Dove Healthcare - Rutledge Home

Dove Healthcare – Rutledge Home is an assisted living and memory care residence located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, overlooking beautiful Irvine Park. With roots dating back to 1873, the community is deeply embedded in the local Chippewa Falls area and provides person-centered care tailored to meet residents' individual needs and preferences.

The community offers specialized services for residents living with dementia, with employees receiving ongoing, specialized dementia training. Nursing support includes a full-time registered nurse on-site Monday through Friday and 24/7 on-call coverage. Residents have access to on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy provided by Dove Healthcare therapists, as well as on-site nurse practitioner services available through collaboration with a local medical clinic to address medical needs without requiring transportation to off-site facilities.

Care services include assistance with activities of daily living, medication management and monitoring, diabetes management with blood sugar checks and insulin injections, vital sign monitoring, specialized diet accommodations including mechanical soft, pureed, and thickened liquids, and transfers with varying levels of assistance. The community is contracted with several area hospice providers for those requiring end-of-life care support. A comprehensive monthly rate covers meals, personal care assistance, nursing services, medication administration, housekeeping, and laundry with no additional care-level fees.

Residents can choose private rooms or double rooms for spouses and are encouraged to decorate and furnish their spaces to feel like home. Nutritious meals with snacks and beverages are available 24 hours a day. The community also offers short-stay respite care options for those wanting to test assisted living or memory care before committing to a long-term stay.

The community is committed to delivering small-town, family-oriented service by friendly, compassionate caregivers, working collaboratively with families to ensure the best care possible. Dove Healthcare's association with other centers in the system ensures that outpatient therapy and short-term inpatient stays following hospitalization are easily accessible to residents.