Receive innovative physical, occupational, and speech therapy after surgery, illness, or injury to help regain your strength and perform at your optimal level. We employ our own therapists, and they use the latest techniques and equipment to get you back home as quickly as possible. Outpatient therapy services are provided as well. Learn more.
Dove Healthcare
Regional Vent Center
715-723-9341
2815 County Hwy I
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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Please help us congratulate Maddy, our September 2024 Employee of the Month! “We are so pleased to see Maddy earn this recognition. Maddy has been in the speech therapy field for less than two years, but you would never know. She has immersed herself into the specialty of the vent and tracheostomy units as she is committed to giving the best to her patients. Her busy day not only serves the Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center, but also Dove Healthcare - Bloomer. She is genuinely kind, professional, eager to learn, and dependable. We truly are lucky to have her…Read more.
Ventilator Care in Chippewa Falls
Located in the heart of the Chippewa Falls medical community since 1987, our 31-bed Regional Vent Center is the only state-approved ventilator dependent skilled nursing center in the Chippewa Valley and one of only six in Wisconsin.
Supported by a higher staff ratio and innovative technology, we care for patients living with advanced, chronic respiratory needs and complex medical conditions, including IVs, tube feedings, complex wound care, TPN, and CoughAssist. We have a strong history of weaning patients from ventilators and helping them return home whenever possible.
Feel confident knowing you are being cared for by an experienced, multidisciplinary care team that includes a board-certified pulmonologist; nurse practitioner; 24-hour respiratory therapist coverage; and nursing and therapy professionals with specialized respiratory and ventilator training.
Whether your stay at our nursing home is short-term or long-term, you will appreciate comfortable, spacious accommodations and receive personalized care by skilled nurses and certified nursing assistants twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We invest heavily in our employees and equipment, so you receive the most advanced care and progressive treatment.
Full Spectrum of Care Options
Rehabilitation
Outpatient Physical Therapy
Start outpatient physical therapy within 48 hours Monday-Friday. Do you feel like you are losing strength? Are you worried about falling? Are your normal activities painful? Recover in your home while benefiting from our physical therapists. Whether your condition is acute or chronic, take control of your health by taking advantage of our specialized physical therapy, including speech and occupational therapy. We will take the lead checking your insurance benefits and contacting your doctor. Sessions take place in our physical therapy gyms located in Bloomer, Chippewa Falls, Eau Claire, Osseo, and Rice Lake. You'll appreciate quick, easy access to the therapy gym from our front door with parking nearby. Contact us for a free consult.
Nursing Home
Take advantage of our wide range of capabilities for personalized care. We collaborate with your physician and the professionals in our therapy, nutritional services, recreation, and social services departments. Learn more.
24/7 Skilled Nursing
Receive quality care by licensed nurses 24 hours a day. Our nursing team ensures your well-being with professional care in prevention, rehabilitation, education, and personal support. As your needs change, we are here to help you in a dignified and compassionate manner. Learn more.
Ventilator Care
Receive the best in extensive respiratory care. Our Regional Vent Center multidisciplinary care team includes nursing and therapy professionals with specialized respiratory and ventilator training, respiratory therapists, a certified social worker, and weekly rounds by a board-certified pulmonologist and nurse practitioner. Supported by a high staff ratio and innovative technology, we have a strong history of weaning patients from ventilators. You will appreciate knowing our center is designed in a way that encourages you to be mobile, independent, and actively involved. Learn more.
Wound Care
Ensure a higher level of wound care for complex wounds related to surgery, diabetes, vascular disorders, poor circulation, and more. With a focus on prevention, healing, and comfort, our experienced professionals care for patients with complicated wound treatment and assessment needs. Learn more.
End-of-Life Care
Rest assured your loved one receives comfort, support, and compassionate care during their final days. We also have partnerships with area hospice agencies for those that desire this additional support service. Learn more.
