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Dimensions Living Pewaukee East
W232N3471 Hunters Ridge Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53075
"We went to look here, and it was beautiful inside. It was close to the capital drive, so I was concerned about the noise...
Assisted Living
$6,400
The Best Assisted Living Communities in Waukesha County, WI
Our comprehensive listings and ...
authentic reviews in Waukesha County, WI below include 183 Assisted Living facilities with 1417 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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We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Waukesha County, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
183 Providers
Dimensions Living Pewaukee West
N26W26511 College Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072
"Modern community. A staff team that handles things fast and efficent. Would definitely recommend to others. "
Assisted Living
$6,400
Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
1805 Kensington Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
"We moved our mother into Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. Of the two that we looked at, Oak Hill was by far the smallest...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,960
Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road
660 Woelfel Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
"I am in Brookdale Place Brookfield. They have very nice people, but the staff is changing quickly. They are not paid...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$6,300
Brookdale Sussex
W240N6351 Maple Avenue, Sussex, WI 53089
"Our experience with Brookdale Sussex was very positive. It looked like it was a really nice community atmosphere for the...
Assisted Living
$4,030
Discovery Commons Brookfield
16100 W. Greenfield, Brookfield, WI 53005
"We toured Discovery Commons Brookfield. I viewed a one-bedroom apartment. It was very nice. It's a beautiful facility...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,395
Sky Residential - Brookside
2405 S Brookside Parkway, New Berlin, WI 53151
Brookside is a group assisted living facility with a homelike environment, and tasty, nutritious home-cooked meals with...
Assisted Living
$6,500
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Oak Park Place Wauwatosa
1621 Rivers Bend, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
"My father moved into Oak Park Place Wauwatosa. It is close to where I live. It was within our price range, and it just...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,813
The Arboretum Senior Living
W180n7890 Town Hall Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
"The Arboretum Senior Living seemed like a good place. They had good units and apartments in a nice setting, but it...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,710
LakeHouse Menomonee
N84W17147 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
"We visited here. It seems like they have a younger group of people and more activities. It's a very well-decorated...
Assisted Living
$2,500
Ross Family Homes - 105th St
6334 N 105th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Ross Family Home - 90th St
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...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Library Square Senior Living
1820 S. 75th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
"We're moving into Library Square Senior Living. We like the place. The apartment was bigger than the one I had looked...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,350
Hart Park Square Senior Living
6600 West River Pkwy, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
"Hart Park Square is a 5 for the people, everything that's going on, and it's really nice when you walk in. The staff was...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$5,265
Layton Terrace Senior Living
9200 W LAYTON AVE, Greenfield, WI 53228
"My brother and I toured Layton Terrace Senior Living together and we both liked it. The lady who took us around was very...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$5,485
Ameira Orchids Assisted Living
10401 W Bradley Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224
At Ameira Orchids Assisted Living, we ensure the safety and comfort of our residents. Our home is designed to give each...
Assisted Living
$5,550
The Right Way Family Home - 8120 Bender
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...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
The Right Way - 7927 Bender
7927 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...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Ross Family Homes - 7932 Bender
7932 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...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
Ross Family Home - Clovernook
8128 W Clovernook, Milwaukee, WI 53223
The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,000
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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
Assisted Living
Tony G
5.0
Review of Lake Country Landing
Our experience with Lake Country Landing has been very positive. The staff we interacted with were professional, attentive, and genuinely cared about resident well-being. The facility is clean...
Assisted Living
Bonnie
1.0
Review of New Perspective Waukesha
The staff here are careless and inattentive. They constantly ignore the needs of the people they’re supposed to be caring for and show little to no compassion or urgency. Communication is poor, and...
Assisted Living
Concerned
2.0
Review of Vista Pointe Assisted Living
there is caretaker / compassion fatigue from owner on down to the caregivers. the food is best described as inconsistent. Due to how the community is set up, the cook is only there Mon-Fri for...
