News Summary
Health Dimensions Group has officially assumed management of six senior living communities in Milwaukee, marking a significant transition. This Minneapolis-based company aims to enhance the quality of life for seniors by providing a variety of care services, including assisted living and memory care. The firm now manages a total of 24 locations in Wisconsin. Additionally, the region faces ongoing challenges such as safety concerns and redevelopment discussions for senior facilities, highlighting the complexities of senior care in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee—Health Dimensions Group has officially taken over the management and operations of six senior living communities in the Milwaukee area. The Minneapolis-based senior living management company announced this development, signaling a new chapter for the communities that will continue to be owned by their original proprietors despite the operational change.
The communities are now under the new management structure and have been renamed as part of the transition. Health Dimensions Group aims to enhance the quality of senior living experiences within these facilities. The company is known for its focus on providing a variety of care services, including assisted living and memory care.
With this acquisition, Health Dimensions Group is now responsible for managing a total of 24 locations across Wisconsin. In addition to the Milwaukee area, the company extends its reach to several states including Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Texas, Colorado, Arkansas, and Nevada.
Other Senior Community Developments
In a different development concerning senior communities in Milwaukee, Ascension Health has sold Alexian Village to AOM Realty LLC for $22.25 million. This sale has unfortunately resulted in job layoffs at the community due to the termination of existing contracts.
Safety and Legal Issues
Concerns regarding safety in senior living facilities have also emerged in Milwaukee. A Milwaukee woman, Abrianna Clark, has been charged with second-degree reckless homicide after she allegedly pushed an elderly resident at StoryPoint Senior Living, leading to the resident’s death weeks later. This incident has caused anxiety among families and residents in the area.
Proposed Redevelopment Discussions
Another critical topic impacting senior living is the proposed redevelopment of the McGovern Senior Center. Community feedback on this initiative has been mixed. There is a division among county board supervisors regarding the proposal to build housing in public parks. Supporters argue that the redevelopment represents a crucial opportunity to create affordable senior housing, which could help in preventing the closure of the senior center due to escalating maintenance costs.
On the other hand, opponents of the redevelopment raise concerns about the potential impacts of housing development on public park land and the threat of gentrification in the neighboring area. The proposal has encountered varied recommendations from committees, with continued discussions taking place within the Milwaukee County Board.
Conclusion
The recent changes in management and operations of senior living communities, alongside ongoing safety concerns and redevelopment proposals, illustrate the complex landscape of senior care and housing in Milwaukee. As Health Dimensions Group takes the lead in managing six communities, stakeholders and community members will be watching closely as these issues unfold.
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Additional Resources
- BizTimes: Senior Living Management Company Acquisition
- Journal Sentinel: Ascension Sells Alexian Village
- Fox6Now: Mequon Senior Living Facility Death
- Urban Milwaukee: McGovern Park Senior Housing Project
- Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee County Opens Senior Housing Units
- Google Search: Senior Living in Wisconsin
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