Heritage at Deer Creek

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Heritage at Deer Creek

3585 South 147 Th Street, New Berlin, WI 53151

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.1 from 74 reviews
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Assisted Living Memory Care Skilled Nursing Facility

Pricing

Heritage at Deer Creek presents a competitive pricing structure for its various room types, particularly when compared to the average costs in Waukesha County and across Wisconsin. For a studio apartment, residents can expect to pay $4,295, which is slightly above the county's average of $4,225 yet significantly higher than the statewide figure of $3,999. The one-bedroom option is priced at $4,595, marking a notable contrast with Waukesha County's lower average of $2,752 and Wisconsin's statewide average of $3,412. Meanwhile, the two-bedroom units at Heritage at Deer Creek are listed at $4,695 - also exceeding both local and state averages of $2,524 and $3,111 respectively. This indicates that while Heritage offers an enriched living experience potentially justifying the higher costs, it positions itself as a premium choice within both the county and state markets.

Room TypeHeritage at Deer CreekWaukesha CountyWisconsin
Studio$4,295$4,225$3,999
1 Bedroom$4,595$2,752$3,412
2 Bedrooms$4,695$2,524$3,111

Overall Review

Pros

  • pro The residents at Heritage at Deer Creek feel welcomed and well taken care of, with a beautiful and clean environment that enhances their living experience.
  • pro The staff is described as nice, accommodating, and friendly, contributing to a supportive atmosphere for both residents and family members.
  • pro The community offers various activities, including concerts, games, and group meetings, providing engaging opportunities for resident participation.
  • pro Many reviews highlight the appealing design of the facility, with bright and airy rooms as well as well-maintained outdoor spaces like gardens and courtyards for residents to enjoy.
  • pro Residents appreciate the safety features of the facility, such as locked lobbies, elevators, and handrails in hallways.
  • pro Family members have noted that their loved ones formed friendships within the community, promoting social well-being.
  • pro Overall cleanliness of the facility was positively acknowledged by several reviewers.
  • pro The dining options received compliments from residents who found the food to be good.

Cons

  • pro There were significant communication problems with employees, leading to misunderstandings and unmet needs for residents.
  • pro The response time to call buttons was not timely, indicating understaffing and inadequate support.
  • pro The quality of care from staff was often lacking, contributing to a frustrating experience for residents and their families.
  • pro Residents experienced a decline in the quality of activities and overall management due to constant turnover.
  • pro Some meals provided were subpar, impacting residents' satisfaction with dining options.
  • pro The facility did not reach out to families after the death of a resident, showing a lack of compassion and recognition for their loss.
  • pro The building appeared outdated and in need of maintenance, detracting from the initial impression of cleanliness and comfort.
  • pro Residents were required to cover additional costs for maintenance issues that should have been addressed by management, which felt unreasonable given their rental status.
  • pro Despite being a nice community, some staff members did not seem genuinely happy or engaged with residents.

Review

Heritage at Deer Creek has garnered a mix of reviews from residents and their families, reflecting both commendations and criticisms that paint a nuanced picture of the facility. Located in a pleasant suburban area, the community has been praised for its clean, well-maintained environment and welcoming atmosphere. Many reviewers noted the friendly and accommodating staff who make an effort to ensure that residents feel comfortable and cared for. The facility features updated amenities such as a beautiful garden, common areas with fireplaces, and outdoor spaces for memory care residents to enjoy. These appealing aspects can certainly contribute to an overall sense of warmth and belonging among the community's members.

However, some reviewers expressed concerns regarding communication within the staff and between management and family members. Several accounts highlighted instances where essential tasks—like housekeeping services or meal arrangements—were not consistently followed through, leading to frustration among family members who felt they had to monitor these processes closely. One reviewer mentioned issues with rides to doctor's appointments that were promised but never materialized, suggesting a breakdown in communication that affected residents’ ability to access necessary medical care. This inconsistency raises questions about the operational management at Heritage at Deer Creek and whether additional training or oversight for staff might be required.

