Oak Park Place Wauwatosa

Sadly I would like to give more stars only for the caregivers, but it’s not possible as a responsible human. BEWARE this facility has had over 7 Director’s of Housing in the last 4.5 years. The bar is extremely low and they have decided that the current director, Candice, is acceptable because of desperation. But they are wrong and your loved one will suffer because of this mistake. If your loved one is in need of actual assistance, say Level 2 or 3 acuity they are not equipped nor willing to care in a dignified manner. My mother moved here in early 2020 with the same level of care needs as when she was forced out in late 2024. The current housing director, Candice, began a campaign to kick her out in June 2024 using emotional abuse, retaliation and bullying tactics. She repeatedly entered her room without permission and told her she was “feeble, and too much work.” She insulted and dehumanized my mother and instructed caregivers to strip her of care needs she had been receiving for years. While some caregivers complied with these dehumanizing instructions, others did not (thank you to the few and shame on the rest!) In addition, the food is of low quality, with the same basic menu repeated every week. Bland picnic food such as hotdogs and potato chips are served multiple times a week with nary a vegetable in sight. There is NO DESIGNATED CLEANING STAFF. The caregivers are expected to clean the rooms on top of all of their other duties. This is simply not possible so please enjoy filthy rooms in unhygienic conditions. I am consciously choosing not to name caregivers in this post as I fear retaliation for them. But my hope is that if you have a vulnerable or disabled senior in your life you will read this review and look for another location for your loved one. Otherwise, plan on visiting MULTIPLE times a week/month until they make serious changes in management and find a competent Director of Housing. What a sad and disgraceful end for my family at this residence.

Stopping into OPP-Wauwatosa to see my great aunt and all the people that help take care of her and other. Its heartwarming to know that even in those later years there is still human compassion and caring. Having my aunt be able to fill much of her day with dedicated activities has allowed me to have peace of mind. A special shout out to the Activities Dept run by Laurie Fischer. She and here staff on a daily basis to their best to entertain and enrich the lives of those such as my aunt. Coupled with dietary they run that place and it's in great hands.

Nestled in the Tosa area is this great facility. When I visited I was greeted by friendly staff and impressed with how nice it was inside. It's near hwy 100 and Tosa that has tons of shopping and places to eat. I look forward to visiting again!