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Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road
660 Woelfel Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
"At Brookdale Brookfield, the rooms were nice; I liked the way they were laid out. What really bothered me at the time...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,300
Assisted Living Communities in Brookfield, WI
Located on the western edge of Milwaukee, Brookfield, WI, hosts 189 assisted living...
facilities. However, seniors also gain another 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 1453 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.
189 Providers
Discovery Commons Brookfield
16100 W. Greenfield, Brookfield, WI 53005
"My aunt stayed at Discovery Commons Brookfield, which was very nice but pricey. The people who worked there were...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,395
Caring Stars Winner
Oak Park Place Wauwatosa
1621 Rivers Bend, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
"I started with Oak Park Place in June of 2022 for my sister. She was first in assisted living, in a very nice studio but...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,813
Sky Residential - Brookside
2405 S Brookside Parkway, New Berlin, WI 53151
Brookside is a group assisted living facility with a homelike environment, and tasty, nutritious home-cooked meals with...
Assisted Living
$6,500
Dimensions Living Pewaukee East
W232N3471 Hunters Ridge Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53075
"We went to look here, and it was beautiful inside. It was close to the capital drive, so I was concerned about the noise...
Assisted Living
$6,400
Hart Park Square Senior Living
6600 West River Pkwy, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
"I toured Hart Park Square Senior Living. I liked the availability of the stores across the bridge where I could just...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,265
Library Square Senior Living
1820 S. 75th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
"The independent living at Library Square Senior Living was very nice. The person who gave the tour took us all over and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,350
Ross Family Homes - 105th St
6334 N 105th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Ross Family Home - 90th St
5708 N 90th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
The Arboretum Senior Living
W180n7890 Town Hall Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
"My mom is going to move into The Arboretum Senior Living. She is going to start in independent living. It is welcoming...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,710
Brookdale Sussex
W240N6351 Maple Avenue, Sussex, WI 53089
"I was able to go to here for a visit. I was just there for a short period of time, but the facility is clean. It seemed...
Assisted Living
$4,030
Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
1805 Kensington Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
"I went to look at Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. I like the place. The price was right. I'm from Waukesha, so I know...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$5,200
Layton Terrace Senior Living
9200 W LAYTON AVE, Greenfield, WI 53228
"I toured Layton Terrace Senior Living. They are very welcoming. Tracy was just open arms, full of knowledge, full of...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,485
The Right Way Family Home - 8120 Bender
8120 W Bender Ave (#1 - #4), Milwaukee, WI 53218
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
The Right Way - 7927 Bender
7927 W Bender Ave #1 - #4, Milwaukee, WI 53218
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Dimensions Living Pewaukee West
N26W26511 College Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072
"It was beautiful and very private. It was very quiet and there was not a lot of activity. The dining room was really...
Assisted Living
$6,400
Ross Family Homes - 7932 Bender
7932 W Bender Ave #1 - #4, Milwaukee, WI 53218
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Ross Family Home - Clovernook
8128 W Clovernook, Milwaukee, WI 53223
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
LakeHouse Menomonee
N84W17147 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
"LakeHouse Menomonee was a beautiful place and it was well-kept. One lady and one man gave me the tour and both of them...
Assisted Living
$2,500
The Right Way Family Home - Casper
8246 W. Casper, Milwaukee, WI 53223
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Elizabeth
4.0
Review of Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road
My mother-in-law moved into Brookdale Brookfield. I liked that the amenities included not just three meals a day, laundry, and all that. They also have PT on-site, and they offer a vast variety of...
Assisted Living
Nancy
5.0
Review of Discovery Commons Brookfield
We toured Discovery Commons Brookfield. I viewed a one-bedroom apartment. It was very nice. It's a beautiful facility. It's quite glamorous. It's larger. I thought it looked nice. They take care of...
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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Brookfield, WI and Nearby Cities
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
Paying for Assisted Living in Brookfield
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Brookfield
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Brookfield, WI
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.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Brookfield
| 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. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Brookfield
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.
