Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Colonial

    1010 E Wausau Ave, Wausau, WI, 54403
    1.3 · 3 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    1.0

    Overpriced, neglectful facility, terrible food

    I’m paying $8,000/month for awful food, almost nothing provided, and a horrible facility. Staff attitude and communication are poor (social worker unhelpful), though a few caregivers try and a new cook might help. My loved one had meds delayed, was left in a restroom, call button ignored, dinner wasn’t brought (we had to fetch it) and went days without a bath. I would not recommend.

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    1.33 · 3 reviews

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    • Amenities

      1.3
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Some staff showed caring behavior
    • New cook mentioned as a potential improvement

    Cons

    • Medication delays and medication left in restroom
    • Call button responses unanswered
    • Meals not delivered or residents forced to fetch dinner
    • Residents not bathed for days
    • Overall poor quality of care
    • Poor staff attitude
    • Lack of communication with family
    • Unhelpful social worker
    • Awful food
    • High cost (reported $8,000/month) with minimal services
    • Many empty rooms (possible facility decline or underutilization)

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly negative, with multiple reviewers describing systemic problems in basic care delivery, communication, and value. The most frequent and urgent concerns center on failures to provide essential, timely care: medications reportedly were delayed and in at least one case forgotten in a restroom, call buttons went unanswered, residents were not bathed for days, and evening meals were not brought to residents—forcing family members to fetch food themselves. These kinds of lapses are cited repeatedly and form the core of the poor-quality-care narrative reviewers provide.

    Care quality and safety are major themes. Reports of medication mishandling and missed personal care (bathing) indicate potential risks to resident health and dignity. Missed or delayed responses to call buttons and absent meal delivery further suggest understaffing, poor staff organization, or low prioritization of resident needs. Several reviewers explicitly stated they would not recommend the facility because of these care failures. While one or more staff members were noted as caring, that positive behavior appears isolated and insufficient to overcome the more pervasive problems described.

    Staffing, attitudes, and family communication are another set of consistent concerns. Reviewers described poor staff attitudes and an unhelpful social worker, along with inadequate communication with families about resident status and care. These comments point to both interpersonal and operational deficiencies: staff demeanor and responsiveness are problematic, and the facility’s processes for keeping family members informed appear lacking. The presence of “some staff cared” suggests variability in staff performance rather than uniform competence; a minority of employees may be compassionate and attentive, but many others are criticized for negative behavior or inaction.

    Dining and overall value are criticized sharply. Food quality is described as “awful” by multiple reviewers, and although a new cook was mentioned as a possible improvement, current dining experiences are portrayed very negatively. Coupled with reports that the facility charges around $8,000 per month while providing “almost nothing,” reviewers express that the cost is not justified by the level of service or amenities received. The description of many empty rooms may reflect decreased occupancy or community reputation issues, and reviewers interpret that as further evidence of decline or mismanagement.

    Facilities and management patterns implied by the reviews suggest systemic issues rather than isolated incidents. Recurring themes—missed medications and personal care, unanswered call buttons, poor meals, staff attitude problems, lack of family communication, and an unhelpful social worker—collectively indicate potential understaffing, inadequate training, weak supervision, or ineffective administrative oversight. The presence of caring staff and mention of a new cook are the only recurring positive notes; however, reviewers consistently portray those as insufficient to address the broader problems.

    In summary, the reviews paint a picture of a facility struggling with basic care delivery, poor communication, and a mismatch between cost and service. While there are isolated positives (some compassionate staff and potential improvements in dining), the dominant themes are neglect of routine resident needs, adverse staff behavior, and disappointment with value for money. These patterns warrant caution for prospective residents and families and suggest that significant operational changes would be needed to restore confidence and meet expected standards of care.

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    About Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Colonial

    Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Colonial, also called The Bay At Colonial Manor Health And Rehabilitation LLC, sits in Wausau, Wisconsin, and offers care for folks who need help after hospital stays or long-term health issues, and it's got 150 beds-usually about 40% full-and serves people with both short and long-term medical needs. The place's been Medicare and Medicaid certified for almost four decades, has a history stretching back to 1987 with regular quality checks, and belongs to a wider network of senior care providers. You find private and semi-private rooms, staff on duty round the clock, therapists and nurses working with each resident's own doctor, and they craft a care plan suited to the person's situation, whether it's help with recovering from illness or support in daily life.

    They've got programs to boost mobility and independence, with therapy, skilled nursing, and personal care, and people can get help managing medicines, meals, and personal needs. There's support for people with Alzheimer's and dementia-including 24-hour memory care, activities meant to help memory, and environments tailored for such needs-and both independent living and assisted living are options for folks at different stages of needing help, so some may come after surgery and go back home, while others stay long term. Residents can enjoy things that make recovery easier, such as comfortable rooms, family visits, board and care homes for smaller groups, and hospice when needed.

    Kindred Transitional Care and Rehabilitation - Colonial has earned its certifications and follows state and federal rules, with two fines in recent years and a payment denial, which shows not everything runs perfectly, but it does have oversight and regular reviews. The staff includes nurses, aides, social workers, nutritionists, and therapy specialists, all working together to help each resident reach their best possible level of health. Folks can bring pets, but smoking isn't allowed in indoor areas. For those who need help getting to medical appointments or running errands, there's complimentary transportation. Families can talk to family advisors for guidance, and the director and care team keep an eye on daily operations. Residents can expect basic comforts, safety, and options for specialized care, especially during times of recovery or transition, with a goal of helping people regain strength and maintain dignity in a place that feels like home for as long as they need it.

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