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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Milwaukee, WI

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Memory care in Milwaukee offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Milwaukee is about $7,760 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 342 communities, read 4603 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Menomonee Falls, Brookfield and Racine.

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Photo of The Heathers at Ringwood
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Excellent care of loved ones. Experienced, respectful, competent staff. Patient, understanding, and kind towards patients and families. If I could give them 10 I would.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At The Heathers at Ringwood you can choose a Private or Shared setting at affordable monthly fees. The rural acres are full of wildlife, and old trees with many birds nesting. The comfortable common areas inside create a warm environment along with the relaxing outdoor space and activities for...
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There has been quite a bit of turnover in the management staff lately but it hasn't affected the day to day care as far as I've seen. All of the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Main reasons we chose Kenosha Place - Location..near myself, & my siblings. And, the cleanliness. It's also decorated very nicely, with large windows.. cheerful looking. Overall it is a great place for a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I loved the place Facility is kept very clean Staff is loving and caring Food could be better or so my Dad told me He was there 10 months and passed away [date removed] Recommend virtual reality activities...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Providing the finest in independent and assisted living, Cecelia Place is for individuals who are able to live on their own and may need supportive services. Conveniently located in Pewaukee and within walking distance of over 60 retail businesses and restaurants. Four major medical clinics and...
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The overall experience with Hamilton House is great, we are very happy. The cleanliness of the community is excellent and the staff is very friendly, caring and helpful. We have been pleased with the quality...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Maintain Comfort & IndependenceIndependence is key at Hamilton House. Our staff strives to provide it for each one of our residents, no matter their lifestyle. However, it never hurts to take away those tasks and chores that can eat up your time and energy.Get some time and comfort back in...
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I have found Bickford a beautiful place fur respite and healing. The facility is well laid out and homey. After my injury I needed more time to recover. Bickford provided that. Thank you to the staff. Yuri...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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The ownership is new and I believe the administrative staff continues to refine and improve where needed. When issues are reported, action is taken. I would recommend them for assisted living and mild...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Lakehouse Cedarburg, our assisted living community in Cedarburg, WI, we provide personalized, attentive care in a warm yet stimulating environment. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and our full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours per day to provide...
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I'm so grateful for the excellent care my mom receives at Anita's Gardens of Grafton. This is a smaller homelike facility which is perfect for Mom who suffers from dementia. The staff are friendly and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Located in Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Anita’s Gardens of Grafton is one of three communities owned and operated by Bridgette, named after her mother Anita. This community is large in size but has few rooms. We keep them large to give all residents more of a feeling of home. There’s...
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They worked with each person's individual needs and were very patient with them, they stressed it was a home and family - not clinical at all. They were always positive and cheery for the residents. Yes, we...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
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I am writing for my sister, coming up on one year in the memory care unit at OPP. After visiting a number of area homes, we decided that OPP was the best fit, and this was an excellent decision. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A new beginning awaits at Oak Park Place in Wauwatosa. It's centrally located just west of Milwaukee off I 94 and the U.S 45 freeway, close to anywhere and everywhere in the Milwaukee metro area! Our nursing home is great due to the amenities, the staff, and the friendly, cozy community...
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Photo of Lincoln Village Senior Living
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Overall it's been good. Apartment is great. She has 2 bedrooms and a deck. Their community relations director is great. He's very engaged with the staff and residents. They do a good job with activities....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Lincoln Village Assisted Living & Memory Care Lincoln Village is a senior living community located in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, that specializes in independent living, assisted living and memory care, making it a great option for people with memory loss, dementia, or...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Golden View Assisted Living is the one place whee seniors can go that supports interacting with peers and encourages residents to get out and move. Located in beautiful Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this assisted living facility is the place whee elderly individuals can retain their freedom with the...
