Quality of care and staff professionalism
The facility offers a variety of care levels, including independent living and memory care, which residents and their families generally appreciate for accommodating different needs.
Care & staff
Brookdale LaCrosse
Brookdale LaCrosse is a Memory Care Home in Wisconsin
Brookdale LaCrosse is a Memory Care Home in Wisconsin
Brookdale LaCrosse
Brookdale LaCrosse is a Memory Care Home in Wisconsin
Brookdale LaCrosse is a Memory Care Home in Wisconsin
Overview of Brookdale LaCrosse
Brookdale LaCrosse is a premier senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. When residents join this vibrant community, they can enjoy the freedom to approach each day on their own terms. The assisted living program at Brookdale LaCrosse frees up residents from mundane daily tasks, allowing them to focus on pursuing their passions and building meaningful connections. Residents can take advantage of the community’s robust social calendar, which includes activities like fitness classes, happy hour socials, and creative projects.
For those requiring memory care, Brookdale LaCrosse offers a person-centered approach that nurtures residents’ current skills and provides opportunities for exploration and engagement. Residents participate in at least six activities daily, including music performances, movie nights, and guided discussions. Dining is also a highlight, with chef-inspired meals served in a restaurant-style setting. The community ensures that memory care residents receive the nutrition they need to thrive. With 24/7 staff availability, luxury amenities, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard, Brookdale LaCrosse provides a supportive and enriching environment for seniors to redefine their independence.
What families are saying
Quality of care and staff professionalism
Mary, a key staff member, is consistently praised for her role in making new residents feel welcome and assisting with their transition, which positively impacts the overall perception of the facility.
Care & staff
Personalized attention and individual support
There are significant concerns about staff availability and responsiveness, especially at night, with multiple reports of inadequate care, unaddressed hygiene issues, and delayed assistance during emergencies.
Personal attention
Care & staff
Cleanliness
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
20
20-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
17 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 47 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Client group served
About this community
Facility Type
CERTIFIED
License Date
July 1, 2008
Additional licensing details
County:
LACROSSE
Waiver certified:
No
Ownership & operating entity
Brookdale LaCrosse is legally operated by DAWN KUSSOW, and administrated by BROOKDALE SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES INC.
Safety & Compliance
Emergency Systems:
Yes
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
Leadership
Contact:
LAURIANN FILLA
Care Services
Nursing Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Additional Policies & Features
Housekeeping:
Yes
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Engaging social life with various activities.
Operating Hours
Mon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT
Pricing & Financial Information
Assisted Living$2,585
Memory Care$6,115
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Chef-inspired meals in a comfortable, restaurant-style setting.
Meals Included
Yes
Menu Sample
Download Menu PDFRate Information
Monthly Rate Range
$3,537 - $4,342
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 338 / 502 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Brookdale LaCrosse
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Comparison Chart
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Studio / 1 Bed
Brookdale LaCrosse
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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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$3,537 - $4,342
20
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47
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Studio
Living Spaces & Floor Plans
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3.0 miles from city center
3141 East Avenue South,LaCrosse, WI
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Family Care Program
WI Medicaid Family Care
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Managed care model; rural/urban balance.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- WI Specifics: High rural demand; ADRC coordination.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WI Specifics: Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (custom hours), respite, home mods, equipment, transportation, support services.
SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance
Wisconsin SeniorCare
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.
- Services: $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
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Wisconsin WHEAP
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WI Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.
- Services: Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Wisconsin SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- WI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Deferral Loan Program
Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.
- Services: Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Wisconsin SFMNP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WI Specifics: Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.
- Services: Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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WI Medicaid Family Care
Family Care Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Managed care model; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WI NFCSP Respite
Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- WI Specifics:High rural demand; ADRC coordination.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Wisconsin IRIS
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WI Specifics:Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (custom hours), respite, home mods, equipment, transportation, support services.
Wisconsin SeniorCare
SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: $5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs.
Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Wisconsin WHEAP
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WI Specifics:Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), weatherization.
Wisconsin SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- WI Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan
Property Tax Deferral Loan Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.).
Wisconsin SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WI Specifics:Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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