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You may also consider nearby communities such as Waukesha, West Allis or Wauwatosa.
Types of care available in Milwaukee, WI
Assisted Living
The staff in memory care is wonderful. I was not as impressed when Dad was in assisted living. It was great he stayed in the same apartment, but among other things there were staffing changes going on at the time we were moving Dad to assisted living and I had to follow up a lot or I felt he would have fallen through the cracks. My dad has lived at The Waters for about a year and we are on our 3rd medical director. I am hopeful the new one will stay. The director of the facility is friendly, but I feel he delegates my questions. This may be appropriate for his role, but I feel "put off" at times.The head chef in the restaurant is new. They serve a lot of chicken dishes. I don't know how much fresh fruit my dad gets so I try to bring that for him. Memory Care doesn't have a microwave or an ice maker, so that is inconvenient and the refrigerator in his room is dorm size, so the freezer is pretty much useless. We chose The Waters because of the location. The admission person, [name removed], is wonderful. The decor is bright and friendly. The ladies at the concierge desk, {names removed], are so welcoming, helpful and friendly.
This is a nice place in a nice area. I would highly recommend Heritage at Deer Creek to others for their loved ones. The staff have always been able to get answers to me about my questions or concerns. Concerts, group meetings, games, and more are some of the activities available for the residents to choose from. The community will deliver my loved one's meals to them, if they don't want to eat in the dining room. The community is able to have physical therapy come assist my loved one. Heritage is able to provide housekeeping, laundry service, and the room for the monthly fee. There is a separate fee for internet and cable.
This seems to be a good place for someone with dementia but no serious health problems. For someone like my husband who needs extra care not so much. It was close to home. The facility is attractive and well kept with activities planned. They said they could take care of my husband's needs and help him with his daily needs.
16720 West Greenfield Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53005
Offering: Memory CareNew Perspective’s Brookfield senior living apartment and cottage community is located just South of I-94 on Greenfield Avenue, between Calhoun and Moreland Road. The attractive cottages away from the hustle and bustle of the city create a sense of familiarity and comfort that...
The ladies there are outstanding. They treat the people like they are their family. Very home like setting. [name removed] really goes the extra mile to help my mom. My mom is getting great care at New...
13900 W Burleigh Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
Congregational Home is a non-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a Rare Full Continuum of Care for seniors: Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Home Care and Hospice Care – all under one roof. ...
Mom had a pretty good experience with the rehabilitation department. The food was excellent. The community was beautiful. Mom did not feel the therapists were as good as the ones at the community she is at...
2330 S 54th St, West Allis, WI 53219
8765 W Forest Home Ave, Greenfield, WI 53228
Bay Harbor Greenfield/The Villa of Greenfield is a very active home offering many activities, and group outings. Our home is designed for 42 residents. We can give assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication monitoring and dressing in a home like atmosphere with plenty...
Community has all of the amenities of home. Under new management with a huge focus on Resident Care. Staff are caring and you can tell that their main priority is on making sure all of the Residents’ needs...
2462 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
A relative of mine received her rehab care at Milwaukee Catholic Home and had an excellent experience! The staff were caring, thoughtful, and intuitive to her needs. She enjoyed the food and the services...
3531 W Grange Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
My mother had Alzheimer’s and lived at Cambridge Castle. The staff at Castle Senior Living was excellent. They were very compassionate and attentive to her needs. The small setting was ideal and I would...
10133 Brookside Drive, Hales Corners, WI 53130
Castle Ridge is a uniquely designed, Frank Lloyd Wright, home set in the heart of a very quiet neighborhood. This comfortable home is a perfect setting for seniors to receive assistance and still feel part of the community. A home with walls of natural light pouring in from every corner and...
She is doing real well, to my surprise and satisfaction. All of our friends and relatives who visit comment on how much they like it and how happy she is. We have no complaints, great communications with...
