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3.6 from 29 reviews
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Overall Review of Deerview Meadows
common12 reviews mention this
Compassionate, respectful caregiving
Many residents and families describe compassionate, respectful staff.
Across multiple reviews, families say staff treated loved ones with kindness and respect and worked to make residents comfortable. Several reviewers specifically mention help from nurses, CNAs, housekeeping, dietary, therapists, and administrators. A few also note the facility supported their families during transitions, including planning resources for going home.
caveat8 reviews mention this
Care can be inconsistent
Some reviews describe slow response and gaps in care.
While some families praise caregiving, other reviewers report care that felt hit or miss. Complaints include long waits after pressing call buttons, moments when residents were left unattended, and difficulty getting staff to follow through on urgent needs like pain medication. A reviewer also described problems with discharge paperwork and communication back to family, which left them worried about coordination during transfers.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Rehab and therapy results vary
Therapy support is described as both helpful and inadequate.
Some families report positive rehab outcomes, including handling pain management and getting a loved one back up and walking. Others describe physical therapy as ineffective for the person’s stated needs, and they also raise concerns about what staff understood after admission. Together, the reviews point to a wide range of experiences during rehab stays.
common3 reviews mention this
Food earns mixed feedback
Dining is mixed, with praise and complaints for meals.
Several reviewers say their loved ones liked the food or that dietary reached out about food preferences. At the same time, a negative review criticizes meal quality, describing stale sandwiches and generally unpleasant sides. Because both experiences appear in the reviews, dining seems to vary by stay or preparation.
common2 reviews mention this
Activities and outdoor time
Reviews describe activities as important, but not always well matched.
Some families highlight activities as a positive part of life at the facility, mentioning enjoyment, laughs, and favorite visitors. Another review criticizes how activities staff engaged with family about what interested a loved one, and it also notes limited access outdoors unless family provided transportation. Overall, reviews suggest activities may depend on how individual interests are supported.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Facility condition and presentation
Some reviews say the building feels outdated.
At least two reviewers raise concerns about the facility’s condition and how it looked compared with photos, describing it as outdated and unprofessional. One also mentions areas needing freshening and highlights that the outdoor setting looked promising but needed cleaning before it was used. These comments focus more on the physical environment than day-to-day care.
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Features
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Amenities
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Care Services
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Dining
Meals provided
Activities
Activities on-site
Devotional activities offsite
Nearby Places of Interest
Parks
Robinson Park (0.7 miles)
Witter Field (1.8 miles)
South Wood County Humane Society (1.9 miles)
Mead Field (2.2 miles)
The Zoo Playground (3 miles)
Edwards Alexander Memorial Park (5.4 miles)
Al Tech Park (12.3 miles)
Places of Worship
Marian Center For Peace (1 miles)
St John The Evangelist-Episcopal (1.6 miles)
First English Lutheran Church (1.8 miles)
United Methodist Church (1.8 miles)
Church of Christ (1.8 miles)
Ss Peter & Paul Rectory (2.2 miles)
St Luke's Lutheran Church (2.3 miles)
Restaurants
Kathy's Drive Inn (1 miles)
King Cone (1.1 miles)
Track Wrestling (1.1 miles)
Hoozels Bar (1.3 miles)
Four Stools Short (1.4 miles)
Neighborhood Table (1.8 miles)
Grace's Family Restaurant (2.1 miles)
Physicians
Aspirus Endocrinology Clinic (1.4 miles)
Wisconsin River Orthopaedics (1.4 miles)
Surgery Center of Wisconsin Rapids (1.4 miles)
Marshfield Clinic Wisconsin Rapids Center (1.5 miles)
Beltone Hearing Aid Center (2 miles)
Wausau Speciality Clinics (2.2 miles)
Dermatology Associates of Wisconsin, S.C. (2.2 miles)
Deerview Meadows is located at 2511 S Strawberry Ln, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494 in Wood County, Wisconsin
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Assisted Living
Activities on-site
Devotional services off-site
Indoor common areas
Ambulatory care
Diabetic care
Meals provided
Extensive amenities and services: 24/7 supervision, transportation, restaurant-style dining, wellness programs, private furnished apartments, and active social activities.
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