Azura Memory Care Of Oak Creek

Azura Memory Care Of Oak Creek is an assisted living community in Oak Creek, WI.

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8772 South Mayhew Drive, Oak Creek, WI 53154

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

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Overall Review of Azura Memory Care Of Oak Creek

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Memory care follows Mosaic

Residents benefit from a Mosaic dementia care approach that emphasizes structured activities and individualized attention.

Multiple reviews point to a specific Mosaic philosophy for residents with dementia, with staff using it to guide daily care. One reviewer also describes Mosaic as part of how the team approaches assessment and outcomes for cognitive impairment. Residents and families mention regular engagement that aligns with that model.

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Care team is compassionate

Caregivers and leadership are repeatedly described as compassionate, attentive, and responsive to family questions.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe caregivers who provide loving, respectful support and stay engaged with residents day to day. Reviewers also highlight communication—such as checking in regularly and responding to questions—and mention that leadership is approachable. Several families describe feeling more at ease because staff take time to understand needs and keep loved ones involved.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Families and professionals describe structured activity programming that helps residents stay engaged.

Several reviews say residents are kept busy through activities that can include both experiences and trips, along with routine engagement. One reviewer credits activity programming with noticeable contentment over time, and another describes caregivers sending updates and pictures about participation. Staff are also described as creative about activities and supportive when communication changes with dementia.

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Dining is often described as good

Residents and families frequently mention that the food is good and aligns with special diets.

Reviewers mention positive meal experiences, including that food quality is good and that residents can enjoy their meals. Some reviews also describe dining in a way that suggests meals are a noticeable part of the day-to-day experience. The community offers restaurant-style dining and includes special dietary restrictions as part of its dining approach.

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Clean, home-like feel

Many reviewers describe a clean, well-kept environment with fresh-smelling spaces.

Several families describe the facility as clean and well maintained, including clean dining areas and clean rooms. One reviewer contrasts the smell with other facilities they visited and says there is no overpowering urine odor. These comments align with the community offering housekeeping services and outdoor space as part of the day-to-day environment.

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Concerns about staffing and neglect

A portion of reviewers raise serious concerns about staffing levels, management responsiveness, and cleanliness lapses.

Some reviews describe residents left unattended for long periods and mention instances involving poor cleanliness and supplies. A few also criticize management and the behavior of specific staff members, saying communication and follow-through were lacking. These negative reports also conflict with other reviews that describe clean conditions and attentive care, so experiences appear uneven across reviewers.

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Features

Housing

  • 24 resident community capacity 24 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • General Mitchell International (4 miles away) General Mitchell International (4 miles away)

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
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Pick 'n Save Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.1 miles)
  • Culver's (1.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.5 miles)
  • Oscar's Frozen Custard (3.1 miles)
  • Culver's (3.3 miles)
  • Milwaukee Burger Company (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Aurora Health Care (0.9 miles)
  • Innovative Pain Care (3.2 miles)
  • Rheumatology & Immunotherapy (3.3 miles)
  • Greendale Health Center (5.5 miles)
  • Layton Avenue Dermatolgy Clinic (5.6 miles)
  • Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center (5.6 miles)
  • Southeastern Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (7.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Froedert Drexel Square Clinic (1.3 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's South Shore (4.6 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (7.6 miles)
  • Surgicenter - Children's Wisconsin (9.7 miles)

Theaters

  • South Shore Cinema Oak Creek, Wi (2.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Stephen's Catholic Church (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Runway Dog Exercise Area (2.5 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (7.3 miles)
  • South Shore Park (7.6 miles)
  • West Allis West Milwaukee Recr (9.1 miles)
  • Schmidt Park (9.1 miles)
  • Paliafito Park (9.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Delta Ticket Counter (4.4 miles)
  • Concourse D (4.4 miles)
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (4.4 miles)
  • MKE Runway (4.4 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (4.4 miles)
  • Concourse C (4.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (8 miles)
  • Colectivo Coffee (8.1 miles)

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