Howard Village Senior Living
2500 East Howard Avenue, Saint Francis, WI, 53235
"Not surprisingly, many people at Howard Village in St. Francis come from the communities on Milwaukee’s South Shore. They've chosen to stay ..."
READ MOREThere are 45 Assisted Living Facilities in the Oak Creek area, with 9 in Oak Creek and 36 nearby.
The average cost of assisted living in Oak Creek is $3,870 per month. This is higher than the national median of $3,750. Cheaper rated regions include South Milwaukee with an average starting cost of 3,009.
To help you with your search, browse the 838 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Oak Creek. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Oak Creek 4.29 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Cudahy with an average rating of 4.62 out of 5 stars.
Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about assisted living options and costs in Oak Creek, call (855) 948-3865.
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2500 East Howard Avenue, Saint Francis, WI, 53235
"Not surprisingly, many people at Howard Village in St. Francis come from the communities on Milwaukee’s South Shore. They've chosen to stay ..."
READ MORE3920 North Green Bay Road, Racine, WI, 53404
4.8
(26 reviews)
"My relative moved to St Monica's Senior Living. She doesn't seem to have a lot of complaints. The food is good, although they give her too much. Other than the care, they have a salon and beauty shop just like everybody else, they have an in-house do..."
READ MORE7220 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI, 53132
"New Perspective Senior Living - Franklin was just a really big facility, but everything was top notch. It was beautiful. It was just very large. It was very clean, homey, up-to-date, and had large apartments. The staff was excellent, helpful, accommo..."
READ MORE5321 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI, 53402
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Parkview Gardens happens to be half a mile from my home and that was a big factor why we picked them. It is quite small as far as assisted living facilities go. They're currently doubling their size and that means they're adding 24 apartments so ther..."
READ MORE1400 W. Sonata Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53221
3.8
(13 reviews)
"Wilson Commons was very nice. The rooms were nice and the residents were very welcoming. They treated us to lunch and my mom was very happy with the food. It's a smaller campus and the building looked manageable size wise. They have a really nice yar..."
READ MORE3210 E. Ramsey Ave., Cudahy, WI, 53110
"Ramsey Woods Assisted Living offers gracious residential living in a home-like setting in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Our community is located on bea..."
READ MORE1313 MISSOURI AVE, South Milwaukee, WI, 53172
4.3
(7 reviews)
"My Aunt lives here and she loves it. The staff has been here for years. It’s clean and the residents are very happy. ..."
READ MORE9329 S 48Th St, Franklin, WI, 53132
3.5
(10 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is at Elizabeth Residence Franklin. The level of care that the staffing provides is phenomenal. They are caring and loving, and there's a consistency of care. There's very little turnover and we're very happy with that. She's been th..."
READ MORE1910 W Ohio, Milwaukee, WI, 53215
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I think Villa St. Francis was an excellent place. We have chosen it because it meets Mary's needs specifically. We have spoken to at least a dozen residents, and they all said they're happy that they're there. I am very pleased. It appeared to be man..."
READ MORE3601 S. Chicago Ave., South Milwaukee, WI, 53172
3.2
(13 reviews)
"I will be moving into Franciscan Villa. It's very beautiful, clean, and very nice. The room is ready to move in and very clean. The staff during the tour was very personable and nice. The dining area was very nice. I did not take any of their food...."
READ MORE1775 N. Newman Road, Racine, WI, 53406
4.0
(4 reviews)
"Primrose Retirement Community was very nice. My tour was very good and they were very helpful. Their staff and employees are very professional, very kind and friendly. They have a theater, a pub, ice cream bistro, spa, and everything. It's very nice ..."
READ MORE3553 South 41st St., Milwaukee, WI, 53221
3.8
(5 reviews)
"I'm at Landmark at the Terrace. They just changed a couple of months ago. It's even worse than it was when St. Clare had it. I wasn't aware that it was complete assisted living when I came here because I had told my caseworker that I was looking for ..."
READ MORE2222 West Bolivar Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53221
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The facility overall was fairly decent. The location could be slightly more scenic but it's certainly not as depressing as other locales I am aware of. The amenities overall are acceptable; nothing too fancy but not incredibly impressive either. The ..."
READ MORE3950 North Main Street, Racine, WI, 53402
4.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a lovely facility. They offer private one and two bedroom apartments that give residents a needed sense of independence along with the security of knowing that help is just moments away. The apartments are not new but they are well maintained..."
READ MORE3750 E HAMMOND AVE, Cudahy, WI, 53110
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The Hammond House assisted living facility was a place on our list to visit in the region as an option for our aunt. We could see that the residents there were content and well cared for when we arrived. It was apparent that this was a very nice, li..."
READ MORE4208 Marquette Dr, Racine, WI, 53402
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited Stafford Manor while in the area looking at facilities for our uncle. The outer exterior appeared very well maintained. We did not have an appointment, yet the staff was very accommodating and took us on a full tour. The grounds had beaut..."
READ MORE4719 Kingdom Court, Racine, Racine, WI, 53402
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Thank you to the loving Willowgreen staff for caring for our family and going the extra mile. Getting information about care that is specific and meaningful is often very difficult. We are so happy with the way that you helped us to know what to do..."
READ MORE3460 E Barnard Avenue, Cudahy, WI, 53110
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Cudahy Place worked good and I cant complain. I have been here for a year and everything's OK. The staff is nice and the food is good. They serve three meals a day. The management is good and they have a lot of activities. They manage the medication..."
READ MORE4900 S. 68th Street, Greenfield, WI, 53220
2.3
(3 reviews)
"This is a nice facility. Cozy, and up kept very well! Clean, home made meals and desserts! I had a unexpected tour here, and the house was beyond clean and homey! Staff is very friendly,professional, and very knowledgeable about this field of care. A..."
READ MORE5301 W LINCOLN AVE, West Allis, WI, 53219
Located fewer than 15 miles south of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and along the shores of Lake Michigan, Oak Creek, has a population of over 36,000 people, and 12 percent of the residents are age 65 and over. To keep from becoming part of Milwaukee, this town used "The Oak Creek Law" when it incorporated. Seniors who wish to live in Oak Creek but need support with some daily activities can choose among the 42 assisted living communities in the area and the seven within the city limits. It's up to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to oversee and license assisted living facilities.
Assisted Living costs in Oak Creek start around $3,870 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Oak Creek and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Franklin
$5,527
South Milwaukee
$5,043
Greendale
$4,770
Cudahy
$4,304
Greenfield
$4,072
US
$4,000
Oak Creek
$3,870
Saint Francis
$3,815
In Wisconsin, seniors can find a variety of options for financial assistance for assisted living. Low-income seniors can use Medicaid to cover the costs. The state offers several programs for assisted living costs, including Wisconsin Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Exceptional Expense Supplement,
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.
Oak Creek and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Oak Creek, please visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Oak Creek-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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Kevin
5
Review of Oak Park Place Oak Creek
My dad has moved into Oak Park Place Oak Creek. I liked it. It seemed very personal and professional, so it made things pretty easy. It looks like they take very good care of their residents. I...
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Jeff
5
Review of Oak Park Place Oak Creek
My father is at Oak Park Place Oak Creek. We like the activities and stuff like that for him and that they're constantly checking up on him to make sure that everything's going well. He's actually...
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Lisa
4
Review of Cornerstone of Oak Creek
The lady at Cornerstone of Oak Creek didn't know we were coming, but she still took time out of her day to show us around. It was a nice building in a good location, and it was pretty clean. I just...