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10 Best Nursing Homes in Milwaukee County, WI

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Milwaukee County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 154 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Milwaukee County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Milwaukee County is about $4,719, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1640 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of The Auberge at Brookfield
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9.7
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52 reviews
9.7
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Upon entering the facility you are greeted with friendly front desk staff and that carrys over to all staff members you encounter during your visit. The design of the building (one level) makes it easy for...
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 Auberge at Brookfield is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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22 Floor plans available
8.7
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8.7
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Room size was great for her and cleanliness was good. Staff activities was more than adequate, varied and often customized for individuals. Meals were satisfactory but several times the food was not warmed...
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.
Heritage Elm Grove assisted living community, located in Elm Grove, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, specializes in assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care, making it a great option for people with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. The community sits along tree-lined...
Photo of Heritage at Deer Creek
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8.7
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8.7
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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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8.5
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They were so kind to allow especially my mom. They communicated amazingly with all the family. We felt safe to have our mom there compared to where she was before hand. The small community help a lot as...
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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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.
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8.5
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5's across the board. This place is amazing and my mother loves it. I'm so happy with ProHealth Regency in Brookfield. We would wholeheartedly recommend ProHealth Regency Senior Living to other families.
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.
ProHealth Regency Senior Communities - Brookfield has been serving seniors in Waukesha County for nearly 30 years. Regency – Brookfield senior living apartments and assisted living facility has it all – an incredible 23-acre campus that overlooks a quiet conservancy area with walking trails and...
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Lakewood Memory Care is getting a 5 STAR review from myself and siblings! The staff go above and beyond to take care of my mom! The facility is always extra clean! The STAFF are hard working and truly seem...
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.
Committed to being the leader in providing quality personal services for our residents, while honoring the experience of aging. Lakewood Alzheimer's Special Care Center offers a distinctive memory care program called Meaningful Moments which takes a holistic approach incorporating past routines...
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I just want to say that we love the staff! Every one of them has been friendly and helpful. We have not had a bad experience with any of the wonderful staff. That is so hard to find. I am SO grateful!
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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Photo of Discovery Commons Brookfield
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We're so thankful we made the move to Discovery Commons Brookfield for our mom. She truly feels at home in her apartment, and seeing her happy brings such peace to our whole family. There have been a few...
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 our Heartis Village communities, we celebrate life, individuality, growth, learning, diversity, social prosperity and overall well-being. When you hear the term “Vibrant Life!” from a staff member or a resident, you’ll notice the phrase is encased with excitement and enthusiasm. That’s...
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Photo of Regency New Berlin
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1414 Floor plans available
8.0
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29 reviews
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I am currently a resident at ProHealth Care Regency New Berlin and everything has been great for me, so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals and activities are also great. I...
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.
Regency New Berlin's 31 acre campus is ideally situated, midway between Waukesha and Milwaukee, close to many stores, restaurants and entertainment choices.  The campus'  innovative floor plan is interconnected and user friendly with multi levels of care available.You'll find every...
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Photo of Brookdale Brookfield Memory Care
88 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.0
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27 reviews
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27 reviews
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We were in urgent need of getting assistance for my father-in-law. A place for mom was super helpful and very quick and identifying a couple locations for us to seek. We called both places and were able to...
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.
If you’re looking for memory care for a loved with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia, our community in Brookfield, Wis., just a short drive from Milwaukee, provides a safe, caring environment where their dignity will remain respectfully intact. We have decades of experience to...
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Photo of Layton Terrace
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The value for cost is always going up. It is a nice area. My brother feels safe. I live close to. I would definitely recommend this community to other families, I saw as I passed in hall 3 new occupants...
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.
Layton Terrace is a Laureate Group senior living community committed to serving those in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Many throughout Southeastern Milwaukee come to Layton Terrace because it’s in the heart of it all — 84SOUTH and Southridge Mall for shopping and restaurants, nearby beautiful parks, and...
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Photo of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield
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66 Floor plans available
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39 reviews
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I like that the residents go on outings, and that staff take and share photos of the outings. Long term staff know her name and her routine. They can work on staff retention; I see new faces often, usually...
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 Azura, we recognize that every part of a person’s day creates a beautiful MOSAIC that when properly put together supports them to live vibrantly. Using our MOSAIC philosophy, we strive to ensure that we know how we can personalize each resident’s care and find moments of joy to enhance their...
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[Name removed] the owner works hard and is very loyal to the residents that live here. They definitely trust her. Last time I visited the building there was a line of residents waiting by her office. She...
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.
South Milwaukee Group Home's staff members are hand-picked and among the most highly skilled in the assisted living industry. They understand the needs of our residents and work around the clock, seven days a week to help fulfill those needs. They are kind, caring and compassionate. Residents...
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It's a nice, new place. The people are nice and it's close to where my mother lived anyway so she's still in the neighborhood. It's really clean because it's new and they keep up with it very well. They have...
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.
Creek Side Manor is a small, semi-private assisted living community nestled in the rural suburb of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, just outside of Milwaukee. Living so close to the vibrant city, residents have access to a wealth of cultural and historical avenues of entertainment. In addition, the area...
Photo of Heritage West Allis
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All are 5. The food is excellent, cooked by a chef. Wonderful activities. Clean facility. Kind staff. Yes, we would definitely recommend Heritage West community to other families based on the experience so...
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 West Allis offers the latest in high design in an elegant yet affordable 40-unit Assisted Living Community. Solid wood doors and trim, granite countertops, and antique bronze finished fixtures appoint this unparalleled choice.Our small size allows us to personalize care...
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Photo of Oak Park Place Wauwatosa
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61 reviews
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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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7.0
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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
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.
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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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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I would recommend other families come check it out. It's clean. The staff are very friendly. And overall it's a nice place for my 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.
Lexington Heritage is a charming 20-unit Assisted Living Community located in Greenfield, Wisconsin, offering seniors the opportunity to enjoy their current lifestyle and maintain independence in a quaint setting. Choose between studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Within each...
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Photo of The Grand Hills Castle
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Seemed to be a smooth process. My loved one had a lot of the paperwork move in work. We would recommend the facility. The best thing is all residents can walk around the facility, they are not locked in....
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.
This is a beautiful new assisted living facility that specializes in caring for seniors. The facility sits on 6 acres of wooded property that butts right up to the golf course. There are 19 Assisted Living apartments and 24 Memory Care suites. The facility captures all the benefits of a small...
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Our experience with Ramsey Woods has been really good so far, the people are absolutely perfect, pleasant and so nice to you. They pay attention to the people there and all of their needs, the nurses are on...
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.
Live Life Your WayWhat’s more WOW-ing than being able to spend life the way you want to? Imagine: waking up every single day with a full range of activities, amenities, and social opportunities waiting just outside your door. Imagine: no longer having to worry about the chores and tasks of...
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My mother spent her last months at Mathews. My sisters and I are so grateful we found this small caring community. Mom was very reclusive and it was so important to her to have a private room. The staff was...
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.
Adava Care of Oak Creek is 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 to assisted living. We are small and located in residential neighborhoods, so you'll enjoy a...
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I haven't had any problems with this community. My mother is doing well since her mover here. I know she is safe, and in good hands. They have a very nice staff , and they are taking good care of her, and...
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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
Photo of Ascension Living Alexian Village - Milwaukee (Independent Living)
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I would recommend the facility because the residents were all so friendly. We had two cases of thievery from the room. One was a wallet. As for the food: great hamburgers. The dinners from the kitchen were...
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Milwaukee County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukee County is $4,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Milwaukee, WI with an average of $4,719 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Milwaukee County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Milwaukee County, WI
$4,719/mo

