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Lutheran Home
7500 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
"My father has been transfered between the hospital and the Lutheran Home several times over the past 6 months. He has...
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Nursing Home Communities in Milwaukee, WI
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CROSSROADS CARE CENTER OF MILWAUKEE
3216 West Highland Boulevard, Milwaukee, WI 53208
"The staff were really friendly. They showed us around and even introduced us to some of the clients that went there...
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Harwood Place
8220 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
"Lutheran Home was more of a hospital type of place. They were very busy, but they took the time to show me around, and...
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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...
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Ovation Jewish Home
1414 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53202
"My mother is in Jewish Home for approximately a month now. They seem to be very nice. It is clean. They have nice...
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Canterbury Court
1840 N PROSPECT AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53202
"I chose to visit Saint John's on the Lake because it met our retirement objectives. It had all the amenities that I...
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St Ann Rest Home
2020 S Muskego Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
"My grandmother was a resident of St. Ann's. This Catholic nursing home is also the home of many retired nuns who live in...
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St. Camillus Assisted Living
10101 W WISCONSIN AVE, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
"The staff is incredibly friendly and knows what they are doing. My grandmother raves about the care she receives. They...
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Luther Manor
4545 N 92nd, Wauwatosa, WI 53225
"We were very comfortable with Luther Manor Courtyards. My mother is a Lutheran, but they are non-denominational as far...
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Generations Adult Day Center
2330 N PROSPECT AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53211
"I visited the Milwaukee Catholic Home at 2330 N Prospect Avenue on Milwaukee's East side this past winter to get a feel...
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Aria at Mitchell Manor - Nursing Home
5301 W. Lincoln Ave., West Allis, WI 53219
Aria at Mitchell Manor, situated in West Allis, WI, offers care options that include memory care and assisted living...
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Allis Care Center
9047 W GREENFIELD AVE, West Allis, WI 53214
"My aunt has been to 3 other places I can honestly say that Allis is the best so far. The therapy department is AMAZING...
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Glendale Care and Rehab Center
6263 N Green Bay Ave, Glendale, WI 53209
"My mother has been staying at Glendale Care and Rehab Center. Her care was very caring and impeccable. The facilities...
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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...
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St. Francis Place
3200 S 20th Street , Milwaukee, WI 53215
"The Terrace at St Francis is part of a medical system in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I had toured it at one time. It a well...
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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...
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Sunrise Health Svc
3540 S 43rd St, Milwaukee, WI 53220
"Long-term care portion was great. CNA's and nurses were very caring, dietary staff were accommodating to needs. My mom...
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VMP Healthcare & Community Living
3023 S 84Th St, West Allis, WI 53227
"A friend of mine will be moving to Village at Manor Park. The size of the place was large enough for her. She got a one...
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Congregational Home
13900 W. Burleigh Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
"Congregational Home was very light, bright and big in terms of the overall layout. The rooms were on the smaller size...
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Clement Manor Adult Day Services
3939 S 92ND ST, Greenfield, WI 53228
"I went to Clement Manor, but sounds like they don’t have a continuing care. You just take care of that yourself. It was...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Camara
1.0
Review of St. Francis Place
The rooms are outdated. No real activities outside of Bingo. Extremely understaffed. Management is constantly changing rarely familiar faces. Management no help, when asked about the staffing...
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Marcus Cato
1.0
Review of Sunrise Health Svc
Having visited this senior care facility multiple times over the past year, I am compelled to share my deeply troubling observations. My firsthand experience left me with serious concerns about the...
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Lorriane1956
1.0
Review of Sunrise Health Svc
Very long wait to be assisted to the restroom. Medications not given correctly.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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. |
