Dycora Transitional Health & Living

    121 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI 53098
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.4ยท65 reviews

    Staff went above and beyond

    I had a very good experience - staff were friendly, professional, and often went above and beyond (Benny and Eunice made a real difference). The facility felt clean, safe and home-like with strong rehab and activities support; I'd recommend it to families.

    Loved one of 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

    3.35ยท(65)

    Overall rating

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

      2.8
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      2.2
    • Amenities

      1.4
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Attentive caregiving staff
    • Successful short-term rehabilitation outcomes
    • Generally clean interior and common areas
    • Comfortable, homelike environment
    • Perceived adequacy of clinical care and rehab services
    • On-site cafรฉ with positive feedback

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staff responsiveness and communication
    • Shift-to-shift communication gaps
    • Insufficient staffing coverage, especially on weekends
    • Supply-management weaknesses affecting infection-control readiness
    • Unreliable phone and family-communication systems
    • Dated facility appearance and aging infrastructure
    • Variable cleanliness and sanitation concerns
    • Limited on-site social work and family-support services
    • Inconsistent dining quality and poor ambiance
    • Care continuity dependent on active family advocacy

    Summary of reviews

    Reviewer accounts present a mixed picture of care at this facility. Positive comments focus on successful short-term rehabilitation outcomes, attentive caregiving from certain staff members, a comfortable and generally clean interior, and an on-site cafรฉ that received favorable comments. At the same time, several patterns raise operational concerns that prospective residents and families should weigh alongside the facility's strengths.

    Care and staff: Clinical and rehabilitative services were described as effective in multiple accounts, and individual staff members were identified as caring and capable. However, reviewers also described inconsistent completion of routine tasks and variability in staff conduct and responsiveness. Communication breakdowns were repeatedly notedโ€”both between shifts and in family-facing channelsโ€”and telephone calls for resident updates were frequently difficult to complete or were not returned. These patterns suggest uneven reliability in day-to-day care continuity and family communication.

    Dining, activities, and social support: Dining impressions were mixed: some accounts characterized cuisine and dining ambiance as poor, while the cafรฉ received positive mention. There is no evidence of a dedicated on-site social worker, which reviewers flagged as a gap for care coordination and family support. Information about structured activities was limited in the summaries provided, so activity programming may be an area to query directly when assessing fit.

    Facilities and management: The physical plant appears dated in places but many reviewers found common areas and rooms to be generally clean. Other reviewers raised sanitation concerns and called attention to supply shortages on weekends that affected infection-control preparedness. Several comments referenced recent management changes and ongoing staffing shortfalls. Operational weaknessesโ€”particularly around staffing levels, supply management, and phone/communication systemsโ€”emerged as the most consistent themes.

    Practical implications: For families considering this facility, strengths include demonstrated rehab capability and examples of attentive staff and a comfortable environment. Key areas to investigate during a visit and intake discussion are staffing ratios and weekend coverage, protocols for shift-to-shift handoffs, infection-control supplies and procedures, availability of social-work or care-coordination services, and the reliability of family communication channels (including phone systems and staff response expectations). Asking for recent inspection findings, staffing schedules, and examples of care continuity procedures may clarify whether the operational concerns noted in reviews have been addressed.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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    Location

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    Dycora Transitional Health & Living is located at 121 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI, 53098.

    About Dycora Transitional Health & Living

    Dycora Transitional Health & Living is a healthcare company that helps people move from hospital care to home. The main location is at 5935 South Emerson Avenue, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46237, but there are several other locations in California, including Porterville, Tulare, Reedley, Shafter, Fresno, Fowler, Stockton, and Galt. Dycora mainly offers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation care for those recovering from illness, surgery, or injury, and they have both private and semi-private rooms available at their skilled nursing facilities, which are licensed and offer around 112 beds, with about 40 certified beds available as of June 2025. The staff focuses on patient-centered care, providing help with bathing, dressing, medication management, and therapy services like physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The facility also manages care and coordinates transitions for patients returning home after a hospital stay. Residents get 24-hour supervision, non-ambulatory care, an emergency alert system, and nursing support for 12-16 hours each day, with a nurse on call 24 hours. Financial assistance is available through Medicare and Medicaid, and there are community Sservices like food preparation, special diets, meal service, and help with cleaning and laundry. Amenities in the community include a library, arts room, game room, spa and wellness room, movie theater, outdoor walking paths, outdoor community spaces, fitness and wellness programs, music and movie nights, transportation, parking, cable TV, kitchenette, private bathroom, phone, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and internet, plus support for families. Families and residents have councils to address concerns, and there's a focus on creating a supportive environment for both residents and employees. The company started in 2016 and operates on a for-profit basis, with a mission to bring strength and hope to everyone involved. The campus is less than a mile from Watertown Regional Medical Center and near various healthcare providers. Dycora is part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, which means multiple care options are available, including skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The setup is simple but covers most medical and daily living needs for people who need extra care after being hospitalized.

    People often ask...

    Dycora Transitional Health & Living offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 121 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI 53098.

    No, Dycora Transitional Health & Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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