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OUR SERVICES

Guiding Hearts, Navigating Futures

Our Mission

The Compassionate Corner is an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals with special needs come together to create a positive impact in each other's lives. We foster personal growth and development by engaging participants in both individual and group activities, concentrating on personal training exercises designed to improve daily skills and group activities that increase socialization. We aspire to enhance each participant's capabilities by involving them in exciting, educational experiences that help them achieve realistic and attainable goals.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to promote independence, encourage growth for each participant, and ensure participants are enjoying their time at the program by emphasizing each person's strengths and fostering a sense of community. We respect the dignity of all participants and focus on the use of positive reinforcement.

"Guiding Hearts, Navigating Futures" - The Compassionate Corner

Compassionate Corner participants
Compassionate Corner staff and participant

At The Compassionate Corner, we offer a thoughtful blend of personal care, skill-building, social engagement, and community connection for adults with special needs. Every service we provide is built around one idea: meeting each participant where they are and helping them move forward with confidence, dignity, and joy.

Explore our services below to see how we support participants and their families every day.

SERVICES

Compassionate Care

Who We Serve

The Compassionate Corner serves adults age 18 and over with developmental disabilities, physical limitations, traumatic brain injuries, and mental illness. Whether a participant needs help building daily living skills, connecting with others, or simply finding a welcoming place to spend the day, our team is ready to provide care tailored to their needs.

Not sure if our program is the right fit? Contact Us to talk through your loved one's needs - we're happy to help you decide.

Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support

Daily living tasks can be a barrier to independence - and we're here to help. Our select caregiving staff are equipped to handle all ADL (Activities of Daily Living) needs with direct attention to inclusivity, empowerment, and community. We assist with all ADLs, including personal care assistance and medication administration, so participants can focus on growing, learning, and enjoying their day.

Have specific care questions? Reach out to our team - we'll walk you through exactly how we support each participant.

Personal Training & Daily Skill Development

We believe every participant has the potential to grow. That's why we concentrate on personal training exercises designed to improve daily skills and build greater independence. We aspire to enhance each participant's capabilities by involving them in exciting, educational experiences that help them achieve realistic and attainable goals - one step at a time.

Want to learn more about our skill-building approach? Schedule a Visit and see our program in action.

Group Activities & Socialization

Connection matters. We engage participants in group activities that increase socialization and build friendships. Our goal is to maintain a safe and inviting atmosphere where participants can socialize, engage in group projects, explore new activities, and participate in community outings - all in an environment where they feel valued and included.

Curious what a typical day looks like? Schedule a Tour.

Recreational Opportunities & Community Outings

Life is meant to be enjoyed. We provide recreational opportunities and space for individuals to explore new activities, try new things, and take part in community outings that broaden their world and create memorable experiences.

Want to see what's coming up? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates on activities and events.

CORE VALUES

How We Serve

Program Hours & Flexible Scheduling

We provide services Monday through Friday, with drop-off scheduled from 8:00am to 8:30am and pick-up scheduled from 3:00pm to 3:30pm. Participants set their weekly schedule upon intake and can make changes as their needs evolve, giving families the flexibility to plan around work, appointments, and life.

Ready to talk about a schedule that works for your family? Start the admissions process or give us a call at 262-716-0011.

Qualified, Certified Care Staff

Our team is the heart of what we do. Our qualified care staff are trained in each client group and tailor care to each individual's specific needs. Every member of our care team is trained through the State of Wisconsin Caregiver Registry for CBRF Certification to ensure the highest quality of care, and each receives a minimum of ten hours of continuing education yearly - plus specific training on every new participant and their servicing needs.

Interested in joining our team? Contact Us.

Individualized Service Planning

Every participant is unique, and so is every plan. To ensure participants establish and reach new goals, The Compassionate Corner holds individualized meetings with participants and their care teams to update and improve their individualized service plans twice yearly. Care staff document updates weekly in each participant's record and actively encourage growth toward those goals.

Want to understand how we'd build a plan for your loved one? Begin the admissions conversation today.

Vocational Support

For participants working toward community employment, we provide space and support to meet with vocational specialists they may already be working with. It's one more way we help participants build skills, confidence, and meaningful roles in the broader community.

Working with a vocational program? Contact Us to learn how we can coordinate with your team.

Safety & Wellbeing

Families trust us with the people they love most, and we take that seriously. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all who attend, with clear protocols and procedures in place for emergencies, health monitoring, and incident reporting.

Have questions about our safety practices? Get in touch - we're glad to walk you through them.

TESTIMONIALS

From Friends and Family

From a parent/guardian

We love The Compassionate Corner! Our disabled daughter attends this adult day program & she loves it, too. She was the second person to come on board over a year ago. It has grown to this wonderful home-away-from-home, filled with so many friends for her. She does field trips, games, crafts, swimming, movies and all kinds of fun activities. Because it's located right downtown, our daughter gets to visit shops, the library, the farmers market, eat out, and enjoy all Burlington has to offer.

Emily opened her business AND her heart to the disabled community this past year, with The Compassionate Corner. She provides an opportunity for them to have fun, meet friends, go on adventures, and experience all the joys life has to offer in an atmosphere full of love, plus it's adapted to all their needs. Emily has selected the best staff, guiding them to emulate her loving care, creativity and professionalism. We trust them to treat our daughter like their own.

The Compassionate Corner caters to clientele who need extra help, have special needs, and for whom inclusion is so important. Their impact in the community is felt by not only the clientele, but by the loved ones who trust this business to provide that care. This benefits the city, too, as they greet this clientele when they get to experience the many wonderful businesses and places Burlington has to offer. "The Compassionate Corner is helping to create a Compassionate Community.

No one business has made as big an impact for so many different people in Burlington, as Emily Johnson's, The Compassionate Corner. That is because this business seeks to include a special population as their main focus. In serving the needs of adults with handicaps, their influence is felt all around the city. Burlington businesses provide the backdrops for many fun trips and experiences to give these adults a taste of all we have to offer. This is the heart of what community is all about. "Compassionate Corner knows, "It Takes a Village."

Gary and Sherry Schultz
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