The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Milwaukee, WI for 2023
Famous for baseball and beer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is home to over 590,000 residents, of whom 10.5% are aged 65 and over. Seniors here have access to an array of geriatric health providers, including the trailblazing Acute Care for the Elderly Unit at Aurora Sinai Medical Center and the Acute Care for Elders Unit at Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.
Outside of a hospital, nursing homes offer the highest level of care available for many elderly people. These facilities provide around-the-clock custodial care, personal assistance and access to medical care from skilled nurses, physicians and therapists. Due to the services provided, nursing facilities are the most expensive senior care option for Milwaukee residents. At $9,429 per month, the cost of nursing home care in the city is significantly higher than the U.S. average of $7,756. Home health care and assisted living are more affordable yet effective alternatives for people who don’t require this level of care.
This guide provides detailed cost information for the different care types available in Milwaukee. It also lists some resources to support local seniors.
Directory of Nursing Homes in Milwaukee, WI
Canterbury Court
1840 N PROSPECT AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
Located along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Canterbury Court provides seniors with a comfortable and safe assisted living community. This facility gets rave reviews for its high-end treatments, spacious
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Located along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Canterbury Court provides seniors with a comfortable and safe assisted living community. This facility gets rave reviews for its high-end treatments, spacious living spaces, home-like feel and close proximity to downtown. For seniors who enjoy staying active, there is a fitness room and exercise classes available. The gorgeous garden pathways provide the perfect spot to take a morning walk. After a long day, residents can sit back and relax as they’re pampered at the on-site spa facilities. Pet lovers appreciate that their fur friends are welcome at Canterbury Court.
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Located along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Canterbury Court provides seniors with a comfortable and safe assisted living community. This facility gets rave reviews for its high-end treatments, spacious
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Located along Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Canterbury Court provides seniors with a comfortable and safe assisted living community. This facility gets rave reviews for its high-end treatments, spacious living spaces, home-like feel and close proximity to downtown. For seniors who enjoy staying active, there is a fitness room and exercise classes available. The gorgeous garden pathways provide the perfect spot to take a morning walk. After a long day, residents can sit back and relax as they’re pampered at the on-site spa facilities. Pet lovers appreciate that their fur friends are welcome at Canterbury Court.
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Ovation Jewish Home
1414 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
Ovation Jewish Home was very nice. I like how they care for the people that are living there and everything like that. The building is clean and very nice. They have everything for the elderly. They h
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Ovation Jewish Home was very nice. I like how they care for the people that are living there and everything like that. The building is clean and very nice. They have everything for the elderly. They have a rec room for them. They have a lot of stuff for the elderly people. The outdoor is pretty nice. The staff seemed like they were very nice and very caring. The food was pretty good, too.
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Ovation Jewish Home was very nice. I like how they care for the people that are living there and everything like that. The building is clean and very nice. They have everything for the elderly. They h
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Ovation Jewish Home was very nice. I like how they care for the people that are living there and everything like that. The building is clean and very nice. They have everything for the elderly. They have a rec room for them. They have a lot of stuff for the elderly people. The outdoor is pretty nice. The staff seemed like they were very nice and very caring. The food was pretty good, too.
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Eastcastle Place
2505 E Bradford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
My husband was in Eastcastle for approximately three weeks for rehabilitation. His food often arrived cold. He would wear the same shirt for 2-3 days because no one was available to help him change.
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My husband was in Eastcastle for approximately three weeks for rehabilitation. His food often arrived cold. He would wear the same shirt for 2-3 days because no one was available to help him change. He would ring for help to go to the bathroom and they would not arrive sometimes for one and a half hours. While using the toilet, one CNA partially dislocated his shoulder because she was lifting him improperly. He only received two showers during his stay. One CNA told him she would not shower him because she was afraid of getting hurt. They consistently brought his pain meds 1-2 hours late and he would be in excruciating pain. At one point they ran out of his drugs in the evening and they had to go out and get more while he waited…and waited. His physical therapy time was often cut short because he did not have the opportunity to use the bathroom beforehand. At the time he left, he had severe edema in both legs along with a rash that ran from his rectum onto his scrotum. I don’t believe these issues were ever addressed. This facility seems to be very understaffed and the aides appear to need more training. We were extremely disappointed in the care he received and would never recommend this facility to anyone.
