The Terrace at St. Francis, a member of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare, is an 81-bed facility located on the campus of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – St. Francis in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. As part of a medical campus, the Terrace at St. Francis is unique in its ability to offer patients and residents comprehensive and coordinated care so that all medical needs are met.
The Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare difference
Because we are part of the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare system, we offer the special benefit of close partnership with our hospitals and other Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare services. Through enhanced communication, we are ready to care for our patients before they are transferred to our facility, increasing the speed of their recovery. Our multidisciplinary approach brings the best minds and resources together, including physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, recreational therapists, registered dieticians, masters prepared socials workers and discharge planners, registered and licensed nurses, certified nursing assistants and other ancillary staff. The patient’s doctor is involved every step of the way. Patients and their loved ones are valued members of the care team and are actively involved in the decision-making process.
Key programs
- Rehabilitation (physical, occupational and speech therapy)
- Restorative nursing
- Post-surgical care
- Wound care
- Pain management
- Continence management care
- Complex medical care
- Comfort care/end of life care
- Extended care
- Staff Psychiatrist and Psychologist
- Social services
- Geriatric care
- Resident council
- Therapeutic recreation and community outings
Amenities
- Private and semi-private rooms with individually controlled heat and air conditioning
- Self-select menus and intimate dining
- In-house therapy
- Whirlpool tubs
- Spiritual care services and an on-call chaplain
- Social and cultural activities
- Laundry and daily housekeeping
- Beauty and barber services
- Pharmacy services
- Dental, podiatry, and optometry services
- Secured and alarmed doors
- Beautiful patios
- Wireless Internet access
- Library and computer lounge with Skype™
- Telephone
- Television and cable
Special certifications
- LSVT Big/Loud certified (neurological, specifically for Parkinson's but can be used with all neuro patients)
- Combined Decongestive Therapy including Manual Lymph Drainage TM massage (Vodder/Norton certified for Lymphedema)
- Certified Hand Therapists
- Certification for Continence and Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation
- Vital Stim certification (e-stim for swallowing)
- Certified Manual therapists
- OTR, BCB, BCB-PMD Occupational therapist, biofeedback certified, biofeedback certified pelvic muscle dysfunction
- NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders) certification.
Visitor information
- Recommended visiting hours are 10 am – 8 pm. Visitors are welcome at other times as well, but family and friends are asked to check with the nurse.
- Visitor meals are available for purchase with 24-hour notice, or at the St. Francis hospital cafeteria.
- A gift shop is located on the 1st floor near the main entrance. Gift items, beverages, and snacks are available for purchase.
- This is a smoke- and tobacco-free facility. This includes buildings, parking lots, structures, and in any vehicles parked on the grounds.
- Wireless Internet access is available for your convenience.
Volunteer
Are you or is a friend, family member or neighbor looking for a healthy activity and something nice to do for others? Consider becoming a volunteer. Volunteers bring warmth, kindness and compassion to people in need and work side by side with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare staff members living out our Mission of providing excellent and compassionate health care. Many different opportunities are available including working directly with patients or carrying out duties that contribute to their comfort and well-being. Training is provided by qualified, experienced personnel. Call Cyndi Gutschow at 414-389-3250 for more information on how to become a volunteer at The Terrace at St. Francis.
Terrace at St. Francis
Located on the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – St. Francis Campus
3200 S. 20th Street
Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-3493
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