainment and residents who appear engaged and conversing. Several also mention that residents have been able to join activities after moving in, which helped with adjustment.
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Food draws praise from families
Food is a frequent bright spot for residents and guests.
Many reviewers highlight meals and the dining experience, describing food as enjoyable and a reason they’re glad they chose the community. A few specifically mention culinary efforts that made eating easier for a resident with medical or chewing challenges. While reviews are mostly positive about meals, there are also negative dining-related comments in a minority of reviews.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Mixed reports on care and staffing
Some reviews raise concerns about staffing and day-to-day medical support.
A small number of negative reviews describe problems such as delayed attention to call lights, lack of provider follow-through, and insufficient help with nutrition or mobility. One reviewer also describes medication and special-diet follow-through not being implemented as expected. These comments stand in contrast to the many positive reviews that describe nursing, therapy, and responsive support, so it’s worth paying attention to your own care needs and timing.
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Features
Housing
4 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
La Crosse Municipal (3 miles away)
Care Services
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Transportation
Amtrak (0.7 miles)
Restaurants
Sports Nut (0.7 miles)
Taco John's (0.8 miles)
Jimmy's North Star (1.1 miles)
Neuie's Vogue Bar and Grill (1.1 miles)
Howie's on La Crosse (1.2 miles)
Little Caesars Pizza (1.3 miles)
Rudy's Drive In Restaurant (1.3 miles)
Parks
Copeland Park (0.9 miles)
Veterans Freedom Park (1.1 miles)
Hixon Forest Park (1.5 miles)
Riverside Park (1.7 miles)
Weigent Park (1.8 miles)
Grandad Bluff (1.9 miles)
Houska Park (2.5 miles)
Physicians
Breidenbach Wellness Center (1 miles)
Neighborhood Family Clinics (1 miles)
Cook Dental (1.5 miles)
Optical Fashions Eye Care Clinic (1.7 miles)
St Clare Health Mission (2.1 miles)
Mayo Clinic Health System - Cardiology (2.1 miles)
Emergency & Urgent Care Center La (2.2 miles)
Pharmacies
Quillins Quality (1.3 miles)
Quillin's Central Office (1.4 miles)
Shopko Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.8 miles)
Gundersen Pharmacy Cass Street (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.2 miles)
Gundersen Pharmacy La Crosse East Building (2.7 miles)
Cafes
Greengrass Cafe (1.5 miles)
Moka (1.6 miles)
Grounded Specialty Coffee (1.8 miles)
Pearl Ice Cream Parlor (1.8 miles)
Moka (2.6 miles)
Caribou Coffee (2.7 miles)
Panera Bread (2.7 miles)
Places of Worship
English Lutheran Church Elca (1.7 miles)
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (1.8 miles)
Hospitals
Mayo Clinic Store (2.1 miles)
Franciscan Skemp Healthcare (2.1 miles)
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
Gundersen Health System- Hospice (2.8 miles)
Gundersen Health System Eye Care (2.8 miles)
Gundersen Health System- Dental Specialties (2.8 miles)
The Parmenter Home is located at 626 Harvey Street, Lacrosse, WI 54603 in La Crosse County, Wisconsin
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4 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
La Crosse Municipal (3 miles away)
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
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Excellent access to healthcare, dining, parks, and other amenities nearby.
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