9640 W Layton Ave, Greenfield, WI 53228
Sienna Castle is a quiet home easily accessible from all Milwaukee- metropolitan areas. This home is uniquely designed to encourage residents to socialize as a group and feel as they are part of a family. With a scenic back yard setting and a comfortable living area it is no doubt that our...
Overall we're pleased with how things turned out with Sienne Castle! It's a nice looking place, the people are friendly, and the residents seem happy. Really my only complaint is that I feel like the...
10101 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
As a not-for-profit, St. Camillus is dedicated to our mission of providing quality service to the aging. St. Camillus has been proudly serving southeastern Wisconsin for over 90 years. St. Camillus is a Life Plan Community in Wauwatosa, WI. We allow seniors to choose their own future and offer...
St. Camillus has been a very welcoming community. The staff show great concern and care for my family member. The facility appears clean when I go in. I've noticed only good smells and no bad ones. ...
3800 N 92nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus, the 'Home With A Heart', has a 135-year history of caring for the elderly of greater Milwaukee. It was founded in 1876 by Little Sisters of the Poor, who transferred sponsorship in 1992 to Sisters of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians). In keeping with the core values...
This is truly a lovely community, the staff is caring for her very well. They do a very good job with keeping her room and the community nice and clean. The staff is very good with informing me about...
6370 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale, WI 53209
It's easy to see how Homestead Ridge 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 meet...
Our loved one was only here a short time, but overall I think Homestead Ridge did a wonderful job, it was a very positive experience.The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the whole process, and...
4015 W. Woodale, Brown Deer, WI 53209
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted living...
Loved it. Staff very friendly, clean. Residents seem happy
8949 N 97th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53224
Services Included in Monthly Fee: Water and Maintenance services, Daily Evening Meal, Laundry Facilities on each floor with some units having their own laundry, Parking space, Full kitchen with appliances, Carpeting throughout the apartment home, 24-hour Call System, Wellness services, Activity...
The facility is a great place to be a resident at. The staff is very friendly and caring. We have had a great experience at this facility. They offer a lot of amenities at this facility.
2630 N. 118th St., Wauwatosa, WI 53226
Providing individualized, personal care for 8 senior residents in a small, home-like environment. Licensed by the state of Wisconsin as a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). Located in a beautiful, residential neighborhood of Wauwatosa, this was previously a family home. 24-hour awake...
Owner was very nice greeting me at the door , the house was very clean,which was a nice surprise ,the rooms seem very spacious. My one reservation was the staff really didn't acknowledge me being there......
3620/3660 E. Denton Ave, Saint Francis, WI 53235
Matthews of St. Francis has two 20 bed communities side-by-side in a nice quiet neighborhood setting. All units are private studio's with private bathrooms. We highly encourage each resident to furnish and decorate their units with their own personal touch. The community is a licensed CBRF...
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...
5790 S 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Cameo Court Assisted Living residence is located in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Conveniently located on Highway 41 aka South 27th Street, the residence offers 47 assisted living units. The attractive architecture is welcoming and has a home-like feel. The apartments are smartly decorated with...
1700 W Bender Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53209-3837
Love the art programs and trivia nights. [Name removed] encourages feedback and suggestions.
8526 W. Mill Road, Milwaukee, WI 53225
Golden Gardens assisted living is located in beautiful Milwaukee Wisconsin and offers premium care for our senior citizens in the most beautiful part of the country. We encourage friendships and socializing and moving about in our premium location. Our staff is on call 24 hours a day for our...
Golden Gardens was a nice community. It was a clean community. The staff was friendly and showed us the type of rooms they had to offer. It did not have the right setting for a married couple. Not the right...
5900 South 92nd Street, Hales Corners, WI 53130
Castle Gardens is a gorgeous home nestled into a quiet upscale neighborhood. It's located on the edge of Whitnall Park and mirrors the Botanical Gardens reflecting all nature has to offer. One is sure to see an array of wildlife in the comfort of a home environment. Castle Gardens has two living...
