Golden LivingCenter - The Dorchester

    200 N 7th Ave, Sturgeon Bay, WI, 54235
    1.8 · 4 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Poor care, delayed communication, unhygienic

    I experienced inconsistent, poor care here. Staff are clearly overworked and stressed, communication about my loved one's condition was often delayed, and hygiene/cleanliness standards are unacceptable - beds left unmade and rooms neglected. The facility is dated (four residents share one bathroom); I once waited 30 minutes for a call light and had to help the resident myself. Residents are not always treated with dignity; this place needs inspection and major upgrades.

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    Amenities

    1.75 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

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    • Care

      2.0
    • Staff

      1.0
    • Meals

      1.8
    • Amenities

      1.0
    • Value

      1.8

    Pros

    • Great care reported by some reviewers

    Cons

    • Inconsistent quality of care
    • Staff appear overworked and stressed
    • Delayed or insufficient communication about resident status
    • Facility shows signs of neglect and needs upgrades
    • Outdated infrastructure
    • Hygiene and cleanliness standards not consistently met
    • Four residents sharing a single bathroom
    • Long call-light response times (reported ~30 minutes)
    • Beds left unmade
    • Residents not always treated with dignity
    • Poor management/administration concerns
    • Requests for inspection or regulatory review
    • Overall low quality rating reported by reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is predominantly negative, with a small offsetting note that some residents receive "great care." The dominant themes are inconsistent care delivery, operational strain on staff, and physical facility problems. While at least one reviewer explicitly described care as "great," multiple reviews describe the facility as a "dump" or "horrible business," indicating that positive experiences are limited or localized rather than systemic.

    Care quality emerges as uneven. Several reviewers report that residents do not consistently receive the care they need—examples include bed linens left unmade and reviewers themselves needing to help residents to the bathroom. One reviewer reported a 30-minute wait for a call light, a concrete example of delayed response times. Although "great care" was mentioned by at least one reviewer, the prevailing report is of substandard and inconsistent care delivery, with specific incidents (long call-light waits, lack of timely assistance, and dignity concerns) suggesting both staffing and procedural gaps affecting resident well-being.

    Staffing and communication concerns are prominent. Reviews describe staff as overworked and stressed, which likely contributes to delayed responses and lapses in daily care tasks. There are repeated mentions of insufficient communication about a resident's condition or needs, implying that families may not be receiving timely updates or clear information. The combination of perceived understaffing, stressed employees, and poor communication creates a pattern in which care reliability and transparency are questioned.

    Physical plant, hygiene, and amenities are also problematic in reviewers' accounts. The facility is described as dated and showing signs of neglect; reviewers explicitly call for upgrades and inspection. Hygiene and cleanliness standards are noted as not consistently met, with reviewers citing poor cleanliness and low overall ratings for facility upkeep. One specific operational concern is the ratio of bathrooms to residents (four residents sharing one bathroom), which speaks to overcrowding or inadequate amenities. These infrastructure issues compound the quality-of-care concerns and contribute to the impression that the environment is not being maintained at acceptable standards.

    Management and regulatory implications appear in the reviews. Some reviewers state the facility is "poorly run" and call for inspections, and several use strong language ("worst," "horrible business") indicating severe dissatisfaction. These comments suggest that reviewers see problems as systemic rather than isolated to individual shifts or staff members. There is little direct information about dining, activities, or therapeutic programming in the summaries provided; the absence of mention could mean these areas are unremarkable or not the primary focus of reviewers' complaints.

    In summary, the review set paints a picture of a facility with mixed outcomes for residents: occasional reports of good care exist but are overshadowed by recurring reports of inconsistent care, staff stress and communication failures, and an aging, neglected physical environment with hygiene issues. Specific actionable concerns raised by reviewers include long call-light response times (example: ~30 minutes), shared bathroom ratios (4:1), unmade beds, and dignity-related issues. Reviewers express a desire for inspection, staff resourcing, infrastructure upgrades, and improved cleanliness and communication. Any family or consumer interpreting these reviews should weigh the isolated positive report against the consistent patterns of operational and environmental shortcomings documented by multiple reviewers.

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    About Golden LivingCenter - The Dorchester

    Golden LivingCenter - The Dorchester sits in a quiet neighborhood at 200 North 7th Avenue in Sturgeon Bay, WI, and offers a range of senior care services like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so folks who need short-term rehab after an illness as well as those who need long-term care for ongoing needs can both find a place here, and pets like cats and dogs are welcome which makes it feel much more homey for people who love their animals. Each month, private rooms cost $5,670 and residents have the option of private apartments and common areas for gathering. There are nurses and trained healthcare professionals on staff for support with daily activities and medical needs-things like wound care, help with bathing or medication, and specialized care for Alzheimer's in a dedicated wing called Alzheimer's Care at Beverly, which is set up so those living with memory problems can move around safely with support from staff who are trained in dementia care. The building itself is smoke-free inside and has transportation ready if you need to go somewhere in town, though there are six hospitals, six pharmacies, eight doctors, six parks, and a bunch of restaurants, cafes, and churches close by if you want to get out. Rehab services like physical and occupational therapy help people get strong enough to go back home, but there's also long-term care for those who need to stay, plus hospice care for people at the end of life. On top of the medical support, meals get provided, there's a bunch of onsite activities and outings, and folks can take part in social, educational, and fun events that help keep life interesting. The staff follows proper care and safety rules set by the state, with their license checked every month, and they work together as a team to make sure everyone gets personal attention, whether someone's there for a few weeks or planning to stay longer. The place accepts insurance and Veterans Aid benefits, and lets pets stay too, which can mean a lot for someone wanting to bring their companion along. All told, Golden LivingCenter - The Dorchester provides clean and comfortable retirement living with several care options, right down to skilled nursing, memory care, and assisted living, with staff trying their best to help each resident feel at home and stay as independent as possible for as long as possible.

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