Bethany St. Joseph Corporation

Bethany St. Joseph Corporation is a nonprofit that's been serving people in western Wisconsin since 1976, and you'll find its care centers in places like La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, Galesville, and Westby, with the main office in La Crosse. The organization focuses on seniors and people with disabilities, offering a wide range of services from skilled nursing care and memory care to adult day centers and independent senior apartments. Care is available for short-term needs like post-hospital stays and for long-term living, with private rooms in single-story buildings so folks don't have to climb stairs, and no one shares a room if they don't want to, which people seem to appreciate for privacy and comfort. There are skilled nurses, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, plus therapy programs like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, which help folks recovering from things like strokes or surgery, and those needing wound or diabetic care. The places are certified by Medicare and Medicaid and have about 100 beds at some facilities, plus amenities like beauty and barber shops, outdoor gardens for residents, and recreation programs every day, so there's always something to do, with outings and special events planned, and even private spaces if people want to host gatherings for special occasions. People who live there have access to transportation for medical appointments and can reach city bus lines or get rides for off-grounds activities, and the buildings have cable and wireless internet for residents' TV and devices. The staff includes roles like CEO, Director of Human Resources, and Community Services Administrator, and the work is guided by a board of directors, with everyone focused on supporting people's needs with dignity and respect, whether the person needs independent living, assisted care, skilled nursing, or memory care that's dementia-centered and holistic. There's attention to religious and spiritual life through pastoral care, plus volunteer opportunities and programs for all ages and levels of ability, all with the goal of providing a safe, comfortable place to live and improve quality of life in the Seven Rivers Region.