Rennes Group

A Family-Owned Pioneer in Wisconsin Senior Care Since 1973

Rennes Group is a family-owned senior care company headquartered in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, founded in 1973 by Tim and Debbie Rennes. The company operates 13 communities across Northeast and North Central Wisconsin under three brands: Renaissance by Rennes (independent and assisted living), Residence by Rennes (assisted living and memory care), and Rennes Health & Rehab Center (skilled nursing and rehabilitation). Rennes Group offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and respite care, with services varying by location.

Visit the official Rennes Group website, or explore Rennes Group communities on Senior Care Finder to compare current listings.

Company at a Glance

●       Headquarters: Peshtigo, Wisconsin

●       Founded: 1973, by Tim and Debbie Rennes, with the opening of the first Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Peshtigo

●       Current leadership: Nicole Schingick, President

●       Portfolio size: 13 communities, all in Wisconsin, consistent with Senior Care Finder's directory once each brand's locations across Appleton, De Pere/Green Bay, Marinette, Peshtigo (two campuses), Rhinelander, Weston/Wausau, and Wisconsin Rapids are counted individually

●       States served: Wisconsin

●       Care and lifestyle options: Independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing/long-term care, rehabilitation therapy, and respite care, with services varying by community and brand

●       Official website: rennesgroup.com

Senior Living and Care Options

Rennes Group's three brands each generally correspond to a different level of care, though not every community offers every service:

●       Independent living

●       Assisted living

●       Memory care

●       Skilled nursing and long-term care

●       Rehabilitation therapy (physical, occupational, and speech)

●       Respite care

Renaissance by Rennes communities, located in Appleton, De Pere/Green Bay, Marinette, Weston/Wausau, and Wisconsin Rapids, offer independent and assisted living apartments. Residence by Rennes, located on the De Pere and Peshtigo East campuses, offers assisted living and memory care. Rennes Health & Rehab Centers, located in Appleton, De Pere/Green Bay, Peshtigo East, Peshtigo West, Rhinelander, and Weston/Wausau, provide skilled nursing and rehabilitative therapy. Several of these locations, including De Pere/Green Bay and Peshtigo East, combine two or more brands on the same campus. Families should confirm current care levels and availability directly on the Senior Care Finder listing for the specific community they are considering.

What Makes Rennes Group Different?

A Family-Owned Pioneer Since 1973

Rennes Group traces its roots to 1973, when Tim and Debbie Rennes opened the first Rennes Health & Rehab Center in Peshtigo, Wisconsin. The company states it developed the first Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) in the state of Wisconsin with the 1997 opening of Renaissance by Rennes in Appleton, and that it remains family-owned and operated today under President Nicole Schingick, the founders' niece.

A Full Continuum Built Around Three Purpose-Built Brands

Rather than a single service model, Rennes Group organizes its communities into three distinct brands: Renaissance by Rennes for independent and assisted living, Residence by Rennes for assisted living and memory care, and Rennes Health & Rehab Center for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The company positions this structure as allowing residents to access a broader continuum of care, often within the same city or campus, as their needs change.

Specialized Rehabilitation Certifications

Rennes Health & Rehab Centers offer specialty rehabilitation certifications including Vital Stim Therapy, lymphedema management, and PWR! (Parkinson's Wellness Recovery) and LSVT LOUD, a speech therapy program designed specifically for people with Parkinson's disease. This kind of specialized clinical certification is a differentiator from skilled nursing operators offering only general rehabilitative therapy.

Independently Documented Skilled Nursing Quality

Rennes Health & Rehab Center-Appleton holds an overall 5-star quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and is ranked third out of 27 facilities within a 25-mile radius on the Nursing Home Database. This kind of independently verifiable, government-sourced quality rating is a differentiator from relying only on a company's own marketing claims.

Active Reinvestment in Existing Communities

In August 2025, Renaissance by Rennes-Appleton, the first Residential Care Apartment Complex licensed in Wisconsin, broke ground on a major renovation and expansion project nearly three decades after it first opened in 1997. This kind of continued capital reinvestment in an established, aging community is a differentiator from operators that only invest in newer properties.

Signature Programs and Services

PWR! and LSVT LOUD are specialized rehabilitation programs offered at Rennes Health & Rehab Centers specifically for residents with Parkinson's disease, addressing movement (PWR!) and speech volume and clarity (LSVT LOUD).

Vital Stim Therapy is a specialized swallowing therapy certification available at Rennes Health & Rehab Centers, intended for residents recovering from conditions affecting their ability to swallow safely.

