Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines

Grace Lutheran Communities - River Pines is a long-term care community in Altoona, Wisconsin, offering skilled nursing and long-term care services in a household-design residential environment. The community is located on 9.2 acres along Highway 53 bypass, just south of OakLeaf Surgical Hospital, and is connected by a common corridor to Prairie Pointe assisted living and memory care.

The campus features person-centered care with private rooms and bathrooms for each resident, along with shared common spaces designed to foster independence and community. Amenities include large windows and natural light, wifi, a fully staffed hair salon, relaxing common areas, and outdoor living space. Residents have individual control over heating and cooling in their personal areas and can direct their own goals and activity schedules within their household.

Dining at River Pines offers flexible schedules with menus adapted to residents' preferences and dietary needs. Social Services staff work closely with residents and families to address questions and concerns during the transition to the community. The household design and focus on resident autonomy create a home-like environment that emphasizes both quality care and residents' ability to maintain control over their daily lives.