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From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Sussex for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 61 assisted living facilities in the Sussex area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Martin Drive, Grantosa and Hawthorne Glen.
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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.
Silver View Assisted Living is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We are the ideal assisted living facility offering a wide range of activities and amenities for our residents. Our activities enable all participants to maintain a healthy lifestyle both physically and socially. At Silver View...
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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.
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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...
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Cost of assisted living in Sussex, WI

The average cost of senior living in Sussex is $4,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oconomowoc Lake, WI with an average of $4,328 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sussex, WI, vs. nearby cities

Sussex, WI
$4,396/mo
$4,404/mo
$4,386/mo

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

Sussex, WI
$4,396/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Sussex, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,396/mo
$4,478/mo

Assisted living costs in Sussex, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,427/mo
Studio
$5,620/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,225/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,847/mo

Senior living costs in Sussex 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: Sussex, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSussex, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,396/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,478/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,257/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sussex, WI:$4,396/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Sussex, WI:$4,478/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sussex, WI:$3,257/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sussex, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sussex 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.

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Assisted living cost trends in Sussex, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sussex 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
Sussex, WI$5,494/mo$5,393/mo+1.9%
Wisconsin$5,258/mo$5,351/mo-1.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Sussex, WI
2024 average cost:$5,494/mo
2023 average cost:$5,393/mo
Percent change:+1.9%
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 Sussex, 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 Sussex.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sussex

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sussex

Azura Memory Care of Oconomowoc

5.0
My mother went to Heaven last June. I loved all the people at Azura in Oconomowoc. From the secretary to the kitchen staff and all of the in between! Very clean facility. Staff cares for everyone! No one is alone . When I left Mom to come home I know she was in good hands. I even go in facility ...
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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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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.

Sussex review score based on 194 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 194 reviews of 52 Sussex assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sussex 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

Sussex review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Sussex, WI52 facilities
7.7
Lannon, WI84 facilities
7.1
Merton, WI33 facilities

Review subcategories for Sussex 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 194 reviews of 52 Sussex assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sussex 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.
Sussex, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.1
Care services
3.7
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Sussex assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sussex assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sussex, 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 Sussex 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 Sussex that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.9%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.2%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
84.6%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.6%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.8%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sussex 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 Sussex Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.1%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.5%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sussex 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 Sussex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23.1%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.8%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
46.2%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Sussex 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 Sussex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sussex 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 Sussex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sussex, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
65.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.8%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
65.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.3%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.1%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
65.4%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
28.8%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sussex

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 Sussex protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Oak Hill Terrace, Library Square and The Auberge at Brookfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sussex, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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