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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Milwaukee County, WI for 2024

Milwaukee County, located not far from the Illinois and Wisconsin state line and on the shores of Lake Michigan, is a popular place to retire. Approximately 14% of the ...

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Paying for Assisted Living in Milwaukee County

Assisted living costs vary depending on the type of care offered at a facility and where it is located in the country. The cost of assisted living in the Milwaukee area, which includes most of Milwaukee County, is $5,073 per month per the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is over $600 more than the state’s average of $4,400. It is also higher than the national average of $4,300.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The Milwaukee County area has one of the higher costs of assisted living in the state at $5,073 a month. In the state’s capital, Madison, seniors pay a little less at $4,956. In Green Bay in the northern part of the state, the cost is the lowest at $3,800. Only one area, Appleton, has a higher average cost. Here seniors average $5,500 a month for assisted living care. In Wausau, the average sits at $4,100, while in Eau Claire it is even less at $4,000. Just to the south of Milwaukee in Racine, the average is $4,650, while seniors in Janesville pay even less at $3,975 a month.

Milwaukee County

$5,073

Wisconsin

$4,400

The United States

$4,300

Janesville

$3,975

Green Bay

$3,800

Eau Claire

$4,000

Wausau

$4,100

Racine

$4,650

Madison

$4,956

Appleton

$5,500

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Milwaukee County

In Wisconsin, Medicaid’s Medical Assistance Personal Care program is available to seniors residing in an ALF with less than 20 residents. Additional Social Security income is also available to qualifying seniors and can be used to pay for assisted living through Wisconsin’s Exceptional Expense Supplement for Members of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Milwaukee County

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Milwaukee County Department on Aging(414) 289-6874The Milwaukee County Department on Aging provides information and assistance to seniors throughout the county, including help finding benefits they are eligible to receive, help with dementia care and protection against elder abuse. The Department on Aging also maintains a database with helpful information and services for local seniors.
Senior Care Options Counseling(414) 289-6874Seniors considering assisted living can get options counseling from the Department on Aging. This service will help them understand their options for long-term care, prepare for the financial needs that come with long-term care and arrange for functional assessments that determine eligibility for long-term care services.
Milwaukee County MCDA Transportation(414) 289-6874MCDA Transportation is a door-to-door transportation service that takes Milwaukee County seniors to medical or dental appointments as well as grocery shopping and senior centers. The van can pick up seniors at their assisted living community and take them to their destination, then return them home. For medical and dental appointments, the cost is $3. Other rides have no cost.
Milwaukee County Veteran’s Services(414) 266-1234Milwaukee County Veteran’s Services connects veterans in the county with the benefits they earned through their military service. This includes a free legal clinic, medical benefits, life insurance and help for spouses and dependents. Walk-in appointments with the department are welcome.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program(414) 488-6500Seniors age 55 and older can participate in the Senior Corps RSVP program to serve throughout Milwaukee County and Waukesha County. Service opportunities include volunteering at nutrition sites, in schools and in health facilities. A readers cafe, classroom tutoring program and pen pal program connect participants with local youth who need support and mentorship.
Wisconsin Medicare Counseling(414) 289-6660The Wisconsin Department of Health offers free Medicare counseling to residents to help them make the right choices about their Medicare coverage. Benefits specialists are available to offer unbiased advice to area seniors for free. Milwaukee County seniors can get this service through the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Milwaukee County.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.

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CMHinWI

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Review of Harbour Village

If your loved one doesn't have any serious medical needs, this may be an ok place for he or she. You have to have eyes on all of the medical care and even then, things get overlooked - quite...

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Nancy

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Review of Heritage Lexington

The tour at Heritage Lexington was fantastic. The person who gave me the tour was Kelly and she was extremely knowledgeable. I was impressed with the small, homey atmosphere and everybody seemed...

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Achmed

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Heritage West Allis

check this place out. My mom moved in about 4 weeks ago unable to get around. Her knees are pretty shot. Megan the PT advisor got her into therapy. After only a little over a week, mom is getting...

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