Canterbury Court
1840 N PROSPECT AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Refund Plan: LifeCare-Declining Balance of Entrance Fee refund over 48 mos.; 100% of Entrance Fee with Assisted Living and Nursing Care on d..."
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1840 N PROSPECT AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
4.7
(4 reviews)
"Refund Plan: LifeCare-Declining Balance of Entrance Fee refund over 48 mos.; 100% of Entrance Fee with Assisted Living and Nursing Care on d..."
READ MORE1414 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202
4.5
(5 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE2505 E Bradford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
3.9
(11 reviews)
"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 t..."
READ MORE2330 N PROSPECT AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
4.3
(3 reviews)
"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 pa..."
READ MORE9301 N. 76 Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53223
3.4
(14 reviews)
"It has a great appearance. The rooms and hallways are like a hotel, and the layout of the rooms and kitchens are more so like a hotel than a nursing home. They have a nice dining area, and you get a chance to eat there as part of the room. They ask f..."
READ MORE2020 S Muskego Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
3.8
(6 reviews)
"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,..."
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5790 S 27TH ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53221
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My father was at Cameo Care Center after a recent hospitalization. The facility was in good repair, no odors of urine that I have experienced in other facilities. The residents appear to happy and are engaged in activities whenever I visit. If I ..."
READ MORE2727 W MITCHELL ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53215
3.0
(1 reviews)
"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 pl..."
READ MORE2730 W Ramsey Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53221
2.5
(10 reviews)
"The rooms are very clean and comfortable, with a working heater/air conditioning system, color TV, single rooms only that are roomy and with blinds on the window and a view of a well cared for courtyard. Food is pretty tasty and they adapt to food ..."
READ MORE3540 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53220
2.3
(3 reviews)
"Long-term care portion was great. CNA's and nurses were very caring, dietary staff were accommodating to needs. My mom needed therapy for a short time and she loved all the therapists. ..."
READ MORE3200 S 20th Street , Milwaukee, WI, 53215
1.7
(8 reviews)
"The Terrace at St Francis is part of a medical system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I had toured it at one time. It a well kept building with studio and one bedroom apartment. The staff includes nurses and aides. A Chaplin is also available for Sunday ..."
READ MORE3216 West Highland Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI, 53208
2.0
(2 reviews)
"The staff were really friendly. They showed us around and even introduced us to some of the clients that went there. This shocked me because usually when we visit different facilities they're really dry. Some don't take the time to talk to you or ask..."
READ MORE8534 W MILL RD, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
2.0
(1 reviews)
"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 st..."
READ MORE1616 W BENDER RD, Milwaukee, WI, 53209
2.0
(1 reviews)
"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 ..."
READ MORE3800 N 92ND ST, Milwaukee, WI, 53222
9632 W APPLETON AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53225
6800 North 76th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53223
9455 Watertown Plank Rd, Milwaukee, WI, 53226
4545 N 92ND ST, Wauwatosa, WI, 53225
3.7
(19 reviews)
"My mother was a patient at Luther Manor for almost six months. During such time she received exceptional care. All services rendered were wonderful. Every individual my family and I encountered and worked with from finance, Social Services, Nursing a..."
READ MORE10101 W WISCONSIN AVE, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226
4.2
(8 reviews)
"The staff is very caring. They are certain to keep residents active and entertained. They care not only for residents, but the supporting family as well. The facility is very clean and the food is very good. ..."
READ MOREComparing 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.
Milwaukee
$9,429
Wisconsin
$8,684
The United States
$7,756
Racine
$9,277
Sheboygan
$8,790
Fond du Lac
$7,902
Janesville
$9,612
In Milwaukee, semiprivate rooms in nursing homes cost an average of $9,429 per month, while private rooms cost $11,376 per month.
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.
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.
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.
Home care
$5,053
Home health care
$5,243
Adult day health care
$1,322
Assisted living
$5,073
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,429
Nursing home (private room)
$11,376
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 |
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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. |
Nursing Homes
Family
1.0
Review of St. Francis Place
This place lies alot they only tell u what u want to hear. They r always low on staff and they don't help. They only have a couple people who really care others don't. And they don't listen to...
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Janet r
5.0
Review of Maple Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
The rooms are very clean and comfortable, with a working heater/air conditioning system, color TV, single rooms only that are roomy and with blinds on the window and a view of a well cared for...
Nursing Homes
Joe
1.0
Review of St. Francis Place
Rooms are very outdated. Furniture is old. Staff is medicre, sometimes rude, and not helpful. No consistency, and very little followup. Internet for residents is awful. Residents do not get...