Ninety miles north of Chicago, Milwaukee is defined by its unique mix of arts, history, world-famous breweries, nature and, of course, baseball. It offers a low cost of living with the promise of up-and-coming real estate developments. Urban and suburban residents have easy access to local and award-winning restaurants, local shops and shopping malls, a vibrant music scene, world-class symphonies and ballets and numerous outdoor festivals. With its location on Lake Michigan’s coast, nature lovers have ample opportunity to visit parks and enjoy the beaches. Milwaukee is home to Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center and Froedtert Hospital and Medical Center, offering award-winning comprehensive care. All combined, Milwaukee is an excellent place to retire to and call home.
The city of Milwaukee boasts a population of nearly 600,000, of whom 10.2% are senior citizens. The median cost for homemaker services is $5,100 and in-home aides is $5,196 in Milwaukee, averaging slightly higher than the national average cost of $4,290 for homemaker services and $4,385 for in-home aides.
At Caring.com, we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Milwaukee area – complete with types of care provided, services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help seniors and their families access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
Directory of Home Care Services in Milwaukee, WI
9600 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, WI, 53214
It keeps him happy and it gives me a break.
They’re careful about what caregivers they send.
It keeps him happy and it gives me a break.
They’re careful about what caregivers they send.
W177N9886 Rivercrest Drive, Suite 262 , Germantown, WI, 53022
They talk a lot.
They are very good.
They talk a lot.
They are very good.
131 W. Layton Ave., Suite 307, Milwaukee, WI, 53207
I guess they could give me hours.
I like it that they are attentive and they came out and checked on me personally.
I guess they could give me hours.
I like it that they are attentive and they came out and checked on me personally.
353 N 121st St, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
I have been using Home Instead for about 1 1/2 years for my dad who has dementia. They are VERY easy to work with & understand their client’s needs. The caregivers that we have for my dad are real
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I have been using Home Instead for about 1 1/2 years for my dad who has dementia. They are VERY easy to work with & understand their client’s needs. The caregivers that we have for my dad are really sweet & caring! My dad can be a little bit difficult sometimes but his 2 caregivers are patient & kind. I Would highly recommend this agency to anyone who is in need of home health care providers.
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I have been using Home Instead for about 1 1/2 years for my dad who has dementia. They are VERY easy to work with & understand their client’s needs. The caregivers that we have for my dad are real
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I have been using Home Instead for about 1 1/2 years for my dad who has dementia. They are VERY easy to work with & understand their client’s needs. The caregivers that we have for my dad are really sweet & caring! My dad can be a little bit difficult sometimes but his 2 caregivers are patient & kind. I Would highly recommend this agency to anyone who is in need of home health care providers.
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9875 S Franklin Dr, Suite 200, Franklin, WI, 53132
Care that is needed while I am on vacation and Mom needs help with showering, cleaing and wash…some food prep!
Care that is needed while I am on vacation and Mom needs help with showering, cleaing and wash…some food prep!
6333 N Green Bay Ave , Glendale, WI, 53209
We are using Senior Helpers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I really liked the man I spoke with at Senior Helpers. They were A+ rated on Better Business Bureau and I just felt comfortable with their take on
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We are using Senior Helpers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I really liked the man I spoke with at Senior Helpers. They were A+ rated on Better Business Bureau and I just felt comfortable with their take on dementia as well. The first caregiver was not so great, but the newest one is wonderful. She works hard and does what my mom asks her. She is a great fit. They have worked with our schedule, and they have been very flexible. The man I spoke with alone kind of sold me on what they were doing just because of his understanding. They will do shopping; they will take them to appointments; they will do housekeeping; they help with cooking; they have taken my dad for walks and do puzzles with him. Pretty much anything that we have asked, they have done.
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We are using Senior Helpers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I really liked the man I spoke with at Senior Helpers. They were A+ rated on Better Business Bureau and I just felt comfortable with their take on
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We are using Senior Helpers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I really liked the man I spoke with at Senior Helpers. They were A+ rated on Better Business Bureau and I just felt comfortable with their take on dementia as well. The first caregiver was not so great, but the newest one is wonderful. She works hard and does what my mom asks her. She is a great fit. They have worked with our schedule, and they have been very flexible. The man I spoke with alone kind of sold me on what they were doing just because of his understanding. They will do shopping; they will take them to appointments; they will do housekeeping; they help with cooking; they have taken my dad for walks and do puzzles with him. Pretty much anything that we have asked, they have done.
