Kenosha County’s Brookside Care Center has begun accepting referrals for memory care and all other long-term care applications, according to Administrator Lynda Bogdala.
Bogdala said that increased staffing and structural changes earlier this fall have enabled Brookside to open more beds for long-term and memory care. “We are now accepting all referrals,” Bogdala stated. “If we are unable to admit applicants immediately, they can be put on a waiting list for when a bed is available.”
All applications will be screened to determine if the level of care needed matches what Brookside provides, Bogdala noted. The facility also offers respite care for individuals who need skilled care temporarily, which also requires screening.
Brookside Care Center is located at 3506 Washington Road in Kenosha and has 154 beds. It provides both long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation services. In recent years, national publications have recognized it as one of Wisconsin’s top nursing homes.
In late August, Brookside received a deficiency-free review from the state agency responsible for regulating nursing homes. This review covered health and life safety compliance over a 15-month period beginning in April 2022.
Robert W. Pitts, chairman of the Brookside Board of Trustees, commented on this achievement: “There is truly a difference in the high-quality level of care that Brookside is able to provide to its long-term and short-term residents. With rooms now available, I encourage families to come out and see the outstanding facility and the compassionate staff that make Brookside what it is.”
For more information or to schedule a tour, interested parties can call 262-653-3800 or visit www.brooksidecarecenter.com. Residency applications are available online under the Admissions link; completed forms may be emailed, hand delivered or mailed to Brookside at its Kenosha address.
Brookside and Willowbrook Assisted Living are also recruiting employees such as Certified Nursing Assistants, nurses at all experience levels, and Environmental Service Workers. Positions offer competitive wages and benefits including participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System pension program and health insurance options for full- and part-time workers. Job postings can be found at www.kenoshacounty.org/jobs.
During the 2023-24 school year in Kenosha County, Indian Trail High School had the highest enrollment with 2,001 students; Tremper High School followed with 1,458 students; Bradford High School had 1,448 students (https://dpi.wi.gov/). The county’s student population was predominantly white at 55.6%, Hispanic students made up about one-quarter at 25.7%, while Black students represented just over ten percent (https://dpi.wi.gov/). American Indian students accounted for only 0.2% of enrollment (https://dpi.wi.gov/).
