St Mary's Manor sits in South Milwaukee, WI, next to a church and close to medical offices, the Aurora St Luke's South Shore hospital, and a Walgreens pharmacy, and this small two-level community has a homelike feel with 17 beds as a state-licensed, community-based residential care facility, and people'll find assisted living, board and care home, skilled nursing, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, home care, respite care, independent living, and adult day services all under one roof, so residents can move between care levels as their needs change over time. Rooms include studio and semi-private options designed to offer a sense of privacy along with easy access to cozy indoor and outdoor common spaces, like a small dining room, a TV lounge, and nicely looked-after gardens and walking paths where folks can sit outside or take gentle walks whenever the weather's good. Each resident gets a personalized care plan and round-the-clock supervision with trained non-medical staff, nurses for medical needs, medication support, help with daily things like bathing, dressing, eating, and moving around, plus laundry and housekeeping, so basic living tasks are taken care of. Memory care here means special programs, 24-hour monitoring, and memory-enhancing activities for those with cognitive issues, and the staff work on building structure to daily life including reminders and support for mild cognitive problems, even dementia waivers and hospice waivers when needed.
People have meals included, with nutrition and healthy choices in mind, and snacks are easy to get between regular dining times, so residents don't go hungry or have weird gaps between meals, and the kitchen pays attention to dietary needs like diabetes or incontinence care. There's a smoke-free rule indoors in both private and common areas, which makes things safer and more pleasant for those with breathing problems or just a dislike for tobacco smells. Transportation comes complimentary and helps folks take part in outings to local spots or get to appointments, and parking is set up for those who still drive or visitors who come by. Social programs happen daily, anything from bingo or movie nights to creative arts, religious or spiritual groups, devotional services, and church activities, as well as scheduled off-site trips for those who want to stay active and connected to the world outside, and the schedule aims to give people activities that match up with their abilities and interests, keeping them involved without overwhelming them. St Mary's Manor accepts both men and women as residents, and doesn't use any fancy branded terms for rooms or programs-everything's easy to follow and straightforward.
The building tries for a warm and supportive atmosphere, so folks feel welcome, and care plans can be adjusted if someone's needs change. Respite options are available for caregivers who need a short break, and hospice support is also provided. St Mary's Manor holds a high resident and family satisfaction rating, earning 5.0 stars from reviews, and past awards reflect people's good experiences there, though there's not much public information about every small service or detail. The pricing is all-inclusive, which means meals, housekeeping, and basic care are part of the bill with no surprise charges. People seeking independent living get access to many social and resort-like features if they're mostly self-sufficient, but extra support is there as needed. Altogether, it's a straightforward, small senior community that fits people looking for different levels of care, from simple day-to-day help to full nursing support, in a friendly, quiet setting close to city conveniences.
