Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home sits at 300 Bridgewater Avenue in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, right next to Irvine Park, and the building itself has a long history since opening in 1913 as The Hannah M. Rutledge Home for the Aged, later built in memory of Edward Rutledge. The facility has kept a lot of its original charm and historical features, like the woodwork, library, grand dining room, and fireplaces, even after renovations, which makes it feel homelike and welcoming for seniors looking for comfort and community. It used to be a 92-bed skilled nursing facility, but now it offers different types of senior care, including assisted living, memory care for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, nursing home care, independent living, and continuing care retirement community options, all provided in personal rooms-both private and double-where residents can bring their own furniture and decorations to make things cozy.
Staffed round the clock by resident assistants and with a full-time registered nurse available 24/7, residents get help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, including diabetes care and monitoring vital signs. Medical support stretches further with on-site lab draws, pharmacy services, blood tests, mobile x-ray, and different therapy services-physical, speech, and occupational-that are all handled by Dove Healthcare's own team. Nutrition is looked after day and night, since nutritious meals, snacks, and drinks are always on hand, with special diets taken into account if folks need things like soft or pureed food or thickened liquids.
Those who need memory care get a secure area with specialized support including help with moving around, whether it's standby, sit-to-stand, or Hoyer lift for extra help. The facility partners with hospice providers to make sure end-of-life comfort is addressed too. Social and recreational activities are organized so people can stay engaged and connected, and there's a full-service salon run by a licensed stylist or barber. Housekeeping, maintenance, and laundry are handled for everyone, and there's even a complimentary guest room for out-of-town family visitors. Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home also helps coordinate doctor's visits and transportation when needed, making life a bit easier for residents and their families, and the staff takes pride in offering local, loyal, and steady care.
With a rating of 4.4 from eight reviews, the home remains a recognized facility in Wisconsin, providing long-term care, short-term respite, and rehabilitation to older adults. The building's connection to the Rutledge family and its park-side setting set it apart, and being part of the Dove Healthcare network means access to extra supports and insurance resources. The whole place tries to put comfort, safety, and dignity at the center for everyone living there.
