How to Get Started
A clear, supportive pathway to placement. We work collaboratively with families, case managers, and county teams to ensure every resident enters a setting equipped to support their recovery and long-term stability.
Our Placement Process
From initial contact to move-in day, we make the transition structured, transparent, and dignified.
Reach Out
We provide personalized support aligned with each resident’s care plan, with trained staff, coordinated mental health services, and encouragement to attend scheduled appointments.
Tour AleraCare
Visit our residential home in Appleton, meet our caregiving staff and leadership, and see firsthand if our living environment feels like the right fit for your family.
Comprehensive Assessment
We complete a comprehensive needs assessment with the resident and care team to confirm we can safely, ethically, and appropriately support all physical, medical, and behavioral health requirements.
individualized Service Plan (ISP)
Together with the resident, guardians, case managers, and physicians, we build a personalized care plan covering daily routines, medication management, behavioral goals, and personal preferences.
Move-In & Welcome
We coordinate move-in day logistics with the resident's support team to make the transition into the home as calm, welcoming, and comfortable as possible.
Placement Criteria — Who We Serve
AleraCare specializes in supporting adults who require structured, compassionate care beyond simple room and board. We provide an accountable, homelike environment specifically tailored for individuals managing:
Mental & Behavioral Health
Mental illness or behavioral health conditions benefiting from consistency, structure, and staff trained in supportive de-escalation.
Substance Recovery
Alcohol and/or drug dependency, including individuals in active recovery requiring a stable, substance-free home environment.
Community Reentry
Reentry from incarceration, probation, or extended supervision requiring accountable living and positive reintegration support.
Physical Disabilities
Physical disabilities requiring residential daily living assistance, accessible living spaces, and coordinated therapy routines.
We work in direct coordination with referring agencies, case managers, probation and parole agents, and treatment providers to verify that every resident's needs can be thoroughly and safely met before admission is finalized.
What to Bring / Prepare
To ensure a seamless transition and continuous care compliance, please have the following ready:
- Personal items & seasonal clothing
- Medical & behavioral health records
- Physician or treatment provider orders
- Current medication list & prescriptions
- Probation / parole agent contact details
- Insurance & payment verification details
Referral Sources
We maintain trusted partnerships and active communication with healthcare and state entities:
- Families & private guardians
- Regional hospitals & clinical discharge units
- Outpatient & inpatient addiction centers
- County Human Services & case managers
- WI Dept. of Corrections & probation offices
Payment & Funding
We work transparently with families and state programs to determine coverage eligibility:
- Family Care (MCO funded)
- IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
- Private Pay options
- Long-Term Care Insurance policies
- County-funded care contracts
