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9.8
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70 reviews
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Staff is great and attentive to requests. The main issue is getting the new chairs and tables assembled. The server staff has been an issue many days. No shows or last minute calls. I'm happy with my studio...
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.
Library Square is a Sinceri Senior Living community in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin. With friendly neighbors such as the West Allis Public Library, the West Allis Senior Center, and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, seniors can enjoy numerous lifestyle activities in our community or around...
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9.7
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30 reviews
9.7
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30 reviews
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While we haven't moved in, yet ~ we've been there quite a bit, for a couple of meals as well as moving in. We even took the dog to 'meet' her new home. Everyone is INCREDIBLY friendly ~ EVERY single person...
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.
Laurel Oaks is a Sinceri senior living community in a quiet Glendale, Wisconsin neighborhood. Those who live in our community experience a Milwaukee North Shore lifestyle with the convenience and peace of mind that a senior living community setting offers. Choose to easily explore the cultural...
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9.5
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52 reviews
9.5
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Staff is great they help her and she lost her phone they had picked up and put it somewhere safe and as she was asking they said hold on is this yours -it was ! Front desk is also very pleasant. Food - there...
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.
Hickory Park Independent & Assisted Living in Greenfield, WI, is conveniently in Milwaukee County. Bordering on Hales Corners, Greendale, West Allis, New Berlin and Franklin, this thriving village is the fourth largest community in Milwaukee County. Minutes away from shopping, doctor's...
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9.3
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76 reviews
9.3
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From my experience and comments from another family member the staff is excellent. They have been very professional, respond quickly to questions, keep family in the loop, and are personable 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.
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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9.3
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58 reviews
9.3
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58 reviews
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I moved into New Perspective North Shore two years ago and it has become home. I have met friends that I enjoy dining with everyday. I love the buildings common areas and I enjoy sitting in the lobby when I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareThe New Perspective senior living community near Milwaukee, WI serves seniors living in and around the Milwaukee North Shore area. Find shopping, parks, and Lake Michigan minutes away from our Milwaukee senior living community. Residents...
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9.0
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Wifi is included but the signal in her apt isn't strong enough so her smart TV can't connect it's been almost 3 weeks and they still say they are working on it besides that everything else seems good so far...
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.
Discover the epitome of senior living at Hart Park Square, nestled in the heart of picturesque Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Our community offers a perfect blend of serene tranquility along the beautiful River Parkway, coupled with convenient proximity to the vibrant Tosa Village, featuring a plethora of...
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9.0
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She is very happy with the staff. She claims the food varies from really good to fair at times. It took a while for her to feel comfortable with being there, but has connected with some very lovely people...
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.
VMP (formerly known as The Village at Manor Park) and its affiliates are dedicated to providing a full range of care and services for older adults that respects each individual's personal, physical and spiritual needs. These needs are met through individually tailored services delivered by a...
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36 reviews
8.7
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Very clean & friendly. Respite care was very accommodating. Made my husband feel welcome even for the short time he was there. Dining options were great. Felt very secure there.
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.
Situated in Milwaukee's North Shore near the serene Milwaukee River with Lake Michigan just a few miles away, Heartis Village North Shore is a beautiful backdrop for continuing a life well lived in a community where residents enjoy upscale apartments and amenities offer endless opportunities to...
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29 reviews
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Medication management should improve, they hired a new nurse. There's a nice view with a balcony and it's relatively quiet. Main Positive is: apartment with a nice view including balcony. Main Negative was:...
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.
HarborChase is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Our community provides a wide range of care levels for seniors living in and around the Northshore area. With beautiful interior design, along with close proximity to Shorewood's fabulous parks, shops,...
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We're feeling like this is now our home. It's not perfect, but no place is. When we were on a recent trip, we both commented on when would we be getting home. The residents are very friendly and helpful with...
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.
Luther Manor’s Wauwatosa Life Plan Community offers a wide range of programs and services including Independent Living, Supportive Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Hospice Care.We know you have options. We are grateful that you’re considering Luther Manor...
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8.4
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I would give it a 5 in every category. My mom loves it there! My mom moved out of a house where she had lived for 32 years. She wasn't happy to simplify her life but enjoyed moving into such a beautiful 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.
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8.0
