Dycora Transitional Health & Living - Milwaukee sits at 1616 W Bender Rd in Glendale, WI, and offers a wide range of care options including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing for people who need different support levels, and while the building's secure environment protects residents who might get lost or wander, it's also set up to handle medical needs and safety concerns with features like 24-hour supervision, a call system, and 12-16 hour nursing staff on-site. The facility has 121 beds and employs 37 full-time, 4 part-time, and 25 contract workers, though it's seen staff layoffs during past closures and workforce shortages, and it has earned a "much below average" rating from Medicare. Residents can choose private suites or shared rooms, all fully furnished with private bathrooms, kitchenettes, air-conditioning, telephones, cable, and internet, and daily routines include things like meal preparation (with options for diabetes diets) served restaurant-style, housekeeping and linen service, medication help, personal care, transportation to doctor appointments, and even transportation for errands or social visits.
Dycora provides skilled nursing care around the clock, offers rehabilitation, wound care, and a controlled space for people with serious medical needs, and folks dealing with dementia or Alzheimer's get specialized memory care with 24-hour support, memory activities, and a protected setting to help keep them safe. The staff coordinates with healthcare providers, handles all the practical stuff like move-in and concierge services, and plans day trips, group activities, and resident-led programs each day to keep residents engaged. Residents can use shared areas like a dining room, fitness space, activity rooms, a wellness center, a beauty salon, a computer center, and a garden, and there's a small library for quiet time, so lots of little things make life more comfortable and let folks socialize or seek peace, depending on the day.
Dycora also offers respite care for families who need short-term relief, and while every resident gets a tailored care plan focused on safety and comfort, the overall focus stays firmly on providing professional care in a compassionate, structured way, especially for people needing help with day-to-day tasks, nursing support, or those in a transition stage of health. The facility tries to support mental wellness through wellness programs, but it's clear the facility has faced some serious challenges, like low government payments, staff shortages, closures, and trouble meeting the standards expected by Medicare. Dycora's connected to an office in Fresno, California, and has operated other facilities in Wisconsin areas like Greendale, Abbotsford, Beaver Dam, Fort Atkinson, Muscoda, and Watertown, but some have closed over time. Taking all this into account, Dycora Transitional Health & Living - Milwaukee sticks to basic, practical support and keeps the doors open to folks who need specialized care, though it still struggles with staffing and quality ratings.