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My husband was in Eastcastle for approximately three weeks for rehabilitation. His food often arrived cold. He would wear the same shirt for 2-3 days because no one was available to help him change.
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My husband was in Eastcastle for approximately three weeks for rehabilitation. His food often arrived cold. He would wear the same shirt for 2-3 days because no one was available to help him change. He would ring for help to go to the bathroom and they would not arrive sometimes for one and a half hours. While using the toilet, one CNA partially dislocated his shoulder because she was lifting him improperly. He only received two showers during his stay. One CNA told him she would not shower him because she was afraid of getting hurt. They consistently brought his pain meds 1-2 hours late and he would be in excruciating pain. At one point they ran out of his drugs in the evening and they had to go out and get more while he waited…and waited. His physical therapy time was often cut short because he did not have the opportunity to use the bathroom beforehand. At the time he left, he had severe edema in both legs along with a rash that ran from his rectum onto his scrotum. I don’t believe these issues were ever addressed. This facility seems to be very understaffed and the aides appear to need more training. We were extremely disappointed in the care he received and would never recommend this facility to anyone.
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St Ann Rest Home
2020 S Muskego Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
My sister-in-law is at The Bay at St Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center. They work with her to try to get her walking better as she needs assistance with everything. It’s very clean and they have ro
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My sister-in-law is at The Bay at St Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center. They work with her to try to get her walking better as she needs assistance with everything. It’s very clean and they have round-the-clock nursing. Everybody is very friendly, very caring, and very interested in their residents. Her room is very nice and I go there at different times, and it’s always clean. She enjoys the food too. They have their own cook and they have a variety of food for them. So, she’s happy there. I think it’s pretty well staffed and everybody is very helpful. They are starting up their activities again after COVID, but I am not sure for now what activities are involved in.
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My sister-in-law is at The Bay at St Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center. They work with her to try to get her walking better as she needs assistance with everything. It’s very clean and they have ro
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My sister-in-law is at The Bay at St Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center. They work with her to try to get her walking better as she needs assistance with everything. It’s very clean and they have round-the-clock nursing. Everybody is very friendly, very caring, and very interested in their residents. Her room is very nice and I go there at different times, and it’s always clean. She enjoys the food too. They have their own cook and they have a variety of food for them. So, she’s happy there. I think it’s pretty well staffed and everybody is very helpful. They are starting up their activities again after COVID, but I am not sure for now what activities are involved in.
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Generations Adult Day Center
2330 N PROSPECT AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
As current residents . I cant say enough positive comments. The staff and administration are caring, compassionate and always there to support and help.
The apts are beautiful, and there are multiple
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As current residents . I cant say enough positive comments. The staff and administration are caring, compassionate and always there to support and help.
The apts are beautiful, and there are multiple layers of assistance should one need it. Taking packages to your apt, clearing your car of snow, not feeling well…they check to make sure you ate okay. The people are warm and friendly. The food at the dining room is outstanding.
lots of social events if you wish. central location on gorgeous Eastside for walks and visitors. Next door to St Mary’s hospital.
Excellent doctors onsite, and full fitness center with trainer. its a place with a heart and soul! We are very grateful for all the kind and professional people that are dedicated to helping seniors throughout this stage of life.
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As current residents . I cant say enough positive comments. The staff and administration are caring, compassionate and always there to support and help.
The apts are beautiful, and there are multiple
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As current residents . I cant say enough positive comments. The staff and administration are caring, compassionate and always there to support and help.
