About the Health Care Center

"Generations of Caring Since 1871"

Our History and Mission

Since 1871, when rolling hills and farm land were first purchased for the purpose of establishing a Sauk County "Poor Farm" our valuable history has been providing care and services for people in need. Throughout the years, whether it be managing a small pox epidemic (1904), running an intensive treatment unit for emotionally disturbed and alcoholic patients (1967), or developing an Alzheimer's unit (1996) our dedicated employees have consistently given of their combined knowledge, skills, and efforts towards developing and growing a care centered environment for Sauk County citizens.  Despite a number of additions and updates over the years, the Health Care Center was simply unable to accommodate modern health care needs.  In October of 2008 ground was broken for a new state of the art facility on the west side of Reedsburg featuring all private rooms and restrooms.  One year later 82 residents were moved to their new home. 

The Sauk County health Care Center is dedicated to being a leader by providing high-quality care to Sauk County and surrounding area residents.  We continue to strengthen our reputation by providing innovative, resident-centered, rehabilitative and long term care in a culturally diverse setting.  We focus on a team-oriented environment while remaining fiscally responsible and serving as a resource to the community.

Skilled Nursing Service

The Sauk County Health Care Center is licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services and participates in both the Medicare and Medicaid Programs.

Sauk County Health Care Center offers both skilled and intensive skilled nursing care. Whether you are seeking long or short term placement, in need of rehabilitation, pain management, life concluding, or special memory support care, our staff is trained and prepared to work with you and your primary physician.

Rehabilitation/Intensive Skilled Nursing Neighborhood: Located on Sandstone Bluff, this neighborhood specializes in providing care for people in need of rehabilitation after a hospital stay or extended illness, as well as people who require such services as wound care, ostomy care, peritoneal dialysis, IV therapy, infection care or tube feeding. In addition to 24 hour a day services by a Registered Nurse and experienced Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), we offer a full compliment of professional therapy services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy, provided by dedicated, skilled staff.

Memory Support Neighborhood: Located on Eagle Path, we have established safe, attractive, friendly, homelike surroundings for persons with memory impairment related illness. On this neighborhood, our specially trained staff focus on individual resident's abilities and needs, an active lifestyle and the involvement of family and friends. This neighborhood encourages self expression while creating opportunities with residents' abilities in mind.  

Respite for short term care: Sometimes when family members are the main caregivers, a respite visit to our facility can help support the caregiver and resident, by giving both individuals respite and short term breaks from their daily demands and routines. To that end, we offer respite and short term placement alternatives, with advanced notice and payment arrangements.

Activity, Social and Other Services

In addition to Twenty-four hours a day Personal Nursing Assistance provided by a team of RN'S, LPN's, and CNA's, daily services at Sauk County Health Care Center include an array of other services. We provide supportive personal help and planning from a trained Social Worker: Daily large or small group as well as independent leisure activities through our Activity Department; on-site Beautician and Barber Services (appointments are required); weekly religious programs (provided by area churches); personal Laundry processing; daily Housekeeping of rooms and common areas; enhanced restaurant style dining provides delicious meals and snacks in accordance with liberalized diets and professional Dietician Consultation; Dental, Optometry, Auditory and Podiatry Services; Psychiatric and Psychological Consultation;  Radiological, Pharmacy, and Laboratory services.

Employment Opportunities

Sauk County Health Care Center has a wide variety of positions available for responsible, team-oriented, caring persons. If you are interested in learning more about positions that may currently be available, please contact our Personnel Department Monday through Friday at (608) 524-7500, or call our job hotline toll-free at 1 (800) 388-0115 or check with the County's Employment Page 

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Stories Shared Between Generations: Memoirs of a Sauk County Community