Shawano Health Services, located in Shawano, WI, is a senior living community that primarily offers skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. The facility is designed to accommodate both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs, providing a range of medical and therapeutic support tailored to each resident's requirements. This is achieved through personalized care plans that emphasize regaining independence and enhancing quality of life for individuals under their care.
The facility offers a comprehensive array of care services aimed at addressing various medical and rehabilitation needs. Residents have access to IV therapies, pain management, and tracheostomy care, ensuring those with complex health conditions receive the appropriate medical support. Negative pressure wound therapy and complex wound care are available to assist in the healing of difficult-to-treat wounds. Shawano Health Services also provides ostomy care, helping residents manage daily life with an ostomy.
Rehabilitation services at the facility include occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy, each focused on improving specific functional abilities that may have been affected due to illness or injury. Residents benefit from the expertise of podiatric services, catering to foot and ankle health, which is particularly important for elderly individuals. However, feedback from the community highlights mixed experiences, with some praising the dedication of the rehabilitation therapists and nursing aides, while others express concerns about staffing levels and communication among caregivers, which at times led to inadequate care and delayed responses.
Despite being a VA-contracted facility, some reviews question its suitability for veterans, citing perceived inconsistencies in care and lack of attentiveness. Additionally, logistical challenges such as obtaining necessary medical equipment have been pointed out by reviewers. While positive experiences are noted, including instances of expressed gratitude for the facility's compassionate care, the concerns regarding care consistency remain significant.
Costs at this community start at $2,600 and range up to $6,789. The average price in the community is $4,694, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,609. 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.