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23 reviews
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Always keep in touch. Notify Definitely recommend me if any problems. Allow me into care meeting remotely. Attentive to my concerns.
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.
For 135 years and counting, Eastcastle Place has been a beautifully welcoming senior living community in the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side. What makes life rich is all within reach — from the lake and your favorite spots on Downer Avenue to the friend next door who shares your love of life. With...
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9.5
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58 reviews
9.5
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I like a lot about this community. They keep us very busy and engaged. The residents that live here are really nice and I feel like I belong here. I like the food. The staff that work here and very 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.
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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9.4
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152 reviews
9.4
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Staff is very family friendly. There are a multitude of daily activities to participate in. Food is delicious and a large variety to pick from daily. The village is kept very clean . The apartments are quite...
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.
Harbour Village is a senior living community in Greendale, Wisconsin that provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services to senior citizens.With a convenient location just outside Milwaukee, Harbour Village retirement community in Greendale offers independent living,...
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82 reviews
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82 reviews
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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.
Our senior living community in Menomonee Falls, WI, is a warm, lively environment where our residents get compassionate care and help with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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9.2
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They recognize those residents who are veterans. An honor wall is in the front lobby, very prominent with 8x10 pictures and names. We've had a couple of needs that did not make it to the department we...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Village at the Falls provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Village at the Falls was built in 2005 in pleasant Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the state's largest village. In the shadow of the beautiful Menomonee River, and with all the big-city attractions of...
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9.1
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41 reviews
9.1
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41 reviews
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My mother was in independent living for 5 years. She moved out only because her care needs exceed what Howard Village can provide. They do offer assistance, but my mom needed memory care. She made good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Howard Village is a Laureate Group senior living community in St. Francis, Wisconsin. Many people at Howard Village come from the communities on Milwaukee’s South Shore, choosing to stay in the area where they have worked, raised their families, and maintained their close friends. It’s an active...
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8.8
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Good staff, small food portions, no real activities to keep residents busy rooms adequate, no real hierarchy i.e. someone who has control over everything for family to talk to, staff overworked at times and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you’re ready to retire your housekeeping duties and home maintenance headaches and embrace all that retirement has to offer, then our community is ready and waiting for you. We are a dynamic assisted living community in Brookfield, Wis., just a short drive to Milwaukee, that also provides...
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2121 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.6
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49 reviews
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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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All the staff is very friendly and helpful. Food always looks good. Many activities are done and seem to be fun for the residents. Room is a good size, studio apartment, and is clean. Lindsay who is 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.
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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8.5
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8.5
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I have nothing bad to say about Park Hills West, am very thankful my cousin is living there. What we like the most about the community is the staff team and the attention my cousin receives. We would...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Park Hills West Assisted Living Home! Our facility is located in the peaceful Village of Hales Corners, and is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our residents. Our single story ranch home is situated on a beautiful wooded lot in a safe residential neighborhood,...
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8.2
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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...
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2525 Photos available
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8.0
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39 reviews
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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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8.0
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The help received enabled me to find a wonderful facility for my wife. The help made this daunting task much easier. My wife like the food (I was surprised because she can be "picky.") For the most part, 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.
Nestled in historic Greendale, Wisconsin, Clifden Court North 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...
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7.1
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64 reviews
7.1
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64 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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Cost of independent living in Milwaukee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukee is $2,803 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukesha, WI with an average of $2,446 per month.

