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Heritage of Portage provides special care for assisted living and memory care services with the opportunity to live with independence. The senior living home is described as a flexible community that will adjust to the needs and wants of residents. Management gets to also fill up residents’ social calendars to gather everyone to take part in the outings and events offered. The goal of Heritage of Portage is to provide a welcoming environment where residents can feel safe and secure. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are well taken care of in a community that prioritizes each of them.
It’s also a community that has amenities conveniently located for seniors– such as each apartment having kitchenettes, private baths with walk-in showers, and closets; a rehabilitation gym, private dining rooms, spa, salon and barbershop, library, and activity rooms to name a few of the amenities provided by the community.
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 70%Heritage of Portage is legally operated by Tom Ostrom, and administrated by Sha Msl Portage Opco LLC.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WI Average | vs. WI Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 12 | This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (5 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 58% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 1.7 | 4 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (1.7 vs. WI avg 4).↓ 58% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
39.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Portage's city center to Heritage of Portage's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.58 miles to nearest hospital (Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital)
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Heritage of Portage is located in Portage, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.
The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
| Oak Park Place Madison East |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Madison (North Star) | 100
Facility
100
WI AVG
61
Rank
#67 / 496 | No |
53
Facility
53
WI AVG
42
Rank
#201 / 580 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20
Facility
20
WI AVG
12
Rank
#59 / 334 | - | A+ | Becky Balousek | Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC | - | - | - | - |
| Heritage of Portage |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Portage | 66
Facility
66
WI AVG
61
Rank
#165 / 496 | No |
47
Facility
47
WI AVG
42
Rank
#252 / 580 | - | 23
Facility
23
WI AVG
12
Rank
#48 / 334 |
98.5%
Facility
98.5%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#33 / 406 | A+ | Sha Msl Portage Opco LLC | Tom Ostrom | 7 | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#143 / 312 | 5
Facility
5
WI AVG
12
Rank
#165 / 312 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#117 / 312 |
| Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Waunakee (Connery Cove) | 64
Facility
64
WI AVG
61
Rank
#171 / 496 | No |
13
Facility
13
WI AVG
42
Rank
#477 / 580 | Studio / Suite | 11
Facility
11
WI AVG
12
Rank
#117 / 334 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#106 / 406 | A+ | Home Again Assisted Living Inc | Melissa Oconnor | 2 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#59 / 312 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 312 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 312 |
| Charter Senior Living of Madison |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Madison | 60
Facility
60
WI AVG
61
Rank
#186 / 496 | No |
14
Facility
14
WI AVG
42
Rank
#468 / 580 | - | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
12
Rank
#202 / 334 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#103 / 406 | - | Snh Wis Tenant LLC | Jennifer Francis | 6 | 5
Facility
5
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#203 / 312 | 10
Facility
10
WI AVG
12
Rank
#212 / 312 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#202 / 312 |
| Madison Pointe Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Madison (Burke Heights) | 47
Facility
47
WI AVG
61
Rank
#304 / 496 | No |
37
Facility
37
WI AVG
42
Rank
#325 / 580 | - | 11
Facility
11
WI AVG
12
Rank
#117 / 334 |
83.0%
Facility
83.0%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#146 / 406 | A+ | Madison Senior Living Inc | Brian Hulse | 9 | 7
Facility
7
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#244 / 312 | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#149 / 312 | 0.4
Facility
0.4
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#90 / 312 |
The legal owner and operator of Heritage of Portage is Tom Ostrom.
Heritage of Portage has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Heritage of Portage's occupancy is 98%.
Sha Msl Portage Opco Llc is the administrator of Heritage of Portage.
Heritage of Portage has 66 beds.
Yes — there are 11 photos of Heritage of Portage in the photo gallery on this page.
(608) 745-3312 will put you in contact with the team at Heritage of Portage.
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