19525 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI 53045
I am giving Franciscan Place a 5 star, not because "everything" is perfect, that would be realistically impossible. However, they do take very good care of my mom and they strive to do their best. My mom has been in their care for one year. She ca...
3031 W Fardale Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Frontida's Fardale Home offers a comfortable, home-like environment located on Milwaukee's South Side. The home is designed with large, bright, open living and dining areas that are easily accessible from each resident's private room. The atmosphere supports a sense of community and family...
4900 South 68th Street, Greenfield, WI 53220
In the heart of three beautiful acres of wooded property is where you'll find our Camelot Castle surrounded by a moat of trees. Residents can relax in this homey environment conveniently located only a few blocks away from Southridge shopping center and close to the interstate. It's ideal for...
8919 N Michele St, Milwaukee, WI 53224
The Michele Home, located on Milwaukee's Northwest side, is designed and professionally staffed for Alzheimer's/Dementia Specialized Care. Personal care, medication and health monitoring, leisure time services, and individual care plans along with information and referral services are all part...
4409 W. Lisbon Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53212
2976 N 58th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210
Altruistic Assisted Living Centre is a residential care home located in the metropolis of Milwaukee, WI. Join us at the Milwaukee Ballet, where you'll be treated to both the classics you know and love, as well as new works that will wow you. Milwaukee Ballet is extra special because you'll find...
The average cost of senior living in Milwaukee is 4,298 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Francis, WI with an average of 4,290 per month.
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.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
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.
Assisted living is long-term care for seniors who are generally active and independent, but who require increased supervision and help with some daily tasks. Staff can assist residents with activities of daily living like dressing, bathing, and medication management. Assisted living is also a good option for seniors seeking more socialization. Services and amenities in assisted living facilities often include:
Assisted living communities in Milwaukee provide supervision, community style living, and personal care services to seniors who may require limited assistance with the activities of daily living (ADL). These communities promote independence among seniors who do not require 24-hour skilled nursing care.
The median monthly cost of assisted living in Milwaukee is $4,705 for the city proper and $4,854 for the metropolitan area. Meanwhile, the median cost of WI assisted living communities is $4,544. Seniors who desire an independent setting, but also a strong support system and the comfort of some daily assistance, would enjoy senior living in Milwaukee.
A city on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Milwaukee combines waterfront views with active, constantly expanding nightlife and culture. Recently named the “Coolest City in the Midwest” by Vogue, Milwaukee cost of living remains low, despite recent bursts of urban development. All index scores are based on a scale with the national average set at 100.
Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax |
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90 | 91 | $1,061 | 21.4% spend over 30% of their income on rent | $115,152 | $38,289 | No estate tax or inheritance tax |
The Milwaukee region has several highly-rated hospitals, and the following are often ranked among the best in the area:
The climate of Milwaukee, WI is considered hot-summer humid continental. Residents can expect four distinct seasons, with warm summers and cold winters. On average, the humidity level for Milwaukee is 71%. This number peaks in December, with 75% humidity.
Seasonal Temperatures
Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
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71°F | 84°F (July) | 57°F (July) | 26°F | 37°F (December) | 16°F (January) |
Air Quality
Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
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48 (Good) | 63 in December (Moderate) |
Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.
Precipitation
Average monthly precipitation | Average maximum monthly precipitation | Average yearly snowfall |
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3” | 5” (June) | 45” |
Milwaukee leans liberal, and has been a long-standing Democratic stronghold. The technology, healthcare, and brewing industries thrive within the city. Rockwell Automation, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, and Roundy’s — a subsidy of Kroger — have established themselves as leading employers. ManpowerGroup Global, a fortune 500 company and the third-largest staffing agency in the nation, is headquartered in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee is a majority-minority area with a rich, diverse cultural makeup. The city has a local chapter of the NAACP, as well as an involved and passionate Black Chamber of Commerce. Each year, the Bronzeville Week celebration pays homage to Black businesses and encourages community support. The Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum chronicles the history and accomplishments of the city’s pivotal, Black leaders. The city’s Juneteenth festival stands out as one of the nation’s most exuberant.