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Acess to Old Town in Wauwastosa is a 15 minute walk. Traiils to the Country Grounds lead from the Harwood Campus. Garden plots available to all residents. Some apartments have acess to the grounds or...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Harwood Place Retirement Community is nestled on 15 acres of natural beauty, set back from the main roads and cushioned by woodlands. Located blocks from the heart of Wauwatosa (get directions) we're minutes from fine restaurants, great shopping, entertainment, churches and the regional medical...
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We chose St. Rita Square because they were flexible in regards to what your needs are. They have also remained flexible throughout our time here. They have a ton of amenities available and it is in a great...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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The senior living side is very nice from what I was able to see. The assisted living seemed nice, more of a hospital setting but still nice. I think that's what it's supposed to be though. It's so...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Thank you for considering Meadowmere Assisted Living Apartments and Mitchell Manor Senior Living Community in West Allis! We offer a full range of health care services to promote healthy living. Are you tired of being cooped up by the cold winter weather? Ask about Meadowmere's Winter move in...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The owner is very friendly and very helpful. I think there is an aid or two that could use some improvement - there is one that my mother doesn't really like. I think it is very valuable - I'm getting what I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Bluemound Home is our 20 bed home we accept residents who are both ambulatory and semi-ambulatory. Our residents can use canes, walkers or wheelchairs.The second floor is easily accessible by elevator.  Every room is private,with own bathroom. Families may decorate and bring in...
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My loved one stayed at Villa St. Francis for a 10 day respite stay. They were great with her, but it was just assisted living - not memory care, so she struggled quite a bit. There was no minimum, but a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Villa St. Francis is nestled in a well-established and well maintained residential area on Milwaukee’s South Side and is sponsored by the Felician Sisters. The hallways are spacious and well lit with built in handrails for your safety and stability. Each private apartment is equipped with a...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Bright airy apartmentsKitchenettes with microwave and refrigeratorPrivate bathrooms with walk-in showersHeat and electricity includedA beautiful, stained-glass chapel open to all faithsBeauty and barber salonWeekly housekeepingComplimentary laundry service
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Mom had a pretty good experience with the rehabilitation department. The food was excellent. The community was beautiful. Mom did not feel the therapists were as good as the ones at the community she is at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Congregational Home is a non-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a Rare Full Continuum of Care for seniors: Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Home Care and Hospice Care – all under one roof. ...
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The staff, cleanliness, warmth and activities make Azura a very special place for people with Alzheimer's disease. There are a few people who could improve their attitude, but on a whole the staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point, we promise each resident will experience a personalized MOSAIC of exceptional care and engagement, based on our core values: RESPECT, RECOVERY, INNOVATION, RETAIN, and BE EXCEPTIONAL.Our Fox Point community is purposefully designed to meet...
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Make sure they assist the resident correctly. We chose Heritage Court because it was close to me and the safety equipment. Also it was, is memory care. I think the rooms are alright, some are larger than...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heritage Court Memory Care Community is located in the southeast portion of beautiful Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. We specialize in the care of residents with Alzheimer's disease or related memory loss. Our two 18-suite neighborhoods offer residents private furnished or unfurnished accommodations...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Robin’s Landing is focused on our residents’ health, wellness, and personal enrichment. Our amenities include a beautiful spa room, spacious activities area, and a multi-media center where residents can enjoy their favorite movies and sporting events. We provide beauty/barber services,...
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The first impression from our loved ones point of view was that is very affordable and we agree, the value is definitely there with everything they have to offer and we like that they have different levels...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We love it here our apt is nice and we have a full kitchen, but we also have the option of going to the dining room if we don't feel like cooking. We have great neighbors and the staff here are excellent. ...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Polonaise Assisted Living in Milwaukee is the perfect lifestyle choice for seniors who request or require some assistance with their activities of daily living. With a 24-hour staff to support you, you're encouraged to take advantage of the resort-style amenities on-site, as well as the...