The apts are beautiful, and there are multiple layers of assistance should one need it. Taking packages to your apt, clearing your car of snow, not feeling well…they check to make sure you ate okay. The people are warm and friendly. The food at the dining room is outstanding.
lots of social events if you wish. central location on gorgeous Eastside for walks and visitors. Next door to St Mary’s hospital.
Excellent doctors onsite, and full fitness center with trainer. its a place with a heart and soul! We are very grateful for all the kind and professional people that are dedicated to helping seniors throughout this stage of life.
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Ascension Living Alexian Village
9301 N. 76 Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53223
Terrible place. Don’t leave your loved one here. Some of the Nurses are awful as in they dont give meds on time or at all, some aides are rude and rough, management wants to hear complaints but don’t
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Terrible place. Don’t leave your loved one here. Some of the Nurses are awful as in they dont give meds on time or at all, some aides are rude and rough, management wants to hear complaints but don’t do anything to resolve issues, the food is terrible, and the rooms are poorly furnished.
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Terrible place. Don’t leave your loved one here. Some of the Nurses are awful as in they dont give meds on time or at all, some aides are rude and rough, management wants to hear complaints but don’t
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Terrible place. Don’t leave your loved one here. Some of the Nurses are awful as in they dont give meds on time or at all, some aides are rude and rough, management wants to hear complaints but don’t do anything to resolve issues, the food is terrible, and the rooms are poorly furnished.
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Cameo Care Center
5790 S 27TH ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53221
My mom experienced rehab at Cameo in 2012. Her health had declined to the point where she had to move out of her first Assistant living place. The facility (nursing home part) was clean. I arrived wit
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My mom experienced rehab at Cameo in 2012. Her health had declined to the point where she had to move out of her first Assistant living place. The facility (nursing home part) was clean. I arrived with my mom who just got out of the hospital, one of the staff members was generous in helping my mom out of the car and into a wheel chair where she was taken to her room. She was placed with another lady who was hard of hearing and often times had the volume on her tv very loud. The nice lady hardly ever left her room which was somewhat of a problem because the volume from the tv was annoying at times for my mom. Although some shows she did enjoy but didn’t enjoy the tv being on so much at a high volume.
As my mom progressed with rehab, she took a liking to the physical therapist. I thought she did a good job with my mom. However, the facility had problems. Major problems. My mom began to tell me it was taking a long time to get her to the bathroom. I began to observe the times it took. I would press the button and wait and wait. At one point, it took two hours for a staff to take her to the bathroom. I felt the staff was short handed, not enough help. I didn’t like the social worker’s response to my concern, because she told me, my mom was making requests at busy times. I’m like when you have to go, you have to go, that is not my mom’s problem!
There was no room for assistant living for my mom at the time, and my mom didn’t want to be in a nursing home. I was rattled by scratch marks on her arms. At that time, her needs were not as severe and needed an assistant living place that provided more care than her first one. So I set out looking for another place. The social worker struck again, this time she claimed my mom’s insurance would pay for another month. A week later, she informed me that this wasn’t the case. We live in the digital world, it doesn’t take long to obtain that sort of insurance information. This so-called error cost my mom a couple thousand dollars. I eventually did find a decent place.
Now I’m not saying you should rule this place out because it’s been three years, but keep in mind, make sure you do your homework, make sure this place or any other meets the needs of your loved one. I personally wouldn’t recommend the nursing home part nor their social worker (if she still works there). Hopefully they got their act together and hire more help as well as give the staff a decent wage which would help stop so much turnover as well as attract decent workers. Thank you for reading this review, I wish you well 🙂
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My mom experienced rehab at Cameo in 2012. Her health had declined to the point where she had to move out of her first Assistant living place. The facility (nursing home part) was clean. I arrived wit
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My mom experienced rehab at Cameo in 2012. Her health had declined to the point where she had to move out of her first Assistant living place. The facility (nursing home part) was clean. I arrived with my mom who just got out of the hospital, one of the staff members was generous in helping my mom out of the car and into a wheel chair where she was taken to her room. She was placed with another lady who was hard of hearing and often times had the volume on her tv very loud. The nice lady hardly ever left her room which was somewhat of a problem because the volume from the tv was annoying at times for my mom. Although some shows she did enjoy but didn’t enjoy the tv being on so much at a high volume.
