Serenity Springs Senior Living at Scandia Village sits at 10560 Applewood Rd., Sister Bay, WI, and connects to the Good Samaritan Scandia Village community, offering a wide range of care for older adults. This 50-bed community gives seniors several living options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and a continuing care retirement community, so residents can move smoothly between different care levels as their needs change. The community features a unique Memoir Monday program with creative labs every first Monday of the month, where residents can share their stories and enjoy meaningful activities. The facility has specialized programs, like memory care for those with dementia, and individualized care plans to make sure everyone gets the support they want.
Residents get daily assistance, light housekeeping, laundry, and help with medical transport, and there are emergency alert systems and personal alert pendants for added safety. The community has a family-like environment that helps people feel at home, whether they're there for just a short stay or long-term, and wellness and support are a big focus with in-house therapy and daily activities, like painting classes, movies, group music, and fitness programs. Dining choices include a restaurant-style dining room, all-day meal options, and food prepared by a professional chef, with special diets available for those who need them, plus snacks and nutrition support are always close by.
For recreation and comfort, residents have access to outdoor paths and gardens, a worship center, a salon, spa and wellness room, game room, activity room, a library, and a movie theater. The rooms come furnished with private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, a kitchenette, and telephone, so residents have what they need to feel comfortable. The common areas are designed for gathering and social events, with both indoor and outdoor spaces for all seasons, and the community offers transportation, parking, move-in help, and concierge services.
Serenity Springs runs with a staff led by Daniel Bruckstein, who owns 100% of the facility, and is affiliated with Continuum Healthcare. The staff provides about 4.48 nurse hours per resident daily, and the average census sits near 31 residents out of 50 beds. The facility has experienced some challenges, with 47 deficiencies documented over time and a nurse turnover rate of 80.9%, including 7 infection-related deficiencies, but the community does have infection control protocols and detailed safety procedures aimed at preventing accidents. Staff aim for proper, respectful treatment of every resident, honoring individual preferences and dignity.
Amenities support comfort, ease, and personal growth, with scheduled and resident-led activities, movie nights, creative arts, and support groups for families. On-site therapy services back up both long-term well-being and short-term rehabilitation. Housekeeping and laundry services, plus family support and care coordination, help everyone feel settled and part of a caring group. Serenity Springs Senior Living at Scandia Village stands out for its specialized programs, continuum of care, and personal approach to helping older adults live with independence, comfort, and respect.