Cost of memory care in Milwaukee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukee is $7,760 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Racine, WI with an average of $6,342 per month.

Memory care costs in Milwaukee, WI, vs. state and national averages

Milwaukee, WI
$7,760/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Milwaukee, WI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$7,760/mo

Memory care costs in Milwaukee, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,085/mo
Studio
$6,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,495/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,434/mo

Senior living costs in Milwaukee vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Milwaukee, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilwaukee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Memory Care$7,760/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,771/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,741/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Milwaukee, WI:$7,760/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Milwaukee, WI:$5,771/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Milwaukee, WI:$2,741/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Milwaukee, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Milwaukee and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Milwaukee, WI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Milwaukee have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Milwaukee, WI$7,200/mo$6,984/mo+3.1%
Wisconsin$7,031/mo$6,777/mo+3.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Milwaukee, WI
2024 average cost:$7,200/mo
2023 average cost:$6,984/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$7,031/mo
2023 average cost:$6,777/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Milwaukee

Recent reviews for memory care in Milwaukee

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Dimensions Living Sheboygan

4.8
They are overwhelmed not having a director at the moment. Staff are great with residents. The facility is wonderful. My mom was really going down hill with her Dementia and she is thriving! I could not be happier. I know they are struggling not having a director at the moment but I feel they ...
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Heritage Lake Country in Hartland, WI

4.0
We chose this community for my mom so she can be as independent as possible. When she needs help the staff is great. They have lots of activities that she enjoys doing like the exercise classes, cooking classes they go out on field-trips and have movie nights. She eats well and balanced. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Mixed experiences with staff attentiveness and friendliness. Reviews for various communities reveal a range of experiences with staff. At Aria at Mitchell Manor, care has deteriorated since a recent change in ownership, and some staff are neglectful in responding to resident needs. Conversely, at Discovery Commons North Shore, staff are described as c ...
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Careful management of resident belongings. Concerns about missing or misplaced belongings surface in several community reviews. While some residents report having issues with lost items at Brookdale Brookfield Capitol Drive, others have no such issues at Azura Memory Care of Oak Creek and Discovery Commons Brookfield.
Consistent communication with families. Clear and effective communication between families and staff is crucial for maintaining peace of mind. Reviews for Discovery Commons Brookfield highlight the importance of regular conversations between staff and loved ones, while some families at Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brook ...
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Varied activities to cater to diverse interests. Engaging activities for seniors are common across many communities. At Azura Memory Care of Oak Creek, residents enjoy activities like singing, games, and social events, while at Brookdale Brookfield Capitol Drive, staff organize gardening classes and museum outings. Activities are a source ...
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Thoroughly cleaned and maintained living spaces. Cleanliness is a top priority for many families when choosing a senior living community. At Discovery Commons Brookfield, both private rooms and common areas are pristine and well-maintained, as stated in several reviews. However, some residents at Brookdale Brookfield Capitol Drive have not ...
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Delicious and varied meal offerings. Quality meals are essential for maintaining overall well-being. At Azura Memory Care of Oak Creek, residents appreciate the chef's accommodations of dietary restrictions and individual preferences, while at Discovery Commons Brookfield, food is described as 'pretty good' overall. The dining ...
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Milwaukee review score based on 716 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 716 reviews of 342 Milwaukee memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Milwaukee review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Milwaukee review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Milwaukee, WI342 facilities
7.5
Waukesha, WI206 facilities
8.0
Racine, WI376 facilities

Review subcategories for Milwaukee memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 716 reviews of 342 Milwaukee memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Milwaukee resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Milwaukee, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.6
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
3.8
Care services
3.3
3.5
Staff
3.6
3.6
Meals & dining
3.3
3.3
Activities
3.4
3.3
Value for cost*
3.3
3.4
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Milwaukee memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukee memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukee, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Milwaukee memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Milwaukee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.9%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.8%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.8%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.1%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.2%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.3%
69.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Milwaukee memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Milwaukee Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.8%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.6%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milwaukee memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Milwaukee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.9%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
36.7%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.7%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.1%
22.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Milwaukee memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Milwaukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.9%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
27.9%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukee memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Milwaukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
50.1%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.9%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.5%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.3%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.6%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.2%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
46.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

State regulations for memory care in Milwaukee

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Wisconsin memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Milwaukee protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Related senior services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Milwaukee is not car dependent, meaning seniors can expect to rely on public transportation. Transit options in Milwaukee include MCTS, Lake Express High Speed Ferry, and Amtrak Hiawatha. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Milwaukee has robust biking infrastructure and is walkable.

Milwaukee offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Ascension Columbia St Mary’s Hospital Milwaukee and Aurora St Lukes Medical Center.

Best known for famous breweries and Brewers baseball, Milwaukee is a thriving city rich in cultural and historical attractions. Residents can spend their days exploring the many sights, flavors, and sounds of the Historic Third Ward, a revitalized warehouse district home to eclectic eateries, unique boutiques, and remarkable art. Whether it’s picking produce and gaining culinary knowledge in the Milwaukee Public Market or touring the famed Pabst Mansion, there’s plenty to see and do in Milwaukee.

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