As my mom progressed with rehab, she took a liking to the physical therapist. I thought she did a good job with my mom. However, the facility had problems. Major problems. My mom began to tell me it was taking a long time to get her to the bathroom. I began to observe the times it took. I would press the button and wait and wait. At one point, it took two hours for a staff to take her to the bathroom. I felt the staff was short handed, not enough help. I didn’t like the social worker’s response to my concern, because she told me, my mom was making requests at busy times. I’m like when you have to go, you have to go, that is not my mom’s problem!
There was no room for assistant living for my mom at the time, and my mom didn’t want to be in a nursing home. I was rattled by scratch marks on her arms. At that time, her needs were not as severe and needed an assistant living place that provided more care than her first one. So I set out looking for another place. The social worker struck again, this time she claimed my mom’s insurance would pay for another month. A week later, she informed me that this wasn’t the case. We live in the digital world, it doesn’t take long to obtain that sort of insurance information. This so-called error cost my mom a couple thousand dollars. I eventually did find a decent place.
Now I’m not saying you should rule this place out because it’s been three years, but keep in mind, make sure you do your homework, make sure this place or any other meets the needs of your loved one. I personally wouldn’t recommend the nursing home part nor their social worker (if she still works there). Hopefully they got their act together and hire more help as well as give the staff a decent wage which would help stop so much turnover as well as attract decent workers. Thank you for reading this review, I wish you well 🙂
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Mercy Res and Rehab Center
2727 W MITCHELL ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53215
Mercy Residential and Rehab was nice — nothing fancy– but adequate. The staff was good. They kept us updated as to my aunt’s status and what they were doing with her. We got a shared room for her, a
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Mercy Residential and Rehab was nice — nothing fancy– but adequate. The staff was good. They kept us updated as to my aunt’s status and what they were doing with her. We got a shared room for her, and it was adequate. My first impression of this place was that "this isn’t home," and it is not meant to be home. My aunt though commented that the food was very good. She was there for physical therapy, but they had daily activities for the residents like bingo and other games. What stood out to me regarding this facility was the caring nature of the staff. Many of them were there for the patients. When my aunt ended up in the hospital and when we went back to the rehab facility to pick the rest of her clothing, the staff that met us were all very concerned about her.
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Mercy Residential and Rehab was nice — nothing fancy– but adequate. The staff was good. They kept us updated as to my aunt’s status and what they were doing with her. We got a shared room for her, a
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Mercy Residential and Rehab was nice — nothing fancy– but adequate. The staff was good. They kept us updated as to my aunt’s status and what they were doing with her. We got a shared room for her, and it was adequate. My first impression of this place was that "this isn’t home," and it is not meant to be home. My aunt though commented that the food was very good. She was there for physical therapy, but they had daily activities for the residents like bingo and other games. What stood out to me regarding this facility was the caring nature of the staff. Many of them were there for the patients. When my aunt ended up in the hospital and when we went back to the rehab facility to pick the rest of her clothing, the staff that met us were all very concerned about her.
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Maple Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
2730 W Ramsey Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53221
My mom moved into Maple Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. As far as I can see, I’m pleased with her care. She needs help cleaning herself up, and she’s very satisfied with the help. She’s enjoyi
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My mom moved into Maple Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. As far as I can see, I’m pleased with her care. She needs help cleaning herself up, and she’s very satisfied with the help. She’s enjoying their food. She said everybody is nice to her. She has no complaints. My mom has a private room. She shares the bathroom with the other room. It’s kept clean. It’s not the newest facility, but everything seems in order. They have a common dining area. My mom’s getting their meals in her room. There is an area that they can go out to in the summer, like a courtyard. But there’s not a lot of land with the property. They have an activity sheet every day. They have movies and bingo.
