St. Camillus Health Center, located in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is part of the larger St. Camillus Life Plan Community. This Catholic senior living facility offers a comprehensive range of senior care services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, and independent living. As of 2022, St. Camillus expanded with the “East Residence,” which introduced new independent living apartments and additional amenities. The community is structured to allow residents to transition seamlessly between different levels of care according to changing health needs, supporting a continuum of services within a single campus environment.

Within its nursing home component, St. Camillus Health Center offers extensive care and medical support for a variety of complex needs. Incontinence care is provided by trained staff, who assist residents with personal hygiene, regular linen changes, and the discreet management of continence products. Ambulatory care focuses on supporting residents with mobility challenges, including transfers, safe ambulation, and assistance with wheelchairs or walkers as needed. Diabetes care includes monitoring of blood glucose levels, administration of insulin and medications, diet management in coordination with dietary staff, and regular medical assessments. Podiatry services are available to address foot care needs, which can be especially important for residents with diabetes or limited mobility. St. Camillus also accepts residents with psychiatric issues, providing supportive supervision and access to behavioral health resources, based on individual care plans and clinical guidance.

Residents who require assistance with activities of daily living receive full support in bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Staff provide hands-on assistance to ensure residents’ safety, comfort, and dignity, whether the need is for physical support, prompting, or total care depending on the resident's abilities and health condition.

Transportation services at St. Camillus Health Center include complimentary transportation for both medical and non-medical purposes. This service is designed to help residents attend off-campus medical appointments, as well as participate in social outings or community events, depending on their care plan and interests.

Resident and family feedback regarding St. Camillus Health Center is strongly mixed. Positive reviews highlight a welcoming environment, quality meals, attentive and compassionate caregivers, and an array of amenities and activities. Many families note respectful treatment, meaningful relationships with staff, and a sense of safety for their loved ones. However, recent and repeated concerns include reports of staff shortages, high turnover, inconsistent care quality, infrequent linen changes, medication errors, and communication gaps. Some reviewers detail troubling incidents such as verbal or physical mistreatment and administrative disorganization, especially following management changes or corporate acquisitions. Points of dissatisfaction are most commonly reported in the nursing and hospice sectors, with several families and former employees pointing to issues in the handling of high-acuity or Medicaid-admitted residents. While St. Camillus Health Center offers a wide spectrum of care and provides a community-oriented setting, prospective residents and families are encouraged to consider both the positive experiences and the noted challenges when evaluating the facility’s nursing home services.

Costs at this community start at $2,083 and range up to $8,429. The average price in the community is $5,256, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,709. 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.