Capri Makes ALFA's list of Largest Senior Living Providers in the Nation

Friday, March 29, 2013 (Waukesha, WI) - With an astounding 1,113 units of senior living, Capri Senior Communities came in at number 80 on the Assisted Living Federation of America's (ALFA) list of largest senior living providers in the nation.

Capri Senior Communities has 10 properties throughout southeastern Wisconsin and a home office in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Out of the 1,113 total units of senior living, Capri has 269 assisted living apartments and 24 memory care suites.

To view the list of largest senior living providers click here to view the online version of ALFA's magazine Senior Living Executive.

For more information about ALFA visit their website: www.alfa.org

 

 

The Great Egg Hunt at St. Catherine Commons

Sunday, March 24, 2013 (Kenosha, WI)—Over 300 kids and parents hopped on over to St. Catherine Commons this past Saturday for the 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt!  With 3,700 eggs stuffed with goodies and a dozen winning prize baskets, this event was surely egg-straordinary for everyone who was able to attend.  

The community room was packed with kids, parents and balloons as everyone empty their Easter eggs in hopes to find the “golden ticket” for a large prize basket.  Eric Bartel, Manager of St. Catherine Commons says this is his favorite event each year.  “We love hosting this event each year for the kids and families in the local community.  Our residents enjoy seeing the children take pictures with the Easter bunny and hunt for eggs,” Eric said.

For more information about St. Catherine Commons click here.

 

We Want You to G.R.O.W. with Capri!

You are invited to G.R.O.W. with Capri as we help you Gain and Retain your Overall Wellness!

January 30, 2012 (Waukesha, WI) - Our new Resident Lifestyle Program focuses on all aspects of your well-being. Community activities will begin to center around your cognitive, emotional, spiritual, cultural and physical wellness. Residents may choose to take part in as many or as little of the activities. Each month will have a new theme. January 2013 is Winter Blues month!

More updates on this developing program will be shared throughout the year. Click here to read our first edition of Capri News!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Capri Now Has EasyConnect HD!

Dorothy got the surprise of a lifetime when she received a surprise visit from her family using EasyConnet HD!

January 20, 2012 (Milwaukee, WI) - Wilson Commons is the first community to make EasyConnect HD available to all residents. EasyConnect HD is a high definition video calling system designed to connect families with their loved ones living in senior communities. The easy one-click video calling is so simplistic - no high-tech savvy skills needed! Wilson Commons is so excited to be able to offer this to residents and families and it's absolutely FREE to residents and families. Travel can be difficult, timely and expensive, but with EasyConnect HD residents and family can be joined together with the click of one button!

EasyConnect HD and Wilson Commons were recently featured in an article in the Journal. Click here to read this article online.

For more information visit: www.easyconnecthd.com

Thursday, October 25, 2012 (Milwaukee, WI) - Capri is very proud to announce that two of our Culinary Managers received awards from the Milwaukee Aging Consortium's Golden Spatula Competition.

• Toni Voeks, Culinary Manager at the Gables of Germantown, took 1st place in the High Fiber category of the cooking competition with her famous Turkey Lasagna recipe!
• Dietary Manager at The Polonaise at Wilson Commons, Ericka Glenn, took home a 3rd place award in the Heart Healthy category!  She made a baked Tilapia with black salsa.

Congratulations Toni & Ericka!

Capri Community Awards Announced!

Wednesday, July 18, 2012 (Germantown, WI) - Capri Senior Communities is proud to announce their 2011 community Awards!

Congratulations to the 2011 Award Winners:

• Outstanding Business Achievement - Gail Skebba - Himmel Haus & Cottages

• Outstanding Resident Satisfaction - Mona Schmalz - Three Oaks Circle & Hedwig House

• Outstanding Overall Occupancy - Gail Skebba - Himmel Haus & Cottages

• Outstanding Occupancy Growth - Andy Lange - Engel Haus

• Community of the Year - Gail Skebba - Himmel Haus & Cottage

Family Fun Day Success!

Saturday, June 23, 2012) - Wilson Commons in Milwaukee had a great turn out for their first annual Family Fun Day! Over 250 people came to enjoy the fun-filled day packed with pony rides, a petting zoo, games, prizes, lunch and of course BINGO! 

Thank you to everyone who helped out with this event, including our sponsors: Assured Pest, Dr. Trejo, Easy Living Home Health Care, Lessila Therapy, M&M Painting, Mueller Therapy, North Shore Bank, Odyssey Hospice, Prasser Kleczka, RockMed, SouthPointe, Sysco, Timberwolf Lawn Care, and Visiting Angels.

 

Two Capri Caregivers Nominated!

