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Assisted living costs in Milwaukee average about $5,771 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 393 communities in Milwaukee. Our detailed directory has 4645 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Oak Creek, Pewaukee and Menomonee Falls.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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My mother was in independent living for 5 years. She moved out only because her care needs exceed what Howard Village can provide. They do offer assistance, but my mom needed memory care. She made good...
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.
SIMPLY UNCOMPROMISED LIVING SINCE 2001Howard Village is a Sinceri senior living community in St. Francis, Wisconsin. Many people at Howard Village come from the communities on Milwaukee’s South Shore, choosing to stay in the area where they have worked, raised their families, and maintained their...
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The staff are very welcoming and truly care about our loved one. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living at Oak Creek Place. If you are looking for senior living in a home-like setting in a wonderful South Milwaukee neighborhood you have come to the right place. On hot summer days, you can feel the cool breezes of Lake Michigan, which is just two miles away. We are also...
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All of the staff is great, they inform me how she is doing. They are all very nice and treat mom with respect. Mom seems very comfortable there. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care...
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.
At our memory care community, we believe no matter where an individual is on life’s journey, each has the right to continue living in a dignified manner and enjoying meaningful experiences every day. As you consider memory care for your loved one, you’ll find just what you’re looking for in our...
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Living at The Waters is working out well for me in many ways, and, the staff and organizational because I feel this is my home. The Waters staff is excellent, caring and supportive of its priorities. Their...
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.
The Waters of Oak Creek opened in June 2019. The community features 136 apartment homes within an elegantly designed 4-story building located in the Drexel Town Square development in Oak Creek, WI. We offer Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living (RCAC) and Memory Care (CBRF.) The Waters of...
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I truly would give each one a 5. We feel so blessed to have found the Arboretum. My mom still lives there. In Oct 2025 my dad entered assisted living and hospice there. The care was absolutely outstanding....
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.
Nestled on 16 acres of beautiful wooded land, The Arboretum provides studio, one and two bedroom independent and assisted living apartments. Many have outdoor balconies. There are a variety of different floor plans to choose from based on availability. The Arboretum is conveniently located near...
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What we feel made the experience very positive and helpful: 1. Consistent follow up and direct text message ability with staff to check on her status - especially in the first few weeks as she adjusts. 2....
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.
Lake Haven Memory Care located in Kenosha, Wis., offers exceptional care for those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia. We offer your loved one a gentle, familiar and enriching routine in a safe and secure environment. And for you, there’s peace of mind knowing we have trained...
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Every time I came to visit, my mom was always in the activity room. At her other location, she was always in her bed. Very clean facility. They made sure to change her often. All the staff was very friendly...
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 is providing assistance along with memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia residents in Wisconsin's perfect answer to a combination of country and city living which Waukesha County. A beautiful interior garden courtyard offers a year round look at the best that nature in the...
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Overall, this is a place to call home. The staff is excellent, caring, compassionate, and the best. They always have activities and keep the residents involved. The food is most excellent. They have a cook...
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.
Parkside Manor is an assisted living, and memory care community in Kenosha, WI designed to provide a full spectrum of services and senior care for our residents. Assisted living gives residents the best personal care and support services available. Residents at our Kenosha memory care and...
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Super friendly staff who make you feel welcome right away. The place is really clean and well kept, which makes it comfortable to be there and easy to enjoy your visit.
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.
Brook Gardens is a small community with a big heart. We are located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin about a mile east of Rock Lake. Lake Mills is a small community located between Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin. Our cheerful staff provides hands on care based on individual needs and will go the extra...
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I would give them 5 stars in all categories, except food, I would give them 4 stars. They were in a transition between cooks, while my mom was there, and their quality slipped a little during that...
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.
Wilkinson Woods is a Sinceri Senior Living assisted living community in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. As one of Oconomowoc’s best-kept secrets, Wilkinson Woods is tucked away in a lovely wooded location, yet conveniently located near shopping, area attractions, and ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial...
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Photo of Archwood West
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Very nice place. All one level nice size rooms. The staff is very caring and they do watch out for your loved ones. They will call or email if any issues. And they are available to anwser questions when...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Brookdale Brookfield Assisted Living/Crossings