The quality of meals served has also come under scrutiny, with multiple individuals commenting on disappointing culinary experiences during their loved ones' stays. Some families reported bad meal options while others found that many meals lacked variety or taste. This aspect is crucial as nutrition plays a significant role in maintaining the health of senior citizens residing in assisted living facilities; subpar dining experiences can detract from what should otherwise be an enriching living environment.

Management turnover has emerged as a recurrent theme in the reviews, which appears to have negatively impacted resident experience over time. Family members have noted that frequent changes in management led not only to confusion but also consequent cuts in activities that were once popular among residents. One long-term resident remarked on how vibrant activities had diminished over time following shifts in leadership, resulting in lower engagement levels within the community. A stable managerial presence is vital for ensuring continuity and fostering connections among residents.

Moreover, there are serious concerns about responsiveness when it comes to care standards in critical situations—especially for those nearing end-of-life circumstances. A family member recounted distressing experiences related to inadequate dietary adjustments during their loved one's final days even after involving hospice care—a situation exacerbated by what they perceived as general neglect toward recognizing both patients’ needs and familial grief during such sensitive times. This lack of follow-up after death further added insult to injury; one reviewer shared feelings of betrayal arising from receiving no correspondence from heritage staff post-bereavement.

Despite these shortcomings outlined by numerous reviewers, there remains an underlying appreciation for certain aspects of Heritage at Deer Creek; its beauty and homely feel continue attracting potential residents searching for assisted living facilities. Activities like concerts, games, physical therapy support access within the community bolster its attractiveness as well—though some individuals pointed out limited activity offerings compared with other communities they toured. Ultimately, while Heritage at Deer Creek displays various positive characteristics appealing enough to draw families initially seeking placement options—noted deficiencies serve as important reminders stressing how operational reliability must align with compassionate caregiving standards within such residences moving forward.

Features

Housing

  • 43 resident community capacity 43 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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 on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • 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
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • 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
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

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 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
  • Protestant services Protestant 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

Description

Heritage at Deer Creek in New Berlin, WI is an assisted living community that offers a range of housing options and care services. The community provides 2-bedroom apartments and studio apartments for residents to choose from.

In terms of care, Heritage at Deer Creek offers both memory care and skilled nursing facility services. This means that individuals with specialized memory care needs as well as those requiring skilled nursing support can find the appropriate level of care within the community.

The community boasts an array of amenities designed to enhance the well-being and comfort of residents. These amenities include activities on-site, air-conditioning, bath tubs, a beautician on-site with a beauty salon, cable or satellite TV, devotional services on-site, a dining room, fully furnished units, a garden area, ground floor units for easy accessibility, housekeeping services, indoor common areas for socializing and relaxation, kitchenettes in each apartment for added convenience, move-in coordination assistance to make the transition smoother, outdoor common areas and outdoor space where residents can enjoy nature and fresh air, options for overnight guests to visit loved ones staying in the community's apartments or rooms, resident parking for those who have their own vehicles or for visitors' cars, respite or short-term stays offered to accommodate temporary needs or trial periods before committing to long-term stay arrangements, restaurant-style dining options providing high-quality meals with different dietary accommodations like gluten-free and vegetarian choices available upon request. Additionally there is a small library provided along with access to telephone service as well as transportation & parking available for resident convenience. The showers are wheelchair accessible thus enabling ease of use for residents with mobility challenges. Furthermore Wi-Fi/high-speed internet is also available within the community.

The care services provided at Heritage at Deer Creek ensure that residents receive comprehensive support around the clock. With 24-hour supervision available in addition to assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing and dressing up; help with transfers; management of diabetes with specialized diet and care; provision for incontinence care; meal preparation and service; medication management; mental wellness programs to promote emotional well-being; dedicated attention to residents with mild cognitive impairment; access to physical therapy services, specialized memory care programming for residents requiring it and assistance with walking or wheelchair usage.