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My mom moved into Maple Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. As far as I can see, I’m pleased with her care. She needs help cleaning herself up, and she’s very satisfied with the help. She’s enjoyi
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My mom moved into Maple Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. As far as I can see, I’m pleased with her care. She needs help cleaning herself up, and she’s very satisfied with the help. She’s enjoying their food. She said everybody is nice to her. She has no complaints. My mom has a private room. She shares the bathroom with the other room. It’s kept clean. It’s not the newest facility, but everything seems in order. They have a common dining area. My mom’s getting their meals in her room. There is an area that they can go out to in the summer, like a courtyard. But there’s not a lot of land with the property. They have an activity sheet every day. They have movies and bingo.
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Sunrise Care Center
3540 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53220
My father was there for less than 36 hours, due to lack of care and inadequate equipment my father died. Upon arrival at the facility I was told by staff that they had to remove the bipap machine fro
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My father was there for less than 36 hours, due to lack of care and inadequate equipment my father died. Upon arrival at the facility I was told by staff that they had to remove the bipap machine from my father stating it was "smothering him, not functioning properly". The next morning my father was found by my brother unable to breath, grey in color and falling off his bed. No guard rails were installed and no one had been checking on him, although staff stated they were just in his room. Had they been they would have seen his condition. His oxygen machine was immediately put on him and when switched on it exploded. Staff began CPR while screaming for another oxygen machine, which they were not able to locate timely. Paramedics transported my father to the ER where he passed away from heart failure due to lack of oxygen.
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My father was there for less than 36 hours, due to lack of care and inadequate equipment my father died. Upon arrival at the facility I was told by staff that they had to remove the bipap machine fro
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My father was there for less than 36 hours, due to lack of care and inadequate equipment my father died. Upon arrival at the facility I was told by staff that they had to remove the bipap machine from my father stating it was "smothering him, not functioning properly". The next morning my father was found by my brother unable to breath, grey in color and falling off his bed. No guard rails were installed and no one had been checking on him, although staff stated they were just in his room. Had they been they would have seen his condition. His oxygen machine was immediately put on him and when switched on it exploded. Staff began CPR while screaming for another oxygen machine, which they were not able to locate timely. Paramedics transported my father to the ER where he passed away from heart failure due to lack of oxygen.
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St. Francis Place
3200 S 20th Street , Milwaukee, WI, 53215
While the conditions were not that terrible, they are completely understaffed causing people like my mother who was there this past June and July terrible inconvenience.
My mother had fallen a couple
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While the conditions were not that terrible, they are completely understaffed causing people like my mother who was there this past June and July terrible inconvenience.
My mother had fallen a couple of times and had been left on the floor. Most of the staff was very rude to her. All they cared about was getting their money. Nevermind that the care was inadequate. or they were just looking to kick my mother out when she clearly was not capabale of being on her own. I would npt recommend this place. They are supposed to be christian based.
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While the conditions were not that terrible, they are completely understaffed causing people like my mother who was there this past June and July terrible inconvenience.
My mother had fallen a couple
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While the conditions were not that terrible, they are completely understaffed causing people like my mother who was there this past June and July terrible inconvenience.
My mother had fallen a couple of times and had been left on the floor. Most of the staff was very rude to her. All they cared about was getting their money. Nevermind that the care was inadequate. or they were just looking to kick my mother out when she clearly was not capabale of being on her own. I would npt recommend this place. They are supposed to be christian based.
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CROSSROADS CARE CENTER OF MILWAUKEE
3216 West Highland Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53208
I was at Crossroads Care Center of Milwaukee. It was not a very nice place. It was not very clean, the nurses were not very nice, and my social worker was not cooperating at all. It was on lockdown be
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I was at Crossroads Care Center of Milwaukee. It was not a very nice place. It was not very clean, the nurses were not very nice, and my social worker was not cooperating at all. It was on lockdown because of the coronavirus. The food was horrible. They had a smoking patio outside and that was about it. The nurses were OK, but I had more of a problem with my social worker. They should help the patients that are there.
