Our Mission


As an innovative healthcare provider and community partner, we provide compassionate care and service to meet the needs of those who depend on us. We commit to excellence through adherence to high standards, disciplined leadership, and mutual respect for all.

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Friday, November 29

Please help us congratulate Karen, our November 2024 Employee of the Month! “We are so thankful for Karen’s dedication and hard work! She's a great part of the team and a leader in the housekeeping department at Dove Healthcare - St. Croix Falls. Well done, Karen,” shared Environmental Services Director Aaron Scheibel.

Keep up the great work, Karen! Thank you for all you do!

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Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in St. Croix Falls

We are excited to welcome you into our Dove Healthcare family as we expand our footprint in Wisconsin!

As of March 4, 2024, this location at 750 E Louisiana St in St. Croix Falls, WI merged with Dove Healthcare, and the new name is Dove Healthcare – St. Croix Falls.

While the merger process will take approximately six months to fully complete, our executive leadership team is committed to supporting St. Croix Falls and growing together as we advance Dove Healthcare's mission and confidently step into this next era.

Focusing on the needs of our residents and supporting our team members are what sets us apart.

Thank you for choosing Dove Healthcare. We look forward to meeting you!

Full Spectrum of Care Options

As a licensed skilled nursing center with a capacity to serve 50 residents, our core services include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, post-hospital care, skilled nursing, and long-term and end-of-life care.

Whether your stay at our nursing home is short-term or long-term, you will receive care by skilled nurses and certified nursing assistants twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. We collaborate with your physician and the professionals in our therapy, nutritional services, recreation, and social services departments.

Visit the admissions page for additional services and amenities.

Senior Independent Living Apartments at Dove Healthcare – St. Croix Falls

Dove Healthcare – St. Croix Falls also features eight 1-bedroom apartments for independent living. If you are not ready for assisted living services, but would like to move into a senior friendly residence, our apartments might be the perfect option for you. You'll appreciate knowing there are friends nearby. As an independent living apartment complex, we do not employ caregivers. As your needs change, we encourage you to access care with the support of a local home care agency of your choosing so you can continue to comfortably reside with us.

Contact us for more information.

Meet Our Team

Chad Ketcham

Chad Ketcham, NHA, MHA
Administrator, 2023
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Kelly Firkus

Kelly Firkus, RN
Interim Director of Nursing, 2024
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Sharla Johnson

Sharla Johnson
Quality Assurance Director, 2023
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Angella Niblett

Angella Niblett, PTA
Regional Director of Rehabilitation, 2015
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Thira Cocherell

Thira Cocherell
Social Services & Admissions Director, 2023
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Felicia Toffness

Felicia Toffness
Nutritional Services Director, 2024
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Michelle Boettcher

Michelle Boettcher
Recreation Director, 2022
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Aaron Schiebel

Aaron Schiebel
Environmental Services Director, 2022
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Alexis Beese

Alexis Beese, RN
Nurse Case Manager, 2024
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Paige Burandt

Paige Burandt, RN
Nurse Case Manager, 2024
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Bonita Christensen

Bonita Christensen, PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant, 2024
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Alyssa Swenson

Alyssa Swenson, OT
Occupational Therapist, 2024
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Hannah Hanacek

Hannah Hanacek, COTA
Occupational Therapy Assistant, 2024
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David Jacobson

David Jacobson
Executive Administrator, 2017
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Simon Mittal

Simon Mittal, MD
Medical Director, 2024
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Ashley Smetana

Ashley Smetana, NHA
Director of Operations (Eau Claire, Osseo, St. Croix Falls, Superior), 2017
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Jeremy Kiley

Jeremy Kiley, NHA
CEO, 2004
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Mindy Strese

Mindy Strese, RN BSN, DNS-CT, QCP
VP of Clinical Operations, 2024
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Krissy Woodford

Krissy Woodford
Regional Director of Finance, 2001
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Angela Hite

Angela Hite
Regional Director of Marketing & Communications, 2007
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Jenny Risinger

Jenny Risinger, PHR
Regional Director of Human Resources, 2009
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