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Open Arms Assisted Living II in Racine, WI

Open Arms Assisted Living II is an assisted living community in Racine, WI.

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3528 Duchess Drive, Racine, WI 53406

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4.8 from 85 reviews
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Overall Review of Open Arms Assisted Living II

common 32 reviews mention this

Caregivers and managers stand out

Residents and families consistently praise the caregivers and house managers.

Many reviews highlight attentive, caring staff and a leadership team that feels responsive to resident needs and family requests. Multiple residents or visitors specifically point to individual house managers as helpful, professional, and patient. A smaller set of reviews raise serious concerns about staff conduct and training, which conflicts with the overall positive impression.

common 2 reviews mention this

Homes are described as clean

Several reviewers describe the home as clean and well kept.

Some reviewers emphasize cleanliness when describing visits or day-to-day impressions. They also connect that cleanliness with a welcoming, comfortable experience from the first time they walked in. The reviews do not add much detail beyond those cleanliness impressions.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Concerns about conduct and care

A few reviews describe alarming issues with staffing and care follow-through.

Several critical reviews allege unprofessional behavior, inadequate training, and failures in basic care. One review claims the situation led to physical harm, while others describe empty promises and residents declining because needs were not handled appropriately. These concerns are serious and would likely warrant careful questions during a visit.

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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 (18 miles away) General Mitchell International (18 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

This part of Racine, Wisconsin offers a variety of dining options, including pubs, fast food chains, bakeries, and cafes within a short distance. There are several pharmacies nearby for easy access to medications and healthcare needs. In terms of medical services, there are multiple physicians offices and hospitals in the vicinity for any healthcare requirements. The area also boasts several parks for leisurely walks or outdoor activities. Additionally, there is a theater for entertainment options and places of worship for spiritual fulfillment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle down in the Racine area.

Restaurants

  • McAuliffe's Pub (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • Burger King (2 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2 miles)
  • Joey's (2.1 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.1 miles)
  • O&H Danish Bakery (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Pick 'n Save Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Nutritional Designs & Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Advanced Pain Management (1 miles)
  • Byron Health And Heali (1.1 miles)
  • Great Lakes Dermatology (1.7 miles)
  • Dr James D. Mataczynski, MD (2.3 miles)
  • Aurora Dermatology (2.5 miles)
  • Ahmad Zia Khan, MD (2.6 miles)
  • Psychiatric Services (2.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Reach Unlimited (1.1 miles)
  • R M Lakeshore Investments (2.9 miles)
  • Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare - All Saints (3 miles)
  • Mental Health Service-st Lukes (3.4 miles)
  • Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-All Saints (3.4 miles)
  • St Luke's Sleep Center (3.4 miles)
  • Aurora Quick Care (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Park (2.1 miles)
  • Petrifying Springs Park (3.1 miles)
  • Racine Lakefront Parkway (3.3 miles)
  • Racine Quarry Park (4.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Wilson's Coffee & Tea (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • The Coffee Pot (6.9 miles)
  • Harborside Common Grounds (7.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Renaissance Cinema Sturtevant, Wi (4.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Lakeside Lutheran Church (6.2 miles)
  • Holy Rosary Parish (6.4 miles)

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