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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sussex, WI
Sussex 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 64 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Sussex, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Sussex is about $4,689, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 991 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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.
Luther Manor is a nonprofit Life Plan Community based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Our 29-acre welcoming campus offers residents a loving, Christian atmosphere where they can enjoy carefree retirement living. We provide an array of amenities and services, including a variety of senior living options...
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Cost of nursing homes in Sussex, WI
The average cost of senior living in Sussex is $4,689 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Slinger, WI with an average of $4,584 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sussex, WI vs. the state and national average
Sussex, WI
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sussex vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Sussex, WI by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Sussex over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Sussex
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sussex
Birchrock Castle in Mukwonago, WI
5.0
I would recommend Birchrock Castle to others because it's small, family-like, cozy and clean. My mom has been there for less than a month, so I'm not sure about the food, and my mom is not fussy, but I heard the food is homemade. The staff is kind. Communication with the family has been good, so ...
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Azura Memory Care of 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 Waterford at West Bend
4.0
The Waterford checked all the boxes for Mom. After living alone in her own home for 40 years, she didn't know how she'd adapt to community living. She did not want to walk long halls with confusing floor plans and elevators. The Waterford is small and a single story which has made her transition ...
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Sussex nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sussex nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sussex, 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 Sussex 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 Sussex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
79.2%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
32.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Sussex 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 Sussex Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
47.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
58.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sussex 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 Sussex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sussex 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 Sussex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sussex 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 Sussex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sussex, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
66%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
30.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
64.2%
0.4%
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The Waterford at Hartford, Oak Hill Terrace and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Sussex, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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