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  • The Race to Medicaid: Not the race you want to win

    Feb 27, 2025

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    Pam Foti
    in Assisted Living, Continuum Care, Long-Term Care

    It is no secret that getting old can get expensive. With declining health and rising need for help around the home, in the home, or even a move to an assisted living home, the cost can become overwhelming and scary.…

  • Vesta Senior Network Begins its 13th Year in Business

    Feb 20, 2025

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    Tara Krivoruchka
    in Vesta

    Jenny and Pam take a look back Our Guiding Principle: Treating Families Like Our Own Jenny: As we move into 2025, we embark on our 13th year of treating families like our own! I am proud of what we have…

  • A Loved One’s Deteriorating Health – Considering Assisted Living

    Jan 30, 2025

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    Pam Foti
    in Assisted Living, Continuum Care, Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing

    Does My Loved One Need a Nursing Home? Frequently families are counseled by doctors or nurses regarding the status of their loved one as they are recovering from a stroke, a fall or an accident, or generalized weakness because they…

  • It Ain’t Your Grandma’s Nursing Home Anymore

    Jun 28, 2024

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    Pam Foti
    in Assisted Living

    When you hear the word “nursing home,” what images do you conjure up? I go right to my first experience with a nursing home in Truman, MN where my Great Grandma Emma lived her last days. It was the 70’s,…

  • Understanding the Five Types of Senior Care

    Jun 27, 2024

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    Jenny Wagner
    in Assisted Living, Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing

    When someone you love is no longer able to care for themselves because of a health crisis, you may find yourself in a very difficult position. When this happens, you’re forced to make important senior care decisions on a short…

  • What is Continuum of Care ? Do I Need It ?

    Jun 27, 2024

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    Pam Foti
    in Continuum Care

    So you’ve made the decision to move yourself or your loved one into a senior care community. But wait, what is this you hear? Now you need to decide between a stand-alone care residence or something called a continuum of…

  • Your Assisted Living Search: Ask an Elder Care Expert

    Jun 27, 2024

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    Pam Foti
    in Assisted Living

    Assisted Living Facilities v. Nursing Homes Sadly, the world of long term care that we are frequently thrown into without much preparation, is complex. There are so many subtle differences between one nursing home or assisted living and the next.…

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  • The Race to Medicaid: Not the race you want to win
  • Vesta Senior Network Begins its 13th Year in Business
  • A Loved One’s Deteriorating Health – Considering Assisted Living
  • It Ain’t Your Grandma’s Nursing Home Anymore
  • Understanding the Five Types of Senior Care

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Vesta Senior Network - Treating families like our own

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Lon Hollis
Lon Hollis
13:48 01 May 25

I highly recommend partnering with Pam and Vesta Senior Network. We were faced with finding an assisted living facility for our dad and she was a wealth of knowledge guiding us through the process. It can be very overwhelming and emotional and having Pam to guide us was so beneficial.

Julie Kober
Julie Kober
18:20 05 Apr 25

My family worked with Pam in other to find the best Assisted Living match for our 94 year old mother. Before Pam even gave us suggestions, she wanted to learn all about my mother. This included not only her medical needs, but what she liked to do during her typical day. She took that information and came back with four options that she felt would be the best for all of us. She set up the visits, met us at each one, and by the second tour we were sure that we had found a match which we did.Our mother is settled in now, and we are all very happy with the facility that we chose.

Janet Machi
Janet Machi
00:43 18 Feb 25

Pam is extremely kind and helpful.She was always available to answer my questions and lead me in the right direction. 100%recommendation.

Kathy Garbe
Kathy Garbe
23:41 31 Jan 25

We found Pam and Amy to be very informative. They took the time to explain criteria used to determine proper placement for a loved one, communities in our area and addressed financial concerns going forward.

Dave E
Dave E
19:19 21 Jan 25

My wife and I have been caring for my mother who has Alzheimer’s for over four years. Things had progressed and it was time for mom to move to memory care. We had a horrible experience with the community she was living at when she moved to their memory care. Trying to navigate relocating mom while caring for her was very stressful. Spoke with Pam and she was extremely helpful. She was the one and only person that actually listened to my wife and me. She didn’t try to push us or “sell” us on anything. She was a wealth of knowledge, advice, and honestly during a time when we needed help. If you ever need to navigate this level of care, do yourself a favor and contact Pam. I will make sure to refer her and Vesta Senior Network to anyone who ever needs assistance. Thank you Pam!

