Bornemann Residential Cbrf

    1866 Brook St, Green Bay, WI, 54302
    3.0 · 8 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Caring staff but chaotic administration

    I had mixed experiences: many staff were caring, smart and hardworking - therapists, nurses and aides often provided excellent, attentive dementia care - but administration was chaotic with high turnover. I saw understaffing, missed care (feeding, heart monitor not used), medication errors, theft and even a privacy invasion after a death. Be cautious - some people praise the place, but I'd recommend looking at other facilities before committing.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    3.00 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.3
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Caring, compassionate frontline staff
    • Hard-working, smart nursing and aide teams
    • Strong intake nurses, social workers, and therapists
    • Housekeeping and floor staff praised by some reviewers
    • Staff who meet residents' physical and social needs
    • Quick issue resolution reported by families
    • Good dementia care noted by at least one reviewer
    • Some reviewers report clean facility areas
    • Varied, nutritious and tasty meals reported by some
    • Several reviewers highly recommend the facility

    Cons

    • High staff turnover
    • Poor and unstable administration/management
    • Multiple managers in a short period
    • Understaffing, especially nights
    • Inconsistent care quality across shifts
    • Neglect incidents (e.g., feeding failures, patient left alone)
    • Critical safety lapses (e.g., heart monitor not used)
    • Medication errors and related hospitalizations
    • State violations reported
    • Theft (e.g., purse) and security concerns
    • Privacy invasion after a resident's death
    • Unprofessional behavior by some staff
    • Rooms sometimes reported as not clean despite overall clean areas
    • Dated facility appearance
    • Not enough activities for residents
    • Inconsistent food quality (some report food not great)
    • Perception that owners treat facility as an investment

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment in these reviews is mixed and polarized: many reviewers praise the quality, compassion, and dedication of individual caregivers (nurses, aides, therapists, social workers, and housekeeping), yet a substantial number raise serious concerns about management, safety, and consistency of care. The dominant positive theme is that frontline staff are frequently described as caring, competent, and hardworking — several reviewers specifically highlight intake nurses, social workers, therapists, floor nurses, aides, and housekeeping as delivering first-rate, attentive service. There are multiple reports of staff who enjoy working there, proactive responses to issues, and at least one explicit strong recommendation for the facility’s dementia care. Some families also note nutritious, varied meals and generally clean communal areas.

    Contrasting those positives are persistent, significant negative themes centered on administration, staffing stability, and safety. Multiple reviewers report high staff turnover and frequent changes in management, which appear to contribute to inconsistent care. Several reviews describe understaffing — particularly on night shifts — and describe how these staffing gaps translate into lapses such as residents being left alone, neglected feeding and care, and slower responses to needs. There are troubling accounts of safety and clinical lapses: a reported failure to use a heart monitor, wrong medication leading to hospitalization, and other neglectful episodes. One reviewer explicitly mentions state violations, which underscores regulatory concerns beyond individual anecdotes.

    Security, professionalism, and privacy issues are another recurrent concern. Reports include theft of a purses, unprofessional behavior among some staff, and a particularly disturbing account of privacy invasion after a resident’s death. These incidents have led at least one reviewer to recommend installing cameras and to warn others strongly to avoid the facility. Such reports amplify worries about oversight and internal controls and contrast sharply with reviewers who felt comfortable recommending the staff and facility.

    Facility condition and services show mixed feedback. Several reviewers describe the facility as dated in appearance, and some specifically say rooms were not clean, while others report the overall facility is clean and well-maintained — indicating inconsistency between common areas and private rooms or variability over time/shifts. Dining feedback is likewise mixed: some reviewers praise varied, tasty, nutritious meals; others say the food is not great. Activity programming is another area of concern with at least one review indicating insufficient activities for residents. Where families report satisfaction, they tend to highlight attentive staff who meet both physical and social needs and the speed with which issues are resolved.

    A recurring pattern is the split between strong individual-level performance and weak organizational-level performance. Many positive comments target specific caregivers, while most negative comments focus on systemic problems — management turnover, ownership attitudes (described by one reviewer as treating the facility like an investment), understaffing, and regulatory or safety failures. This split suggests that the day-to-day experience can depend heavily on which staff are on duty and how well leadership is handling staffing, training, and compliance at any given time.

    For prospective residents or families, these reviews indicate the importance of due diligence: ask about current staffing ratios and turnover rates, recent state inspection reports and any corrective actions, medication error protocols, and security measures (including policies on personal belongings and post-mortem privacy). Visit at different times (including evenings/nights) to evaluate consistency of care and atmosphere, interview nursing leadership about clinical oversight (e.g., use of monitors, medication administration safeguards), and inquire about activity programming and housekeeping standards. The facility appears capable of providing compassionate, high-quality personal care when staffed and managed well, but there are credible and serious reports of lapses that warrant careful inquiry before committing to placement.

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    About Bornemann Residential Cbrf

    Bornemann Residential Cbrf sits about 2.4 miles outside Green Bay, Wisconsin, and offers a quiet setting for seniors who want some help but still enjoy independence, and with 20 beds, the place is just the right size for people who don't like crowds but like having neighbors close. You'll find both independent living and assisted living care, so folks can pick what fits best, and if you just need a short stay, respite care's an option too. There are studio, private, and semi-private rooms, and each comes with kitchenettes, private bathrooms, cable TV, Wi-Fi, telephone services, and all the utilities, plus housekeeping and linen services, so there's less to worry about, and you don't have to bother with chores because that's covered.

    The facility features a restaurant-style dining room where staff prepare meals focused on nutrition and any dietary restrictions, including choices for special diets like diabetes, and if you need help with daily tasks-bathing, dressing, transfers, toileting, walking or wheelchair support-there's a team to handle that with 24-hour staff and a 24-hour call system for safety. Nursing support is available 12-16 hours a day, and nurses are on staff for medication help, wound care, and things like occupational therapy or podiatry. Bornemann Residential Cbrf is part of a larger group that offers memory care, skilled nursing, and additional care options.

    Active seniors find plenty to do here, thanks to a community service program with wellness programs, fitness rooms, and a wellness center, plus a mix of daily scheduled activities, community-sponsored events, resident-run gatherings, arts and crafts, educational sessions, health events, TV and movie nights, bingo, and planned day trips, so there are always chances to be social and make friends or just spend time in good company. The property's got spaces for everyone, like a dining hall, salon/barbershop, computer center, small library, outdoor walking paths, gardens, and landscaped grounds, giving residents places to relax or move around both indoors and out.

    You'll get things like help with medication, regular housekeeping, laundry, dry cleaning, and if you need a ride, community-operated transportation and help with arranging rides are there too, so getting out for appointments or outings isn't a hassle. Room safety comes with added features like maintenance, a sprinkler system, washer and dryer, and accessibility for anyone who needs handicap support. Bornemann Residential Cbrf accepts long-term care insurance and aims to make life simpler and more comfortable for older adults who want support but still want to enjoy their own routines, and it's known for being clean, organized, and friendly, without being overwhelming, which does make it a steady choice for those wanting some peace and good company without too much fuss.

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