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Continuing Care Center in grantsburg

Elderly woman receiving compassionate care with a caregiver's hand on her shoulder, reflecting supportive services at Burnett Medical Center's Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg.

When a loved one needs additional support following an illness, injury, surgery, or age-related health challenges, finding the right care environment is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Burnett Medical Center's Continuing Care Center provides compassionate long-term care, skilled nursing services, and rehabilitation programs designed to help residents maintain the highest possible quality of life while receiving the care they need.

Located in Grantsburg, Wisconsin, our Continuing Care Center offers a comfortable, home-like environment where residents receive personalized care from an experienced team of healthcare professionals. Whether an individual requires short-term rehabilitation after a hospital stay, transitional care while recovering from surgery, respite care for temporary support, or long-term skilled nursing services, our team develops individualized care plans tailored to each resident's unique needs and goals.

Our comprehensive services include 24-hour nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, pain management, pulmonary care, dementia care, palliative care, hospice support, and medication management. As part of Burnett Medical Center's integrated healthcare campus, residents benefit from convenient access to hospital, clinic, rehabilitation, specialty care, diagnostic imaging, and emergency services when needed.

At Burnett Medical Center, we believe continuing care should provide more than medical support. Our goal is to create a welcoming community where residents experience dignity, comfort, social engagement, and compassionate care while maintaining meaningful connections with family and friends.

Our continuing care center in Grantsburg offers 50 beds that include 23 semi-private rooms, 4 private room accommodations and a full range of professional health care services:

 

  • 24-hour Nursing Care
  • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy
  • Individual Dietary Accommodations
  • Respite Care
  • Transitional Care
  • Post-Acute Care
  • Pharmacy
  • Wound Care
  • Pulmonary Care
  • Pain Management
  • Palliative Care/ Hospice Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Swing Bed Program

 

Burnett Medical Center's Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg offers more than professional rehab and medical services. We provide each resident with a safe, clean, friendly, home-like environment with:

  • A personalized care plan
  • Life enrichment activities
  • A sociable environment
  • Social Services
  • Emotional comfort
  • Spiritual care
  • Whirlpool bathing system
  • Wheelchair transport van 
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon and barbershop
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Personal laundry
  • Cable TV
  • WiFi

Personalized and Skilled Care

The staff at our nursing center in Grantsburg offers long-term care that is personalized for every resident. We do this by developing a care plan upon admission, which is based on the resident's desires/goals and care team assessment. We encourage families to participate in continuing care conferences where recovery and/or rehabilitative progress is reviewed, and recommendations are made.

The Continuing Care Center's goal is to help each Grantsburg resident achieve his/her maximum level of independent functioning. Although a resident may not be acutely ill from an injury or illness, the restorative and/or rehabilitative services regularly provided help continue the recovery process or maintain the current physical condition.

Insurance
Residents and/or family members are encouraged to discuss their particular health insurance coverage and payment options with the Social Services Department when admission is being planned.

Admission
Only physicians can write admission orders, but family members or social service agencies may also request referrals by calling the Continuing Care Center Social Workers at 715-463-7278.

Accreditation
The Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and is licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health and Human Services. We are also a VA certified care facility.

If you have any questions, please contact the Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg at 715-463-5355.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Continuing Care Center

What services does the Continuing Care Center provide?

Cardiac rehabilitation is often recommended for patients recovering from a heart attack, heart surgery, angioplasty, stent placement, heart failure, or other cardiovascular conditions. The program combines supervised exercise, education, and lifestyle guidance to help improve heart health and reduce the risk of future cardiac events.

What is the difference between long-term care and short-term rehabilitation?

Long-term care is designed for individuals who require ongoing assistance with medical needs or daily activities. Short-term rehabilitation focuses on helping patients recover after surgery, illness, injury, or hospitalization with the goal of improving function and returning home safely whenever possible.

Who may benefit from skilled nursing care?

Skilled nursing care may be appropriate for individuals recovering from surgery, managing chronic medical conditions, requiring medication management, needing rehabilitation services, or requiring around-the-clock nursing supervision and support.

Does the Continuing Care Center offer rehabilitation services?

Yes. Residents have access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services. Rehabilitation programs are designed to help individuals regain strength, improve mobility, increase independence, and enhance overall quality of life following illness, injury, or surgery.

What is respite care?

Respite care provides temporary care for individuals while family caregivers take a break, travel, recover from illness, or manage other responsibilities. Respite stays can offer peace of mind while ensuring loved ones continue to receive professional care and support.

Does Burnett Medical Center provide dementia care?

Yes. The Continuing Care Center provides specialized support for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Care plans are tailored to promote safety, comfort, dignity, and quality of life while supporting residents and their families.

What is transitional care?

Transitional care helps patients move from a hospital setting to a rehabilitation or long-term care environment. These services focus on recovery, medication management, therapy, and care coordination to reduce complications and support successful healing.

Can residents personalize their rooms?

Yes. Families are encouraged to bring personal belongings such as photographs, quilts, decorations, and other meaningful items to help create a familiar and comfortable environment that feels like home.

Does the Continuing Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

The Continuing Care Center is certified by Medicare and Medicaid and is licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Families are encouraged to discuss coverage, eligibility, and payment options with the Social Services Department during the admission process.

Why choose Burnett Medical Center's Continuing Care Center?

Burnett Medical Center combines skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and long-term support within an integrated healthcare campus. Residents benefit from personalized care plans, access to hospital and specialty services, engaging activities, and a compassionate team dedicated to promoting comfort, independence, and quality of life.

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