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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wauwatosa, WI

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wauwatosa, WI

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Photo of ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - New Berlin
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I am currently a resident at ProHealth Care Regency New Berlin and everything has been great for me, so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals and activities are also great. I...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Regency New Berlin's 31 acre campus is ideally situated, midway between Waukesha and Milwaukee, close to many stores, restaurants and entertainment choices.  The campus'  innovative floor plan is interconnected and user friendly with multi levels of care available.You'll find every...
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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.
Alexian Village offers beautiful surroundings, distinctive services, innovative lifestyle programs and high-quality care which are rooted in the Alexian Brothers 800 year legacy of care and Alexian Village's outstanding hospitality. Alexian Village is a fully accredited 'Continuing Care...
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Moms been here for 10 years. The staff are like family and it’s quiet clean and the apartments new and up to date. There’s a Lake Geneva trip coming up and usually something scheduled to do. There’s a nice...
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.
Forest Ridge, a Wimmer Senior Community, is your affordable hometown senior community. We feature 259 residences with 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms with 2 bath, and 1 bedroom with den apartments, many with patio or balcony. If you join our community as an independent resident and your needs change, you...
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There has been a change in ownership...Now called Eden Vista. For the most part the staff has been friendly, accommodating, flexible and tends to the residents' needs. One consistent complaint centers around...
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.
Nestled in historic Greendale, Wisconsin, Clifden Court North is an assisted living community that focuses on quality of life by providing extraordinary care. From local treasures such as Trimborn Farm and the Victorian Era State Historic Site to the newly remodeled Southridge Mall, your home...
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The value for cost is always going up. It is a nice area. My brother feels safe. I live close to. I would definitely recommend this community to other families, I saw as I passed in hall 3 new occupants...
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.
Layton Terrace is a Laureate Group senior living community committed to serving those in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Many throughout Southeastern Milwaukee come to Layton Terrace because it’s in the heart of it all — 84SOUTH and Southridge Mall for shopping and restaurants, nearby beautiful parks, and...
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Photo of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield
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I like that the residents go on outings, and that staff take and share photos of the outings. Long term staff know her name and her routine. They can work on staff retention; I see new faces often, usually...
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.
At Azura, we recognize that every part of a person’s day creates a beautiful MOSAIC that when properly put together supports them to live vibrantly. Using our MOSAIC philosophy, we strive to ensure that we know how we can personalize each resident’s care and find moments of joy to enhance their...
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Helpful to know residents will not need to find another facility as their level of care increases. The Woods provides services to end of life and also works with hospice services.
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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Photo of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point
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The staff, cleanliness, warmth and activities make Azura a very special place for people with Alzheimer's disease. There are a few people who could improve their attitude, but on a whole the staff is...
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.
At Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point, we promise each resident will experience a personalized MOSAIC of exceptional care and engagement, based on our core values: RESPECT, RECOVERY, INNOVATION, RETAIN, and BE EXCEPTIONAL.Our Fox Point community is purposefully designed to meet...
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All are 5. The food is excellent, cooked by a chef. Wonderful activities. Clean facility. Kind staff. Yes, we would definitely recommend Heritage West community to other families based on the experience so...
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.
ASSISTED LIVING: Heritage West Allis offers the latest in high design in an elegant yet affordable 40-unit Assisted Living Community. Solid wood doors and trim, granite countertops, and antique bronze finished fixtures appoint this unparalleled choice.Our small size allows us to personalize care...
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Right now the facility is going thru renovations due to sprinkler failure & water damage Outside of that, the facility is very warm & welcoming from staff to other residents. There are planned activities...
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.
Our senior living community in Menomonee Falls, WI, is a warm, lively environment where our residents get compassionate care and help with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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Photo of Oak Park Place Wauwatosa
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I am writing for my sister, coming up on one year in the memory care unit at OPP. After visiting a number of area homes, we decided that OPP was the best fit, and this was an excellent decision. The...
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.
A new beginning awaits at Oak Park Place in Wauwatosa. It's centrally located just west of Milwaukee off I 94 and the U.S 45 freeway, close to anywhere and everywhere in the Milwaukee metro area! Our nursing home is great due to the amenities, the staff, and the friendly, cozy community...
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Acess to Old Town in Wauwastosa is a 15 minute walk. Traiils to the Country Grounds lead from the Harwood Campus. Garden plots available to all residents. Some apartments have acess to the grounds or...
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.
Harwood Place Retirement Community is nestled on 15 acres of natural beauty, set back from the main roads and cushioned by woodlands. Located blocks from the heart of Wauwatosa (get directions) we're minutes from fine restaurants, great shopping, entertainment, churches and the regional medical...
Photo of Heritage Court - Menomonee Falls
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Make sure they assist the resident correctly. We chose Heritage Court because it was close to me and the safety equipment. Also it was, is memory care. I think the rooms are alright, some are larger than...
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.
Heritage Court Memory Care Community is located in the southeast portion of beautiful Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. We specialize in the care of residents with Alzheimer's disease or related memory loss. Our two 18-suite neighborhoods offer residents private furnished or unfurnished accommodations...
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I would recommend other families come check it out. It's clean. The staff are very friendly. And overall it's a nice place for my loved one.
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.
Lexington Heritage is a charming 20-unit Assisted Living Community located in Greenfield, Wisconsin, offering seniors the opportunity to enjoy their current lifestyle and maintain independence in a quaint setting. Choose between studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Within each...
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Seemed to be a smooth process. My loved one had a lot of the paperwork move in work. We would recommend the facility. The best thing is all residents can walk around the facility, they are not locked in....
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.
This is a beautiful new assisted living facility that specializes in caring for seniors. The facility sits on 6 acres of wooded property that butts right up to the golf course. There are 19 Assisted Living apartments and 24 Memory Care suites. The facility captures all the benefits of a small...
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The first impression from our loved ones point of view was that is very affordable and we agree, the value is definitely there with everything they have to offer and we like that they have different levels...
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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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.
Located in Franklin, Wisconsin, Clifden Court West is an assisted living community that focuses on quality of life by providing extraordinary care. From local treasures such as Trimborn Farm and the Victorian Era State Historic Site to the newly remodeled Southridge Mall, your home will be part...
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I would really like to thank [name removed] for all her assistance moving my brother into Applewood New Berlin. She went above and beyond making the transition go smooth on moving day. I wasn't able to go...
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.
Robin’s Landing is focused on our residents’ health, wellness, and personal enrichment. Our amenities include a beautiful spa room, spacious activities area, and a multi-media center where residents can enjoy their favorite movies and sporting events. We provide beauty/barber services,...
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My brother and ward has lived at Golden Oaks since July, 2016. He can be challenging at times, and all of the staff try very hard to make his life enjoyable while still abiding by the rules. I'm impressed...
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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.
Golden Oaks Home is a 16 bed group home style Assisted Living, located in New Berlin, where you will find peace of mind for your loved one. Golden Oaks Home specializes in caring for those 55 and older with mental health concerns.Golden Oaks Home is situated on a beautiful and private eight...
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I like this community for the care for my mom. We have been able to speak with staff on some improvements and that makes us know that they are always willing to make the improvement. The menu is very good...
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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.
Riverview Village is located in the heart of Menomonee Falls and offers the cherished elders in our community a special place they are proud to call 'home.' With 44 private suites that meet the individualized needs of our residents, we provide specialized care by offering choice, maintaining...
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My dad has not had one complaint since he has moved in here. He toured this facility 3 times, he enjoyed that the room sizes were big and the meals were fantastic. I would say the friendliness and...
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.
If you or a loved one are looking for a caring, vibrant senior community, Clement Manor is the perfect choice. With a highly experienced staff, newly remodeled facility and a wide range of amenities, our goal is to provide ongoing care that goes above and beyond. You have options. Our continuum...
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We love it here our apt is nice and we have a full kitchen, but we also have the option of going to the dining room if we don't feel like cooking. We have great neighbors and the staff here are excellent. ...
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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.
The Polonaise Assisted Living in Milwaukee is the perfect lifestyle choice for seniors who request or require some assistance with their activities of daily living. With a 24-hour staff to support you, you're encouraged to take advantage of the resort-style amenities on-site, as well as the...
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I think you would be happy with Vista Point. We are very pleased with the community and our loved one likes being here. The food is very good and my loved one has even gained some wieght. I would...
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.
At Vista Pointe, we strive to provide quality care for your loved one and treat them with the respect and dignity that they deserve.We offer assisted living services for those that need help with activities of daily living. Allowing a person to remain as independent as they can is important to...
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We had my Mother at another assisted living complex and it was horrible. The facility was brand new and state of the art, but the staff had no experience and the turnover was constant. We went 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.
Arbor View Communities are tucked into a quiet neighborhoods close to churches, parks and shopping. There's a new kind of home for the elderly and others who need assistance with the activities of daily living. It's a beautiful residence with all the comforts of home, plus the special care that...
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The owner is very friendly and very helpful. I think there is an aid or two that could use some improvement - there is one that my mother doesn't really like. I think it is very valuable - I'm getting what I...
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.
The Bluemound Home is our 20 bed home we accept residents who are both ambulatory and semi-ambulatory. Our residents can use canes, walkers or wheelchairs.The second floor is easily accessible by elevator.  Every room is private,with own bathroom. Families may decorate and bring in...
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Cost of nursing homes in Wauwatosa, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wauwatosa is $4,587 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Francis, WI with an average of $4,539 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wauwatosa, WI, vs. nearby cities

