Gemma Care sits in Milwaukee, WI, at 6918 North 40th Place in the 53209 zip code, and provides several options for senior living, including assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and an Adult Family Home with four licensed beds. The community-based residential facility (CBRF) has seven licensed beds and offers a dedicated 25-bed Alzheimer's and Dementia Unit known as Saint John's Canterbury Court. Staff members have training in caring for people with Alzheimer's and other cognitive challenges, and they offer memory care services that include 24-hour supervision, medication management, and support for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and movement. People who live here can choose shared or studio accommodations, which come equipped with emergency alert systems, washer and dryer units, high-definition TVs, and pull cords in all rooms.
Gemma Care has both Medicare and Medicaid certification, and belongs to several quality programs, including the WCCEAL initiative and Quality Improvement with Data (QID); it also works with UW-Madison's Department of Medicine for ongoing efforts to improve care. The facility supports residents with mild cognitive impairment and provides speech and occupational therapy, along with help for daily needs such as toileting and dressing. The staff is available 24 hours a day and there's an on-call registered nurse. Residents have access to health and fitness classes, transportation for appointments and events, a therapy room, regular wellness programs, and daily social activities. The community has a dining room with scheduled meals, offers three a la carte dining options, and provides food sensitive to allergies, diabetes, or other special dietary restrictions. Mealtime is flexible with all-day dining and includes meal preparation and special diets.
Families visiting Gemma Care can make use of a communal kitchen, a fitness space, a therapy room, library, and a room set aside for games and entertainment, as well as a garden and walking paths outside. The staff handles weekly laundry, housekeeping, apartment and community maintenance, and move-in coordination to help residents feel comfortable when they arrive. Residents stay active with various social activities, scheduled meetings for family and residents, and wellness programs. The facility allows pets and offers a maintenance-free lifestyle, aiming to give both residents and their loved ones peace of mind. Gemma Care coordinates with outside healthcare providers for additional medical support and doesn't stop at medication management, offering transportation for appointments and making sure everyone has access to basic utilities except for the phone. Residents also have emergency buttons in rooms and can access a concierge service.
The facility keeps a small, home-like setting, especially within its Adult Family Home location, which supports four residents with assisted living services and extra attention for those living with dementia. Gemma Care LLC owns and operates the community and has related facilities in other areas, such as Chi Cares Greenfield, Chi Cares Muskego, Chi Cares West Allis, and Gemma Care AFH. The facility supports medication routines and long-term care and provides activities that encourage engagement for people experiencing dementia. With different accommodation options like studios and shared rooms, scheduled activities, and a home-like setting for each senior, the aim remains helping residents live as fully and safely as possible, with highly skilled staff on hand any time, day or night, and support for families every step of the way.
