Markesan Resident Home, located in Markesan, Wisconsin, is a senior living community specializing primarily in nursing home care and also offering assisted living services through its Barrett House residence. Certified by Medicare and Medicaid since January 1, 1995, the facility serves 48 current occupants. Markesan Resident Home provides skilled nursing care around the clock, with licensed nurses administering medical support for a variety of health needs. Residents also have access to continuing care services, resident and family counseling, and amenities such as a barber/beauty salon, therapy programs, and laundry services. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has hospice care available.
A broad range of medical and support services are offered at Markesan Resident Home. Incontinence care is provided for residents who need assistance with personal hygiene and continence management. Memory care services support those living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. Ambulatory care assists residents who may require help with mobility, while diabetes care includes glucose monitoring and medication management. Pain management strategies are coordinated by the nursing staff, who also handle wound care and post-acute recovery support. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy services are available on-site, aimed at promoting rehabilitation and maintaining functional abilities. The staff team includes registered nurses, therapists, and aides trained to manage stroke recovery, speech and swallowing difficulties, and various complex medical needs.
Reviews for Markesan Resident Home reflect a mixture of perspectives regarding care quality and staff experience. Some individuals—including former employees—have voiced concerns about staff workload, care sufficiency, and management practices, such as allegations of incentivized positive reviews. Conversely, family members and some current staff have described the environment as warm and nurturing, and have praised staff members for being attentive to residents' well-being on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels, bringing peace of mind to families. It is important for prospective residents and families to consider both supportive and critical viewpoints, as well as the range of care services and facility offerings, when evaluating Markesan Resident Home as a potential care option.
Costs at this community start at $2,250 and range up to $6,789. The average price in the community is $4,520, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,130. 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.
