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The Best Assisted Living Communities in Waukesha County, WI
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authentic reviews in Waukesha County, WI below include Assisted Living facility with 1456 reviews. On average in Waukesha County, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.9 out of 5 stars.
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Paying for Assisted Living in Waukesha County
As part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area, Waukesha County shares the area’s average assisted living price of $5,073 per month. This is higher than the national median cost of $4,300, according to Genworth’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. Assisted living in Waukesha County is also more expensive than the state average of $4,400 per month.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Waukesha County, WI and Nearby Cities
Assisted living in Waukesha County is relatively expensive compared to many other areas in the state. Madison, for example, is more affordable, at $4,956 per month. Nearby Janesville is significantly cheaper, averaging $3,975. Appleton has the highest assisted living prices in the state, at $5,500 per month, while nearby Green Bay has the lowest costs in the state, at $3,800. This is $1,273 per month more affordable than assisted living in Waukesha County. On the state’s western border, La Crosse has a similar monthly cost of $3,845. Fond du Lac is more expensive, averaging $4,686. Assisted living in Eau Claire costs $4,000 per month, or $1,073 more affordable than Waukesha County.
Waukesha County
$5,073
Wisconsin
$4,400
The United States
$4,300
Green Bay
$3,800
La Crosse
$3,845
Janesville
$3,975
Eau Claire
$4,000
Fond du Lac
$4,686
Madison
$4,956
Appleton
$5,500
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Waukesha County
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.
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.
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Free Assisted Living Resources in Waukesha County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County | (262) 548-7848 | This Area Agency on Aging offers a variety of programs to older adults throughout Waukesha County. It offers social services such as care needs assessments, long-term care management and health insurance counseling. Seniors can also access mental health services, healthy aging education, support groups as well as a low-cost senior transportation initiative. |
| Germantown Senior Center | (262) 253-7799 | Older adults are welcome to participate in games, crafts, day trips and exercise classes at this senior center. It has a computer lab, fitness center and games room. Hobby workshops include technology and woodworking courses, and a nurse is on-site once a month for one-on-one visits. The senior center also offers a shuttle van service for nearby residents. |
| Waukesha County Veterans Services Division | (262) 548-7732 | By offering financial and social support, this body aims to protect and improve the overall wellness of veterans in the community. Service officers can help veterans and their families navigate the application process for life insurance, pensions and other benefits programs. This organization can also provide financial assistance to eligible veterans in case of an emergency. Adult protective services and tax reconciliation assistance is also available. |
| Eras Senior Network | (262) 549-3348 | Serving seniors in Waukesha and Milwaukee Counties, this nonprofit provides educational workshops including a fraud and scam awareness course. Volunteers are available to provide transportation and assistance with errands. Friendly visitors can offer socialization and in-home help with completing and submitting forms and payments. This organization’s Retired & Senior Volunteer Program provides community engagement opportunities for seniors of all activity and ability levels. |
| Legal Action Wisconsin | (855) 947-2529 | This nonprofit offers free legal information and representation to seniors and low-income adults. Pro-bono lawyers can help with civil issues such as consumer law and predatory financial practices. This organization also works to ensure that seniors have access to health insurance and medical services. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Waukesha County
Waukesha 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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Reviewer#RD0227tn8
2.0
Review of Ruby Commons
My mother is at Ruby Commons. I'm not entirely displeased with the place, but I'm not overly impressed with it either. The food there is nothing great. You get a choice, like at the start of a week...
Assisted Living
Daughter in law
2.0
Review of Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road
My mother in law spent almost 4 months at Brookdale in Brookfield, WI on Woelfel Road in assisted living in the summer of 2025 to fall of 2026. She usually participates in daily chair exercise....
Provider response
Thank you for taking the time to visit and provide feedback. We take your comments seriously and are committed to providing quality care and services to our residents. Your feedback has been...
Assisted Living
David
5.0
Review of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm
I visited Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm. I liked the way they handled their three different buildings and activities in the three active buildings, and the...
