Located on the western edge of Milwaukee, Brookfield, WI, hosts 6 assisted living facilities. However, seniors also gain another 294 options when considering residences in surrounding suburbs. As retirees pay a 2024 median rate of $6,183 for assisted living in Brookfield, care expenses exceed Wisconsin's $5,500 norm and the nation's $5,350 median.
Seniors planning to retire in an assisted living community in Brookfield will find 1257 reviews reviews of local providers in our directory. These facilities earn an average score of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars out of 5.
660 Woelfel Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
3.8
(16 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road. It was very clean and very organized. The staff was very professional. They took the time to answer my questions and they gave me a nice tour. They had cards and games. The room looked nice and it had a goo..."
$2,995
16100 W. Greenfield, Brookfield, WI 53005
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My aunt stayed at Discovery Commons Brookfield, which was very nice but pricey. The people who worked there were wonderful. The facility was new and clean. It was state of the art, but parking was also a problem there. The rooms were smaller than the..."
$5,100
2800 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
Sunrise Meadow offers enhanced-assisted living in a home-like environment featuring spacious studio apartments, open concept design, home cooked meals and compassionate caregivers. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$5,095
777 N Brookfield Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I am a resident of Regency Brookfield's independent living section. This community has a nice outside location. A conservancy surrounds it, so there's wildlife in the area. It's also close to Bluemound Road, which is good for almost any kind of shopp..."
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16030 Washington Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005
3.5
(6 reviews)
"In one months time I've grown to call Azura home. The staff are outstanding and have begun to feel like family. My apartment is amazing and the one bedroom provides plenty of space for my belongings. The food here is also great with meals suiting ..."
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4065 N. Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
5.0
Transitional assisted living care in a secured memory care community. We offer an attractive, comforting setting with thoughtfully designed living spaces and enclosed outdoor walking paths. We care for residents who are in all stages of their dementia journey and are a long term solution for resident care and socialization needs.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$5,200
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1820 S. 75th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
5.0
(7 reviews)
"I toured Library Square Senior Living. The thing I liked best about it was it was very clean. Everybody there seemed to be well taken care of and very upbeat. The things I didn't like, I don't think there were too many things. It's like being located..."
$1,570
N113 W16358 Sylvan Cir, Germantown, WI 53022
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Ellen's Home of Germantown was very nice. They were very friendly. They were accommodating. We discussed different issues and personal belongings, and they were very accommodating and tried to help solve how we could accommodate different things. Ove..."
$5,800
W232N3471 Hunters Ridge Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53075
5.0
(2 reviews)
"It is very nice, and you can go for at least two weeks. They have a lot of things going, and it was a smaller place, but that's OK, and it's very clean. The people were very, very pleasant, and the room was very nice. The building was quite new. They..."
$6,400
CARING STARS WINNER
10803 North Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured this community for my mom. The apartments are spacious and have a full kitchen. Staff was very knowledgeable and you could tell they cared about the residents. They also offer a pendant program for residents which is a call light butto..."
$4,160
1700 W. Bender Road, Glendale, WI 53209
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I toured Laurel Oaks Senior Living and it was great. The entire facility, the staff, and all were accommodating of age, disability, and different personalities. I particularly liked the amenities and enjoyed the experience. The dining area is wide op..."
$1,910
CARING STARS WINNER
6751 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092
4.7
(24 reviews)
"We talked about independent living at StoryPoint Mequon, and then we also spoke about their personal care, how they have different ways that they can match the needs of the residents to what their services are. We discussed the memory care because my..."
$3,581
N26W26511 College Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Outstanding community. Care Plana are catered to my fathers needs. Any concerns or adjustments are handle efficiently. Staff are geniuon. ..."
$6,400
999 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I toured Wilkinson Woods Senior Living. I very much liked the entire vibe and aesthetic of the place. The executive director had a wonderful personality, was very energetic, and was able to read my reactions. It was very pleasant, and I thought the p..."
$4,960
1700 Teut Rd., Burlington, WI 53105
4.7
(8 reviews)
"My mom is in Oak Park Place Burlington. She is settled and happy. I'm very happy with them. It's clean, inviting, and safe. The people who work there are lovely and give my mom the attention that she deserves. The food looks good. They have a chef. T..."
$5,150
6180 S Creekside Estates, Cudahy, WI 53110
4.6
(6 reviews)
"Sylvan Crossings at Creekside Estates has all levels of assisted living including memory care. The individual rooms are very nice and the common rooms encourage social interaction. The staff has low turnover and will reach out to notify loved ones ..."
