Located on the western edge of Milwaukee, Brookfield, WI, hosts 12 assisted living facilities. However, seniors also gain another 292 options when considering residences in surrounding suburbs. As retirees pay a 2024 median rate of $6,183 for assisted living in Brookfield, care expenses exceed Wisconsin's $5,500 norm and the nation's $5,350 median.
Seniors planning to retire in an assisted living community in Brookfield will find 1245 reviews reviews of local providers in our directory. These facilities earn an average score of 3.8 out of 5 stars stars out of 5.
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660 Woelfel Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
3.8
(16 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road. It was very clean and very organized. The staff was very professional. They took the time to answer my questions and they gave me a nice tour. They had cards and games. The room looked nice and it had a goo..."
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16100 W. Greenfield, Brookfield, WI 53005
3.3
(13 reviews)
"I toured Heartis Village Brookfield. They're very topnotch, very clean, very professional, and very well put together. The staff was very caring and very attentive. The facility was beautiful. It was new. It was well-maintained. It was large. It was ..."
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2800 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
"Sunrise Meadow offers enhanced-assisted living in a home-like environment featuring spacious studio apartments, open concept design, home co..."
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777 N Brookfield Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045
4.5
(11 reviews)
"My parents will be moving into Regency Brookfield. We basically chose them because they had availability that wasn't a two-year wait. The staff was very helpful. The building is older than some of the other ones, but it's very nice for its age. I lik..."
READ MORE13900 W. Burleigh Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
4.1
(9 reviews)
"This is a great facility. The rooms are spacious with private bathrooms. The variety of activities is wonderful, and there are even evening activities. The staff are friendly and truly care for their patients. My dad has been there for 4 months no..."
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17560 West North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53045
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Heritage Place Brookfield and everyone there was very nice. It's across the street from a shopping center and the post office is two blocks away. Everything was so convenient. The apartments were adequate. It was just expensive to live there. In talk..."
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16030 Washington Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005
3.5
(6 reviews)
"In one months time I've grown to call Azura home. The staff are outstanding and have begun to feel like family. My apartment is amazing and the one bedroom provides plenty of space for my belongings. The food here is also great with meals suiting ..."
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2435 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services ..."
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260 S Elm Grove Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services ..."
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4065 N. Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
5.0
"Transitional assisted living care in a secured memory care community. We offer an attractive, comforting setting with thoughtfully designed ..."
READ MORE3920 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services ..."
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16690 W Greenfield Ave, Brookfield, WI 53005
"New Perspective�s Brookfield senior living community is located just South of I-94 on Greenfield Avenue, between Calhoun and Moreland Roads...."
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N113 W16358 Sylvan Cir, Germantown, WI 53022
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Ellen's Home of Germantown was very nice. They were very friendly. They were accommodating. We discussed different issues and personal belongings, and they were very accommodating and tried to help solve how we could accommodate different things. Ove..."
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2191 Church St, East Troy, WI 53120
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We went to Brolen Park, and it was very nice, small, and clean. We actually placed my mother-in-law there. The apartment was nice, everything was super clean, the layout was nice, and I liked that it was smaller than other places. The staff member wa..."
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10803 North Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured this community for my mom. The apartments are spacious and have a full kitchen. Staff was very knowledgeable and you could tell they cared about the residents. They also offer a pendant program for residents which is a call light butto..."
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4195 W Bradley Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53209
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Deerwood Crossing was peaceful and had a calming atmosphere. There were a few people sitting in the lounge area, and they appeared to be smiling and engaging with each other. The lady we met was very pleasant and seemed genuinely concerned regarding ..."
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1820 S. 75th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
5.0
(7 reviews)
"I toured Library Square Senior Living. The thing I liked best about it was it was very clean. Everybody there seemed to be well taken care of and very upbeat. The things I didn't like, I don't think there were too many things. It's like being located..."
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1700 W. Bender Road, Glendale, WI 53209
4.8
(6 reviews)
"I toured Laurel Oaks Senior Living and it was great. The entire facility, the staff, and all were accommodating of age, disability, and different personalities. I particularly liked the amenities and enjoyed the experience. The dining area is wide op..."
