164 Assisted Living Communities in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

The average cost of assisted living in the county is $4,264 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the county, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 164 Assisted Living Communities in Milwaukee County and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Milwaukee County, WI

Assisted Living: $4,264
Nursing Home Care: $9,555
In-home Care: $4,767
Adult Day Health Services: $1,408

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Reviews of Assisted Living Facilities in Milwaukee County

Robert

October 5, 2023

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Hart Park Square Senior Living

I have a friend who lives at Hart Park Square and they absolutely love it. Great food and amazing people. I have seen so much improvement over this past year. Every time I come they are offering something new. Food is amazing. A really nice joint and nice rooms. Beautiful. Nice staff. Really a small town feel. Everything feels safe, calm, all look happy

Diane

January 24, 2021

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Maple Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center

My husband was in Maple Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. I was with him quite a bit. I thought they were good, but my husband was a terrible patient. He did not like it there, but he wouldn't have liked it anywhere. They were attentive and kind, even when he was being difficult. You had your choice of meals in the dining room or in your room. The physical therapy came to your room, and they had a physical therapy room, and they worked really well with you. The occupational therapy came to your room and they played games. I thought they were very nice and they did their job very well. At any of those places you're gonna wait a couple of minutes when you push the help button because they got a lot of patients, but it wasn't an outrageous amount of time. Usually, it was about five minutes. You would push the button and then somebody would come. No place is perfect, but they were very good. Their staff was excellent. They had the typical hospital rehab food.

Roxane

November 29, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of BRIA of Trinity Village- CLOSED

BRIA of Trinity Village was a nice place. We would've considered it except that it was way too big for my mother-in-law. There wasn't a room available within a few doors of the elevator. There were long hallways and some inclines, but it appeared clean. They were friendly, and there were quite a few residents in the lobby when we first got there. The lobby area was nice. The assistant who showed us around was very nice, pleasant, and informative.

Patrick

June 20, 2019

I am a friend or relative of a current/past residentReview of Heritage West Allis

My mother's experience with Heritage Senior Living West Allis has been fine, and she's adapting very well. It's very nice and clean. The apartments are nice and pretty spacious. They have two bedrooms and suites as well. They have a fair amount of amenities. They have a doctor on-site certain days of the week, toenails clipping, and a nurse all the time. They have an exercise room and a small library with computers in it. She says she sometimes has to wait for a response from the staff, but they seem fine. She likes the food. She can be served in her room or in the dining room.

Jennifer

May 10, 2019

I visited this facilityReview of Cornerstone of Oak Creek

The Cornerstone of Oak Creek wasn't bad. They were a little pricey but they were willing to negotiate on the price. The place was small but clean. It wasn't all one level and I'm not an apartment person so I don't like the different levels, but the facility was pretty nice. The staff was wonderful to work with.

Joe Ann

November 20, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Hampton Supportive Care

I tried unsuccessfully to have my brother admitted to this facility. The person that did the assessments found more reasons not to admit him than reasons why he should move in there. They claimed transportation was the reason as my brother has a late appointment for dialysis. I think they just didn\'t want the responsibility of his care. But he\'s been admitted to another facility that had the same issues about transportation. But unlike Hampton, they worked with my brother to get Transit Plus to transport him inexpensively.

Self01

November 13, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Eastcastle Place

Eastcastle Place used to be called Protestant Home. When you walk in, there's a really beautiful, upscale reception area. The place gets its name because the orginal building looks like a castle, and it's a long-established and expanding community. There are very large apartments that aren't even in the market I'm looking at, but the $3,000 plus range is over-priced and outdated. We saw one of the rooms that probably based on the price-range for one of their prime rooms because it was in a corner. That particular apartment was OK, but it's just the overall feeling, like when you go down the hall. The person showing us around tried to gather information from us, and that was very good.

September 18, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of BRIA of Trinity Village- CLOSED

BRIA of Trinity Village was impressive. It was a nice big place, but it was depressing to me. The apartment looked really clean. I didn't have a car at the time, so I would have had to go and buy groceries (and I would have to go byy bus or walk there), and that I didn't like. It was not in the location where I would like to be. The place was very clean, but there was a smell, which I think was the carpeting. The people that I saw sitting down were all very nice people, they greeted me, and it was more personal. There were people on the computer and other people were talking to each other. The staff member was very knowledgeable and very personal during the tour, and she came across as very proud of her organization that she ran there.

