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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Love the art programs and trivia nights. [Name removed] encourages feedback and suggestions.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Our loved one was only here a short time, but overall I think Homestead Ridge did a wonderful job, it was a very positive experience.The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the whole process, and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
It's easy to see how Homestead Ridge offers an assisted living experience with a difference. Personalized, quality care and supportive surroundings help create the ideal setting for meeting personal care needs.Friendly, caring and specially trained staff members are here 24 hours a day to meet...
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It’s nice to have the actual owner responsible for day to day operations. She has no revolving door of managers like corporations do. She’s it! I don’t know how she does it, but she does it very well.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
St. Mary's Manor is a senior home residency which provides Catholic health care services within a location on a beautifully landscaped area accompanied by a serene and lively setting in Lansdale, Montgomery County. St. Mary Manor has a high and reliable reputation of providing from a tradition of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our staff is specially trained to care for individuals with dementia and other related impairments.  We provide our residents with a personal care plan and guide them through their day with assistance as needed.   We strive to make each day special and meaningful.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Divine Living AFH, LLC is a residential care home for seniors located in the lovely and interesting city of Milwaukee, Wisconsin which is in Milwaukee County. As the biggest city in Wisconsin, Milwaukee has numerous cultural and recreational opportunities for residents. These include numerous...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Golden Gardens assisted living is located in beautiful Milwaukee Wisconsin and offers premium care for our senior citizens in the most beautiful part of the country. We encourage friendships and socializing and moving about in our premium location. Our staff is on call 24 hours a day for our...
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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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[Name removed] the owner works hard and is very loyal to the residents that live here. They definitely trust her. Last time I visited the building there was a line of residents waiting by her office. She...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
St. John's Manor is located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, next door to Divine Mercy Catholic Parish and across the street from St. John's Roman Catholic Church. This assisted living community is conveniently located just off highway 32 and is near many attractions of interest. Residents enjoy...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in a beautiful, residential neighborhood of Fox Point, this Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) provides individualized, personal care for 8 senior residents in a small, home-like environment that was once a family home. 24-hour awake staff encourages residents in being as...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I am giving Franciscan Place a 5 star, not because "everything" is perfect, that would be realistically impossible. However, they do take very good care of my mom and they strive to do their best. My mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living & Memory Care are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living & Memory Care are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Matthews of Glendale is a CBRF (Community Based Residential Facility) located off of Port Washington Road just north of Good Hope Road in Glendale. It is two 20 bed ranch buildings side-by-side. All units are private studio's with their own bathrooms. We provide higher levels of care than a...

Cost of assisted living in West Milwaukee, WI

The average cost of senior living in West Milwaukee is $4,342 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cudahy, WI with an average of $4,326 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Milwaukee, WI vs. nearby cities

West Milwaukee, WI
$4,342/mo
$4,375/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Milwaukee, WI vs. the state and national average

West Milwaukee, WI
$4,342/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in West Milwaukee vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,342/mo
$4,402/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in West Milwaukee, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,781/mo
Private
$5,003/mo
Studio
$5,163/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,376/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,971/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,000/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in West Milwaukee, WI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in West Milwaukee.

What families are saying about assisted living in West Milwaukee

Recent reviews for assisted living in West Milwaukee

The Waters of Oak Creek

3.3
The staff in memory care is wonderful. I was not as impressed when Dad was in assisted living. It was great he stayed in the same apartment, but among other things there were staffing changes going on at the time we were moving Dad to assisted living and I had to follow up a lot or I felt he ...
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The Auberge at Oak Village in Menomonee Falls, WI

3.5
This seems to be a good place for someone with dementia but no serious health problems. For someone like my husband who needs extra care not so much. It was close to home. The facility is attractive and well kept with activities planned. They said they could take care of my husband's needs and ...
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Heritage at Deer Creek in New Berlin, WI

4.9
We chose Heritage at Deer Creek because of the staff and the newness of the building as far as updates. And location especially. You do have to make sure things are getting done, sometimes things can slip through the cracks. Such as getting her bed made everyday. But they really are ...
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West Milwaukee review score based on 262 family reviews

7.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 262 reviews of 131 West Milwaukee assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The West Milwaukee review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

West Milwaukee review score compared against nearby cities

7.8
West Milwaukee, WI131 facilities
7.7
West Allis, WI139 facilities
7.5
Milwaukee, WI147 facilities

Review subcategories for West Milwaukee assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 262 reviews of 131 West Milwaukee assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare West Milwaukee resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
West Milwaukee, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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West Milwaukee assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Milwaukee assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Milwaukee, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in West Milwaukee assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in West Milwaukee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
West Milwaukee, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.8%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
35.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.1%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
59.6%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.4%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in West Milwaukee assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of West Milwaukee Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
West Milwaukee, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.8%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.5%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.7%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in West Milwaukee assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of West Milwaukee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Milwaukee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.4%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.6%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
38.4%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in West Milwaukee assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of West Milwaukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Milwaukee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.8%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
21.9%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Milwaukee assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in West Milwaukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Milwaukee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
40.4%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.2%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.1%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.2%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.8%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.4%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
23.3%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in West Milwaukee

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in West Milwaukee protect seniors.

Learn about Wisconsin Assisted Living regulations

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Oak Hill Terrace, Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point and StoryPoint Mequon are the top-rated assisted living facilities near West Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 146 assisted living facilities near West Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in West Milwaukee, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, StoryPoint Mequon and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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