St Monica's Senior Living sits at 3920 N Green Bay Rd in Racine, Wisconsin, and has been here since 1971, with 83 apartments set up for seniors who are at least 65 years old, and they've been known for their caring approach with an overall rating of 4.6 from 52 reviews, which means many families feel comfortable with how things are managed. The community's non-profit status helps them focus on what residents really need, and they offer assisted living, enhanced assisted living, independent living, and memory care so folks with needs like Alzheimer's or dementia can get specialized help, with care provided by nurses, visiting doctors, therapists, and specialists like podiatrists and dentists who come in when needed. The staff stay awake and on duty 24 hours a day, meaning help's there in emergencies, and they use an aging in place philosophy, so when someone's needs change, there's usually no need to move out, since the care and services can adjust as residents age.
The place has resources available for long-term care and family caregiving, along with information on long-term care insurance, and they offer both regular and specialty care like diabetic services, including insulin injections and sliding scale therapy, medication management, incontinence care, as well as care for those who are non-ambulatory or have behavior issues. It's possible for folks to bring cats or dogs to live with them, and the staff speak English, German, and Spanish, helping people from many backgrounds. Meals come prepared on site, including special diets like vegetarian, pureed, low sodium, or low sugar, and there's both indoor and outdoor parking for residents, complimentary transportation to appointments, and paid rides for other trips.
Residents have a choice of activities, with over 58 planned options covering arts and crafts, exercise, games, music and film, and spiritual events, and the facility has things like indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, a beauty salon, devotional services, and baths or tubs in the rooms. They also let residents smoke in private indoor and outdoor areas, for those who do. There's a strong focus on keeping people engaged with life, between daily movement, socializing, common spaces for connecting, and life engagement programs so nobody feels left out. St Monica's supports a warm, homelike atmosphere with chef-prepared food, security measures for safety, personalized care plans, and a holistic approach for those with dementia or memory loss, giving peace of mind to families and residents alike. The goal here is always comfort, well-being, and individualized support in a secure and nurturing setting.