Lynn

July 10, 2018

I visited this facilityReview of Elizabeth Residence

Elizabeth Residence is warm and friendly. They mix independent and assisted living, and they have a lot of things for the residents to do. We met some people that live there, and they talked to us and were very friendly. The apartments were very attractive, nice, and open.

Map of Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Assisted Living Costs in Milwaukee County

The Genworth 2018 Cost of Care study shows that senior care in Milwaukee County costs more than the state ($4,300) and national ($4,000) monthly averages. Prices in most cities in this area of Wisconsin are within a few hundred dollars of the local rate, including Racine ($4,888), Sheboygan ($4,674) and Janesville ($4,068). Two notable exceptions are Oshkosh at $5,000 per month and Fond du Lac, where the average cost is just $3,744.

Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Milwaukee County, so data for the city of Milwaukee was used instead.

Milwaukee County/Milwaukee Area

$4,264

National Average

$4,000

State Average

$4,300

Janesville Area

$4,068

Racine

$4,888

Madison

$4,363

Oshkosh Area

$5,000

Fond du Lac

$3,744

Sheboygan

$4,674

Care Cost Comparison

Rates for senior care are influenced by various factors, such as the type of services and setting and the level of care required. In Milwaukee County, the cost of nursing home care is more than double that of assisted living even though both are provided in residential settings. In-home services from a homemaker or home health aide are also more costly than assisted living. This gap widens further when day-to-day household expenses are factored in, such as utilities, upkeep and food. Assisted living is more cost-effective in comparison because it typically includes room and board.

Senior Care Cost Comparison Chart

Assisted Living

$4,264

Homemaker Services

$4,767

Home Health Aide

$4,767

Adult Day Health Services

$1,408

Nursing Home Care

$9,555

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Milwaukee County

Medicaid in Wisconsin

Medicaid provides health insurance for over 72 million low-income people across the United States. The federal government regulates and jointly funds the program, and each state defines and administers its own Medicaid plan within the established federal parameters.

The Wisconsin Medicaid program provides vital health care services to eligible residents of all ages, including seniors and those with disabilities. To qualify for Medicaid coverage that includes long-term nursing home care, applicants must be U.S. citizens or qualified immigrants and aged 65 or older, blind or disabled.

Applicants are limited to $2,313 in monthly income and a total of $2,000 in countable assets per person. Income from all sources is considered, but some assets are disregarded, including a primary home valued below $858,000, one automobile, burial plots, household furnishings and personal effects.

Those with high medical bills and income over the above-mentioned limits may qualify through a Medicaid Deductible plan. This requires applicants to reach a specific medical care deductible before receiving Medicaid coverage for a six-month period. The deductible amount is calculated by subtracting the program’s income limit, currently $591.67, from the applicant’s countable income.

Milwaukee County residents can apply for Wisconsin Medicaid online or call (800) 362-3002 for information or assistance completing an application.

Regular Wisconsin Medicaid only covers long-term care in a nursing facility. However, the state also offers waivers that allow elderly and disabled individuals to receive care services in community-based residential settings, including assisted living. Currently, there are two such waiver programs available.

Family Care Waiver

Wisconsin residents who participate in the Family Care waiver program are enrolled with a long-term managed care provider to receive assistance developing a personal service plan to match their needs. Funding is then provided so they can pay for the plan’s services and supports in the community setting of their choice.

To qualify, applicants must be aged 18-64 and disabled or aged 65 and older and need daily assistance to continue living independently and avoid nursing home placement.

Those approved for the Family Care program can receive services, such as health care coordination, transitional assistance, help with activities of daily living, skilled nursing care, medical transportation, residential services, speech, physical and occupational therapy, necessary medical equipment and supplies and adaptive aids.

Include, Respect, I Self-Direct Waiver

The IRIS waiver gives seniors and disabled adults the means to direct their care based on their needs. Those enrolled in the program work with a case manager to develop a personalized care plan and budget they can then allocate for their plan’s services and supports. To qualify, Wisconsin residents must:

Be Medicaid-eligible
Over age 65 or aged 18-64 and disabled
Require a nursing home level of care but prefer to live in a community setting
Reside in a private home, adult family home or approved residential care setting

The IRIS program can cover a number of goods and services for participants, such as personal care assistance, adult day care, residential care, meals, nonmedical transportation, assistive technology, nursing care and specialized medical equipment and supplies.