Milwaukee’s South Side overflows with Latin restaurants, including specialties like Cuban and Peruvian cuisine. The Mexican Fiesta occurs annually over three days in August, bringing street food, mariachi bands, and traditional dancers. The Latino Arts program uplifts music, visual art, literature, and other works that reflect Hispanic culture. The Mexican Consulate dedicates itself to community outreach, health care, education, and financial services.
The Jewish Museum Milwaukee traces Jewish experiences and influences throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. The institution regularly hosts events to celebrate the Jewish community, including a Lunch & Learn book club series.
2016 Presidential Election Results for Milwaukee County
Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
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65.48% | 28.58% | 5.93% |
Population Statistics
Population | Population density | Population trend |
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590,000 | 2,389 people per square mile | Shrinking at a rate of -0.32% since 2010 |
Age
Median | 55+ | 60+ | 70+ | 80+ |
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31 | 21% | 8% | 4% | 3% |
Highest Level of Education
High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
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30% | 24% | 8% |
Race & Ethnicity
Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more |
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4.3% | 38.8% | 18.4% | 0.6% | <1% | 44.6% | 4% |
Crime
Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
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39 | 16 |
Miscellaneous
Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
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9% | 65% | 14% | 27% | 5% | 5% |
Milwaukee is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry. The Advocate named Milwaukee “the most underappreciated gay Mecca in the U.S.,” backed by resources like the Milwaukee LGBT Community Center and Sanctuary Restaurants, a long list of eateries focused on creating a safe, affirming atmosphere. The Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival spans four days each year, while PrideFest packs three days of comedy, discussion, and rousing drag performances.
Milwaukee has been a leader in the craft beer and brewing industry since the 19th century. This tradition continues today, with both major beer companies — like Miller — and clusters of lively, independent gastropubs contributing to the beer lover’s paradise. Lakefront Brewery, one of the premiere producers of organic and gluten-free beer, presents waterfront views, in contrast to the landlocked, cobblestone locale of the Historic Pabst Brewery. This versatility transcends across Milwaukee’s many breweries, making for an eclectic tour.
Milwaukee derives much of its charm from its natural, lakeshore surroundings. The Milwaukee RiverWalk District, the city’s main pedestrian walkway, combines these gorgeous views with quirky, local commerce. The North Point Lighthouse is an iconic staple of Milwaukee architecture and sightseeing, added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Visitors can oversee a grand, panoramic expanse, as well as explore a maritime museum. Lake Park, Boerner Botanical Gardens, Mequon Nature Preserve, and many other wildlife havens ensure nature enthusiasts plenty to explore. The city has a notable, 185-acre Audubon Nature Center that strives to provide meaningful interaction with the environment.
Additionally, the city flaunts a renowned museum scene. The Milwaukee Art museum contains 31,000 works, with a focus on German Expressionism, Haitian art, and American art. Milwaukee Public Museum enriches visitors’ historical knowledge, displaying the largest-known dinosaur skull, and permanent exhibitions on Africa, Asia, Europe, the Arctic, Middle America, and the Costa Rican Rainforest. Among the city’s more off-the-wall treasures are the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts and Fiber Arts, and the Harley-Davidson Museum.
Transportation
Many people living in Milwaukee count walking among their primary modes of transportation, as the city ranks 13th most walkable in the nation. The 2-mile streetcar connects some of Milwaukee’s most popular neighborhoods, in addition to a more wide-ranging, ADA-accessible bus system. The Milwaukee Intermodal Station has 14 daily Amtrak departures, making for easy getaways to cities like Chicago and Minneapolis.
Oak Hill Terrace, Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point and Azura Memory Care of Oconomowoc are the top rated assisted living facilities near Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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