Frontida's Willowgreen Home, located in Racine, Wisconsin, is an assisted living community that offers tailored care for older adults who require support with daily living activities and a secure environment designed for individuals affected by memory loss, including dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. The facility provides assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting, with the ability to support residents who need full assistance in these areas. Willowgreen Home emphasizes individualized care plans that address both physical and cognitive needs within a secured community.
The care and medical support services at Willowgreen Home include comprehensive medication management, support for diabetes care—such as insulin administration and monitoring—, and incontinence care. Podiatry services are available on-site, and the facility accepts residents with psychiatric needs. Willowgreen also offers ambulatory care for residents with mobility challenges, and both English and Spanish are spoken by staff to better support a diverse resident population. For those with memory care needs, the community has dedicated secured areas and is designed specifically to accommodate residents with cognitive impairment, promoting safety and engagement. In addition to these care services, on-site amenities include a barber and beauty salon.
Residents of Willowgreen Home may utilize transportation services provided by the facility for both medical appointments and non-medical purposes, such as shopping or attending social events, with costs based on usage. This transportation arrangement enables residents to maintain access to healthcare services and community involvement outside the facility as needed.
Resident and family reviews of Willowgreen Home reflect mixed experiences regarding care quality and staff performance. Positive feedback often highlights the cleanliness of the facility, attractive grounds, and maintenance of communal spaces, as well as the caring attitude of many frontline staff and the presence of engaging activities and personalized touches for residents. Some families appreciate effective communication and a supportive environment during the care process. However, other families have raised concerns about inconsistent staffing levels, high staff turnover, a reduction in nursing leadership, and management responsiveness. Reports also note instances of caregiver burnout, unaddressed or poorly communicated incidents, limited engagement activities outside structured programs, and issues with food quality and hydration. Potential residents are advised to closely evaluate care practices and staffing levels beyond the facility’s physical appearance to ensure needs will be consistently met at Willowgreen Home. As of June 2024, no major recent changes to offered services have been reported.
Costs at this community start at $2,910 and range up to $7,700. The average price in the community is $5,305, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,317. The cost of assisted living 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.