Maria Pupak
Maria Pupak
15:10 19 Jan 25

My experience with Vesta and my agent Jenny, was without difficulty and very successful. The facility we found for my mother is a great fit. She has quality of care, involved in activities, and made friends. All things that improve her condition and provide us with peace of mind for her twilight years. They are familiar with the area and know the care facilities provide. It is without hesitation that I leave this review and recommend using Vesta.

Kim Kroeger
Kim Kroeger
17:06 04 Jan 25

I only wish I had talked with Pam at Vesta sooner! She was extremely knowledgeable, proactive, kind, and brought a level of levity to the very stressful decision of where to move my dad with dementia. Her validation made me feel way more confident in our plan. I’ll be recommending Vesta to anyone I know who is going through the challenging and often lonely process of needing to move a loved one out of their home.

Jennifer Mantes
Jennifer Mantes
16:55 04 Dec 24

I couldn’t imagine going choosing placement for my mother without Pam and the entire team from Vesta. Pam responded to texts and phone calls immediately and made me feel like I was not alone. She attended team meetings, scheduled tours, and discussed my options with me whenever I needed to. It felt like I was working with a friend. Thank you Pam, for everything.

ANDY BUEHLER
ANDY BUEHLER
23:11 13 Nov 24

I left a message and received a return call very promptly. Even though circumstances happened where we didn’t need Vesta Senior Services, my ability to discuss our situation and options was reassuring and invaluable. I would recommend their services to do the work that an individual would find difficult to do especially when in a time crunch, which so often happens in these situations.

Nicole Mooney
Nicole Mooney
23:43 09 Aug 24

Thanks to Pam and Vesta Senior Network for their great support and resources when looking for an assisted living residence for my grandmother. Pam’s excellent communication and expertise made finding a new home for Nana much less stressful.

Jennifer Nowak
Jennifer Nowak
11:57 30 Jul 24

Best decision I made was to ask Pam from Vesta to assist us to find placement! She was with us all the way through the process : assisted us to find places to tour, which would best meet our needs, scheduled the visits, toured with us and helped us to decide which would be best. Pam did this all on a day when she was to be traveling, as this was the only time family could meet. Thank you Pam ! So happy with how everything turned out.

Lynn Willett
Lynn Willett
15:40 17 Jul 24

Our family is so grateful to Pam Foti at Vesta for the sage advice and thoughtful consideration given to our mom’s new path. She brought ideas we wouldn’t have thought of ourselves and shared her considerable experience to help us make the best choice. We have peace of mind now knowing mom is safe and happy.Thanks Pam,Lynn Willett & family

Margaret Arney
Margaret Arney
22:54 27 Jun 24

Pam Foti gave me great advice that my family was able to use to help my Dad pick the right living situation for his needs. Without Pam’s perspective, the decision would have taken longer and involved more trial-and-error. She has also recommended services for moving that will make the transition much better. I’m especially grateful because my Dad has chronic mental health issues that can complicate things. I was pretty worried, but Pam and her team were able to put me at ease. They truly have the expertise and the heart to help. I’m very grateful!

Sherry janiszewski
Sherry janiszewski
11:28 25 May 24

When we knew it was time to look for a senior living community for mom we were overwhelmed with how to begin. Then a friend recommended Pam Foti at Vesta Senior Network. Pam met with us and talked to mom to truly understand what she wanted and needed. She found the perfect place, set up a visit, went with us on a tour, answered our questions and recommended resources to deal with the move. When the need is there to find a new home for yourself or your loved one you can trust Vesta Senior Network with assisting you in making that decision with knowledge, compassion and the experience to help you find the right fit for your situation.

Kelly Hamberger
Kelly Hamberger
13:22 10 Apr 24

Pam went above and beyond to find my mother the perfect place. She even spent a great deal of time helping us out when she was on vacation. The place she found is extremely clean and beautiful with everything my mom needs in memory care and assisted living. Pam found a place that will assist her with therapy, physicians, her memory needs, her medications, and not to mention the most welcoming staff I ever met. Now my mother can thrive and be the best she can be without the stress of worrying about her medications, her meals, and falling. I am 100% positive she will thrive here. Thank you Pam!!!