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

Milwaukee, WI
$2,803/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,883/mo
Independent Living
$2,803/mo

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

Studio
$2,439/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,012/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,215/mo

Senior living costs in Milwaukee vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Milwaukee, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilwaukee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,803/mo$3,030/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,846/mo$5,912/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,883/mo$7,405/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Milwaukee, WI:$2,803/mo
Wisconsin:$3,030/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Milwaukee, WI:$5,846/mo
Wisconsin:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Milwaukee, WI:$7,883/mo
Wisconsin:$7,405/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Milwaukee, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Milwaukee and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Milwaukee, WIWI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Milwaukee, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Milwaukee have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Milwaukee, WI$2,363/mo$2,558/mo-7.6%
Wisconsin$2,867/mo$2,990/mo-4.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Milwaukee, WI
2024 average cost:$2,363/mo
2023 average cost:$2,558/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,990/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Milwaukee

Recent reviews for independent living in Milwaukee

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - Muskego

5.0
N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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LakeHouse Menomonee in Menomonee Falls, WI

4.8
The staff members are all definitely friendly, and we do think they offer good activities. We think it is nicely ran, everyone there is very nice. We would recommend this community to a family or friend.

Marquette Manor in South Milwaukee, WI

5.0
After 20 years of taking care of my mom, we decided it would be best for her to start living on her own. It was a tough transition, but [Removed], the manager, made it so easy for her to feel at home. She addresses concerns and needs right away and makes sure that all of the residents feel ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community environment. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and hospitable nature of the staff and residents at various communities, such as Holiday Village at the Falls, Harbour Village, and New Perspective North Shore, creating a sense of belonging and encouragement for new members.
Variety of activities for socializing and staying active. Many reviews highlight the importance of activities in keeping residents engaged and happy, with communities like Harbour Village, Library Square, and Holiday Village at the Falls offering a wide range of social events, classes, and outings.
Delicious and accommodating dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, the quality of food and accommodations for individual dietary needs stand out as significant factors in residents' overall satisfaction with their community, as discussed in reviews for Holiday Village at the Falls, Maria Linden Senior Living, and ProHealth Care Rege ...
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Prompt and effective maintenance and repair services. Residents appreciate the responsiveness of maintenance teams at various communities, such as Harwood Place a CCRC, Layton Terrace, and Harbour Village, ensuring that any issues are addressed in a timely and satisfactory manner.
Secure and peaceful living spaces. Reviews mention the peace of mind that comes with feeling secure in one's living space, with communities like Maria Linden Senior Living, Harbour Village, and Holiday Village at the Falls providing a safe and quiet environment for residents.
Supportive and caring staff. Numerous reviews express gratitude for the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their communities, with Holiday Village at the Falls, Layton Terrace, and Howard Village being mentioned as standouts in providing compassionate care to residents.
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Milwaukee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukee, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milwaukee independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Milwaukee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.3%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
9.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukee independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Milwaukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.5%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.4%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
32.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.4%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukee independent 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 independent living communities in Milwaukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.6%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.8%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
36.3%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
21.7%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.2%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39%
40.9%
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Library Square, Laurel Oaks and Hickory Park Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 140 independent living facilities near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See the full list.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 47% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 46% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 47% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 20% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 38% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 30% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 47% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish and Russian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Library Square, Laurel Oaks, and Hickory Park Senior Living 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: HarborChase of Shorewood, The Polonaise at Wilson Commons, and Heartis Village of Brookfield 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Laurel Oaks, Hickory Park Senior Living, and New Perspective North Shore 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Library Square, Laurel Oaks, and Hickory Park Senior Living
The best independent living facilities near you in Milwaukee, Wisconsin are Library Square, StoryPoint Mequon and Oak Hill Terrace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
Test shortCodes: 1. percentPetFriendly: 47% MAX(Cats allowed %, Dogs allowed %) from Databricks market_amenities. 2. percentDogsAllowed: 46% 3. percentCatsAllowed: 47% 4. percentMCStaffTraining: 20% – offer transportation for a fee. 5. percentTransportationComp: 38% – offer complimentary transportation. 6. percentRespite: 30% 7. percentDevotionalOnSite: 47% 8. LanguagesList: Spanish and Russian 9. top3PetFriendlyWithLinks: Library Square, Laurel Oaks, and Hickory Park Senior Living 10. Top3MultilingualWithLinks: HarborChase of Shorewood, The Polonaise at Wilson Commons, and Heartis Village of Brookfield 11. top3TransportWithLinks: Laurel Oaks, Hickory Park Senior Living, and New Perspective North Shore 12. top3DevotionalWithLinks: Library Square, Laurel Oaks, and Hickory Park Senior Living
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