$5,800
W56N225 McKinley Boulevard, Cedarburg, WI 53012
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My girlfriend has just moved into LakeHouse Cedarburg. The first week was hectic as it was hard for her to adjust to a new place but it seems that the staff and the executive director were easy to contact. The place was very clean and seemed nice. Th..."
$2,600
1980 W Rawson Ave, Oak Creek, WI 53154
4.6
(16 reviews)
"We have placed my grandmother-in-law at Oak Park Place Oak Creek. The price is cheaper. It is a newer and nicer-looking facility. It's one story. We had a family member who was also staying there. The staff is friendly and attentive. Everything looks..."
$4,600
3829 S Chicago Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
4.5
(10 reviews)
"I visited Oak Creek Place. First, I was greeted by the woman in charge. Her name was Alison, and she was very friendly. She gave me a lot of information. We did take a tour of the facility. The thing that I liked about it was there were a lot of ..."
$2,995
1805 Kensington Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
4.5
(16 reviews)
"I toured Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. The gal who toured me around was wonderful, and the residents were friendly. The facility was very clean, but it was an older facility. The one downside was that the parking for visitors outside was very poor,..."
$1,795
Assisted Living
Pamela
5.0
Review of Discovery Commons Brookfield
My aunt stayed at Discovery Commons Brookfield, which was very nice but pricey. The people who worked there were wonderful. The facility was new and clean. It was state of the art, but parking was...
Assisted Living
Vickie W.
5.0
Review of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm
In one months time I've grown to call Azura home. The staff are outstanding and have begun to feel like family. My apartment is amazing and the one bedroom provides plenty of space for my...
Assisted Living
Roy
5.0
Review of Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road
I toured Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road. It was very clean and very organized. The staff was very professional. They took the time to answer my questions and they gave me a nice tour. They had...
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey highlights considerable differences in expenses across Wisconsin, with assisted living costing $683 more in Brookfield than the state norm. While seniors pay a similar $6,100 rate in Racine, expenses jump to $6,800 in Fond du Lac. For retirees willing to relocate farther away, care costs fall to $5,200 in Green Bay and $5,250 in Wausau.
Brookfield
$6,183
Wisconsin
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Racine
$6,100
Fond du Lac
$6,800
Green Bay
$5,200
Wausau
$5,250
Brookfield seniors who are frail and low-income may be able to receive help paying for services received in assisted living through the Family Care and Personal Care programs, although the services covered are limited.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Seniors who don't want to move into a community environment benefit from affordable in-home care in Brookfield, saving $1,416 per month compared to assisted living. However, complex medical needs drive care expenses higher, with home health care costing $6,483. A semi-private room in a nursing home costs $6,014 more than assisted living, nearly doubling monthly expenses.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,483
Assisted Living Facility
$6,183
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,197
Note: Since data for Brookfield is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Milwaukee, instead.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging | (608) 243-5670 | The Greater Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging provides a range of supportive services to seniors in Brookfield and the surrounding region. This nonprofit agency connects older adults with veterans’ services, legal advocacy and assistance, guardianship services and health insurance options counseling. It can also help older adults connect with services in the community, including nutrition consultations, transportation and durable medical equipment rentals. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County | (262) 548-7848 | The county’s ADRC provides a single point of access to a broad range of community-based services for older adults. Through this local nonprofit agency, seniors can obtain benefits counseling, which can help them identify public programs that can help cover assisted living expenses. The agency also provides information and referrals for services in the community, congregate meals, specialized transportation and support groups. |
| Waukesha County Division of Veterans Services | (262) 548-7732 | Veterans in Brookfield and the surrounding region obtain various services through the county’s Division of Veterans Services. At the local office, which is about 8 miles from Brookfield in Waukesha, staff members screen veterans for eligibility for local, state and federal benefits. These include Aid and Attendance and pension programs, which can help cover assisted living expenses. |
| Brookfield Senior Community Center | (262) 796-6675 | Brookfield Senior Community Center hosts a range of social and recreational programs for those aged 55 and over in Brookfield. At this center, members participate in activities such as line dancing, quilting groups, drawing classes and fitness programs. The center is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and membership is free to those who reside in Brookfield. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The statewide long-term care ombudsman program provides advocacy services for those in assisted living. Through the state agency, seniors can contact a local volunteer ombudsman for assistance with comparing assisted living facilities, identifying options for paying for services and information regarding residents’ rights. The ombudsman can also investigate reports of abuse or neglect. |
Brookfield-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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