Odd Fellows Home in Green Bay, WI

1229 S Jackson St, Green Bay, WI 54301

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

4.5 from 37 reviews
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Skilled Nursing Facility

Overall Review of Odd Fellows Home

Pros

  • pro The staff are friendly and helpful.
  • pro The facilities are nice and inviting.
  • pro The facility is clean and pleasant with great staff.
  • pro Residents receive excellent care there.
  • pro The staff provide all the services residents need and offer wonderful activities.
  • pro Residents' health and happiness can improve greatly there.
  • pro Residents are well taken care of and treated respectfully.
  • pro Visitors are welcome, with safety measures at the entrance.
  • pro The place is beautiful.
  • pro Odd Fellows is one of the best nursing homes and rehab facilities in the Green Bay area.

Cons

  • pro The CEO and management do not care about the residents or their workers.
  • pro Housekeeping basically doesn't exist.
  • pro A resident had feces all over his toilet for over a week after his bedpan was emptied.
  • pro The urinal was never cleaned.
  • pro A resident was left on a bedpan for over an hour.
  • pro A resident was dropped during transfers four times in five months.
  • pro The food was always cold and portions were not big enough for a child.
  • pro The bill contained many unknown charges and calls to question charges were never returned.
  • pro There were OSHA violations and staff were not paid for lunch breaks.
  • pro One visitor described a room that smelled of urine, and furniture and linens were dirty.

Review

Odd Fellows Home in Green Bay is best suited for families that value a warm, resident-centered culture where staff engagement, social programming, and a homey atmosphere are the core of daily life. This community works best for long-term residents and those needing steady daily support, with dementia care and rehabilitation services embedded in a familiar, faith-informed setting. If the priority is pristine housekeeping, perfectly consistent dining quality, and airtight billing transparency, alternatives may be more appropriate.

The positives are unmistakable: staff consistently earn praise for friendliness, generosity, and genuine concern for residents. Families report that caregivers treat loved ones with respect, patience, and attention, often noting noticeable improvements in mood and well-being when they are in residence. The campus itself comes across as clean, bright, and welcoming, with a calm, home-like feeling reinforced by well-kept common areas and a pleasant courtyard. Activity calendars and meaningful engagements appear to be a meaningful draw, particularly for residents who thrive on regular interaction and structured routines. For relatives of residents with dementia, several reviews describe attentive, specialized care that aims to preserve dignity and independence while providing necessary supervision.

Yet the picture is not consistently rosy. A considerable portion of reviews chronicles serious shortcomings in day-to-day operations: lapses in housekeeping and sanitation, including reports of bedpan neglect, unclean facilities, and rooms that smell or feel neglected at times. Safety during transfers is another concern raised by multiple accounts, including incidents of residents being dropped. Food quality and portion sizes are criticized in some cases, leaving questions about how meals align with residents' appetites and nutritional needs. Administrative friction appears in the form of unknown charges, billing confusion, and unreturned calls, occasionally drawing state attention. Some reviews also point to staffing gaps, particularly in the kitchen, which can ripple into resident care and meal service.

These competing narratives create a clear calculus: the strengths - the personal warmth of staff, the calm and inviting environment, and the substantive social and dementia-care offerings - often offset concerns when the resident's needs align with what the community does well. For families prioritizing daily kindness, meaningful engagement, and a reassuring, respectful culture, Odd Fellows Home can deliver a high-quality, reassuring experience. However, when housekeeping reliability, transparent and predictable billing, and consistent maintenance are non-negotiable, the negatives can erode confidence and daylight the risk of ongoing frustration.

To make a well-informed decision, prospective residents should pursue a candid, data-driven visit. Observe mealtime interactions, test the cleanliness in multiple areas, and speak with front-line staff about daily routines and supervision. Request concrete ratios for nursing staff to residents, the presence of supervisors on each shift, and the process for addressing complaints. Review the menu and dining service efficiency, and probe how dietary needs are accommodated. Clarify billing practices, request an itemized ledger, andAsk for recent state or regulatory findings to understand how oversight has shaped operations. Finally, inquire about dementia- and rehab-specific programming, discharge planning, and contingency plans should care needs shift.