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West 156 North 8327 Pilgrim Road, Ste 406, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051
For over 30 years, Caring Senior Service has provided seniors with non-medical home care to help them maintain independence and improve quality of life. Our services allow seniors to age safely in the
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For over 30 years, Caring Senior Service has provided seniors with non-medical home care to help them maintain independence and improve quality of life. Our services allow seniors to age safely in the comfort of their own home — right where they want to be. We even provide specialty care programs that are tailored to the most common health challenges seniors face, like dementia.
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Personalized Care Plan
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We work directly with you to create a custom care plan to meet the specific needs and preferences of your loved one. This plan could include personal care, transportation, meal preparation, laundry, errands, and more. And we can be with your loved one anywhere from a few hours a week to 24/7. Once you and our team finalize a care plan, we will match your loved one with a qualified and compatible caregiver to provide services.
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For over 30 years, Caring Senior Service has provided seniors with non-medical home care to help them maintain independence and improve quality of life. Our services allow seniors to age safely in the
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For over 30 years, Caring Senior Service has provided seniors with non-medical home care to help them maintain independence and improve quality of life. Our services allow seniors to age safely in the comfort of their own home — right where they want to be. We even provide specialty care programs that are tailored to the most common health challenges seniors face, like dementia.
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Personalized Care Plan
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We work directly with you to create a custom care plan to meet the specific needs and preferences of your loved one. This plan could include personal care, transportation, meal preparation, laundry, errands, and more. And we can be with your loved one anywhere from a few hours a week to 24/7. Once you and our team finalize a care plan, we will match your loved one with a qualified and compatible caregiver to provide services.
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316 E Silver Spring Dr, Ste 213 , Milwaukee, WI, 53217
Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation. We offer companionship and help with everyday tasks that have become challenging for an aging person. Th
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Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation. We offer companionship and help with everyday tasks that have become challenging for an aging person. This may include things like meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, hygiene and grooming. We also offer services for those with special care situations caused by numerous medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Call us to learn more about the specific services we provide.
Custom Care Plan
From the moment you call, we begin considering the specific needs of your loved one. We ask questions during the initial call or meeting to form a basic needs assessment. After discussing your particular situation, we will prepare an initial Custom Care Plan and then work with you to fine tune that Care Plan based on your loved one’s specific needs. Once the plan is agreed upon, your local Right at Home team matches the right caregiver to implement the plan.
Caregiver Training and Care Supervision
Every Right at Home caregiver goes through an extensive interview process, including background checks. Once hired, caregivers are trained through Right at Home University to ensure that they’re able to deliver the care set out in your loved one’s Custom Care Plan. Before providing care, they’re bonded and insured.
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Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation. We offer companionship and help with everyday tasks that have become challenging for an aging person. Th
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Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation. We offer companionship and help with everyday tasks that have become challenging for an aging person. This may include things like meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, hygiene and grooming. We also offer services for those with special care situations caused by numerous medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Call us to learn more about the specific services we provide.
Custom Care Plan
From the moment you call, we begin considering the specific needs of your loved one. We ask questions during the initial call or meeting to form a basic needs assessment. After discussing your particular situation, we will prepare an initial Custom Care Plan and then work with you to fine tune that Care Plan based on your loved one’s specific needs. Once the plan is agreed upon, your local Right at Home team matches the right caregiver to implement the plan.
Caregiver Training and Care Supervision
Every Right at Home caregiver goes through an extensive interview process, including background checks. Once hired, caregivers are trained through Right at Home University to ensure that they’re able to deliver the care set out in your loved one’s Custom Care Plan. Before providing care, they’re bonded and insured.
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10425 W. North Avenue, Suite 246, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
They’re helpful, and I have no problems with how they treat me.
They have affordability and great customer service.
They’re helpful, and I have no problems with how they treat me.
They have affordability and great customer service.
245 Regency Ct, Brookfield, WI, 53045
The caregiver is like an angel from heaven and takes very good care of my mother. I feel completely at peace and don’t have any stress in the evenings.
My conditional caregiver is excellent. Their c
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The caregiver is like an angel from heaven and takes very good care of my mother. I feel completely at peace and don’t have any stress in the evenings.
My conditional caregiver is excellent. Their communication is good and they are capable of billing – they’re outstanding.
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The caregiver is like an angel from heaven and takes very good care of my mother. I feel completely at peace and don’t have any stress in the evenings.
My conditional caregiver is excellent. Their c
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The caregiver is like an angel from heaven and takes very good care of my mother. I feel completely at peace and don’t have any stress in the evenings.
My conditional caregiver is excellent. Their communication is good and they are capable of billing – they’re outstanding.
