His Care

Pros

• The staff was extremely helpful helping me figure out where I needed to go.
• They are great there; never had a bad experience ever.
• They help me with my nephew.
• They have been there for me for over twenty years.
• Friendly staff.

Cons

• The reviewer warns to beware of Marinette County ADRC, alleging they tried to have their disabled daughter removed from the caregiver's care.
• They claim the ADRC's social workers think they know best and file court petitions to force their way when disagreements arise.
• They describe the ADRC as disgusting and say it tarnishes the reputation of good social workers.
• They allege the ADRC would traumatize and forcibly remove a family member and place them in an unfamiliar facility.
• They suggest that services the ADRC can arrange can be done by the individual themselves to avoid the ADRC.
• They state that the people are not honest at all.

Review

The collection of impressions about the Marinette County ADRC runs the entire spectrum from high praise to sharp warnings, illustrating how a single organization can be a lifeline for some and a lightning rod for others. On the positive side, several reviewers speak highly of the staff, noting courtesy, helpfulness, and a willingness to steer people in the right direction even when the caller is unsure of where to go. One reviewer recalls arriving in the wrong place yet being treated with patience and assistance until they found the correct location. The sentiment here is that the people working at the ADRC are friendly and supportive, making a potentially confusing process easier to navigate.

In addition to courteous service, others highlight the breadth of services and resources available. A reviewer points out that the ADRC offers resources for patrons and a variety of programs, suggesting that the center is a hub for information and assistance across different needs. The availability of help for specific situations is underscored by another comment: the ADRC helped a person with a young adult relative who needed support. This sense of practical, day-to-day assistance - guidance, information, and access to programs - appears repeatedly as a core strength in the more positive accounts.

Long-term engagement is another theme in the favorable reviews. A contributor emphasizes continuity of care, stating that the ADRC has been there for them for over twenty years. That longevity implies trust, reliability, and ongoing support, painting the ADRC as a stable resource that people depend on over many years. While one review emphasizes nothing but positivity, another line reinforces this sense of dependable presence: a brief remark that the staff are great and that there has never been a bad experience, contributing to the overall sense that for some patrons, ADRC staff consistently meet expectations.

Yet, alongside these positive voices, there are strong cautions from at least one reviewer who says to beware when engaging with Marinette County ADRC. The core allegation is severe and specific: involvement with the ADRC led to efforts to have the reviewer's adult disabled daughter removed from their care. According to this account, the ADRC's social workers pursued court petitions to override family decisions and push for placement in a facility, regardless of the daughter's existing medical plan or the family's wishes. The reviewer describes the experience as traumatizing and coercive, portraying the ADRC as a force that can undermine family relationships and forcibly change someone's living situation.

The same critical voice expands the critique, arguing that such interventions are not only traumatic but also damaging to the reputation of social workers who are genuinely trying to help aging or disabled people. The language is stark: "disgusting," and a warning that any services the ADRC can set up might be avoided by going directly without the agency's involvement. The reviewer asserts that the ADRC exerts undue influence and presents a troubling picture of what can happen when advocacy turns coercive, especially in sensitive family?care scenarios.

There is also a note of contradiction within the overall feedback. While care and resources are celebrated by some, others voice distrust or dissatisfaction with the people at the ADRC, describing experiences as not honest. A line that says "Nothing great to say. The people are not honest at all" stands in contrast to the more glowing testimonials and shows that even within a community, experiences with the same organization can diverge dramatically. Another remark - "They are great there never had a bad experience ever" - appears to be either a minority view or a competing perspective that underscores the variability of individual encounters.

Taken together, the testimonials sketch a nuanced portrait of the Marinette County ADRC. For some, the center is a welcoming place with friendly staff, robust resources, and meaningful ongoing support for family members, including young adults needing assistance. For others, particularly those facing difficult and emotionally charged caregiving situations, the ADRC is perceived as a powerful, sometimes overreaching institution whose interventions can feel coercive and distressing. The range of experiences - ranging from sustained reliability and helpful navigation to cautionary tales of court actions and forced placements - highlights the complex reality of navigating care and advocacy in real-world settings.

Places of Worship

• Twin City Baptist Church (0.4 miles)
• Livingword Ministries (0.5 miles)
• St Thomas Aquinas Academy - Holy Family Campus (0.7 miles)
• Trinity Ev Lutheran Church-Wis Synod (1 miles)
• Wels (1 miles)
• St James Lutheran Church Elca (1 miles)
• First Trinity Lutheran Church (1.1 miles)

Restaurants

• Alibi Bar & Grill (0.5 miles)
• Roger And Tec's Final Tap (0.5 miles)
• Aloha Inn (0.7 miles)
• Applejacks Bar & Grill (0.7 miles)
• Helen's Edgewater Inn (0.7 miles)
• Ironworks (0.9 miles)
• Dodge Inn (0.9 miles)

Parks

• Red Arrow Park (0.8 miles)
• Higley Field (1.2 miles)
• Stephenson Island (1.4 miles)
• Seagull Bar State Natural Area (1.5 miles)
• Veterans' Memorial Park (1.7 miles)

Physicians

• Wisconsin Michigan Physicians (0.9 miles)
• Aurora Bay Area Medical Group (1 miles)
• NorthReach Family Care (1 miles)
• Karawicz Adam MD (1 miles)
• Mridani Choudhury (1 miles)
• Bay Area Mobility Center (1 miles)
• MacArthur Sandy MD (1.1 miles)

Hospitals

• Bay Area Medical Center (1 miles)
• Bellin Health NorthReach OB/GYN (1 miles)
• Bay Area Orthopaedic Consultants (1 miles)
• Menominee Medical Clinic (1.7 miles)
• US Veterans Medical Center (1.7 miles)
• Bay Area Cancer Care Center (2 miles)

Pharmacies

• Walgreens (1.6 miles)
• CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)

Transportation

• Taxi (1.7 miles)
• M & M Taxi Service (2 miles)
• Enstrom Helicopter (2.5 miles)
• U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2.6 miles)

Cafes

• Zinger Coffee & Tea (2 miles)