BRIA of Trinity Village sits in Milwaukee and is a large senior complex that's slowly becoming a mixed-age community, because it started out as a senior-only spot but now some apartments allow all ages while other areas remain age-restricted for people 55 and up, and the whole place is going through outside upgrades, adding things like a children's playground and a community garden, so people can see changes happening right in front of them. Residents find different living setups here, since there's independent living, assisted living, memory care, and a big 87-bed skilled nursing part that keeps running, plus you've got both all-ages apartments and special secure wings for seniors only, with separate entrances for privacy and safety, and you notice the grounds have both indoor and outdoor amenities that were renovated, stuff like gardens, patios, a gazebo, grills, and play spaces for younger visitors, and they keep planning more.
The management on-site includes two liaisons who help folks speak up and get issues fixed, and even though there's no Resident Council, there's a Family Council, so family members can stay involved. You'll notice fully furnished rooms or studios, often with private bathrooms and basic kitchenettes, cable TV, personal phone lines, and internet, along with common areas like a dining room, beauty salon, computer center, game room, small library, wellness center, fitness room, store, and religious services, so there's always something to do whether it's scheduled daily activities, planned day trips, resident-organized events, or those run by the community itself. The staff offer help around the clock, covering things like bathing, dressing, transfers, and medication management, and there's a 24-hour call system if someone needs quick help at any time, along with 12-16 hour nursing coverage most days, and for more complicated care needs, respite, hospice, rehab, speech therapy, occupational and physical therapies, podiatry, dentistry, tracheotomy care, therapy for respiratory issues, and special diets, including diabetes-friendly options with restaurant-style dining, plus pets are welcome so residents can keep their animal companions.
Transportation gets arranged for local appointments and trips, with some help for things like grocery runs or community events, and staff help with homemaking, too. The complex is licensed as a Continuing Care Retirement Community, so people can stay through different care stages even as needs change, getting anything from independent living to assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and even ventilator care, though the facility has been changing ownership and the quality scores have historically been poor, so the skilled nursing section currently holds a grade of F overall, a nurse quality grade of C, long-term care grade of F, short-term care grade of B-plus, a very low occupancy rate under 40%, and recent inspections have found five deficiencies, with government fines over $100,000.
Staffing for nursing care is especially low, at zero reported hours per resident per day in some records, and the pressure ulcer and fall rates are both high, so families should be careful to ask questions if someone needs skilled nursing. Still, the team properly manages anti-psychotic and anti-anxiety medication use, and standard supportive services keep routines, meals, and social engagement going, with mental wellness programs and personal independence encouraged wherever possible. BRIA of Trinity Village aims to keep residents connecting and involved, and while the facility has its challenges, it does provide support options for people needing a range of care, even though its ratings should make any family cautious and ready to visit in person before making decisions.