Dennis Krause
Dennis Krause
12:09 20 Feb 24

Jenny was a great help to my wife and myself. We had become totally frustrated trying to find an assisted living facility for our 49 year old son with Multiple Sclerosis. Her expertise was able to cut through the red tape and come up with multiple options for his care. I would highly recommend Jenny, and Vesta Senior Network to help find a home to best meet your needs.

Jody Elliott
Jody Elliott
21:23 07 Feb 24

Jenny worked tirelessly to find my husband‘s parents facilities that best matched their needs. She was patient through the process and her depth of knowledge and resources was invaluable! Her kindness and support never went unappreciated.

Kathy Riutta
Kathy Riutta
16:22 24 Jun 23

This is a beautiful facility. The Caregivers are exceptional with the outstanding care and compassion they have for all the residents.I have highly recommended it to numerous friends.

Dan Beetcher
Dan Beetcher
21:13 11 Jun 23

Derek Nelson did a great job in helping us find an assisted living facility for our friend Bruce.

Becky Tesch
Becky Tesch
12:33 10 Jun 23

Pam worked with us to find a retirement community for my mom. She knows the industry inside and out, and took all of our individual and personal factors into account to help us find the right place. She explained many things about the industry to us so that we felt informed about our decision. She was friendly and personal, AND she is local. This is super important, because some of the Internet places, like “a place for mom,” are not local, and they do know the Milwaukee area, nor will they personalize things for you at the same level that Vesta Senior network does. It is such an overwhelming process, you really do need a solid guide. Work with Vesta. It’s free to you and well worth every minute.

Cathy Silvast
Cathy Silvast
21:16 07 Jun 23

I cannot say enough about how extremely happy we have been with working with Vesta Senior Network. My husband and I had been taking care of my 92 year old mother with very agreessive Alzheimers for a year and 8 months at our home. We needed help to find a suitable place for mom with memory care.We worked with Jenny Wagner from Vesta. She was like our guardian angel from the very beginning.She was extremely knowledgeable,compassionate, available at all times and listened to what we needed and wanted for mom.She worked very diligently to find what worked for mom’s needs and our budget. She walked through this process hand and hand with us. We knew nothing about what this process entailed.Mom has been placed in a great memory care facility. She likes it and we love it and it’s staff.As our parents or family members get older and you find yourself in this situation, please give VestaSenior Network a call. They give each and every client and family very personal service. You will be 100% satisfied with their service and knowledge.Saying, thank you to them is not enough…we owe them so much gratitude and peace of mindfor successfully assisting us in this journey.

Techroot 01
Techroot 01
21:01 12 May 23

Jenny Wagner was an amazing – empathetic, resourceful and tireless – help to me as we worked through a process to determine care options for my father. I would recommend Jenny unequivocally. Jenny is clearly driven by a passion for her work and to do the best she possibly can – regardless of circumstances – for those she is helping. Frankly, I would have been lost without her help – she made all the difference in helping bring to closure a very difficult and emotional situation. I consider myself forever grateful for Jenny’s help.

L R
L R
13:26 02 May 23

Courtney was brilliant. Our 96 year old mother was already having serious coping issues when she broke her leg. Medicare abruptly ended service, and we had 48 hours notice to find a place that could support Mom’s rapidly changing medical complications, in addition to her existing cognitive impairment. Courtney listened carefully to our needs and criteria, and immediately lined up several possibilities. She was quick, responsive, and easy to communicate with. Her knowledge of the system was invaluable to us. We cannot thank her enough. I highly recommend her. TEN stars!

Chris Neville
Chris Neville
16:41 26 Apr 23

Vesta and Pam Foti in particular were invaluable in helping my family navigate an extremely challenging process of finding the right assisted living facility for my mother. Her knowledge of the programs, process, options, hurdles, etc. coupled with a highly proactive style were a blessing. She consistently picked up the slack for others to get the job done and we could not have done it without her / them.

Sarah K.
Sarah K.
19:58 19 Apr 23

I’d add a 6th star for Pam and her team, if I could! My sister and I needed to find assisted living placement for my dad asap last September, and I already knew about Vesta from having worked with them in the past as a discharge planner. They showed the same detail-oriented dedication to my dad’s needs and concerns, as they had done for my previous clients. With their guidance, we found an assisted living facility that was a great fit for him. He was in the best hands possible from the start, with them – and it’s a relief that he continues to be so, in his current assisted living residence.