Nursing homes costs in Milwaukee County, WI, vs. state and national averages

Milwaukee County, WI
$4,719/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Milwaukee County, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,584/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,719/mo

Nursing homes costs in Milwaukee County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,056/mo
Studio
$5,326/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,862/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,450/mo

Senior living costs in Milwaukee County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Milwaukee County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilwaukee County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,719/mo$4,433/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,537/mo$4,403/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,584/mo$4,433/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,338/mo$3,544/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Milwaukee County, WI:$4,719/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Milwaukee County, WI:$4,537/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Milwaukee County, WI:$4,584/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Milwaukee County, WI:$3,338/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Milwaukee County, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Milwaukee 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Milwaukee County, WI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Milwaukee 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
Milwaukee County, WI$5,899/mo$5,934/mo-0.6%
Wisconsin$5,610/mo$5,635/mo-0.4%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Milwaukee County, WI
2024 average cost:$5,899/mo
2023 average cost:$5,934/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,610/mo
2023 average cost:$5,635/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Milwaukee County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Milwaukee County

ProHealth Regency Brookfield

4.0
It is now a Capri community. There are changes in the staff that have occurred but the quality remains stable. The staffing could improve internal communication.

The Auberge at Oak Village in Menomonee Falls, WI

4.9
The facility is very nice; clean and smelled clean. The security of the residents they have in place is assuring and the staff (it seems) are aware of those who have tendencies to wander away as I noticed they kept in close proximity of them. The staff seemed professional and personable in ...
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Milwaukee Catholic Home, a CCRC

5.0
My mom enjoyed her stay in rehab after a cardiac procedure. The staff are warm, caring and very professional. The food is excellent! She raved about the therapists and how encouraging and knowledgeable everyone was during her stay. She appreciated the programs and ease of going to mass and ...
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Milwaukee County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukee County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Milwaukee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Milwaukee County nursing homes

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 County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milwaukee County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Milwaukee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukee County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Milwaukee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukee County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Milwaukee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
49.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Library Square, Hickory Park Senior Living and Laurel Oaks are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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