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I was at Crossroads Care Center of Milwaukee. It was not a very nice place. It was not very clean, the nurses were not very nice, and my social worker was not cooperating at all. It was on lockdown be
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I was at Crossroads Care Center of Milwaukee. It was not a very nice place. It was not very clean, the nurses were not very nice, and my social worker was not cooperating at all. It was on lockdown because of the coronavirus. The food was horrible. They had a smoking patio outside and that was about it. The nurses were OK, but I had more of a problem with my social worker. They should help the patients that are there.
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CLOSED – Millway Care and Rehabilitation Center
8534 W MILL RD, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
My sisters and I chose this facility because it was clean and close to all of our homes. We had also never heard anything negative about it. I visited my father 2-3 times a week-unannounced. We had pu
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My sisters and I chose this facility because it was clean and close to all of our homes. We had also never heard anything negative about it. I visited my father 2-3 times a week-unannounced. We had purchased him some clothes, but most of them were stolen by the staff-even though we put his name on them with black markers. Even his new underwear were stolen. There were activities for the residents and the food looked reasonably healthy. The staff seemed friendly, but it seems they had a high turnover rate with the certified nursing assistants. I sometimes visited on 1st or 2nd shift and rarely saw the same CNA’s. When my father became more ill, he went into the hospital. We went to his nursing home room to get his clothes because we were told by his doctor that he was too ill to be returning to the nursing home. When we arrived, they had already had his clothes packed and someone else was in his bed when we went to his room. I was disgusted by this because it showed me how important money was to this facility and that they had no consideration for his family.
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My sisters and I chose this facility because it was clean and close to all of our homes. We had also never heard anything negative about it. I visited my father 2-3 times a week-unannounced. We had pu
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My sisters and I chose this facility because it was clean and close to all of our homes. We had also never heard anything negative about it. I visited my father 2-3 times a week-unannounced. We had purchased him some clothes, but most of them were stolen by the staff-even though we put his name on them with black markers. Even his new underwear were stolen. There were activities for the residents and the food looked reasonably healthy. The staff seemed friendly, but it seems they had a high turnover rate with the certified nursing assistants. I sometimes visited on 1st or 2nd shift and rarely saw the same CNA’s. When my father became more ill, he went into the hospital. We went to his nursing home room to get his clothes because we were told by his doctor that he was too ill to be returning to the nursing home. When we arrived, they had already had his clothes packed and someone else was in his bed when we went to his room. I was disgusted by this because it showed me how important money was to this facility and that they had no consideration for his family.
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Golden Livingcenter – Colonial Mnr
1616 W BENDER RD, Milwaukee, WI, 53209
My experience with Colonial Manor was a poor one. My mother was a resident there for about 5 months or so. The receptionist was rarely able to answer any questions when she was there to answer the pho
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My experience with Colonial Manor was a poor one. My mother was a resident there for about 5 months or so. The receptionist was rarely able to answer any questions when she was there to answer the phones. Calls to the nurses stations frequently went unanswered and when they did answer, they were usually reluctant to give information. My mother would be left in bed for hours at a time and her calls for assistance were ignored at times. There was one particularly disturbing incident in which my sister went to pick my mother up after my mom had returned to the facility from an appointment and my mom’s wheelchair was missing. When my sister inquired about it, the staff claimed to have no knowledge of its whereabouts. As my sister was leaving, she noticed a patient in the lobby sitting in my mother’s chair. One of the care providers had entered my mom’s room while she was gone and took her chair and gave it to another patient. The caretakers were often rude and would say things like "I’m not going to keep coming in here to help you!"
