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Sunrise Health Services in Milwaukee, WI

Sunrise Health Services is a nursing home community in Milwaukee, WI.

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Sunrise Health Services in Milwaukee, WI

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds, a bedside table lamp, and a small window.
  • Decor

    A neatly arranged dining area with tables set for guests, featuring teal tablecloths and folded napkins.
  • Building

    Exterior view of Sunrise Health Services building with signage.
  • Bedroom

    A hospital-style bed with a tray table in a warmly lit room.
  • Exercise Equipment

    A physical therapy clinic featuring parallel bars used for rehabilitation exercises.
  • Salon

    A retro hair salon setup with chairs and a vintage hair dryer.

3540 South 43Rd Street, Milwaukee, WI 53220

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

3 from 65 reviews
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Overall Review of Sunrise Health Services

differentiator 16 reviews mention this

Care teams communicate and coordinate

Residents and families often describe care coordination that helps them feel informed and supported.

Several reviewers emphasize that staff members follow through, answer questions, and help families navigate rehab logistics. Social workers like Laura and Briana are repeatedly singled out for communication and for making the discharge or transition process feel more manageable. In more positive reviews, families also describe being able to participate in care when needed, which reduced uncertainty during the stay.

caveat 17 reviews mention this

Staff responsiveness splits reviews

Call-light and response-time complaints show up strongly in multiple negative reviews.

Some residents and families say they struggled to get timely help, including delayed call-light response and slow assistance with basic needs. A few negative reviews also describe difficulty identifying who was responsible for care, contributing to frustration when help was needed. On the other hand, many positive reviews describe responsive staff who address concerns quickly, so experiences appear inconsistent.

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Cleanliness and upkeep are mixed

Reviews describe inconsistent cleanliness and facility upkeep.

A number of negative reviews raise concerns about unclean environments, odors, stained or broken items, and instances involving soiled linens or diapers. Other reviewers counter that they were impressed by cleanliness, including a clean facility noted during admission and more general praise for rooms and upkeep. Taken together, cleanliness comes across as a recurring point that varies by stay and situation.

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Dining quality and special diets

Dining is a recurring issue, especially for residents with dietary needs.

Dining shows up in both directions: some reviewers say the food was enjoyable or that they saw improvements during their loved one’s stay. Others report poor quality, meals arriving late, or food not matching what was listed or requested. A specific concern in the reviews is difficulty getting kosher needs right, which aligns with the community offering diet-related accommodations.

  • A neatly arranged dining area with tables set for guests, featuring teal tablecloths and folded napkins.
common 10 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy draws praise

Physical and occupational therapy are frequently mentioned as helpful.

Several reviews describe good experiences with PT/OT and therapy support during rehab, including encouragement to keep progressing after injuries or illness. Some reviewers also connect therapy attention with overall recovery momentum, while others mention specific therapists as helpful. Even among more mixed experiences, therapy is often treated as a relative bright spot compared with other operational issues.

  • A physical therapy clinic featuring parallel bars used for rehabilitation exercises.
common 11 reviews mention this

On-site nursing and supervision are emphasized

On-site nursing and medication support are a central part of residents’ day-to-day experiences.

Many positive reviews reference nurses and CNA support, including help with medication, wound or personal care, and general safety. At the same time, several critical reviews describe concerns with supervision, medication administration, and documentation. This creates a clear split: families who felt well supported praised nursing closely, while those who experienced delays or medication problems raised them as major concerns.

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Nearby pharmacies and hospital options

The area includes nearby pharmacy and hospital resources.

For practical needs, the listing’s nearby options include pharmacies and a local hospital within a short drive. This can matter for rehab stays where medication fill-ups or medical follow-ups may come up. No reviews here focus specifically on these locations, but they are among the nearest nearby essentials shown.

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Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 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

  • General Mitchell International (4 miles away) General Mitchell International (4 miles away)
  • 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

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (1.1 miles)
  • Surgicenter - Children's Wisconsin (3.8 miles)
  • Rogers Memorial Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Aurora Sinai Medical Center (4.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center (1.6 miles)
  • Layton Avenue Dermatolgy Clinic (1.6 miles)
  • Maplewood Center (2.8 miles)
  • Greendale Health Center (3.4 miles)
  • Oklahoma Pediatrics-Children's Wisconsin (3.8 miles)
  • Innovative Pain Care (4.5 miles)
  • Lincoln Avenue Clinic (4.6 miles)

Parks

  • West Allis West Milwaukee Recr (2 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (3.4 miles)
  • Paliafito Park (3.9 miles)
  • South Shore Park (4.5 miles)
  • Henry Maier Festival Park (4.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kopp's Frozen Custard (2.6 miles)
  • El Beso (2.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (2.8 miles)
  • Culver's (2.9 miles)
  • The Explorium Brewpub Southridge (3 miles)
  • Wendy's (3 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.6 miles)
  • Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.1 miles)
  • Colectivo Coffee (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse C (3.9 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (3.9 miles)
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (4 miles)
  • Delta Ticket Counter (4 miles)
  • Concourse D (4.1 miles)
  • MKE Runway (4.4 miles)
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station (4.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Honey Creek Church (4.6 miles)

Theaters

  • South Shore Cinema Oak Creek, Wi (4.9 miles)

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