Newcastle Place

Services and Housing Options

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation

Estimated Pricing

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Newcastle Place Description

At Newcastle Place senior living in Mequon, WI, we see it as a haven of equilibrium and promise that fosters safety. At our retirement community in Mequon, WI, you'll find yourself surrounded by warmhearted neighbors who share your zest for life - plus plenty of fun activities to keep everyone entertained! As a Life Care Community, otherwise known as a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community), our full continuum of on-site care is an astute strategy for the future. At our North Shore spot near Milwaukee, WI, you can have the best of both realms! Embrace the tranquil atmosphere of small-town living and explore its abundance of nature preserves and community parks that span hundreds of acres!

Assisted Living

At times, we could all benefit from a helping hand to complete our daily routines: donning clothes, cleansing ourselves and remembering to take medication. If you or a loved one are looking for an assisted living facility in Mequon, WI that will help keep the joy of life alive and well, then our residence is definitely worth considering! Our senior living staff — featuring certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and a medical director, as well as visiting physicians — are dedicated to providing you with the care and support that is essential for your wellbeing.

Rehabilitation

At our state-of-the art senior rehabilitation center in Mequon, WI, we provide the most up to date short term rehab treatments and technology so you can bounce back from hospitalization, serious illness or joint replacement surgery - all with the goal of helping you return home. Our passionate, committed crew of professionals consists of therapists, nurses, nutritionists, a social worker and activities directors. We'll collaborate with you, your loved ones and medical practitioner to craft a plan tailored just for you.

Skilled Nursing

At our skilled nursing facility in Mequon, WI we proudly offer a team of dedicated RNs and CNAs who are committed to providing comprehensive care with personalized attention. At The Highlands, the atmosphere is warm and inviting - offering a multitude of social, recreational and cultural activities to foster camaraderie and friendship. Furthermore, our adept culinary squad concocts delectable restaurant-style fare that all residents savor.

Dining

Nourishing our bodies with nutritious food is an essential part of living life to the fullest. Having a wide array of options is essential for enjoying wholesome nutrition. At Newcastle Place, you'll be delighted with the flavorful and nutritious creations of our Executive Chefs and their extraordinary culinary team. Our talented chefs are always happy to accommodate special requests, from gluten-free breads and sugar-free desserts to vegetarian selections.

Ranking

Ranking in City: 3 out of 5 communities in Mequon

Ranking in State: 246 out of 757 communities in WI

Amenities

Newcastle Place offers a variety of amenities to its guests. There are three dining venues with chef-prepared meals, including the Skylight Room Restaurant, which serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch; the Royal Oak Room Restaurant, which serves dinner Tuesday – Saturday; and the Castle Café, where guests can enjoy freshly made sandwiches, salads and more on weekdays. A complimentary continental breakfast is also served from Monday to Saturday. For those who are looking for some fun, there is also a club room with bar and billiards.

Services

Newcastle Place offers three distinct dining venues to its guests. The Skylight Room Restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch, while the Royal Oak Room Restaurant serves dinner Tuesday through Saturday. For a quick bite, the Castle Café offers freshly made sandwiches, salads, and more during weekdays. Newcastle Place also provides complimentary continental breakfast Monday through Saturday and a club room with a bar and fireplace for its guests to enjoy.

Assisted Living Services and Amenities

Newcastle Place offers personalized care plans tailored to each resident's needs, including medication management and assistance with daily activities. They provide 24/7 emergency care with pendant wellness monitoring by a nurse. Residents also have access to weekly showering assistance, visiting specialty services such as podiatry, eye care specialists, home health nursing, hospice, and on site physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

Rehabilitation Services and Amenities

Newcastle Place offers a variety of rehabilitation services and amenities to help individuals recover from illness or injury. Physical Therapy is available to help improve strength, balance, range of motion and endurance. Occupational Therapy is available to condition muscle and motor skills to speed up the return to everyday activities. Speech Therapy is offered to aid in recovering articulation, swallowing and restoring memory. Management of chronic diseases such as CHF, COPD and diabetes is also provided.

Skilled Nursing Services and Amenities

Newcastle Place provides skilled nursing services and amenities to residents, such as private suites, personalized care plans, 24/7 access to licensed nursing associates, respectful assistance with daily living and consultation with staff regarding social- and health-related issues. Residents also enjoy three chef-prepared meals a day and a full schedule of social cultural recreational and educational programs. Newcastle Place also offers health education and fitness programs as well as outdoor sitting areas for residents to enjoy.