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My experience with Colonial Manor was a poor one. My mother was a resident there for about 5 months or so. The receptionist was rarely able to answer any questions when she was there to answer the pho
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My experience with Colonial Manor was a poor one. My mother was a resident there for about 5 months or so. The receptionist was rarely able to answer any questions when she was there to answer the phones. Calls to the nurses stations frequently went unanswered and when they did answer, they were usually reluctant to give information. My mother would be left in bed for hours at a time and her calls for assistance were ignored at times. There was one particularly disturbing incident in which my sister went to pick my mother up after my mom had returned to the facility from an appointment and my mom’s wheelchair was missing. When my sister inquired about it, the staff claimed to have no knowledge of its whereabouts. As my sister was leaving, she noticed a patient in the lobby sitting in my mother’s chair. One of the care providers had entered my mom’s room while she was gone and took her chair and gave it to another patient. The caretakers were often rude and would say things like "I’m not going to keep coming in here to help you!"
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Luther Manor
4545 N 92ND ST, Wauwatosa, WI, 53225
Luther Manor in Wauwatosa is a faith-based senior living complex in Wauwatosa, a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. This faith-based life plan community welcomes non-denominational seniors and o
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Luther Manor in Wauwatosa is a faith-based senior living complex in Wauwatosa, a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. This faith-based life plan community welcomes non-denominational seniors and offers a continuum of care, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, memory and hospice care. Residents’ family members commend the friendly, professional staff providing excellent care for their loved ones. Visitors find the complex organized and impressive, especially the open dining areas. The facility’s transitional care options let residents age in place in peace and comfort.
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Luther Manor in Wauwatosa is a faith-based senior living complex in Wauwatosa, a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. This faith-based life plan community welcomes non-denominational seniors and o
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Luther Manor in Wauwatosa is a faith-based senior living complex in Wauwatosa, a part of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. This faith-based life plan community welcomes non-denominational seniors and offers a continuum of care, including independent and assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, memory and hospice care. Residents’ family members commend the friendly, professional staff providing excellent care for their loved ones. Visitors find the complex organized and impressive, especially the open dining areas. The facility’s transitional care options let residents age in place in peace and comfort.
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St. Camillus Assisted Living
10101 W WISCONSIN AVE, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226
St. Camillus looks beautiful and very nice. The food is really good. It’s not homemade food, but more restaurant style food. The physical therapy is perfectly wonderful. The food was wonderful, but I
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St. Camillus looks beautiful and very nice. The food is really good. It’s not homemade food, but more restaurant style food. The physical therapy is perfectly wonderful. The food was wonderful, but I didn’t see anybody smiling. There was one caregiver I really like, but I thought things were very business-like and kind of cold. I wasn’t impressed with that. It is a beautiful place when you went into it. It looks very pretty. The physical therapy staff was outstanding, but I think they were trying to deal with too many people. I wish they could have divided people better to those who were more mentally alert as compared to other people. I don’t think they place people together well, so that was very upsetting to my dad. I didn’t see a lot of friendly or smiling staff, so I wasn’t very happy with that. He couldn’t wait to get out of there.
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St. Camillus looks beautiful and very nice. The food is really good. It’s not homemade food, but more restaurant style food. The physical therapy is perfectly wonderful. The food was wonderful, but I
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St. Camillus looks beautiful and very nice. The food is really good. It’s not homemade food, but more restaurant style food. The physical therapy is perfectly wonderful. The food was wonderful, but I didn’t see anybody smiling. There was one caregiver I really like, but I thought things were very business-like and kind of cold. I wasn’t impressed with that. It is a beautiful place when you went into it. It looks very pretty. The physical therapy staff was outstanding, but I think they were trying to deal with too many people. I wish they could have divided people better to those who were more mentally alert as compared to other people. I don’t think they place people together well, so that was very upsetting to my dad. I didn’t see a lot of friendly or smiling staff, so I wasn’t very happy with that. He couldn’t wait to get out of there.
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Nursing Home Costs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
In Milwaukee, semiprivate rooms in nursing homes cost an average of $9,429 per month, while private rooms cost $11,376 per month.
