Manitowoc Healthcare Center in Manitowoc, WI

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    A well-furnished hospital room with a bed, chairs, and a small table.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room interior with sofas, chairs, a fireplace, and carpeted flooring.

  • Building

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    A modern community center showcasing a blend of brick and contemporary architectural elements.

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    A vibrant and modern cafe interior featuring bright orange walls and a welcoming counter area.

  • Landscaping

    A cozy outdoor seating area under a shaded canopy, perfect for enjoying the fresh air.

  • Lighting

    A serene and spacious hallway featuring a waiting area with a bench, framed artwork, and soft lighting.

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Manitowoc Healthcare Center in Manitowoc, WI

Manitowoc Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Manitowoc, WI.

Information last verified:

2021 South Alverno Road, Manitowoc, WI 54220

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

4.4 from 65 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
8
3 stars
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Overall Review of Manitowoc Healthcare Center

common 31 reviews mention this

Staff care is a consistent theme

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, helpful, and attentive.

Across many reviews, residents and families talk about nurses, nursing assistants, and other staff being kind, professional, and responsive to daily needs. Several reviewers describe management and team members taking time to help and check that needs are met, and others use strong “treated like family” language to capture the tone. While most mentions are positive, a few reviews criticize specific individuals or staffing levels, so the experience can vary.

common 4 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy support gets praise

Rehab therapy is frequently singled out as helpful and well-run.

Some residents and families describe the rehab experience as supportive, with therapy that helped improve independence. Reviews specifically call out physical and occupational therapy, along with good equipment in the rehab gym. Even one strongly negative review notes a positive aspect tied to therapy staff.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality draws mixed feedback

Food quality and meal consistency are a frequent point of feedback.

Dining reviews are split: some mention improvements or that meals were acceptable, while multiple others criticize food as low quality, atrocious, or consistently unappetizing. A few reviewers also describe meals arriving cold and suggest retraining or process changes around food service. Even when food is criticized, some comments separate the kitchen from the friendliness of the dining team.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Communication varies by experience

Communication and responsiveness can be inconsistent, according to reviews.

Some reviews mention open communication and say staff were willing to answer questions. Other reviews describe major communication breakdowns, including delays or not addressing requests, and one notes that call lights were not being answered. There are also reports of being told information did not match what families believed was needed for care. Taken together, communication seems to depend on the situation and staffing.

common 4 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness shows up often

Many reviewers highlight cleanliness and a well-kept environment.

Several reviews describe the environment as clean and well maintained, and one mentions smelling good as part of the visit experience. Cleanliness is not universal in every review, but it is a repeated positive detail. A separate theme in a few negative reviews focuses more on care delivery issues than on overall cleanliness.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Clothing and item handling concerns

A small number of reviews raise concerns about personal item handling.

Two reviews describe problems with items being lost or mishandled during care, including clothing wash issues and disputes about items going missing. One of these reviews also describes the family being accused of taking an item. These reports are limited but serious enough to be a clear caution for prospective families.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 150 resident community capacity 150 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (1.6 miles)
  • Panda Express (1.7 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.7 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.7 miles)
  • El Tequila (1.7 miles)
  • River Wood Estates (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.8 miles)
  • Jenn's Java (3.9 miles)
  • Dali's Cafe (4.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Prevea Manitowoc Health Center (1.5 miles)
  • Forefront Dermatology Manitowoc, WI (1.5 miles)
  • Lakeshore Orthopaedics (1.9 miles)
  • Hfm (1.9 miles)
  • Lakeshore Orthopedics (1.9 miles)
  • Allen Jeffrey Holy Family Memorial Family Medicine (1.9 miles)
  • Zhong Ling HFM Harbor Town Campus Manitowoc (1.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Meijer Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (2.1 miles)
  • Shopko Manitowoc (2.5 miles)
  • HFM Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Lakeshore Family Health Shoppe (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Custom Health Pharmacy (4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC CLASSIC Manitowoc 1 (1.8 miles)
  • Dare To Dream Theatre (4.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Tammi Gags MPAS, PA-C (2.6 miles)
  • Hfm Sleep Program (3.4 miles)
  • Holy Family Memorial (3.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Pauls Catholic Church - Rectory (3.3 miles)
  • Calvary Assembly Of God (3.3 miles)
  • St John's Ucc Manitowoc (3.7 miles)
  • St John's United Church of Christ (3.7 miles)
  • Open Bible Baptist Church (3.7 miles)
  • Rosethorn Community Church (4 miles)
  • Saint Francis of Assissi Annex (4 miles)

Parks

  • Manitowoc Park & Recreation (4 miles)
  • Silver Creek Park (4.2 miles)
  • Lincolnshire Park (4.3 miles)

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