Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Inc.

    1700 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI 54952
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Caring staff restored my independence

    I spent a pleasant few months here and was consistently impressed by the caring, thoughtful, and communicative staff. Therapy helped me regain independence, nurses and med/feeding assistance were reliable, and rooms, laundry, and the building were very clean with a welcoming lounge. Maintenance, an accommodating staffing coordinator, and a proactive DON showed a strong commitment to residents.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    2.83·(24)

    Overall rating

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

      2.7
    • Staff

      2.6
    • Meals

      2.3
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing staff
    • Responsive and communicative caregivers
    • Effective physical and occupational therapy
    • Support for mobility and feeding assistance
    • Clean, well-maintained resident rooms
    • Laundry and basic support services
    • Welcoming lounge and visitor amenities
    • Engaged maintenance and support staff
    • On-site personal-care services (hair/nails)

    Cons

    • Inconsistent medication management and administration
    • Unreliable discharge planning and transitional care
    • Delayed response to call lights and basic care needs
    • Variable food quality and meal-service continuity
    • Inconsistent housekeeping and sanitation practices
    • Frequent staffing variability and coverage gaps
    • Management communication and conduct concerns
    • Construction-disruption planning and resident relocation issues
    • Equipment access and supply coordination gaps
    • Inadequate sick-call and staff-absence policies
    • Allegations of favoritism and inconsistent staff oversight

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture: many families praise frontline caregivers and therapy staff for compassion, responsiveness, and effective rehabilitation work, while a number of operational and management weaknesses recur across accounts. Positive comments highlight helpful nursing aides, effective physical and occupational therapy that supported independence gains, clean rooms, functioning laundry and maintenance services, and pleasant common spaces such as a welcoming lounge. Several reviewers described staff who communicated well and provided thoughtful hands-on care.

    At the same time, multiple reviewers raised concerns about clinical-operations processes. Medication handling and administration were described as inconsistent, and one reviewer raised concerns following a resident's death related to medication handling. Discharge planning and transitional care processes were also cited as unreliable by some families — examples included missing supplies, incorrect equipment, and inadequate coordination at the time of discharge. Call-light response times and delays attending to basic needs (for example, assistance with drinks and bathing) were recurring themes, indicating gaps in timely direct-care coverage.

    Dining and day-to-day living show variable experiences. Several reviewers found the food acceptable and some residents enjoyed meals, but others described inconsistent food quality and interruptions to meal service tied to kitchen or construction issues. Facility-level services such as laundry, maintenance, and on-site personal-care offerings (hair/nails) were noted as strengths; however, construction work and room relocations have disrupted visiting and feeding spaces and created planning challenges for residents and families.

    Management and staffing emerged as an important axis of variability. Some accounts complimented an involved director of nursing and accommodating staffing coordinators, noting improved staff engagement. Contrastingly, other reviewers described concerns about manager conduct, perceived disrespect toward staff and families, favoritism, and inconsistent enforcement of sick-call policies that contributed to staffing shortages. These management and staffing dynamics appear to correlate with the operational weaknesses described above: delayed care, inconsistent housekeeping, and gaps in equipment provisioning.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility shows clear strengths at the bedside and in therapy, but persistent operational issues warrant targeted questions during a tour. Ask about current staffing ratios and vacancy coverage, medication-administration protocols and error-reporting procedures, discharge planning and equipment coordination, call-light response metrics, construction timelines and visitor accommodations, and recent housekeeping/quality audits. Observing meal service, speaking directly with therapy staff, and requesting examples of how management addresses complaints may help clarify whether the facility's current practices match a family's needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Inc. is located at 1700 Midway Rd, Menasha, WI, 54952.

    About Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Inc.

    Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Inc. sits in Menasha, Wisconsin, and has several locations, including 1700 Midway Rd, 1050 Fountain Way, and 1712 Midway Rd. Folks might find the Oakridge Gardens Rehabilitation & Memory Center as part of its care, and the Lake Park Villas subdivision has a quiet, home-like residential facility under the Oakridge Gardens name. The staff includes dedicated people like Administrative Assistant Amy Johnson, RN Terryl Santkuyl, LPN Julie St. Thomas, and Environmental Service Director Thomas Neubert, along with many certified nurses, therapists, social workers, and other health care staff. Oakridge Gardens provides short-term rehabilitation for those who need it after a hospital stay, long-term care for folks with ongoing health challenges, assisted living for seniors who want a mix of help and independence, and memory care for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia. The care team helps people with daily tasks like bathing, dressing, and medicine, and there's 24-hour nursing for those who require constant support. Oakridge Gardens uses a collaborative approach, with a focus on personalized care between nurses, doctors, and specialists so every resident feels safe, valued, and comfortable. The campus offers services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and folks can get help with nutrition, social activities, medication management, and hospice support if needed. Oakridge Gardens holds a strong reputation for good service, recognized by Activated Insights, and the staff aim to foster a warm, family-like feeling without being fancy or over-the-top. The goal seems to be a safe, professional, and caring environment for all residents, whether for a short stay or a longer time, and it's designed for seniors wanting a range of care options right in Menasha, with access to nearby shopping and community activities.

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    Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Inc. offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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