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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Milwaukee, WI for 2024

South Milwaukee is a suburb of Milwaukee and has nearly 21,000 residents and a senior community that accounts for about 17% of the population. This city offers a range of benefits to older adults, including a low cost of living, minimal crime and comfortable year-round temperatures, making it a good retirement option.

Assisted living facilities in South Milwaukee provide personal care services, housekeeping, meals and recreational programming, promoting a worry-free lifestyle for older adults. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey shows that on average, seniors in the South Milwaukee region pay $5,073 per month for this level of care, which is considerably higher than state and national medians.

This guide gives an overview of assisted living in South Milwaukee, including the pros and cons of living here and how much seniors pay for care services. It also lists local nonprofit agencies that help older adults find the care options that suit their needs.  

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in South Milwaukee

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services monitors assisted living facilities, also referred to as community-based residential facilities, in South Milwaukee. This department outlines the services these facilities must provide and regulates staffing and staff training, nutrition and medication services and intake and discharge requirements. It also investigates reports of abuse or neglect in residential facilities.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in South Milwaukee

  • The overall cost of living in South Milwaukee is consistent with the state average and about 10% lower than the national rate, making it a financially sound option for those seeking budget-friendly retirement options. Housing is affordable here and may result in faster home sales for older adults moving to assisted living.  
  • Retirement taxes in South Milwaukee are generally low compared to other communities across the nation, although this varies depending on an individual’s financial situation. Social Security benefits and government pensions aren’t taxed at the state level, but withdrawals from retirement savings accounts and private pension income are fully taxed at the state level. Moving to residential care can give some seniors greater control over monthly expenses. 
  • South Milwaukee’s property crime rate is consistent with the national average, but the violent crime rate is low. On a 100-point index on which a lower score indicates less crime, the city’s violent crime score is 13.6 and the property crime rating is 32.5 versus the respective national scores of 22.7 and 35.4. This may appeal to those seeking a safe community for their retirement years.  
  • With year-round high temperatures ranging from 29-81 degrees, South Milwaukee is among the cooler communities in Wisconsin. The city sees about 36 inches of rain and 45 inches of snow annually. To help older adults attend medical appointments and complete errands during the snowy months, assisted living facilities provide or arrange transportation services.  
  • While health care costs are a little higher in South Milwaukee than in the typical U.S. city, residents have access to a range of provider options, which may make it easy to schedule primary and specialty services. There are 242 doctors per capita compared to the national rate of 210, and the region is home to high-performing facilities, such as Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore and Ascension SW Wisconsin Hospital. 

Paying for Assisted Living in South Milwaukee

In South Milwaukee, older adults pay $5,073 per month for assisted living services. This is considerably higher than the state and national respective rates of $4,400 and $4,300.  

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities 

Assisted living facilities in South Milwaukee charge $5,073 per month for services, making it among the most expensive communities in Wisconsin to obtain this type of care. However, the city is an affordable alternative to Appleton, which has the highest surveyed rates in the state at $5,500. In Fond du Lac, monthly rates are higher than the state median but several hundred dollars lower than in South Milwaukee at $4,686. In Janesville, seniors pay $3,975 for services, and in Green Bay, assisted living rates are the lowest in the state at $3,800.  

South Milwaukee

$5,073

Wisconsin

$4,400

The United States

$4,300

Janesville

$3,975

Fond du Lac

$4,686

Green Bay

$3,800

Appleton

$5,500

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care 

Seniors who need personal care services have several options to choose from, depending on the level of care they need and whether they want to live in a private home or community setting. Assisted living residents pay $5,073 per month on average for housing, personal care, meals and housekeeping services. Older adults who live at home and arrange services through in-home care agencies typically pay $5,053 for homemaker services and $5,243 for care from home health aides. Adult day health care is a cost-effective alternative at $1,322 monthly. Nursing home residents pay the highest monthly care costs of $9,429 for shared rooms and $11,376 for private rooms.  

Homemaker Services

$5,053

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 South Milwaukee was not available, so data for the closest city, Milwaukee, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in South Milwaukee

South Milwaukee 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.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Wisconsin

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 South Milwaukee

Finding the right assisted living facility in South Milwaukee is easier with professional help from information specialists, options counselors and long-term care advocates. The following table features local nonprofit programs and agencies that help seniors navigate their care options, apply for public benefits that can help pay for services and connect with social and recreational programming in the community.  

ResourceContactService
Grobschmidt Senior Center(414) 768-8045The local senior center has a variety of educational, cultural, social and recreational programs for older adults in the South Milwaukee region. It hosts daily congregate meals, which individuals can sign up for in-person or over the phone.
Milwaukee County Department on Aging(414) 289-6874The Milwaukee County Department on Aging administers a range of programs and services to South Milwaukee residents aged 60 and over. It hosts online Medicare classes to help older adults understand their health insurance benefits, choose the right Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan and resolve issues related to denied claims. It also houses the region’s long-term care ombudsman program, which protects the rights of those in residential care.
Milwaukee Regional Office(800) 698-2411The Milwaukee VA Regional Office provides benefits counseling to older veterans and their spouses or survivors in South Milwaukee and the surrounding region. At this location, individuals are screened for eligibility for VA health insurance, medical care, counseling services and emergency financial assistance. The office can also help veterans apply for pension programs and Aid and Attendance or determine eligibility for veterans’ home placement, which can help control out-of-pocket care costs.
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee(414) 727-5300The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee provides free civil legal advice and assistance to those aged 50 and over. Its legal professionals help seniors access public benefits that may help cover assisted living, such as Medicaid, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. It can also help older adults address issues related to the quality of care in assisted living facilities.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program(414) 488-6500RSVP has volunteer opportunities for those aged 55 and over in the South Milwaukee region. Through this program, older adults participate in pen pal programs, classroom tutoring and the Intergenerational Heritage Fair. They can also serve their community through food pantry support or as greeters and ushers at performing arts venues.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in South Milwaukee

South Milwaukee-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 Wisconsin

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