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9429 72nd St., Kenosha, WI, 53142
They were recommended to us by some friends who told us that they had a good experience with Home Care Services. Greg did a very good job in presenting the potential people that we could use. The inte
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They were recommended to us by some friends who told us that they had a good experience with Home Care Services. Greg did a very good job in presenting the potential people that we could use. The interviews with them are very helpful and having them come to our house is very good. After having the interview, it was interesting that all 4 of us picked the same person.
The caregiver’s work attitude is great. She’s always available to help. She’s young, energetic and she’s willing to do anything. She’s just kinda fit right in as another family member.
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They were recommended to us by some friends who told us that they had a good experience with Home Care Services. Greg did a very good job in presenting the potential people that we could use. The inte
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They were recommended to us by some friends who told us that they had a good experience with Home Care Services. Greg did a very good job in presenting the potential people that we could use. The interviews with them are very helpful and having them come to our house is very good. After having the interview, it was interesting that all 4 of us picked the same person.
The caregiver’s work attitude is great. She’s always available to help. She’s young, energetic and she’s willing to do anything. She’s just kinda fit right in as another family member.
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150 N. Sunnyslope Road, Ste. 372, Brookfield, WI, 53005
Our family hired Always Best Care for my mother in her final weeks and I had the opportunity to observe the care given to her .
The woman was amazing so very gentle and caring it seemed like she was
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Our family hired Always Best Care for my mother in her final weeks and I had the opportunity to observe the care given to her .
The woman was amazing so very gentle and caring it seemed like she was taking care of her own mother .It takes a very special person to treat a stranger with such compassion.it really was reassuring that my mom was getting the very best care that she deserved . Her interaction with not only my mother but family members as well was truly appreciated and a blessing.
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Our family hired Always Best Care for my mother in her final weeks and I had the opportunity to observe the care given to her .
The woman was amazing so very gentle and caring it seemed like she was
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Our family hired Always Best Care for my mother in her final weeks and I had the opportunity to observe the care given to her .
The woman was amazing so very gentle and caring it seemed like she was taking care of her own mother .It takes a very special person to treat a stranger with such compassion.it really was reassuring that my mom was getting the very best care that she deserved . Her interaction with not only my mother but family members as well was truly appreciated and a blessing.
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19435 W Capitol Dr, Brookfield, WI, 53045
FirstLight has made it possible for my father to stay in his home fulfilling his wishes. He is very pleased with his caregiver. Staff is extremely responsive to questions and always available. The pea
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FirstLight has made it possible for my father to stay in his home fulfilling his wishes. He is very pleased with his caregiver. Staff is extremely responsive to questions and always available. The peace of mind this brings is immeasurable.
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FirstLight has made it possible for my father to stay in his home fulfilling his wishes. He is very pleased with his caregiver. Staff is extremely responsive to questions and always available. The pea
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FirstLight has made it possible for my father to stay in his home fulfilling his wishes. He is very pleased with his caregiver. Staff is extremely responsive to questions and always available. The peace of mind this brings is immeasurable.
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210 Regency Court, Suite L103,, Brookfield, WI, 53045
Our family was saved by Assisting Hands. We needed 24/7 care immediately after the death of our mother, who was the caretaker of our disabled father. He loved his "angles" that took care of him.
Our family was saved by Assisting Hands. We needed 24/7 care immediately after the death of our mother, who was the caretaker of our disabled father. He loved his "angles" that took care of him.
P.O. Box 208, Sussex, WI, 53089
Great companionship.
Great companionship.
18110 W. Blue Mound Rd, Brookfield, WI, 53045
The folks at Respect Care Inc of Brookfield know how to get things done! The caregivers go above and beyond for their clients. I definitely recommend Respect Care.
The folks at Respect Care Inc of Brookfield know how to get things done! The caregivers go above and beyond for their clients. I definitely recommend Respect Care.
12007 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI, 53222
The owner was very compassionate and considerate of my needs. She matched me with some wonderful staff that took care of all of my needs while healing up from my surgery! They prepared my meals, clea
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The owner was very compassionate and considerate of my needs. She matched me with some wonderful staff that took care of all of my needs while healing up from my surgery! They prepared my meals, cleaned my home and assisted me to and from my appointments. Whenever I needed them for emergency situations they were at my home within 30 mins. If you are looking for great Home care, please give them a call.
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The owner was very compassionate and considerate of my needs. She matched me with some wonderful staff that took care of all of my needs while healing up from my surgery! They prepared my meals, clea
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The owner was very compassionate and considerate of my needs. She matched me with some wonderful staff that took care of all of my needs while healing up from my surgery! They prepared my meals, cleaned my home and assisted me to and from my appointments. Whenever I needed them for emergency situations they were at my home within 30 mins. If you are looking for great Home care, please give them a call.