Kayla Gliszczinski from The Gables of Germantown and Kayci Krucas from Killarney Kourt were nominated for the Milwaukee Aging Consortium's Caregiver of the Year Award! Both Kayla and Kayci have gone above and beyond their duties while demonstrating hard work and a positive attitude. It is reassuring to know how wonderful Kayci and Kayla truly are and how they positively impact the lives of our residents each and every day!

On behalf of Capri Senior Communities, thank you Kayla and Kayci and all of our wonderful team members! Thank you for everything that you do and for just being you!

Kayla Gliszczinski - The Gables of Germantown "...residents know they can count on Kayla for good company and companionship everyday... Kayla sets herself apart with her leadership and striving to help improve our community..."

Kayci Krucas - Killarney Kourt "Kayci  can have a demanding task in front of her, but she always smiles and has a 'can-do' attitude..."

TEAM CAPRI Continues Efforts to End Alzheimer's

April, 2012 (Waukesha, WI) - Join TEAM CAPRI for the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Capri Senior Communities has participated in the Alzheimer’s Walk since 2010 and has raised over $8,000 to the cause. Please join us and help raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Together, we can advance research to treat and prevent Alzheimer’s, and provide programs to improve the lives of millions of affected Americans. 

Because Capri Senior Communities has 10 communities throughout southeastern Wisconsin, TEAM CAPRI chooses a different location for the team each year. This year, Capri has an even stronger connection to the Alzheimer's Association as we opened our first Memory Care Community, Casa del Maré in Kenosha. We support the Alzheimer's Association as well as our residents and their families that are affected by this disease.

Track our progress or donate to TEAM CAPRI: http://act.alz.org/goto/TeamCapri

Kenosha has a New Assisted Living & Memory Care Community in Town!

February, 2012 (Kenosha, WI) - The first few residents of Casa del Maré have officially moved in this week!  After unpacking their bags and getting settled, residents and their families gathered for the first meal at Casa del Maré on Monday night.

Casa del Maré is an addition to the St. Catherine Commons Senior Living Campus on 7th Avenue on the former site of the old St. Catherine’s Hospital. The new 69-unit assisted living and memory care community features a home-like, comfortable environment with many unique amenities including a refreshing lake-view spa, Health & Wellness Suite with a Physical Therapy Center, Media Room, Intergenerational Room, Game Room and Activity spaces. 

Casa del Maré also holds a few pieces of Kenosha’s history. As you enter the main lobby you will find the original statue of St. Catherine and pillars from the old hospital. Other relics include marble tiles from the hospital floor, large doors, stained glass from the chapel and a cross. Assistant Executive Director, Amy Rohrer knows the significance of the former St. Catherine’s site and says, “Many of our residents have a connection to St. Catherine’s hospital. They were born here, their children were born here, or they worked at the hospital.”

For more information about Casa del Maré click here!

The Landmark of West Allis Gets a Special Visit from our Brave 4-Legged Friends!

January, 2012 (West Allis, WI) - After an exciting K-9Unit Demonstration by Deputy Dan Dittberner and his dog Arras and Deputy Joel Stricher and his dog Rico, the residents and staff of The Landmark of West Allis and Carnegie Place wanted to do something in return. In order to show their gratitude to the special four legged friends that courageously put their lives on the line for our everyday, the residents of The Landmark and Carnegie Place pulled together and raised $285.00 for the WI Vest–A-Dog Program.

The goal of the VEST-A-DOG Program is to provide a bullet proof and stab proof vest for every police dog in Wisconsin.  The vests are the only protection these K-9 officers have until their human partners arrive on the scene. Sadly, many law enforcement agencies and police departments do not have the funds to purchase body armor that can save the lives of their police dogs.   The cost of each vest is $840.  In Wisconsin, we have over 235 canine officers.  Most of them do not have protection.

If you are interested in learning more about the VEST-A-DOG Program or want to know how you can help, visit  www.wivestadog.org or click just here!

Fundraising Efforts to Help Honor America's Heroes

October, 2010 (Waukesha, WI) - Summit Woods and Catholic Memorial High have teamed up to raise money for the Freedom Honor Flight Program. On Saturday, October 16 Summit Woods and Catholic Memorial High ran a FREE car wash in efforts to raise money for the Freedom Honor Flight. The Freedom Honor Flight Program is a unique program that raises money in order to fly America's heroes to Washington D.C. to visit their war memorials. This is a special kind of honor for the sacrifices of America's veterans.

Both Summit Woods and Catholic Memorial have a special connection to this uplifting program. There are 12 veterans that call Summit Woods Home; one resident will even be a part of the Honor Flight early next year. Catholic Memorial has been raising money for the Freedom Honor Flight in hopes to send 23 veterans on the special trip in honor of the 23 CMH veterans that lost their lives in World War II.

Catholic Memorial High serviced 47 cars and collected $780 on Saturday. In addition to the $780 in donations, Capri Communities donated $250 to the cause bringing the grand total to $1,030 for the Freedom Honor Flight.

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