St. Catherine Commons - Assisted Living & Memory Care sits in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on the old site of St. Catherine's Hospital, and you'll notice that they kept some of the old artifacts in the hallways, which brings a bit of local history into daily life, and being near downtown, residents get nice scenic views of Lake Michigan along with easy trips to places like the Kenosha Public Museum, Harbor Market, and even Pops concerts at the Bandshell. The community has different buildings and sections for assisted living, memory care, and independent living, so seniors can get the help they need with daily life but still have as much independence as possible, and the staff provide around-the-clock support with personal care, medication, and everyday needs, including extras like pharmacy, physical therapy, laundry, meal services, and housekeeping, all included with month-to-month rent-no big start-up fees or long-term contracts, and select apartments have open layouts, balconies with lake views, full kitchens, and walk-in showers.
Assisted Living offers one- and two-bedroom apartments, private bathrooms, access to community spaces like a library, media room, and a big common room facing Lake Michigan, and help is never far off with a safety call pendant system and 24-hour staff. Residents in the memory care neighborhood get the Blu Grotto® program, focused on safety, mental stimulation, and routines that help them stay active, with a secure space and special programs just for those with memory loss. There's a big push to keep everyone engaged and social-people can join in activities like arts and crafts, movie nights, fitness classes, clubs, field trips, and worship services, with both indoor and outdoor common areas, an enclosed courtyard, and walking trails down to the lake.
If residents want to bring pets, that's allowed, with pet-friendly outdoor areas for walks or just sitting outside, and staff provide scheduled transportation to stores, restaurants, and special events, sometimes for free or sometimes at cost. The community serves three balanced meals each day and can work with special diets, even offering private dining rooms and guest meals. Amenities cover a salon, barber shop, whirlpool tub, chapel, meeting spaces, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a game room, movie theater, and even a fireplace in some common areas-plus convenient parking and easy access to the local busline. The place feels lively and active, thanks to a full calendar of events, exercise, learning, and regular trips, and the staff do their best to make sure everyone feels respected and comfortable. St. Catherine Commons is part of Capri Communities, which means it shares resources and experience with other nearby senior communities, including the Casa del Mare and Drumlin Reserve Memory Care, and the whole campus aims to meet a wide range of needs in a way that feels supportive without being overwhelming.