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8505 W. Forest Home Ave., Greenfield, WI, 53228
We have been with Comfort Keepers for about a month for my friends. Overall, they have a couple of really good caregivers who are regulars. Along the weekend, they throw somebody that is not very good
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We have been with Comfort Keepers for about a month for my friends. Overall, they have a couple of really good caregivers who are regulars. Along the weekend, they throw somebody that is not very good at us. However, like I say, it has only been about a month for me to see whether or not we are going to keep them or not.
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We have been with Comfort Keepers for about a month for my friends. Overall, they have a couple of really good caregivers who are regulars. Along the weekend, they throw somebody that is not very good
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We have been with Comfort Keepers for about a month for my friends. Overall, they have a couple of really good caregivers who are regulars. Along the weekend, they throw somebody that is not very good at us. However, like I say, it has only been about a month for me to see whether or not we are going to keep them or not.
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8949 N. Deer Brook Trail, Brown Deer, WI, 53223
I was happy with Horizon Home Care. The caregiver was really nice and understanding of what we needed. Everything went through just fine. They’re great.
I was happy with Horizon Home Care. The caregiver was really nice and understanding of what we needed. Everything went through just fine. They’re great.
1029 N Jackson Street #1209,, Milwaukee, WI, 53203
My mom is in a 24-hour home care and she gets persons through Good People Live-in Caregivers & Companions for two and a half years. We have generally good experience with them. After rehab mom cam
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My mom is in a 24-hour home care and she gets persons through Good People Live-in Caregivers & Companions for two and a half years. We have generally good experience with them. After rehab mom came home and she needs somebody to driver for her so her caregiver usually drives for her. She had a care giver for a year and a half steady and then she had a new one for two months who is a very good girl. But she took off and left one day. Then they give us a new one and we starts with the new giver yesterday. Everyone we had are from Mongolia and the last one is the best English speaker that we have and she is a CNA. Mom is a great cook and her complaint is only about the food.
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My mom is in a 24-hour home care and she gets persons through Good People Live-in Caregivers & Companions for two and a half years. We have generally good experience with them. After rehab mom cam
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My mom is in a 24-hour home care and she gets persons through Good People Live-in Caregivers & Companions for two and a half years. We have generally good experience with them. After rehab mom came home and she needs somebody to driver for her so her caregiver usually drives for her. She had a care giver for a year and a half steady and then she had a new one for two months who is a very good girl. But she took off and left one day. Then they give us a new one and we starts with the new giver yesterday. Everyone we had are from Mongolia and the last one is the best English speaker that we have and she is a CNA. Mom is a great cook and her complaint is only about the food.
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Milwaukee Home Care Resources
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Milwaukee:
Phone: (414) 289-6874 Toll Free: (866) 229-9695
Address: 1220 W. Vliet St., Suite 300 Milwaukee, WI 53205
The Milwaukee County Department on Aging offers many resources for senior citizens, including senior dining sites located throughout the county offering hot and nutritious meals served at a low cost. Five senior citizen centers are offering hot meals, exercise classes, social, educational and recreational activities. They also offer long-term care options and help with planning for long-term care.
Phone: (866) 432-8947
Address: Home Energy, PO Box 7970, Madison, Wisconsin 53707-7970
WHEAP provides financial assistance to those in need to help pay for a portion of their heating and electricity costs. Eligible households are able to receive a benefit payment once per heating season, and there are also funds available for crisis situations if a household’s furnace or heating system becomes nonoperational. WHEAP also offers specialized services including emergency fuel assistance, counseling services to help with energy conservation and energy budgets, proactive co-payment plans, targeted outreach services and emergency heating repair services.
Phone: (608) 266-1865
Address: 1 West Wilson Street Madison, WI 53703
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services offers a wide array of services for those in need of help including the aging population and those with disabilities. The PACE (Program for All-Inclusive Care for Elderly) provides services including long-term health care, health care and prescription drugs to those in need. The IRIS program is set up to provide those in need with deciding what goods, support and services they need to remain independent.
Phone: (414) 563-6000
The Love Thy Neighbor Foundation exists to help seniors find and utilize resources available to them to age in place. Love Thy Neighbor workshops can improve seniors’ quality of life by facilitating adult learning on community resources. Whether senior-citizens and their families are looking for ways to remain connected or help from local, state and federal agencies, this foundation exists to help navigate this process.
Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