Notable Features and Services
- Conveniently located near Hwy 29 and medical clinics
- 31 private rooms, state-certified ventilator beds
- Multiple lounge areas, a chapel, and an expansive community room for gatherings and activities
- Outdoor courtyards and walking paths
- Three nutritious meals daily with snacks and beverages available 24-hours a day
- Access to licensed hair stylist/barber in the on-site salon
- A variety of daily activities encourage socialization and camaraderie, as well as routine community outings
- Community clergy provide worship services
- Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services
Visit the admissions page for additional services and amenities.
Rated High Performing by U.S. News & World Report
The high performing rating designates our nursing home with a 2025 Best Nursing Home badge. According to U.S. News, only 19% of nursing homes in the United States earned high performing status. The designation is only given to those homes that satisfy U.S. News's assessment of the appropriate use of key services and consistent performance in quality measures.
Rated 5 Stars by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Star ratings assigned to the categories quality measures, staffing ratios, and annual health inspection results are combined to calculate an overall rating. (2023 National Average 2.87 | State Average 2.98)
On-Site Clinic Services
Avoid the hassle of transportation and inclement weather, as well as reduce your exposure to illness. While residing short-term or long-term at Dove Healthcare - Regional Vent Center, you can elect to use our on-site physician services. We collaborated with a local medical clinic to have a physician and NP provide on-site primary care services and address concerns or medical needs that do not require a visit out to a community clinic or emergency room.
On-site visits may include exams; order writing / clarification; coordination of care; nursing direction; and referrals to heart failure clinics, anticoagulation clinics, palliative care programs, and other ancillary providers to enhance consistency of care. The cost of the visit is covered by your insurance or Medicare coverage (exactly the same as if you went to the clinic). Outcomes may include decreased need for office visits; improved response time to medical needs; and reduced admissions to the hospital.
If you elect to use this service, the physician will become your primary medical provider for the duration of your stay. Upon discharge, you will resume care with your community primary care physician. They will receive a summary of the care you received during your stay with us from our physician. Contact us to learn more.
Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy for Parkinson's Disease and Other Neurological Diseases
Let us help you achieve your goals! Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT) is a standardized treatment protocol administered individually in 16, one-hour sessions over one month for out-patients or in-patients. Treatments are intensive and complex; however, they are accompanied by easy to understand instructions. Treatment promotes self-awareness of increasing and maintaining vocal loudness and movements. Daily homework practice and carryover exercises help individuals develop life-long habits. Learn more.
Meet Our Team
Cayci Young, NHA
Executive Administrator, 2015
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Ashley Spaeth, RN
Director of Nursing, 2007
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Lindsey Colvin, RN
Regional Vent Center Director, 2013
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Jarod Ciokiewicz, RT
Respiratory Therapy Director, 2024
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Angella Niblett, PTA
Regional Director of Rehabilitation, 2015
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Paula Hinrichs, CSW
Resident & Family Services Director, 2020
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Sara Taylor
Nutritional & Environmental Services Director, 2021
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Liz Thon
Recreation Director, 2022
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Jason Beebe
Maintenance Director, 2007
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Rachel Brion
Business Office Manager & Health Information Director, 2004
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Becky Gunnarson, RN
Regulatory Compliance Director, 2004
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Amy Fish, RN, CWON
Wound Care Nurse, 2023
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Nicole Brugioni, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, 2023
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Adam Hass, PTA
Rehabilitation Manager & Physical Therapist Assistant, 2023
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Emily Vavra, COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2024
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Maddy Westemeier, SLP
Speech Language Pathologist, 2023
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Kyle Dettbarn, MD
Pulmonologist, Medical Director, 2012
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Jeremy Kiley, NHA
CEO, 2004
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Mindy Strese, RN BSN, DNS-CT, QCP
VP of Clinical Operations, 2024
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Krissy Woodford
Regional Director of Finance, 2001
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Angela Hite
Regional Director of Marketing & Communications, 2007
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Jenny Risinger, PHR
Regional Director of Human Resources, 2009
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