The dining experience at Heritage at Deer Creek is designed to cater to various dietary needs and preferences. The community offers gluten-free, low/no sodium, no sugar and vegetarian options along with guest meals if desired. Residents can enjoy meals prepared by a professional chef in a restaurant-style setting. Special dietary restrictions are taken into consideration when planning the menu, ensuring that each resident's unique needs are met.

To promote an engaging and fulfilling lifestyle, Heritage at Deer Creek offers a wide range of activities for residents to participate in. These activities include art classes, community-sponsored events and outings, cooking classes, educational speakers or life-long learning opportunities, happy hour gatherings, live musical performances on-site, programs focused on promoting overall wellness, religious services including Catholic and Protestant services available on-site as well as support from visiting chaplains or priests if needed. Additionally there are resident-run activities where individuals can actively contribute ideas for engaging events tailored to their interests. Daily activities are scheduled to provide structure and variety for residents' enjoyment. Wine tasting events are also organized for those who appreciate such social occasions.

Residents at Heritage at Deer Creek also benefit from its convenient location near various amenities in the surrounding area. With 6 cafes nearby, residents have plenty of choice when it comes to socializing outside the community. There are also 6 parks located nearby for outdoor recreation opportunities. For medical needs, there are 19 pharmacies within easy reach as well as 9 physicians' offices available nearby. Dining options abound with 23 restaurants within close proximity while entertainment is accessible with one theater located nearby. Furthermore access to healthcare emergencies is facilitated with two hospitals situated nearby.

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in New Berlin, Wisconsin, this area boasts a variety of amenities that cater to senior living. With numerous restaurants nearby such as Culver's, Armeli's Restaurant & Pizzeria, and various cafes like Panera Bread and Starbucks, residents can enjoy a range of dining options. Close proximity to pharmacies like Walgreens and medical facilities such as Aurora Advanced Healthcare and New Berlin Family Practice Clinic provide easy access to healthcare services. Additionally, parks like Greenfield Park and the Big Backyard offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. The neighborhood also features theaters like Ridge Cinema and hospitals such as Rogers Memorial Hospital for entertainment and healthcare needs. Places of worship such as St Leonard Catholic Church provide spiritual support for residents. Overall, this part of New Berlin provides a well-rounded environment with convenient amenities for seniors looking to settle down in a peaceful community.

Restaurants

  • Culver's (0.2 miles)
  • Armeli's Restaurant & Pizzeria (1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.6 miles)
  • Champps Americana (2.8 miles)
  • Danny Lynch's (3 miles)
  • Brass Monkey (3.2 miles)
  • Matty's Bar and Grille (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Aurora Advanced Healthcare (0.2 miles)
  • New Berlin Family Practice Clinic (0.4 miles)
  • Prohealth Care Medical Centers (0.7 miles)
  • New Berlin Clinic-Children's Wisconsin (1.7 miles)
  • Lincoln Avenue Clinic (2.8 miles)
  • Oklahoma Pediatrics-Children's Wisconsin (2.9 miles)
  • Maplewood Center (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • PRN Rx (2.6 miles)
  • Pick 'n Save Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)

Parks

  • The Big Backyard (1.2 miles)
  • Greenfield Park (2.5 miles)
  • Schmidt Park (4.1 miles)
  • Idle Isle Park (4.5 miles)
  • Dousman Stage Coach Inn Museum (4.5 miles)
  • Elm Grove Village Park (4.8 miles)
  • West Allis West Milwaukee Recr (5.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.6 miles)
  • The Gingerbread House (3.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Vintage Grounds (5 miles)

Theaters

  • Ridge Cinema New Berlin, Wi (2.1 miles)
  • Silverspot Cinema - The Corners of Brookfield (5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Rogers Memorial Hospital (2.8 miles)
  • Surgicenter - Children's Wisconsin (2.9 miles)
  • Froedtert Pavilion (5.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Leonard Catholic Church & School Muskego (5.6 miles)
  • Honey Creek Church (5.7 miles)

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