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Good staff, small food portions, no real activities to keep residents busy rooms adequate, no real hierarchy i.e. someone who has control over everything for family to talk to, staff overworked at times 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.
When you’re ready to retire your housekeeping duties and home maintenance headaches and embrace all that retirement has to offer, then our community is ready and waiting for you. We are a dynamic assisted living community in Brookfield, Wis., just a short drive to Milwaukee, that also provides...
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The staff is great, just wish they had an online bill pay method and/or took credit card payments. It is very clean and the room size was perfect.
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.
Burr Oak Manor in Genoa City, WI is a 33 bed State Licensed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. We have a unique license to care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to and from physician...
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I would give them each a 5. We are very happy with Robin Way. Staff is very nice and accommodating. They are willing to help, always. It's a clean place. If it wasn't, I would not keep my mom & my father in...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Robin Way is an assisted living community in Kenosha Wisconsin. Our apartments are available for either single or double occupancy. All apartments have private bathrooms that are wheelchair and walker accessible. Apartments include full kitchens, individual climate controls and ample storage...
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I would say a 41/2 because nothing is perfect but pretty darn good. Very clean place , staff is helpful and always say hello. The room size was very nice and private. Activities are everyday which is nice...
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.
ASSISTED LIVING: Heritage at Deer Creek is an elegant, yet affordable 43 unit Assisted Living Community located in New Berlin, Wisconsin.Choose between studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Within each apartment is a kitchenette, private bath and walk in shower, individually controlled...
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The team was great to work with during the set up and transition period. My dad loves the place, the staff, and the food. It is a much nicer place than we were expecting to be able to afford. He feels safe...
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.
Our senior living community in Menomonee Falls, WI, is a warm, lively environment where our residents get compassionate care and help with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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It's pretty inside, The single rooms feel spacious, the food selection seems good. IMPROVEMET NEEDED: Weekend activities are needed. the weekends look pretty boring around there. More variety in...
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.
At The Courtyard at Sussex, we value independence and individuality, and, as such, offer custom assisted living care options, so residents can receive as little or as much help as desired.Professional caregivers help residents with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and medication...
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Visitation at the home is very important to ensure changes of family member needs are made. I would recommend Azura to others - they have a wonderful relationship with St. Croix Hospice, which was needed...
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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What we like the most about Brookdale Sussex, is that it is small with less than 25 residents; very homey feeling and the staff really care about the residents
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.
Sussex Springs is a nice rural community with easy access to retail, restaurants, parks and is a convenient drive to other urban locations.
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My Sister doesn't like a lot of the food choices and complains about how the staff is slow to respond and often can't assist her. Lots of great activities offered.
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareSeniors are “Living Life on Purpose®” at New Perspective senior living community in West Bend, Wisconsin. There are so many fun activities to take part of at our West Bend assisted living facility, whether it’s gardening in our raised bed...
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It's a nice place. Has a home like feel to it and the staff takes their roles seriously and have a genuine care for the residents. I would absolutely recommend them to others who are searching for care for...
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.
Family-owned and —operated Autumn Leaves of Gurnee, Illinois, is proud to provide exceptional assisted living memory care that truly makes a difference in our resident's lives. Our exclusive focus is on providing the best, research-based assisted living memory care for people with Alzheimer's 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.
Cudahy Place Senior Living is a small community based residential facility located in Cudahy, Wisconsin near Patrick Cudahy by Smithfield and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. We are ideal for residents who value their independence but would benefit from assistance with daily activities....
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I have nothing bad to say about Park Hills West, am very thankful my cousin is living there. What we like the most about the community is the staff team and the attention my cousin receives. We would...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Welcome to Park Hills West Assisted Living Home! Our facility is located in the peaceful Village of Hales Corners, and is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our residents. Our single story ranch home is situated on a beautiful wooded lot in a safe residential neighborhood,...
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The staff is excellent, and takes good care of me.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Mequon! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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We picked them because of the newness of facilities, a large facility that therefore could support a lot of activities, short driving distance from my house(15 minutes), immediate room availability, 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.

