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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Brookfield, WI for 2024

Brookfield is located in the Milwaukee metro area and has nearly 40,000 residents, including about 8,600 aged 65 and over. The city features comfortable summers, low crime rates and high access to health care, appealing to those considering local assisted living communities.

Assisted living provides residential care for those who need help with some activities of daily living. These communities offer personal care services, housekeeping and laundry services, meals and recreational programming. In addition to residents’ living quarters, many communities feature indoor and outdoor common areas where residents can visit with friends and family, and some feature amenities such as pools, fitness centers and computer labs. Rates vary depending on location and amenities, with the average facility charging $5,073 per month, higher than both the state and national averages.

This guide provides more information on local senior care costs as well as a summary of the agencies and programs that serve seniors.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Brookfield

The Wisconsin Department of Health licenses and monitors assisted living facilities in Brookfield. The department enforces rules pertaining to the scope of care, staffing and recreational programming to ensure a high standard of living for residents.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Brookfield

  • Brookfield is one of the most expensive places to live in Wisconsin and the Milwaukee metro area. Overall, living expenses in this city are about 14% higher than the national average and nearly 25% higher than the state median. Housing is costly here, which may make assisted living an affordable alternative to owning or renting a home.  
  • Seniors in Brookfield pay state income taxes on withdrawals from retirement savings accounts and private pension disbursements. However, Social Security isn’t taxed at the state level, and government pensions are exempt under certain circumstances.  
  • Property crime in Brookfield occurs at a rate consistent with the national average. On a 100-point crime index, Brookfield rates 37.2 for this type of crime versus the national score of 35.4. However, violent crime occurs much less frequently. In 2018, this type of crime occurred at a rate of 80 incidents per 100,000 people, which is considerably lower than the state frequency of 293 and the nationwide rate of 379. 
  • With summer highs in the low-80s, Brookfield is one of the warmer places in Wisconsin. Summers are comfortable, but winters may be harsh, featuring lows around 13 degrees and seeing over 40 inches of annual snowfall. To help residents avoid boredom during the cold months, assisted living facilities offer recreational activities and special events throughout the year.  
  • Health care tends to be expensive in Brookfield, with costs for doctor’s office visits, dental care and hospital stays coming in about 6% above the national median. However, there are approximately 389 physicians per 100,000 people compared to the national rate of 210, promoting easy access to care for those managing chronic conditions. The city is home to the Elmbrook campus of Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital, a full-service hospital with an emergency room.  
  • Elmbrook Senior Taxi is a senior transportation service the city sponsors, which can help supplement transportation options assisted living facilities provide. This service is available on Monday-Saturday and provides curb-to-curb transportation to grocery stores, banks, restaurants, salons and entertainment venues.  

Paying for Assisted Living in Brookfield

Brookfield is a relatively pricy option for assisted living, averaging $5,073 per month according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. This is several hundred dollars higher than the state average of $4,400 and the national rate of $4,300. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The only surveyed city with more expensive care than Brookfield is Appleton, where local facilities charge $5,500 per month. In Racine, seniors pay $4,650, and in Eau Claire, monthly care costs average $4,000. Green Bay is among the cheapest cities for assisted living in Wisconsin at $3,800 per month.  

Brookfield

$5,073

Wisconsin

$4,400

The United States

$4,300

Appleton

$5,500

Green Bay

$3,800

Eau Claire

$4,000

Racine

$4,650

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living rates in Brookfield average $5,073 per month. While this is expensive compared to residential care costs in other Wisconsin cities, this level of care is among the most affordable within the city. Homemaker services, which feature a similar scope of care in the individual’s own home, is $50 less per month at $5,023, but it doesn’t include housing and meal costs. Home health aides provide some skilled nursing services in the individual’s home for $5,243. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,322, and nursing home care is the priciest at $9,429 for shared rooms and $11,376 for private rooms. 

Homemaker Services

$5,023

Home Health Aide

$5,243

Adult Day Health Care

$1,322

Assisted Living Facility

$5,073

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,429

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$11,376

Note: Care cost data for Brookfield was not available, so data for the closest city, Milwaukee Area, was used instead. 

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.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Brookfield

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 Brookfield

Older adults in Brookfield have the support of several nonprofit agencies and programs that help them make decisions regarding their care and living arrangements. The following table features free and nonprofit resources that provide legal assistance, options counseling and connections to local services.  

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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. 

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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.


Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Brookfield

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Absolutely not worth the money spent. Take some of the fancy furniture and spend it on some good food. I mean, HOTDOGS for Mother’s Day dinner?

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