Seniors and disabled adults can learn more about the Family Care and IRIS waiver programs or apply by contacting the Milwaukee County Department on Aging at (414) 289-6874.

Other Financial Assistance Programs for Assisted Living

State Supplemental Security Income Benefit

Wisconsin residents who receive federal Supplemental Security Income automatically qualify for an additional monthly benefit from the state that may be used for expenses, such as assisted living room and board. The specific dollar amount a person receives depends on their income and living arrangement, but the maximum monthly benefit amount is $179.77. As an added benefit, those eligible for federal and state SSI benefits are enrolled automatically in Wisconsin Medicaid.

To apply for both federal SSI and Wisconsin SSI benefits, Milwaukee County residents can contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.

Assisted Living Bridge Loan

Oftentimes, seniors planning a move to assisted living face short-term cash flow problems while waiting for a home to sell or benefits to kick in. If a funding shortage is delaying a move, a bridge loan from Elderlife Financial may provide a solution. These loans are only available to finance entrance fees or monthly rent and service charges at an assisted living facility. It’s set up as a line-of-credit structure and available for terms up to 12 months, Elderlife bridge loans have no application fees or upfront costs. Up to six family members can add their names to a senior’s application to ensure approval, after which funds may be available in as little as 24 hours.

Bridge loan applications can be completed online or by calling Elderlife Financial Services at (888) 228-4500.

Milwaukee County Senior Centers

Milwaukee County operates five seniors centers to enrich the lives of its residents aged 50 and older. While the specific offerings may vary between locations, seniors can expect a welcoming atmosphere and a wide range of social, recreational, fitness and educational opportunities at the center closest to home. The centers also host the county’s senior dining program that provides tasty and nutritious hot lunches at numerous locations each weekday. Seniors can call (414) 289-6995 to learn more, obtain a dining card or book a next-day lunch reservation.

County Department on Aging

The Milwaukee County Department on Aging’s mission is to provide residents aged 60 and over with access to beneficial information, services and resources in their local communities. Seniors can get help identifying and applying for benefit programs, such as Medicaid and Social Security, receive counseling on long-term care options and funding sources and obtain assistance accessing transportation or health and wellness programs. Milwaukee County Department on Aging
1220 W. Vliet St., Ste. 300, Milwaukee, WI 53205
(414) 289-6874

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164 Assisted Living Communities in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Assisted Living Facilities near Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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Autumn Lake Healthcare at Greenfield

Library Square Senior Living

Aria at Mitchell Manor

Laurel Oaks Senior Living

Heartis Village North Shore

Sylvan Crossings at Creekside Estates

Hart Park Square Senior Living

Cornerstone of Oak Creek

The Villa of Greenfield

Clifden Court

Brenwood Park

Noble Senior Living at West Allis

Deerwood Crossing

Abundant Life Manor

Elizabeth Residence Oak Creek

Meadowmere & Mitchell Manor Oak Creek

Heritage West Allis

Forest Ridge Senior Community

St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus

The Waters of Oak Creek

New Perspective-North Shore

Luther Manor

New Perspective Senior Living - Franklin

Encore Hickory Park

Home Harbor Racine

StoryPoint Mequon

Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living

LakeHouse Menomonee

Pleasant Point Senior Living

The Arboretum Senior Living

Oak Park Place Burlington

Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road

Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community

The Waterford at West Bend

The Waterford at Hartford

North Point Senior Living

Milan Estates

Legacy Assisted Living

Brookdale Sussex

The Woods of Caledonia

Ellen's Home of Germantown

Wilkinson Woods Senior Living

Frontida of Germantown

Willowbrook Place

Riverview Village

Arbor View Assisted Living

Charter Senior Living of Hasmer Lake

Home Inspired Senior Living

LakeHouse Cedarburg

Ellen's Home of Port Washington

Elizabeth Gardens at Racine

Brolen Park

Charter Senior Living of Mequon

Ellen's Home of Germantown South

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