Bottom line: Odd Fellows Home is a practical choice for families who prize a warm, engaged staff and a calm, home-like setting, with notable success in long-term and dementia care when operations run smoothly. For those whose standards include consistently spotless housekeeping, impeccable dining consistency, and transparent, predictable billing with minimal administrative friction, alternatives may be worth exploring. The best fit hinges on the resident's specific needs and the family's willingness to actively monitor quality, advocate for repairs, and demand high responsiveness from management during the living arrangement.

Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing FacilitySkilled Nursing Facilities are crucial for seniors as they provide round-the-clock medical care, rehabilitation services, and assistance with daily activities. These facilities ensure that seniors receive the specialized care they need to maintain their health and well-being as they age.

Transportation

  • Austin Straubel International (6 miles away) Austin Straubel International (6 miles away)

Description

The Odd Fellows Home in Green Bay, WI is a thriving assisted living community nestled in a convenient area with an abundance of amenities nearby. With its prime location, residents have easy access to various services and recreational opportunities.

For those who enjoy socializing or grabbing a cup of coffee with friends, there are two cafes within a short distance from the community. These cafes provide a cozy atmosphere and serve delicious beverages and snacks.

Nature lovers will appreciate the six parks located nearby. These green spaces offer tranquility and scenic beauty, making them perfect for leisurely strolls, picnics, or outdoor activities.

Ensuring residents' health and well-being is of utmost importance. With 14 pharmacies in close proximity, medication accessibility is never an issue at Odd Fellows Home. Additionally, having 35 physicians nearby ensures that residents can easily schedule appointments and receive necessary medical care.

When it comes to dining options, residents have a plethora of choices. The community is surrounded by 35 restaurants offering diverse cuisines to suit every palate. Whether one desires fine dining or casual comfort food, there is something for everyone in the vicinity.

For spiritual nourishment, there is one place of worship conveniently located nearby where residents can engage in their religious practices and find solace.

Entertainment seekers will find delight in having one theater nearby where they can enjoy movies or live performances without having to travel far.

The health and safety of residents are well taken care of with six hospitals situated close by. In case of emergencies or medical needs that require specialized care, immediate assistance is readily available.

In summary, the Odd Fellows Home in Green Bay offers a vibrant assisted living community that caters to various interests and needs. Its excellent location surrounded by cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians, restaurants, places of worship, theaters, and hospitals ensures convenience and enriches the lives of its residents both socially and medically.

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Plia's Kitchen (0.1 miles)
  • Nukeo Thai Restaurant (0.2 miles)
  • Zambaldi Beer (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Fox Harbor (1.1 miles)
  • St Brendan's Inn (1.1 miles)
  • Cranky Pat's Pizzeria (1.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Bellin Health Ear, Nose and Throat (0.3 miles)
  • Prevea Health (0.4 miles)
  • Maymoona Attiyat, MD (0.4 miles)
  • Green Bay Oncology (0.4 miles)
  • Mcdonough, Patrick Dr - Saint Vincent Hospital Pathology (0.4 miles)
  • Patrick McDonough, MD (0.4 miles)
  • Green Bay Radiology SC (0.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • St Vincent Hospital (0.4 miles)
  • St Vincent's NICU (0.4 miles)
  • HSHS St. Vincent Hospital (0.5 miles)
  • Bellin Health Cardiology Associates - Green Bay (0.5 miles)
  • St Vincent Hospital (0.6 miles)
  • Pediatrics Intensive Care Unit At St Vincents (0.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Children's Promise (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS In The Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Streu's Pharmacy Bay Natural (1.5 miles)
  • Aurora Lab (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Kavarna (1.5 miles)
  • Julie's Cafe & Catering (1.8 miles)

Parks

  • Leicht Memorial Park (1.6 miles)
  • Heritage Hill State Park (1.7 miles)
  • Green Isle Park (2 miles)
  • Farlin Park (2.1 miles)
  • Fisk Park (2.1 miles)
  • Henry S. Atkinson Park (2.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Bay Park Cinema Ashwaubenon, Wi (2.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Nativity Of Our Lord Parish (2.4 miles)

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