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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

This nursing community has been given an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid receiving 4 stars on its health inspection, 4 stars on its quality measures rating, and 4 stars on its staffing rating. Within the quality measure rating, each facility is given a short-stay rating and a long-stay rating. This facility received a 5-star short-stay rating and a 3-star long-stay rating. This nursing home is certified by Medicare and was first approved to provide Medicare services on 05/07/03 and is run by a non profit organization. It is a medium-sized nursing community with 47 nursing beds. Currently, there are 39 residents within the nursing community. Be advised these resident occupancy numbers are not always up to date and are collected from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services website periodically. The community is a continuing care retirement community which is a community where there are multiple levels of care at a single location. Typically these communities have 3-4 levels of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care.

Alerts from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

This facility has been given 3 fines by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for a total of $2,953.45. The facility has had 1 facility incidents reported in the last 3 years that resulted in a citation.

Overall Ratings

Newcastle Place is a top-rated nursing home with a commendable 4-star overall rating, placing it in the upper 30% of all facilities in terms of this metric. This exceeds the state average, setting a notable standard for excellent care. Its distinction doesn't end there; Newcastle Place also boasts a 4-star health inspection rating, once again positioning it among the top 30% of facilities. The attention to health and safety in the premises surpasses the state average. Additionally, its quality of service is recognized with a 4-star quality rating, placing it in the top half of facilities statewide for the level of quality it offers. This is, marginally but importunately, above the state average. This exemplifies the dedication to providing first-rate care for its residents at Newcastle Place.

Staff Ratings

Newcastle Place is a highly-rated nursing home with a four-star staff rating, making it in the top-tier of such facilities. It ranks in the top 20% of nursing homes in terms of nursing aid staffing hours per resident per day, boasting a daily average of 2.84 hours which surpasses the state's average of 2.32 hours. In terms of LPN staffing hours, Newcastle Place is in the top 30% with an impressive 1.06 hours per resident daily, surpassing the state average of 0.61 hours. Outstandingly, the nursing home ranks in the top 10% for both RN and licensed staffing hours per resident per day, with 1.25 and 2.3 hours respectively, each significantly more than the state's averages. Furthermore, Newcastle Place finds itself in the top 20% for physical therapist staffing hours, providing 0.15 hours per resident daily, again exceeding the state average. Clearly, Newcastle Place is committed to providing an exceptional level of care to its residents.

Covid Data

The Newcastle Place, a nursing home, finds itself on the lower end of the scale for facilities regarding resident vaccination rate. Unfortunately, the rate of residents who are up to date with the latest vaccination is just 59.1%, falling below the state average of 67.8%. Despite this, it's worthy to note that the Newcastle Place outperforms many facilities in terms of staff vaccination rate, standing firm in the top 20%. The current rate of staff who are up to date with the latest vaccination is an impressive 43.6%, way over the state average of 25.8%. This indicates a strong commitment to staff health and safety within the facility, even as resident vaccination rates require improvement.

Quality Measures

Newcastle Place is a nursing home with a commendable 4-star quality measure rating, marking it as one of the high performing facilities. However, some aspects warrant attention. Notably, it falls in the bottom 40% of establishments when it comes to the percentage of residents whose ability to move independently has worsened, with a figure of 18.42%, exceeding the state's average of 17.35%. Although in the lower quadrant of facilities, the statistic of 16.67% for residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication places it in the upper half, marginally above the state's average of 15.64%. Conversely, the nursing home is in the bottom 40% concerning the percentage of residents given the pneumococcal vaccine at 95.74%, still surpassing the state's average of 95.17%. Lastly, the home needs improvement in terms of managing depressive symptoms among residents, as it falls into the bottom 40% of facilities. Nevertheless, Newcastle Place’s rate of residents with depressive symptoms is 4.65%, lower than the state's average of 6.01%.

Emergency and Hospitalization Quality Measures

Newcastle Place, a nursing home, demonstrates a mixed performance when analyzing its resident care metrics. It falls in the lower 30% of care facilities concerning the percentage of short-stay residents who had outpatient emergency department visits; its figures being slightly above the state average, at 16.5% compared to the state's 14.56%. On the other hand, the institution shines in another area, securing a spot among the top 30% of facilities for the percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission. Interestingly, Newcastle Place shows a rate of 18.45%, which is actually lower than the state average of 20.07%. Despite this discrepancy, its performance still places it in the upper echelon for this particular metric.

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