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Assisted living costs in Waukesha County average about $4,590 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 40 communities in Waukesha County. Our detailed directory has 605 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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 mom moved in at 92, having lived in our family home for 63 years. It could have been a rough transition, but it was really good. All credit goes to the staff at Avalon Square. From front desk to nursing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Avalon Square is a beautiful, vibrant senior living community encompassing an entire city block in historic downtown Waukesha. Cultural activities, parks, and a charming mix of shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. Construction of Avalon Square was completed in 2003, consisting...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Memory Care are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A Loving Home is an eight-bed community based residential facility. We are nestled in a quiet neighborhood of Brookfield, Wisconsin and accept elderly adults who suffer from dementia but can live in a social community. There is no admission fee and all residents receive excellent care at A...
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I am giving Franciscan Place a 5 star, not because "everything" is perfect, that would be realistically impossible. However, they do take very good care of my mom and they strive to do their best. My mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The New Perspective homes were designed and built specifically for people with Alzheimer’s Disease and other related dementias. Featuring large, open, sunny rooms, New Perspective has successfully combined a home-like atmosphere with the special security and safety features that residents and...
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Cost of assisted living in Waukesha County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waukesha County is $4,590 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nashotah, WI with an average of $4,532 per month.

Assisted living costs in Waukesha County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Waukesha County, WI
$4,590/mo
$4,584/mo
$4,565/mo

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

Waukesha County, WI
$4,590/mo
U.S. national average
$4,698/mo

Assisted living costs in Waukesha County, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,590/mo
$4,644/mo

Assisted living costs in Waukesha County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,818/mo
Studio
$5,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,302/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,434/mo

Senior living costs in Waukesha County 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: Waukesha County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaukesha County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,590/mo$4,403/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,644/mo$4,433/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,330/mo$3,544/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Waukesha County, WI:$4,590/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Waukesha County, WI:$4,644/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Waukesha County, WI:$3,330/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waukesha County, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waukesha County 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.

Waukesha County, WIWI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Waukesha County, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waukesha County 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 median 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
Waukesha County, WI$5,964/mo$5,843/mo+2.1%
Wisconsin$5,258/mo$5,351/mo-1.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Waukesha County, WI
2024 average cost:$5,964/mo
2023 average cost:$5,843/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,258/mo
2023 average cost:$5,351/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waukesha County, 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 Waukesha County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waukesha County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waukesha County

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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The Auberge at Oak Village in Menomonee Falls, WI

3.5
This seems to be a good place for someone with dementia but no serious health problems. For someone like my husband who needs extra care not so much. It was close to home. The facility is attractive and well kept with activities planned. They said they could take care of my husband's needs and ...
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Howard Village in St. Francis, WI

5.0
My mom is very pleased & happy that she living there & so are we- excellent food served- great activities & newly remodeled looks fantastic.

Waukesha County review score based on 118 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 118 reviews of 35 Waukesha County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waukesha County 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

Waukesha County review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
Waukesha County, WI35 facilities
7.6
Waukesha, WI53 facilities
7.0
Wales, WI34 facilities

Review subcategories for Waukesha County 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 118 reviews of 35 Waukesha County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waukesha County 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.
Waukesha County, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.8
Staff
4.2
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
4.1
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.7
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Waukesha County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waukesha County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waukesha County, 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 Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.7%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.9%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65.7%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.4%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.4%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.9%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.1%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waukesha County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.1%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.7%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waukesha County

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 Waukesha County protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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