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At Brookdale Onalaska in Onalaska, Wisconsin, known as the Sunfish Capital of the World, residents can enjoy assisted living in a community that recreates the fun, communal experience of living with a family of friends. The community allows seniors to bond over mutual interests and common experiences, stay independent and active while receiving daily personal assistance if needed, and have peace of mind knowing that staff is available 24/7 for emergencies.
Brookdale Onalaska provides just the right amount of personal assistance and care, allowing residents more time for their desired activities. Residents can try their hand at painting, join the resident council, start a fitness program, engage in competitive games like bingo and cards, learn new hobbies, or teach others their skills. The community also offers excursions to local dining, shopping, and pontoon boat rides on Lake Onalaska. Dining is a highlight, with delicious restaurant-style meals prepared by a passionate culinary team using fresh seasonal ingredients, including resident favorites and family recipes.
Lower than the Wisconsin average: 70%Brookdale Onalaska is legally operated by Dawn Kussow, and administrated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc.
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
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 12 | This facility has 75% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (3 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 75% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (1 vs. WI avg 4).↓ 75% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on June 28, 2024, was a complaint investigation that found no deficiencies and the complaint was unsubstantiated. Earlier inspections in May 2023 identified several deficiencies related to caregiver background checks, fire safety, and combustible material placement near a gas furnace, as well as a missing annual fire inspection. Inspectors cited issues with timely background checks and fire safety compliance, but no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. No substantiated complaints appeared in the record. The facility’s record shows improvement, with the latest inspection free of deficiencies following earlier citations.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 187 / 215 / 263 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Onalaska's city center to Brookdale Onalaska's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.63 miles to nearest hospital (Gundersen Lutheran Family Medicine Onalaska)
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Brookdale Onalaska is located in Onalaska, Wisconsin.
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
| Badger Prairie Health Care Center |
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).
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. | Verona (East Verona Avenue) | 120 | No | 31 | Studio | - | 91.7% | - | William Brotzman | Dane Co Board | 4 | 3 | 13 | 3.3 |
| Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point |
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.
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. | Fox Point | 88 | Yes | 34 | Studio | 5 | - | - | Azura Fox Point LLC | Judith Blanding | - | - | - | - |
| Silverado North Shore Memory Care Community |
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.
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. | Glendale | 85 | Yes | 12 | Studio | 7 | 68.2% | A+ | Silverado North Shore LLC | Christian Sweetser | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1.5 |
| Clement Manor |
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).
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. | Greenfield (South 92Nd Street) | 50 | No | 48 | Studio | - | 85.8% | A+ | Jill Holberg | Clement Manor Inc | - | - | - | - |
| Brookdale Onalaska |
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. | Onalaska (10Th Avenue North) | 20 | Yes | 17 | Studio | 48 | 65.0% | A+ | Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc | Dawn Kussow | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.0 |
Brookdale Onalaska is in the 10th Avenue North neighborhood of Onalaska.
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Onalaska is Dawn Kussow.
Brookdale Onalaska has a walk score of 17. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Brookdale Onalaska's occupancy is 65%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Onalaska on this page.
Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc is the administrator of Brookdale Onalaska.
Brookdale Onalaska has 20 beds.
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