Golden LivingCenter - Colonial Manor sits in Glendale, Wisconsin, over by Menomonee River Parkway, at 1616 W Bender Rd, and it's hard to miss since it's near Columbia St. Mary's Hospital and close to Lake Michigan, which makes visits easier for some folks and their families, and inside there are 141 beds with around 93 to 87 residents living there, depending on the latest count, and you can find about every kind of care you'd think people might need with age, like independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and home care, all in one place, and you're looking at a history going all the way back to 1981. The facility has nursing staff on hand, and the reported nurse staffing hours per resident per day are a little over three hours, which includes RN and LPN hours, with CNAs providing a big part of the care and the RN staffing rating lands at 2 out of 5, while the full staffing rating is 1, and that's on the lower side. Golden LivingCenter - Colonial Manor's health inspection results vary over the years, with the most recent cycle showing a health deficiency score of 128 and 23 total health deficiencies, most of which were complaint deficiencies, but it hasn't had any new fines or penalties, even though in older records there were some fines and payment denials, and it's worth noting there have been 5 incidents and 19 substantiated complaints in the recent cycle. The nursing home is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, and the for-profit company SILVER SPRING OPERATING LLC owns the place, so they run it as a business, but it does have a Resident and Family Council so residents and relatives can speak up about their needs or issues.
What stands out is how it provides a range of senior living options-there've got independent living for those who don't need much help, assisted living when folks need daily help with things like bathing and taking medicine, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or dementia, and skilled nursing for people who need 24-hour medical help, with extra specialty services like wound care, pain management, stroke care, cardiac care, diabetic care, speech, physical, and occupational therapy, plus dialysis. There are social and spiritual activities, such as bingo and music programs, and even special Advanced Alzheimer's Care Units, which focus on sensory-driven care in safe, secure environments. Nutritious meals are prepared every day, and the place won a local award for Best Meals and Dining, which gives families and residents some comfort about the food, and there's store access, social activities, and transportation services available, so getting out or picking up necessities is possible. Families can also find support with hospice options if someone's close to needing end-of-life care, and respite care's on offer for families who need a break. Golden LivingCenter - Colonial Manor is less than five minutes away from several hospitals and pharmacies, making quick care available if something happens, and they accept Medicare and Medicaid, so paying for care might be easier for some. Folks have said some good things about this place on community review sites, with a high score of 9.6, and while most reviews are positive, including about three-quarters leaving five stars, there are some two-star scores too, so like any place, it's not perfect, but for people looking for a lot of care options and round-the-clock support in the Milwaukee area, Golden LivingCenter - Colonial Manor covers a lot of those needs in one campus.