The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities
Comparing average prices for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, the $9,429 monthly cost in Milwaukee is $1,673 above the national average of $7,756. Milwaukee also exceeds Wisconsin’s state average of $8,684 by $745.
Milwaukee nursing homes are also more expensive than those in nearby Wisconsin cities. The average cost here is $152 more than in Racine and $639 over the cost in Sheboygan. Seniors in Fond du Lac see a cost saving of $1,527 compared to their peers in Milwaukee. However, nursing home residents in Janesville pay $183 more than local seniors.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
To determine the most appropriate placement for an elderly loved one, it’s helpful to compare costs for other types of senior care in Milwaukee. Adult day care is the most affordable choice with an average cost of $1,322 per month. Home care and assisted living are almost on par at $5,053 and $5,073, respectively. Home health aide services are slightly higher at $5,243. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $9,429 for a shared room and $11,376 for a private room.
Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
- Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
- Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
- Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Free Resources for Seniors in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Many Milwaukee seniors and their families turn to local resources for information and support. These services may help delay a senior’s transition to a nursing facility. They can also help older citizens and their families understand their options for nursing home care in preparation for the time when it’s needed.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| Meals on Wheels | (414) 289-6874 | The Meals on Wheels program delivers hot, nutritious low-cost meals to homebound Milwaukee residents. Meals are delivered at noontime, Monday through Friday. To qualify, seniors must be aged 60 or older, or disabled, and unable to prepare their own meals or travel to a community dining site. |
| Milwaukee County Department on Aging | (414) 289-6874 | The Milwaukee County Department on Aging provides free, confidential counseling regarding long-term care options and public and private benefits. Counselors can offer help with long-term care planning and accurate information on local resources including transportation and respite care. |
| Love Thy Neighbor Foundation | (414) 562-6666 | The nonprofit Love Thy Neighbor Foundation coordinates and shares information on community resources to enhance the quality of life for seniors in Milwaukee County. Through the Foundation’s website, seniors and their families can find resources for in-home care, financial planning, transportation services, veterans’ benefits, legal services and home repairs and maintenance, among others. |
| Eras Senior Network | (414) 488-6500 | Eras Senior Network offers supportive services to seniors at no cost, such as friendly visits and phone calls, help with letters, bills and forms. The organization also arranges transportation, outdoor maintenance/yard work services and minor home safety modifications. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to live in Milwaukee?
The crime rate, which is used as an indicator of how safe a particular area is, in Milwaukee is 510, which is above the national average of 323.
Is traffic in Milwaukee bad?
There is low traffic congestion with an above average crash rate of 10.
How much does housing cost in Milwaukee?
At $972, the average cost of housing in Milwaukee is below the nationwide average of $1,442
Is the job market good in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee offers a poor job market for older adults. There are typically less than 1 job available per worker and the rate of income inequality in the area is 0.48.
Is it accessible to live in Milwaukee without a vehicle?
In Milwaukee, 95.4% of public transportation stations and vehicles are ADA-accessible. Which is above the national average of 78.28%. On average, there are 13 local transit vehicles per hour. This is more than the national average of 8.
Are the health care options good in Milwaukee?
Patient satisfaction, which is a key indicator of the quality of health care in an area, averages 76.3% in Milwaukee – this is higher the national average patient satisfaction. Additionally, there are 73 primary care physicians for every 100,000 people, which is less the national average of 82.
Should you consider retiring in Milwaukee?
According to Caring.com’s 2022 Senior Living Report which graded 300 cities using 46 metrics across 5 categories, Milwaukee ranked in the top of the pack. It’s overall rank was 55th, and it scored the best in Transportation, while it’s lowest score was for Senior Living & Housing.
Are there fun activities for retirees in Milwaukee?
In Milwaukee, the number of parks is more than the national average. Additionally, the number of cultural, arts, and entertainment options is below the average.