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999 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I toured Wilkinson Woods Senior Living. I very much liked the entire vibe and aesthetic of the place. The executive director had a wonderful personality, was very energetic, and was able to read my reactions. It was very pleasant, and I thought the p..."
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6751 W. Mequon Road, Mequon, WI 53092
4.7
(18 reviews)
"We toured StoryPoint Mequon. Everything there looked nice and had some of the nicest activities. They had some great amenities that were included there. Their dining was top-notch. They're very nice, very well planned out and thought out, and very ac..."
READ MOREGenworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey highlights considerable differences in expenses across Wisconsin, with assisted living costing $683 more in Brookfield than the state norm. While seniors pay a similar $6,100 rate in Racine, expenses jump to $6,800 in Fond du Lac. For retirees willing to relocate farther away, care costs fall to $5,200 in Green Bay and $5,250 in Wausau.
Brookfield
$6,183
Wisconsin
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Racine
$6,100
Fond du Lac
$6,800
Green Bay
$5,200
Wausau
$5,250
Brookfield seniors who are frail and low-income may be able to receive help paying for services received in assisted living through the Family Care and Personal Care programs, although the services covered are limited.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Seniors who don't want to move into a community environment benefit from affordable in-home care in Brookfield, saving $1,416 per month compared to assisted living. However, complex medical needs drive care expenses higher, with home health care costing $6,483. A semi-private room in a nursing home costs $6,014 more than assisted living, nearly doubling monthly expenses.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,483
Assisted Living Facility
$6,183
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,197
Note: Since data for Brookfield is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Milwaukee, instead.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging | (608) 243-5670 | The Greater Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging provides a range of supportive services to seniors in Brookfield and the surrounding region. This nonprofit agency connects older adults with veterans’ services, legal advocacy and assistance, guardianship services and health insurance options counseling. It can also help older adults connect with services in the community, including nutrition consultations, transportation and durable medical equipment rentals. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County | (262) 548-7848 | The county’s ADRC provides a single point of access to a broad range of community-based services for older adults. Through this local nonprofit agency, seniors can obtain benefits counseling, which can help them identify public programs that can help cover assisted living expenses. The agency also provides information and referrals for services in the community, congregate meals, specialized transportation and support groups. |
| Waukesha County Division of Veterans Services | (262) 548-7732 | Veterans in Brookfield and the surrounding region obtain various services through the county’s Division of Veterans Services. At the local office, which is about 8 miles from Brookfield in Waukesha, staff members screen veterans for eligibility for local, state and federal benefits. These include Aid and Attendance and pension programs, which can help cover assisted living expenses. |
| Brookfield Senior Community Center | (262) 796-6675 | Brookfield Senior Community Center hosts a range of social and recreational programs for those aged 55 and over in Brookfield. At this center, members participate in activities such as line dancing, quilting groups, drawing classes and fitness programs. The center is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and membership is free to those who reside in Brookfield. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The statewide long-term care ombudsman program provides advocacy services for those in assisted living. Through the state agency, seniors can contact a local volunteer ombudsman for assistance with comparing assisted living facilities, identifying options for paying for services and information regarding residents’ rights. The ombudsman can also investigate reports of abuse or neglect. |
Brookfield-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Vickie W.
5.0
Review of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield at Mierow Farm
In one months time I've grown to call Azura home. The staff are outstanding and have begun to feel like family. My apartment is amazing and the one bedroom provides plenty of space for my...
Assisted Living
Karen
5.0
Review of Heartis Village Brookfield
I went to Heartis Village Brookfield. It was a very good tour. It was comparable to what we've got currently with the exception that the only difference I saw was that they offered additional...
Assisted Living
ReviewerFC090823A
5.0
Review of Heartis Village Brookfield
My father has moved into Heartis Village Brookfield. The facility was beautiful. It was newer and the representative from there that we talked to was just amazing. Everything is just really...
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