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Milwaukee 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 148 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Milwaukee, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Milwaukee is about $4,761, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1564 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Milwaukee, WI

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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.
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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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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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There is always a nurse or a person that works there that is working with and or helping the people that live there.
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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There has been a change in ownership...Now called Eden Vista. For the most part the staff has been friendly, accommodating, flexible and tends to the residents' needs. One consistent complaint centers around...
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.
Living in Eden Vista Greendale is like staying at a spacious country estate. The rooms are large and airy with outside views of the country setting. All room include a mini-kitchenette and carpeted floors to add an extra texture of home living. Friendly and compassionate staff are committed to...
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I really like how the staff members interact with the residents. Based on the experience so far, I would recommend Park Hills West to other families.
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.
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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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
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At 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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My family member is suffering from later-stage dementia, but he's fully mobile. The staff at Brookdale seems very understanding, and provide [name removed] with recreational and spiritual support. It's a...
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.
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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The staff, cleanliness, warmth and activities make Azura a very special place for people with Alzheimer's disease. There are a few people who could improve their attitude, but on a whole the staff is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point, we promise each resident will experience a personalized MOSAIC of exceptional care and engagement, based on our core values: RESPECT, RECOVERY, INNOVATION, RETAIN, and BE EXCEPTIONAL.Our Fox Point community is purposefully designed to meet...
Photo of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield
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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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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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Our family had an exceptional experience with The Woods Assisted Living, beginning from the very first tour and continuing throughout my mother’s stay. The level of customer service we received was truly...
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.
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Photo of Oak Park Place Wauwatosa
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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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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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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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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
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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.
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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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...
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.
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The first impression from our loved ones point of view was that is very affordable and we agree, the value is definitely there with everything they have to offer and we like that they have different levels...
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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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.
It's easy to see how CLE Haven-Bayside offers an assisted living experience with a difference. Personalized, quality care and supportive surroundings help create the ideal setting for meeting personal care needs. Friendly, caring and specially trained staff members are here 24 hours a day to...
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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.
Located in Franklin, Wisconsin, Clifden Court West is an assisted living community that focuses on quality of life by providing extraordinary care. From local treasures such as Trimborn Farm and the Victorian Era State Historic Site to the newly remodeled Southridge Mall, your home will be part...
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I would really like to thank [name removed] for all her assistance moving my brother into Applewood New Berlin. She went above and beyond making the transition go smooth on moving day. I wasn't able to go...
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.
Robin’s Landing is focused on our residents’ health, wellness, and personal enrichment. Our amenities include a beautiful spa room, spacious activities area, and a multi-media center where residents can enjoy their favorite movies and sporting events. We provide beauty/barber services,...
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We love it here our apt is nice and we have a full kitchen, but we also have the option of going to the dining room if we don't feel like cooking. We have great neighbors and the staff here are excellent. ...
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.
The Polonaise Assisted Living in Milwaukee is the perfect lifestyle choice for seniors who request or require some assistance with their activities of daily living. With a 24-hour staff to support you, you're encouraged to take advantage of the resort-style amenities on-site, as well as the...
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My dad has not had one complaint since he has moved in here. He toured this facility 3 times, he enjoyed that the room sizes were big and the meals were fantastic. I would say the friendliness and...
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.
If you or a loved one are looking for a caring, vibrant senior community, Clement Manor is the perfect choice. With a highly experienced staff, newly remodeled facility and a wide range of amenities, our goal is to provide ongoing care that goes above and beyond. You have options. Our continuum...
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I like the care that my father is getting here. The food is very good. My father is happy doing a lot of the activities with others. We are happy with the cleanliness of the community. The staff are very...
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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of St. Francis 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Milwaukee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukee is $4,761 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Milwaukee, WI with an average of $4,758 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Milwaukee, WI, vs. nearby cities

Milwaukee, WI
$4,761/mo
$4,775/mo

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

Milwaukee, WI
$4,761/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

$4,655/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Milwaukee, WI, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Milwaukee 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, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilwaukee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,761/mo$4,455/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$4,588/mo$4,424/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,655/mo$4,455/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$3,399/mo$3,567/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
Milwaukee, WI:$4,761/mo
Wisconsin:$4,455/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Milwaukee, WI:$4,588/mo
Wisconsin:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Milwaukee, WI:$4,655/mo
Wisconsin:$4,455/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Milwaukee, WI:$3,399/mo
Wisconsin:$3,567/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Milwaukee, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Milwaukee, WI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes 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 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, WI$5,983/mo$5,989/mo-0.1%
Wisconsin$5,625/mo$5,646/mo-0.4%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Milwaukee, WI
2024 average cost:$5,983/mo
2023 average cost:$5,989/mo
Percent change:-0.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,625/mo
2023 average cost:$5,646/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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

What families are saying about nursing homes in Milwaukee

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Milwaukee

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.

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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New Day Assisted Living of Germantown

4.4
The staffing and facilities are very comforting and welcoming. It feels like an adult community with beautiful open spaces, daily activities and warm and knowledgeable staff.

Milwaukee nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukee nursing homes 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 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 that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.6%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.6%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.1%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.7%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Milwaukee 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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.1%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milwaukee 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 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
21.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukee 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukee 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.4%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
0.4%
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Related senior services in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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

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

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

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

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