Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Milwaukee County, WI below include 108 Assisted Living facilities with 729 reviews. On average in Milwaukee County, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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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
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
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
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
CARING STARS WINNER
1621 Rivers Bend, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
4.3
(16 reviews)
"My brother was supposed to go to Oak Park Place Wauwatosa but he needed more care and they didn't have that level of care. But I like this place and the rooms were nicely laid out with lots of light. The administrator was really caring and really imp..."
$4,813
9200 W LAYTON AVE, Greenfield, WI 53228
4.1
(22 reviews)
"I toured Layton Terrace Senior Living. It's a good place, but I was just disappointed because my dad couldn't get in there. When we first walked in, it was all clean, and everybody was good and friendly. It looked really good that way. No problem. T..."
$2,020
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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
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
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
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
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
155 W. Sunnyview Drive, Oak Creek, WI 53154
3.6
(13 reviews)
"I moved my uncle into Cornerstone in September of 2024. I cannot say enough great things about this facility. They have been caring and go the extra mile to make sure that my uncle is cared for, respected and heard. The director, Robin is an angel s..."
$3,200
9535 West Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132
4.0
(5 reviews)
"We toured Brenwood Park. It's up-to-date, clean, and I got the chance to meet the business manager. The person who gave me the tour was friendly, knowledgeable, and positive. The dining area was clean and looked good. They just didn't have any Polish..."
$5,000
2500 East Howard Ave, Saint Francis, WI 53235
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Howard Village Senior Living is pretty much what I am looking for. However, I wanted a better exercise room, and they only have a few little things: a bike, but not a full gym. The staff was very welcoming, very friendly, and very thorough. The build..."
$1,720
10441 South Nicholson Road, Oak Creek, WI 53154
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Elizabeth Residence has nice grounds, but it's an older place. The person that took me around was nice. It’s a small community -- only 18 patients -- and it was not the cleanest place either. The staff seemed to be hard at work, cordial, and maybe a ..."
$7,000
1904 E Belleview Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211
2.5
(2 reviews)
"We went to visit Abundant Life Manor assisted living facility while in the area, searching for a place for our aunt to live. They graciously allowed us to take a tour, despite the fact that we did not have an appointment. We could immediately see t..."
$6,000
8011 W Brentwood Ct, Milwaukee, WI 53223
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprised of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.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
$3,000
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. Our staff is comprised of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.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
$3,000
5157 N. 45th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprised of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.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
$3,000
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. Our staff is comprised of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.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
$3,000
Assisted living costs vary depending on the type of care offered at a facility and where it is located in the country. The cost of assisted living in the Milwaukee area, which includes most of Milwaukee County, is $5,073 per month per the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is over $600 more than the state’s average of $4,400. It is also higher than the national average of $4,300.
The Milwaukee County area has one of the higher costs of assisted living in the state at $5,073 a month. In the state’s capital, Madison, seniors pay a little less at $4,956. In Green Bay in the northern part of the state, the cost is the lowest at $3,800. Only one area, Appleton, has a higher average cost. Here seniors average $5,500 a month for assisted living care. In Wausau, the average sits at $4,100, while in Eau Claire it is even less at $4,000. Just to the south of Milwaukee in Racine, the average is $4,650, while seniors in Janesville pay even less at $3,975 a month.
Milwaukee County
$5,073
Wisconsin
$4,400
The United States
$4,300
Janesville
$3,975
Green Bay
$3,800
Eau Claire
$4,000
Wausau
$4,100
Racine
$4,650
Madison
$4,956
Appleton
$5,500
In Wisconsin, Medicaid’s Medical Assistance Personal Care program is available to seniors residing in an ALF with less than 20 residents. Additional Social Security income is also available to qualifying seniors and can be used to pay for assisted living through Wisconsin’s Exceptional Expense Supplement for Members of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
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.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County Department on Aging | (414) 289-6874 | The Milwaukee County Department on Aging provides information and assistance to seniors throughout the county, including help finding benefits they are eligible to receive, help with dementia care and protection against elder abuse. The Department on Aging also maintains a database with helpful information and services for local seniors. |
| Senior Care Options Counseling | (414) 289-6874 | Seniors considering assisted living can get options counseling from the Department on Aging. This service will help them understand their options for long-term care, prepare for the financial needs that come with long-term care and arrange for functional assessments that determine eligibility for long-term care services. |
| Milwaukee County MCDA Transportation | (414) 289-6874 | MCDA Transportation is a door-to-door transportation service that takes Milwaukee County seniors to medical or dental appointments as well as grocery shopping and senior centers. The van can pick up seniors at their assisted living community and take them to their destination, then return them home. For medical and dental appointments, the cost is $3. Other rides have no cost. |
| Milwaukee County Veteran’s Services | (414) 266-1234 | Milwaukee County Veteran’s Services connects veterans in the county with the benefits they earned through their military service. This includes a free legal clinic, medical benefits, life insurance and help for spouses and dependents. Walk-in appointments with the department are welcome. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (414) 488-6500 | Seniors age 55 and older can participate in the Senior Corps RSVP program to serve throughout Milwaukee County and Waukesha County. Service opportunities include volunteering at nutrition sites, in schools and in health facilities. A readers cafe, classroom tutoring program and pen pal program connect participants with local youth who need support and mentorship. |
| Wisconsin Medicare Counseling | (414) 289-6660 | The Wisconsin Department of Health offers free Medicare counseling to residents to help them make the right choices about their Medicare coverage. Benefits specialists are available to offer unbiased advice to area seniors for free. Milwaukee County seniors can get this service through the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Milwaukee County. |
Milwaukee County-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
Lisa82
5.0
Review of Layton Terrace Senior Living
I toured Layton Terrace Senior Living. It's a good place, but I was just disappointed because my dad couldn't get in there. When we first walked in, it was all clean, and everybody was good and...
Assisted Living
Doreen
5.0
Review of Cornerstone of Oak Creek
I moved my uncle into Cornerstone in September of 2024. I cannot say enough great things about this facility. They have been caring and go the extra mile to make sure that my uncle is cared for...
Assisted Living
R.Fleming
4.0
Review of Aria at Mitchell Manor
The Aria at Mitchell Manor was a nice facility. I was looking at their assisted living, and it seemed to be organized. I like the idea of the chapel that was there, too. I think I toured the...
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