J Smith
J Smith
22:57 17 Apr 23

I was very impressed with the service Vesta Senior Network provided. They accommodated our busy schedules when we needed to find a memory care home for our mom, and guided us through the process. In a stressful time it was comforting to have Vesta by our side.

Marilyn Ranney
Marilyn Ranney
01:27 14 Apr 23

Derek was awesome at helping finding an assisted living facility for our family member. We had him placed in 2 weeks. It was a load off of our minds. Derek was very professional and helpful and was quick to respond!!

Mary Kees
Mary Kees
21:11 11 Apr 23

I thought the help we received from the Vesta representative was outstanding. All my questions were answered and she spent a significant amount of time chasing down answers to our questions. I would recommend Vesta to anyone seeking advice on Senior housing needs.

Lisa Schildt
Lisa Schildt
11:16 05 Apr 23

Courtney from Vesta Senior Network helped our family through this difficult transition with ease. I don’t know how we would have found the right facility for my dad after his stroke without her knowledge of the market and guidance. This space is so very confusing for those of use that have never had to understand it before, and Courtney was able to narrow our focus to a few facilities that would best meet my dad’s needs.

Scott Coon
Scott Coon
18:29 31 Mar 23

Derek is very knowledgeable regarding senior care in the Milwaukee area and seems dedicated to finding the best solution for a family’s particular situation.

Don Casey
Don Casey
16:11 29 Mar 23

Courtney was resourceful, efficient and personable. She was very responsive to our phone calls. Professional and a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Courtney and Vesta Senior Network.

V K
V K
14:15 25 Mar 23

This is a review for Courtney Russell, senior advisor for VestaExcellent 5 StarsOur family was in a difficult situation, where our 94 year old Dad was in the hospital 3 times in 3 months. Something had to change. Dad had many needs requiring a high level of assistant living, as we discovered. Mom on the other hand, was quite independent. Mom strongly resisted leaving their home.The rehab facility recommended Vesta to us. Courtney got right on it! We were immediately set up with appointments to tour 3 viable assisted living choices. What most impressed us about Courtney is that she was at our side for each step, listened to our specific needs, provided detailed comparisons of choices including costs. Any questions were answered in a very timely manner, explained clearly and professionally. In less than 1 week, we found our parents new home. Courtney continued to walk us through this process step-by-step. She cautioned us in a very kind manner, when needed, providing experience we lacked.Again, we are completely satisfied with Courney’s help. It is unbelievable and amazing that just 1 week and 1 day after 1st seeing the assisted living place of our choice, both parents are now in their new home. Their new home has been very friendly, helpful and receptive to our needs. Courtney made what appeared impossible possible.

Jane Sweasy
Jane Sweasy
15:11 22 Mar 23

Katherine from Vesta was truly a Godsend! I was in search of a safe, comfortable facility for my husband & she came through for us with flying colors! Professional, friendly, patient, compassionate, caring, sincere & thorough come to mind in describing Katherine & the service provided to us….above & beyond service!

Linda Hazaert
Linda Hazaert
13:08 15 Mar 23

Courtney was AWESOME! She was so helpful in the search for the right “home” for my mom.I would highly recommend Courtney & Vesta ~ They really do care!

Joan Kress
Joan Kress
21:29 22 Feb 23

My Mom had an unusual placement situation, as it is just over a year since she suffered a major stroke. Pam Foti was extremely helpful in finding my Mom just the right fit for Assisted Living here in the Milwaukee area. She was knowledgeable and patient, and it was beneficial to have her along on our visits.

Chris Yaeger
Chris Yaeger
16:04 07 Feb 23

I recently had to make a timely and difficult decision after my parents both went through two very different health issues that required specific needs at the same time. I reached out to Vesta and Derek helped immediately to meet their needs in the time frame allotted. Professional, knowledgeable, and frankly emotionally helpful, Derek made our decision much easier and after a couple months his professionalism and decision making has put us in a much better place.

Susan Kortas
Susan Kortas
18:05 30 Jan 23

Vesta Senior Network was so helpful to my family in finding an assisted living facility for our mom. Jenny leapt into action when we learned that we needed to find something quickly right in the middle of the holiday season. She found well matched facilities with available units and set up tours for us. My mom is already moved in to her new home and adjusting well to this new chapter of her life. I can’t even begin to imagine how we would have waded through all the info and possible facilities without a professional like Jenny to lead the way!

