Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Manitowoc, WI

Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Manitowoc, WI

Overview of Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc

Operating for 14 years, Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc is a memory care community on Menasha Avenue in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Administered by Jill Kreider and operated by Azura Manitowoc LLC, the community has nine beds in a single-story setting. It currently operates at 67% occupancy, providing older adults with an intimate, home-like environment that focuses on personalized care.

In addition, the community offers respite care for temporary stays and an adult day program that provides structured support and social engagement for those living with memory-related conditions. These services give families greater flexibility while meeting both short-term and long-term care needs.

Meanwhile, the neighborhood has a walkability score of 16, making most errands and appointments generally accessible by car.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 9 Rank #481 / 494Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 481st out of 494 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. Rank #97 / 341Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th out of 341 homes we track in Wisconsin for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
14 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #466 / 556Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 466th out of 556 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
16 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #274 / 399Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th out of 399 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 399. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
67% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Wisconsin average: 70%
Occupied beds
6 / 9

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeClass CNA (Nonambulatory)
IssuanceSeptember 1, 2011
CountyManitowoc

Ownership & Operating Entity

Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc is legally operated by Azura Manitowoc LLC, and administered by Jill Kreider.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactKELLY PICKARD (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Services

1 service
Respite Stays

Additional Policies & Features

Gender ServedBoth

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsAdult Day Program

Rate Information (WI)

Monthly Rate Range $6,190 - $9,190

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Inspection History

In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 0 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Wisconsin state average
Overall vs. WI average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 012 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (0 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 15 This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Wisconsin average (1 vs. WI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Managed by Ariel Gonzales-Evans

Executive Director

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Manitowoc's city center to Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.07 miles to nearest hospital (Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital)

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Compare Assisted Living around Manitowoc

Info below is compiled from the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Shady Lane Nursing Care Center
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Manitowoc
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
No
75
Facility 75
WI AVG 44
Rank #72 / 556
--
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #114 / 399
A+Todd Meerdink-4
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 12
Rank #165 / 310
1.3
Facility 1.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #176 / 310
New Day Manitowoc
AL
MC
Manitowoc
44
Facility 44
WI AVG 61
Rank #321 / 494
No
75
Facility 75
WI AVG 44
Rank #72 / 556
-
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #162 / 341
36.4%
Facility 36.4%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #385 / 399
--New Day Manitowoc LLC4
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 4
Rank #179 / 310
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 310
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #95 / 310
Harbor View Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Manitowoc
43
Facility 43
WI AVG 61
Rank #330 / 494
Yes
75
Facility 75
WI AVG 44
Rank #72 / 556
-
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #135 / 341
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #118 / 399
--Manitowoc Senior Living Inc2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 310
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 310
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #95 / 310
Fieldcrest Manor
AL
Manitowoc
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 61
Rank #447 / 494
No
54
Facility 54
WI AVG 44
Rank #198 / 556
Private Rooms
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #162 / 341
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #42 / 399
-Dean MaschoffNorth Oak Health Care Inc3
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 310
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #117 / 310
Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc
AL
MC
RC
Manitowoc (Kellners Corners)
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 61
Rank #481 / 494
No
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 44
Rank #466 / 556
-
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 12
Rank #97 / 341
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #274 / 399
-Jill KreiderAzura Manitowoc LLC1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wisconsin

Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc is located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc

What neighborhood is Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc in?

Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc is in the Kellners Corners neighborhood of Manitowoc.

Who is the owner of Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc?

Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc is legally operated by Azura Manitowoc LLC, and administered by Jill Kreider.

Is Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc in a walkable area?

Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc?

Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc's occupancy is 67%.

How long has Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc been in business?

Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc has been operating for approximately 14 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc?

No, Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc?

Jill Kreider is the administrator of Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc.

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