Cost of assisted living in Milwaukee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukee is $5,771 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Racine, WI with an average of $5,085 per month.

Assisted living costs in Milwaukee, WI, vs. state and national averages

Milwaukee, WI
$5,771/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Milwaukee, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,771/mo
$7,760/mo

Assisted living costs in Milwaukee, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,343/mo
Studio
$5,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,213/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,134/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.
Assisted Living$5,771/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,760/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,741/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Milwaukee, WI:$5,771/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Milwaukee, WI:$7,760/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Milwaukee, WI:$2,741/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Milwaukee, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living 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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Assisted living cost trends in Milwaukee, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living 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$5,923/mo$5,717/mo+3.6%
Wisconsin$5,655/mo$5,526/mo+2.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
Milwaukee, WI
2024 average cost:$5,923/mo
2023 average cost:$5,717/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,655/mo
2023 average cost:$5,526/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Milwaukee, WI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Milwaukee.

What families are saying about assisted living in Milwaukee

Recent reviews for assisted living in Milwaukee

Casa del Mare Memory Care in Kenosha, WI

5.0
This is a fantastic community, my father is doing well here. He loves the place and we are satisfied. A place for mom was amazing with all they help they provided. My sister says they are providing him with great care. We are pleased with everything they have done for us.

Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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Dimensions Living Oconomowoc

5.0
My mother went to Heaven last June. I loved all the people at Azura in Oconomowoc. From the secretary to the kitchen staff and all of the in between! Very clean facility. Staff cares for everyone! No one is alone . When I left Mom to come home I know she was in good hands. I even go in facility ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Caring and compassionate staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities. At Discovery Commons North Shore, families express their appreciation for the warm and friendly interactions between caregivers and residents. At Discovery Commons Brookfield, staff members go above and ...
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Engaging activities for socialization. Residents find joy in the diverse range of activities offered at different communities. At New Perspective North Shore, residents bond over regular outings and group activities, while at The Grand Hills Castle, there is a focus on keeping residents engaged and socially active through planned ...
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Properly maintained living spaces. Cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for many residents and their families. At Deerfield a CCRC, the apartment is described as modern and well-kept, while at Oak Park Place Wauwatosa, the facilities are noted for their cleanliness and attention to detail in maintaining a comfortable li ...
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Thoughtful communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication between families and staff is crucial for peace of mind. At Covenant Home Health Care, the staff is commended for their openness and responsiveness to families' concerns, while at Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point, families value the transpar ...
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Variety of care options to accommodate individual needs. Flexible care packages catering to residents' unique requirements are praised in several reviews. At Layton Terrace, residents appreciate the range of services available, allowing them to age in place, while at Brookdale Brookfield Assisted Living/Crossings, families feel reassured by the op ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. The quality of food and dining experiences is often highlighted in positive reviews. At ProHealth Regency Brookfield, residents look forward to meals and appreciate the options available, while at New Perspective North Shore, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restricti ...
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Milwaukee review score based on 725 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 725 reviews of 393 Milwaukee assisted living 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 assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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, WI393 facilities
7.5
Waukesha, WI242 facilities
8.0
Racine, WI426 facilities

Review subcategories for Milwaukee assisted living

When assisted living 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 725 reviews of 393 Milwaukee assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Milwaukee resident and family assisted living 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
3.4
Friendliness
3.7
3.5
Care services
3.3
3.2
Staff
3.6
3.4
Meals & dining
3.4
3.1
Activities
3.4
3.1
Value for cost*
3.3
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Milwaukee assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukee assisted living 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 assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living 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
63.9%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.6%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.2%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Milwaukee assisted living

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 Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.9%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.9%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milwaukee assisted living

Assisted living 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
17.3%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.9%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukee assisted living

Our assisted living 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
24.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukee assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Milwaukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.8%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.2%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
46.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.3%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Milwaukee

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Milwaukee protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Library Square, Laurel Oaks and Hickory Park Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 393 assisted living facilities near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are Library Square, StoryPoint Mequon and Archwood East. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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