Davney Stahley
Davney Stahley
16:08 30 Jan 23

Derrick Nelson is a wonder! He helped us and educated us through the whole process of finding an assisted living facility for our 93 year old mother. He listened to us and responded promptly, took us on tours, asked questions, offered some practical advice and we found Meadowmere… I believe it is the perfect place and mother will be safe and happy. Davney Herriges Stahley.

Marc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence
20:03 10 Jan 23

Courtney was an invaluable resource when my mother suddenly had a stroke. When you don’t know where to begin, Courtney just took the reins and presented us with several options within an hour for my family to consider. Cannot thank you enough!

Kaye Dreblow
Kaye Dreblow
17:09 05 Jan 23

Vesta, and Derek Nelson specifically, was recommended to me by a friend, and I’m so glad I listened to her. Derek was calm, patient, and so very knowledgeable; he took the stress of the moment out of the way. He knew what services/places to use and (most importantly) which not to use. I appreciate him and your organization very much! Thank you!

Judy Balestrieri
Judy Balestrieri
14:41 29 Nov 22

Courtney was great – she took so much of the worry and stress out of finding a new home for my uncle. Thanks Courtney!!

Linda Kress
Linda Kress
16:50 26 Nov 22

Derek was very helpful! Asked the right questions and answered all of our questions. Quickly returned messages and was very knowledgeable.

Christine Anderson
Christine Anderson
18:27 21 Nov 22

Courtney was a gem. This was a very difficult time for us to put our Aunt in senior living. Courtney listened to our needs and worked tirelessly to find availability with the care we required. We wouldn’t have been able to get through this without going to an expert like Vesta and Courtney!

GRADY NELSON
GRADY NELSON
19:26 07 Nov 22

Loved working with Derek Nelson, he was super patient and helpful.

Leslie Mayer
Leslie Mayer
17:44 19 Oct 22

Courtney was a great resource with knowledge and connections for senior facilities. She quickly connected me with several options and had insights that helped make a decision during a difficult transition time. I highly recommend working with the team at Vesta if you need to get your loved one in a senior facility.

Chris Bullerdick
Chris Bullerdick
22:02 18 Oct 22

Courtney R. was an invaluable resource during my search to find care for my husband. He had a complex set of circumstances which made the process seem overwhelming to me. Courtney made everything easy to understand and quickly followed-up with any questions or concerns. My husband’s well being was in great hands with Courtney and Vesta. Thank you.

Jeff Kara
Jeff Kara
20:50 18 Oct 22

Derek Nelson at Vesta is extremely knowledgeable about the elder care environment in the Milwaukee area. You definitely want his help sorting out the options in the rehab-skilled nursing and assisted living scene. Very dynamic and changing environment. He knows the good players and those to avoid. He is very responsive and helpful.

Lynn Petrie
Lynn Petrie
22:33 15 Oct 22

If anyone is considering moving a loved one into an assisted living facility, I couldn’t recommend Vesta Senior Network and Courtney more. This process can be overwhelming and very stressful. Courtney got to know our family, the situation and was with us every step of the way making a difficult situation less difficult. Her recommendations with spot on and she was there with us to ask the questions we didn’t even know to ask. My aunt had broken her pelvis and couldn’t live on her own anymore after living in her home for over 70 years. We toured four facilities with Courtney and needed to find a place fast because rehab was releasing her. Courtney had a great knowledge of the facilities and was able to give us the pro and cons to each facility as it related to our family member. She even recommended an attorney that specializing in Elder Law. We were able to find my aunt a beautiful new home with the help of Courtney and she helped to smoothly make the transition for our loved one.

lc the cow
lc the cow
14:50 11 Oct 22

Derek was so helpful, in that he understood what I needed, knew what to ask, and helped me feel comfortable with the process of finding a place for mom. He has answered my questions, even after mom got settled, has followed up several times to see how things are going and even brought flowers to mom. Great experience and I would highly recommend.

Patricia Isom
Patricia Isom
19:39 11 Aug 22

Jenny went above and beyond every step of the way. I was working long distance to find a facility for my uncle. Jenny heard my wish list and she provided options that checked every box. Plus she did it so that I had to make only one trip to tour facilities. Jenny made a difficult process as easy as possible and my uncle is very happy with his new home. Thank you Jenny!

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