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Oak Ridge Care Center in Union Grove, WI

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1400 8Th Avenue, Union Grove, WI 53182

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

3.4 from 42 reviews

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Overall Review of Oak Ridge Care Center

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Clean, well-kept facility

Residents and families repeatedly describe a clean, orderly building.

Multiple reviews mention that rooms and common areas are kept neat and spotless, with housekeeping staying on top of details. A few reviews also point to concerns about cleanliness, including reports of unpleasant hallway odors and rooms not being cleaned daily. Overall, cleanliness shows up frequently enough to be a noticeable part of the day-to-day experience, with both positive and negative accounts.

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Food quality and dietary help

Dining is often described positively, with some residents needing meal adjustments.

Several reviews say the food tastes good and meals feel balanced, with at least a few people calling out specific favorites. Others describe staff working on dietary needs, including menu adjustments. There are also complaints about dietary follow-through, including one resident who said their no-salt needs weren’t being honored consistently, along with a separate note from a family member who felt the food looked unappealing.

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Staff responsiveness varies

Some families report long waits for call lights and inadequate follow-through.

Many reviews praise staff as caring and responsive, including reports of staff communicating updates and answering questions. At the same time, a recurring negative thread describes delayed responses at night, aides not being around when needed, and families describing neglect concerns. One review also connects staffing problems to slower help and dinner coordination, suggesting that responsiveness may depend on timing and coverage.

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Therapy support for rehab

Rehab therapy is a frequent focus, with progress described in multiple reviews.

Several residents and families mention physical therapy support as part of recovery after falls, strokes, or other health events. Reviews also describe hands-on help from therapy staff and note measurable improvement, such as increased ability to walk after a period of immobility. A few reviews also frame Oak Ridge as a place chosen specifically to continue rehab after a hospital or acute setting.

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Daily activities and engagement

Residents are offered daily activities and events to participate in.

A number of reviews describe daily or recurring activities and fun events, with some families highlighting an activities department and resident opportunities to stay engaged. Several accounts also describe a generally calm environment, with no reported shouting or constant call-bell activity in hallways. While most feedback is positive on engagement, the overall experience varies when caregiving coverage is discussed elsewhere in the reviews.

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Features

Housing

74 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Board and Care Home
Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

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

Transportation

General Mitchell International (19 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

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

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

Union Grove Clinic (0.4 miles)
Ascension Mount Pleasant (7.7 miles)
Ahmad Zia Khan, MD (8.4 miles)
Psychiatric Services (8.4 miles)
Paddock Lake Family Medical Clinic (8.5 miles)
Paddock Lake Family Practice (8.6 miles)
Meyer Linda DO (8.6 miles)

Restaurants

McDonald's (0.8 miles)
Tincan Roadhouse (0.9 miles)
LIVE at 1175 (2.7 miles)
Stumble Inn (4 miles)
Dover Inn (4.5 miles)
Culver's (5.6 miles)
Wendy's (5.7 miles)

Pharmacies

Aurora Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
Walgreens (8.8 miles)
Supervalu (8.9 miles)
Aurora Pharmacy (8.9 miles)
Walgreens (9 miles)
Pharmacy Station (9.3 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (10.1 miles)

Cafes

Starbucks (5.9 miles)
Cafe 36 (8.8 miles)
Starbucks (10 miles)
Starbucks (10.6 miles)
Starbucks (10.8 miles)

Hospitals

Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehabilitation Center (6.5 miles)
United Hospital System (8.6 miles)
Aurora Health Care (9.7 miles)
Aurora Labor and Delivery (10.3 miles)
Reach Unlimited (10.4 miles)
Aurora Medical Center (10.4 miles)
Rogers Memorial Hospital (10.7 miles)

Places of Worship

English Settlement United Methodist Church (7.2 miles)
Journey Church (10.4 miles)

Theaters

Renaissance Cinema Sturtevant, Wi (7.5 miles)

Parks

Fischer County Park (9.2 miles)
Petrifying Springs Park (10 miles)
Silver Lake Park (10 miles)
Playground (10.5 miles)
Bushnell Park (10.6 miles)

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