Oakridge Gardens Nursing Center, Inc., located in Menasha, Wisconsin, is a skilled nursing facility offering a range of care services, including short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing home care. The facility provides specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia and supports individuals requiring post-acute rehabilitation following illness, injury, or surgery. Oakridge Gardens’ rehabilitation program features physical, occupational, and speech therapy delivered in a dedicated therapy gym equipped with modern rehabilitation equipment. Therapy programs are individualized, with a focus on functional recovery and regaining independence, and are overseen by licensed therapists and an interdisciplinary care team.
In addition to its main nursing center, Oakridge Gardens also operates Oakridge Gardens Assisted Living, an adjacent community designed for residents who need support with daily living but do not require the 24-hour skilled nursing care of the main facility. The assisted living community offers private and semi-private accommodations, assistance with personal care, medication management, and tailored activity programming. Residents benefit from a campus-like setting that allows for easy transitions between levels of care as their needs evolve.
Care at Oakridge Gardens is supported by an interdisciplinary team that includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, dietitians, and therapists. This team approach is designed to address the medical, emotional, and social needs of each resident. Oakridge Gardens partners with local healthcare providers and hospitals, including ThedaCare, to coordinate care and facilitate smooth transitions during admissions and discharges. The facility also provides on-site physician visits and access to specialized services such as wound care, pain management, and restorative nursing programs.
Resident and family feedback on care quality is mixed; some reviewers highlight recent improvements under current leadership, noting increased staff support and involvement from management, while others raise concerns about frequent understaffing, wait times for basic care, abrupt discharges, and reports of inadequate follow-up after leaving the facility. The staffing environment has reportedly posed challenges for both residents and employees, with some staff expressing concerns about workplace culture and turnover.
Amenities at the facility typically include spacious communal areas for socializing and activities, a large dining room with daily meal service, and a secured memory care unit with specialized programming to support cognitive engagement and safety. Residents have access to outdoor courtyards and walking paths, where they can enjoy fresh air and seasonal gardening activities. The facility offers a range of recreational opportunities, such as arts and crafts, music therapy, religious services, and group outings to local attractions in the Fox Cities area. Oakridge Gardens also provides transportation for medical appointments and group events.
As of mid-2024, there have been no major recent changes in ownership or operations reported.
Costs at this community start at $3,120 and range up to $6,789. The average price in the community is $4,954, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,077. 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.
