Dove Healthcare – Rice Lake is a prominent senior living and healthcare provider in Wisconsin, recognized for its dedication to personalized care and innovative services. Following a significant renovation, the facility celebrated its grand reopening with a special ribbon cutting event and open house. Residents are welcomed back into an environment designed to enhance comfort and promote well-being, whether their stay is short-term for rehabilitation or long-term for ongoing support. Dove Healthcare – Rice Lake places a strong emphasis on making every resident feel valued by providing spacious, comfortable accommodations and ensuring access to attentive, skilled nursing care around the clock.
At this facility, professional nurses and certified nursing assistants deliver comprehensive care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dove Healthcare – Rice Lake is equipped with advanced therapy gyms and cutting-edge equipment that enable progressive physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Employing its own therapists, the facility is able to offer innovative post-surgical, post-illness, or post-injury rehabilitation for residents, helping them regain strength and return to their optimal level of function as quickly as possible. Outpatient therapy services are also available, with convenient access and quick scheduling, including physical therapy within 48 hours on weekdays.
Dove Healthcare – Rice Lake offers a wide spectrum of capabilities, collaborating closely with residents’ physicians and in-house professionals in nutrition, recreation, and social services to ensure tailored care plans. Specialized services are provided for those with complex wound care needs, focusing on prevention, healing, and comfort for wounds related to surgery, diabetes, vascular issues, and poor circulation. The team is prepared for both acute and chronic conditions, with particular care given to residents experiencing strength loss, pain with daily activities, or concerns about falling.
The facility also ensures dignified and compassionate end-of-life care with partnerships to provide additional hospice support for those who desire it. Residents benefit from personalized attention across all aspects of care, benefitting from nutritional and environmental services, engaging recreation programs, and additional amenities curated to enhance their experience at Dove Healthcare – Rice Lake. The commitment to quality has been recognized through its high-performing ratings, including a 2025 Best Nursing Home badge, indicative of consistent excellence in quality measures, staffing ratios, and health inspections.
An interdisciplinary leadership team at Dove Healthcare – Rice Lake actively works to uphold the highest standards of patient and resident care. Key figures include Hannah Overlien as the Executive Administrator, Vickie Haney serving as Director of Nursing, and Angella Niblett in the role of Regional Director of Rehabilitation. Lynzi Seifert coordinates admissions, manages cases, and oversees infection prevention, while Michele Kuffel directs nutritional and environmental services. The recreation department, led by Nadine Williams, offers diverse and enriching activities for all residents. The therapy team, featuring Jess Magur as Rehabilitation Manager, Dave Anderson as Physical Therapist, and a team of occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists, provides comprehensive and progressive therapy services. The facility’s medical direction is guided by Richard Sampson, further strengthening the care model. Regional and operational support comes through leaders such as Cayci Young, Mindy Strese, Krissy Woodford, Angela Hite, and Jenny Risinger.
With a deep investment in the professional growth of its team, Dove Healthcare – Rice Lake nurtures opportunities for ongoing education, training, and advancement in the healthcare field. The organization welcomes employees, volunteers, and student interns, creating a robust, supportive community centered on delivering exceptional care. Its longstanding reputation for excellence and recent recognition as Business of the Year by the Rice Lake Chamber of Commerce reflects its integral role in supporting the health, dignity, and quality of life of area seniors and their families.