Oakwood House Of Waukesha Corp Marion is an assisted living community in South Milwaukee, WI.
Information last verified:
1408 Marion Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, supportive, and attentive.
Many reviewers say their loved ones were treated with kindness and felt cared for day to day. Several specifically call out nursing/CNA support and the help they received with day-to-day needs and comfort. A few reviews are negative about service quality or follow-through, but positive accounts heavily outweigh those complaints.
Multiple residents note the facility feels clean and well maintained.
Several reviews mention cleanliness and say they noticed no odors or that the building looked well kept. A few also mention housekeeping and laundry support as part of keeping rooms and common areas tidy. There are also contrasting comments from a small set of reviewers who describe worn or shabby conditions, including scraped walls or a darker look.
Dining is a frequent point of praise, alongside complaints about meal quality.
Some reviewers describe the food as good or delicious and mention snacks and options like ordering from a separate menu. Others report repeated problems with what they were served, including meals that didn’t match stated restrictions or preferences. Residents do have special-diet services listed, but reviews suggest meal consistency can be hit or miss for people with diet needs.
Several families describe delays or gaps in communication and follow-up.
A number of reviews say communication with family was poor, with missing updates or unanswered calls. Others mention problems getting a prescription handled or receiving a message relayed by reception. Some reviewers also describe situations where rides were canceled last minute, reinforcing concerns about coordination and responsiveness.
A couple of reviews describe the building as worn or not suited for needs.
Some reviewers describe scuffed or damaged areas and rooms that felt outdated or in poor shape. Another review frames the layout as too large for individualized support and says dementia-related behaviors weren’t something the facility could handle. Other reviews point the opposite direction, so experiences appear mixed.
Residents mention spiritual support and access to organized activities.
Reviewers describe having a chapel on-site for Mass and mention that spiritual needs were supported. Others also describe an activity director who brings residents to activities and organizes outings, aligning with the community’s scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored programming.
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4 resident community capacity
Assisted Living
Cable or satellite TV
Dining room
Fully furnished
Garden
Housekeeping services
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Telephone
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
General Mitchell International (3 miles away)
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities Scheduled daily activitiesOakwood House Of Waukesha Corp Marion is located at 1408 Marion Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172 in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
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