Life at a Rennes Group Community

Life at a Rennes Group community may include independent living condominiums or apartments, assisted living with support for daily activities, memory care programming, and, at Rennes Health & Rehab Center locations, short-term rehabilitative therapy following surgery or illness alongside longer-term skilled nursing care. Specific amenities and programming vary by brand and community, particularly given that several campuses combine multiple brands and levels of care.

Families evaluating any Rennes Group community should ask specifically about current staffing levels, which of the three brands and care levels are available at that particular campus, and, for skilled nursing needs, the community's current CMS quality rating.

What Residents and Families Say

Rennes Group does not publish a single portfolio-wide review rating, and Senior Care Finder's own listings show ratings that vary by individual community, from the mid-3-star range to the 4.0 range among the Premium listings reviewed during this research. Beyond consumer reviews, Rennes Health & Rehab Center-Appleton holds a government-assigned 5-star overall rating in CMS's Nursing Home Database. Recurring themes in publicly available feedback include long-tenured staff and a family-oriented atmosphere, though experience can vary by community, brand, and time period. Families are encouraged to review recent, community-specific feedback for the location they are considering.

Leadership

Nicole Schingick serves as President of Rennes Group. She is the niece of founders Tim and Debbie Rennes, who opened the company's first facility in Peshtigo in 1973, and has described the company's continued mission of providing care in a setting that feels like home rather than an institution.

Visit the official Rennes Group history page for more on the company's founding story and family ownership.

Recent News, Growth, and Recognition

Renaissance by Rennes-Appleton Breaks Ground on Major Renovation and Expansion

In August 2025, Renaissance by Rennes-Appleton, described by the company as the first Residential Care Apartment Complex licensed in Wisconsin, officially broke ground on a major renovation and expansion project nearly three decades after its 1997 opening.

Read the company announcement.

Rennes Health & Rehab Center-Weston Wins Multiple Awards at Statewide WRAP Conference

In December 2025, Rennes Group announced that Rennes Health & Rehab Center-Weston received multiple statewide awards at the annual Wisconsin Representatives of Activity Professionals (WRAP) Conference, an independent statewide professional association for activity professionals in long-term care.

Read the company announcement.

Rennes Health & Rehab Center-Appleton Holds a 5-Star Medicare Quality Rating

Rennes Health & Rehab Center-Appleton, an 88-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility, holds an overall 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is currently ranked third out of 27 facilities within a 25-mile radius on the Nursing Home Database.

See the official Medicare Care Compare system for current details.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rennes Group? Rennes Group is a family-owned senior care company headquartered in Peshtigo, Wisconsin, founded in 1973, operating 13 communities across Northeast and North Central Wisconsin under three brands.

Where is Rennes Group headquartered? Rennes Group is headquartered in Peshtigo, Wisconsin.

Who owns Rennes Group? Rennes Group is privately owned and family-operated, founded by Tim and Debbie Rennes in 1973. Nicole Schingick, the founders' niece, currently serves as President.

How many communities does Rennes Group operate? Rennes Group operates 13 communities, all located in Wisconsin, across its three brands: Renaissance by Rennes, Residence by Rennes, and Rennes Health & Rehab Center.

What is the difference between Rennes Group's three brands? Renaissance by Rennes offers independent and assisted living. Residence by Rennes offers assisted living and memory care. Rennes Health & Rehab Center offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation therapy. Some campuses combine more than one brand.

What care options does Rennes Group offer? Depending on the community and brand, Rennes Group offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, and respite care.

Does every Rennes Group community offer the same services? No. Services depend on which brand or brands operate at a given location. Families should confirm current care levels and availability at the specific community they are considering.

What do reviews say about Rennes Group? Feedback varies by community. Recurring themes include long-tenured staff and a family-oriented atmosphere. Rennes Health & Rehab Center-Appleton also holds a 5-star federal quality rating. Families should review recent, community-specific feedback.

How much does a Rennes Group community cost? Pricing varies by community, brand, unit type, and level of care. Families should contact the specific community directly for current pricing.

How can families find a Rennes Group community? Families can browse Rennes Group communities through Senior Care Finder's listings or through the company's own website.

Explore Rennes Group Communities

Comparing individual Rennes Group communities is the best way to understand what a specific location and brand actually offer, since services and amenities vary across the company's three brands and 13 communities. Explore Rennes Group communities on Senior Care Finder for current listings, ratings, and details for locations near you.

Services, pricing, availability, and resident experience can vary meaningfully from one Rennes Group community to the next.

Rennes Group is a paid Senior Care Finder partner. Partner status does not replace the need for families to independently evaluate individual communities, services, pricing, licensing information, and recent reviews.

Company information, leadership details, programs, recognition, and news were reviewed using publicly available sources. Information last reviewed July 2026.