Who We Are

Juanita and Ray, owners of Ranita's Assisted Living

About Us

Married since 1987, Ray and Juanita have one son.  

Juanita retired as Vice President of Audit & Risk Management in 2023 after 30+ years of corporate audit, compliance & risk management experience in several industries (i.e., manufacturing, insurance, healthcare & utilities). 

Ray retired in 2020 after 30+ years of law enforcement & community service. 

Ray is the oldest of 3 siblings, and Juanita is the oldest of 5 siblings, 2 of whom are deceased. Juanita’s relentless pursuit of compassionate, quality care is fueled by her belief that quality care and accurate medicine administration would probably have prolonged her siblings’ lives.

Credentials

Juanita holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee along with the following certifications:

  • Certified Public Accountant (inactive)
  • Certified Internal Auditor
  • Certified Risk Management and Assurance, and
  • Corporate Ethics and Compliance.

Juanita has completed resident-specific training courses (alphabetical order) including but not limited to the following:

  • Administrator Training
  • Adults with Mental Illness, Alcohol Dependence, and Drug Dependence
  • Advanced Aged and Dementia/Alzheimer’s
  • Assessment, Change of Condition, ISP
  • Assisted Living Survey Process
  • End of Life
  • Fire Safety
  • First Aid and Choking
  • Medication Administration
  • Recognizing, Preventing, Managing, and Responding to Challenging Behaviors in Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, or Mental Illness
  • Standard Precautions

Juanita is a member of the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA),

A 2023 graduate of the WALA Community Based Residential Facility Administrator Training.

She holds a Small Business Administration certificate from Waukesha County Technical College

Our Core Values

Our values collectively contribute to a positive and nurturing atmosphere that benefits both residents and caregivers, which aligns with our overarching goal of providing a high-quality, respectful, and supportive environment for residents.

Ranita’s Assisted Living owners, Juanita and Ray, entered the community living arrangement and healthcare field from a position of lived experience and love for others.