Dove Healthcare–South is a facility located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, offering a variety of care services, predominantly focusing on nursing home and assisted living care. Certified by Medicare since October 30, 2009, the facility is home to 43 current occupants and is affiliated with Catholic services. It provides specialized memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, alongside short-term rehabilitation and long-term care options tailored to meet specific patient needs. As a Medicare participant, Dove Healthcare–South also collaborates with nearby Saint Louis University Hospital to enhance its medical service delivery. Following recent developments, there have been enhancements in therapy programs and facilities aimed at improving patient outcomes.
Dove Healthcare–South offers comprehensive care services encompassing clubs and communities that foster resident engagement, pain management, vision care, wound care, and hearing care. The facility emphasizes rehabilitation with available services in occupational therapy, physical therapy, stroke care, and speech therapy. Podiatry and dental care services are also provided to ensure comprehensive resident health. Nursing care constitutes a critical part of the facility, allowing for medication management and administration, with an on-site pharmacy to cater to prescription needs. Reviews indicate that while many residents and their families appreciate the friendly nature of the nursing staff and positive therapeutic experiences, concerns have been raised about staffing levels and nursing care consistency.
Additional services include a barber/beauty salon for resident grooming, hospice care for residents with terminal illnesses, and memory care for those with cognitive impairments. The facility also supports dialysis and offers counseling support for residents and families. To cater to daily needs, laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Despite staffing challenges noted in family reviews, Dove Healthcare–South focuses on personalized care and staff training to maintain quality standards in elder care services. Mixed feedback highlights areas of commendable dedication from CNAs and therapy staff but also suggests the need for improvement in nursing communication and management oversight.
Costs at this community start at $2,542 and range up to $6,226. The average price in the community is $4,384, which is less than the average price in the area of $4,782. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.
