Mequon sits on the western shore of Lake Michigan and serves as a suburb of Milwaukee. Here, seniors spend around $6,183 per month on assisted living in 2024, with local costs exceeding the state median by nearly $700 and the national baseline by over $830. The region contains 178 assisted living communities to promote access to diverse options, including 4 in Mequon proper.
To help you make important decisions regarding long-term care, our guide includes 1093 reviews testimonials for assisted living facilities throughout Mequon. These facilities garner an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars stars.
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
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
10995 N Market St, Mequon, WI 53092
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured Teal Shores Senior Living. It's a nice place. It's very clean. It's just that the memory care wing is pretty exclusive. The room that was available from my mom faced the courtyard that was just a bunch of swampy grass, and it was in the wron..."
$3,170
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
1038 Fond du Lac Ave., Kewaskum, WI 53040
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Kettle Moraine Gardens was beautiful, bright, and welcoming. The rooms were beautiful. The staff during the tour was very knowledgeable and very compassionate. We were there at mealtime, and the food looked wonderful. They had a garden. It was a stim..."
$3,300
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
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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
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
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
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
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
6801 W Loomis Rd, Greendale, WI 53129
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I had an in-person tour of Clifden Court, and it was very good. The staff showed me a room that was going to be available, and they told me some of the things that were going on. But what I want is not available yet, so we have to wait a little while..."
$4,425
205 Green Bay Road, Thiensville, WI 53092
4.5
(4 reviews)
"willow brook has the most amazing staff and wonderful fun activities for everyone! my mom loves the art and of course happy hour on Thursdays! the apartments are beautiful and the facility is extremely clean and well kept...."
$2,500
CARING STARS WINNER
5700 Mockingbird Lane, Greendale, WI 53129
4.4
(35 reviews)
"I can’t say enough good things about Harbour Village! It was an excellent move for my 91 year old mom. She is well cared for and happy. The food is homemade daily and delicious with choices at every meal. The rooms are beautifully laid out to accomm..."
$3,480
100 W River Woods Pkwy, Glendale, WI 53212
4.4
(5 reviews)
"My aunt and uncle live in here. I have visited them many times there. When we knew we had to put my mom into assisted living, we thought that she could go there, because she would have her family and she's already familiar with the spaces, but they d..."
$5,450
6600 West River Pkwy, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
4.3
(8 reviews)
"I toured Hart Park Square Senior Living. I liked that they showed me several models. I liked that there's an emergency switch in each of the models, and they said you flip this one switch by 9 a.m. because if your light doesn't light up, they call yo..."
$1,895
Assisted Living
Brenda
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Mequon
I went to StoryPoint Mequon. I really liked it. What I liked most about them is that they were very friendly, and they were very hands-on with their residents. That pleased me very much because my...
Provider response
Hi Brenda, Thank you for sharing your experience at StoryPoint Mequon! We’re so happy to hear that you were impressed with how friendly and hands-on our team is with the residents. It’s wonderful...
Assisted Living
Michael
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Mequon
We went to check out a place called StoryPoint Mequon but it was too out of our price range. It was very nice, very upper-class, and appealing to the eye. Our only problem is the cost, that's all....
Provider response
Hi Michael, Thank you for your review! It's great to hear that you found the community appealing and appreciated the thoroughness of your tour. We understand that cost is an important factor, and...
Assisted Living
Scott
5.0
Review of StoryPoint Mequon
We toured StoryPoint Mequon. Everything there looked nice and had some of the nicest activities. They had some great amenities that were included there. Their dining was top-notch. They're very...
Provider response
Hi Scott, We’re so glad to hear that you had a great tour of our community! We take pride in our positive, welcoming atmosphere, with a wonderful team and residents. If you have any questions or...
The 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey records assisted living fees of approximately $6,183 per month in Mequon, which runs well above the state median of $5,500. While monthly fees in Fond du Lac run even higher at around $6,800, other cities have more economically priced care. For example, in Janesville and Madison, respective rates fall near $6,044 and $5,973.
Mequon
$6,183
Wisconsin
$5,500
The United States
$5,350
Racine
$6,100
Fond du Lac
$6,800
Janesville
$6,044
Madison
$5,973
Mequon 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.
Assisted living costs in Mequon come in at approximately $6,183 per month. While seniors pay considerably lower rates of roughly $4,767 for in-home care, skilled options tend to cost more. For example, home health care agencies charge around $300 more, and nursing home residents pay about $12,197 for semi-private rooms.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,483
Assisted Living Facility
$6,183
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,197
Note: Since data for Mequon is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Milwaukee, instead.
Seniors in Mequon and southeast Wisconsin can take advantage of various government-sponsored services designed to improve their well-being and connect them with community-based resources. Learn more about some of the most comprehensive resources below.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Ozaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center | (262) 284-8120 | The Ozaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center is a one-stop-shop for information about long-term care, senior nutrition programs, transportation and government benefits. Staff members provide one-on-one consultations to help seniors and disabled adults access appropriate services and cut through the red tape associated with applications and appeals. |
| Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Inc. | (608) 243-5670 | GWAAR is a nonprofit government-affiliated agency that provides information about state and federal programs available to seniors, disabled adults and caregivers in Mequon and more than 70 counties and tribal areas statewide. In addition to planning for the state's future long-term care needs, it provides elder law resources, guardianship assistance, senior employment opportunities and information about preventing Medicare fraud. |
| Ozaukee County Veterans Services Office | (262) 238-8326 | Located in Port Washington, this county agency provides informational services and application assistance to help veterans and dependents qualify for local, state and federal benefits. These programs can help with medical services, transportation and long-term care. Individuals who receive a military pension may qualify for a financial supplement designed to cover the cost of personal care provided at home or in an assisted living facility. |
| Ozaukee Family Services | (262) 376-7774 | Seniors and retirees looking for a way to stay active while giving back to the community can find a variety of volunteer opportunities through Ozaukee Family Services. Mequon residents can serve as volunteer drivers or provide grocery shopping assistance. The organization also needs individuals who can perform basic household maintenance and handyman chores or are willing to volunteer at annual fundraisers and special events. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman for Ozaukee County | (800) 815-0015 | The Board on Aging and Long Term Care manages the state's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and Medigap Helpline. The ombudsman for Ozaukee County serves current and prospective long-term care residents by providing information about assisted living facilities and residents' rights. It also accepts complaints and works with providers to resolve disputes and concerns about the quality of care. |
Mequon-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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