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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.
Lutheran Home and Harwood Place provides a full continuum of care and services. The Lutheran Home provides rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, specialized memory care assisted living, adult day services and child care. Harwood Place provides assisted living and independent living. Memory...
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My mother had Alzheimer’s and lived at Cambridge Castle. The staff at Castle Senior Living was excellent. They were very compassionate and attentive to her needs. The small setting was ideal and I would...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Chai Point Senior Living Chai Point Senior Living is an assisted living community located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Located walking distance from Veterans Park Pond and the McKinley Park and Marina, Chai Point Senior Living is a dream come true for anyone that loves...
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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.
Altruistic Assisted Living Centre is a residential care home located in the metropolis of Milwaukee, WI. Join us at the Milwaukee Ballet, where you'll be treated to both the classics you know and love, as well as new works that will wow you. Milwaukee Ballet is extra special because you'll find...
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Overall we're pleased with how things turned out with Sienne Castle! It's a nice looking place, the people are friendly, and the residents seem happy. Really my only complaint is that I feel like the...
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.
Sienna Castle is a quiet home easily accessible from all Milwaukee- metropolitan areas. This home is uniquely designed to encourage residents to socialize as a group and feel as they are part of a family. With a scenic back yard setting and a comfortable living area it is no doubt that our...
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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, 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: 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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She is doing real well, to my surprise and satisfaction. All of our friends and relatives who visit comment on how much they like it and how happy she is. We have no complaints, great communications with...
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.
Castle Ridge is a uniquely designed, Frank Lloyd Wright, home set in the heart of a very quiet neighborhood. This comfortable home is a perfect setting for seniors to receive assistance and still feel part of the community. A home with walls of natural light pouring in from every corner and...
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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 residential area of the beautiful Menomonee River Parkway, this ranch style Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF) provides individualized, personal care for 8 senior residents in a small, home-like environment that was previously a family home. 24-hour awake staff encourages...
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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.
Castle Gardens is a gorgeous home nestled into a quiet upscale neighborhood. It's located on the edge of Whitnall Park and mirrors the Botanical Gardens reflecting all nature has to offer. One is sure to see an array of wildlife in the comfort of a home environment. Castle Gardens has two living...
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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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A relative of mine received her rehab care at Milwaukee Catholic Home and had an excellent experience! The staff were caring, thoughtful, and intuitive to her needs. She enjoyed the food and the services...
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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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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I like the care that my father is getting here. The food is very good. My father is happy doing a lot of the activities with others. We are happy with the cleanliness of the community. The staff are very...
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 St. Francis has two 20 bed communities side-by-side in a nice quiet neighborhood setting. All units are private studio's with private bathrooms. We highly encourage each resident to furnish and decorate their units with their own personal touch. The community is a licensed CBRF...
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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living 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 refreshingly different...
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This is truly a lovely community, the staff is caring for her very well. They do a very good job with keeping her room and the community nice and clean. The staff is very good with informing me about...
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.
St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus, the 'Home With A Heart', has a 135-year history of caring for the elderly of greater Milwaukee. It was founded in 1876 by Little Sisters of the Poor, who transferred sponsorship in 1992 to Sisters of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians). In keeping with the core values...
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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.
Cudahy Place Senior Living is a small community based residential facility located in Cudahy, Wisconsin near Patrick Cudahy by Smithfield and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. We are ideal for residents who value their independence but would benefit from assistance with daily activities....
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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.
Providing individualized, personal care for 8 senior residents in a small, home-like environment. Licensed by the state of Wisconsin as a Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF). Located in a beautiful, residential neighborhood of Wauwatosa, this was previously a family home. 24-hour awake...
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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
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: 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.
Progressive caring LLC is an assisted living community licensed by the State of Wisconsin, with 24 hour awake staff. At Progressive Caring our goal is to provide a individualized and dignified atmosphere; a program that contributes actively to the well-being of the residents. Our environment is...
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My mother spent her last months at Mathews. My sisters and I are so grateful we found this small caring community. Mom was very reclusive and it was so important to her to have a private room. The staff was...
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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 Oak Creek is a 20 bed CBRF (Community Based Residential Facility) which offers 20 private studio units with their own private bathrooms. We provide higher level of care than a general Assisted Living community. We are located off of South 13th Street just south of Rawson Avenue. ...
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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: 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.
Luther Manor is a nonprofit Life Plan Community based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Our 29-acre welcoming campus offers residents a loving, Christian atmosphere where they can enjoy carefree retirement living. We provide an array of amenities and services, including a variety of senior living options...

Cost of assisted living in Milwaukee County, WI

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

Assisted living costs in Milwaukee County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Milwaukee County, WI
$4,342/mo

Assisted living costs in Milwaukee County, WI, vs. state and national averages

Milwaukee County, WI
$4,342/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Milwaukee County, WI, vs. other senior living options

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

Assisted living costs in Milwaukee County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,404/mo
Private
$4,163/mo
Studio
$5,094/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,376/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,971/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,000/mo

Senior living costs in Milwaukee County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Milwaukee County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilwaukee County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,342/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,402/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,223/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Milwaukee County, WI:$4,342/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Milwaukee County, WI:$4,402/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Milwaukee County, WI:$3,223/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Milwaukee County, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Milwaukee County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Milwaukee County, WIWI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Milwaukee County, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Milwaukee County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Milwaukee County, WI$5,519/mo$5,611/mo-1.6%
Wisconsin$5,258/mo$5,351/mo-1.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Milwaukee County, WI
2024 average cost:$5,519/mo
2023 average cost:$5,611/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,258/mo
2023 average cost:$5,351/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Milwaukee County, 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 Milwaukee County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Milwaukee County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Milwaukee County

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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Howard Village in St. Francis, WI

5.0
My mom is very pleased & happy that she living there & so are we- excellent food served- great activities & newly remodeled looks fantastic.

Milwaukee Catholic Home, a CCRC

5.0
My mom enjoyed her stay in rehab after a cardiac procedure. The staff are warm, caring and very professional. The food is excellent! She raved about the therapists and how encouraging and knowledgeable everyone was during her stay. She appreciated the programs and ease of going to mass and ...
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Milwaukee County review score based on 284 family reviews

7.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 284 reviews of 125 Milwaukee County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Milwaukee County 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

Milwaukee County review score compared against nearby cities

7.9
Milwaukee County, WI125 facilities
7.9
West Milwaukee, WI144 facilities
7.9
West Allis, WI137 facilities

Review subcategories for Milwaukee County 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 284 reviews of 125 Milwaukee County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Milwaukee County 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.
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Cleanliness
3.8
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.4
3.8
Staff
3.8
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
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Activities
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Value for cost*
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Milwaukee County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukee County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukee County, 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 Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
64%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.4%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.6%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.4%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.4%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
77.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
32.8%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
35.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.2%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
24.8%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukee County 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 Milwaukee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.6%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.8%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
24.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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State regulations for assisted living in Milwaukee County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Milwaukee County protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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