Wauwatosa, WI
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$4,590/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wauwatosa, WI, vs. state and national averages

Wauwatosa, WI
$4,587/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Wauwatosa, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,476/mo
Nursing Homes
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Nursing homes costs in Wauwatosa, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,520/mo
Studio
$5,110/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,916/mo

Senior living costs in Wauwatosa vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wauwatosa, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWauwatosa, WIWisconsinU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,587/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,405/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,476/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,282/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Wauwatosa, WI:$4,587/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wauwatosa, WI:$4,405/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wauwatosa, WI:$4,476/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wauwatosa, WI:$3,282/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wauwatosa, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Wauwatosa 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Wauwatosa, WI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wauwatosa 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
Wauwatosa, WI$5,614/mo$5,772/mo-2.7%
Wisconsin$5,610/mo$5,635/mo-0.4%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Wauwatosa, WI
2024 average cost:$5,614/mo
2023 average cost:$5,772/mo
Percent change:-2.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,610/mo
2023 average cost:$5,635/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wauwatosa

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wauwatosa

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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ProHealth Regency Senior Communities - Brookfield

4.0
It is now a Capri community. There are changes in the staff that have occurred but the quality remains stable. The staffing could improve internal communication.

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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Wauwatosa nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauwatosa nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauwatosa, 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 Wauwatosa nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Wauwatosa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.3%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
43.1%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.7%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wauwatosa nursing homes

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 Wauwatosa Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.7%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.8%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wauwatosa nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wauwatosa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.9%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauwatosa nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wauwatosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauwatosa nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Wauwatosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
47.7%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
28.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hart Park Square, Luther Manor: A Life Plan Community and Oak Hill Terrace are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 157 nursing homes facilities near Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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