Community Pathways Ruby House I in Racine, WI

Community Pathways Ruby House I is an assisted living community in Racine, WI.

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3906 Ruby Avenue, Racine, WI 53402

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

4.2 from 100 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
19
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Community Pathways Ruby House I

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Food support for seniors

Residents describe regular senior-focused food assistance programs.

Many reviewers mention help that centers on food for older adults, including senior food boxes, a food pantry, and holiday or seasonal supplies. A few also connect the support to broader benefits such as farmers-market style senior programming and food bank help. The community’s care services and daily needs assistance align with what these reviews describe as practical support when residents are trying to access help.

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Friendly, helpful staff

Staff helpfulness is the most consistent positive theme in reviews.

Across many reviews, people describe staff as friendly, knowledgeable, and respectful, and they emphasize getting help without long delays once they were served. Several reviewers specifically thank named staff members and say the service met their needs, from applications to ongoing support. The community also lists move-in coordination and housekeeping services, which fits the kind of day-to-day assistance reviewers say they received.

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Communication issues and wait times

A recurring concern is difficulty reaching the office and delayed responses.

Several reviews complain that phones are not answered and that messages are not returned, with some people also describing long wait times. Others mention mixed experiences at the front desk or feeling they were spoken to poorly when they requested assistance. A few reviewers ask for clearer operating details so people don’t waste time waiting for services that may have specific hours.

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Clean facility and organized setup

Multiple reviewers mention a clean, well-kept environment.

Some reviewers describe the establishment as immaculate and note cleanliness as soon as they arrived. Others add that the staff appeared organized, including mention of masks during their visit. One review also points out an easy-to-use setup for filling out forms, reinforcing that the space works for people who need paperwork completed quickly.

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Features

Housing

  • 4 resident community capacity 4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • General Mitchell International (14 miles away) General Mitchell International (14 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)
  • Culver's (1.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Reefpoint Brew House (2.7 miles)
  • La Tapatia (4.3 miles)
  • Joey's (4.4 miles)
  • Burger King (4.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Ascension Rx - Racine Pharmacy (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Aurora Health Care (2 miles)
  • Rudy Byron, MD (2.4 miles)
  • MyEyeDr. (2.9 miles)
  • Neurological Clinic (3.2 miles)
  • GI Associates (3.2 miles)
  • Eye Clinic Of Racine (3.2 miles)
  • Atrium At Wheaton Franciscan (3.3 miles)

Parks

  • Racine Quarry Park (2.4 miles)
  • Racine Lakefront Parkway (3.9 miles)
  • Lake Park (5.9 miles)
  • Petrifying Springs Park (9.2 miles)
  • Runway Dog Exercise Area (12.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints (3.3 miles)
  • St Luke's Sleep Center (3.5 miles)
  • Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints (3.6 miles)
  • Mental Health Service-st Lukes (3.6 miles)
  • R M Lakeshore Investments (3.9 miles)
  • Reach Unlimited (5.7 miles)
  • Aurora Quick Care (10 miles)

Cafes

  • Wilson's Coffee & Tea (3.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Renaissance Cinema Sturtevant, Wi (7.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Stephen's Catholic Church (9.8 miles)
  • Lakeside Lutheran Church (11.7 miles)
  • Holy Rosary Parish (12.2 miles)

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