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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 1246 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.
304 Results
3460 E Barnard Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Cudahy Place worked good and I canÂ’t complain. I have been here for a year and everything's OK. The staff is nice and the food is good. They serve three meals a day. The management is good and they have a lot of activities. They manage the medication..."
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19700 W. Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI 53146
3.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother-in-law was a resident of Victorian Castle. They complained about my brother-in-law quite a bit. They shamed him and didn't treat him with respect or dignity. When one of the staff members told us what was happening, she sat in an IEP meeti..."
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539 E Wisconsin Avenue, Pewaukee, WI 53072
2.6
(3 reviews)
"Don't put your loved one here. While the place is nice looking, the management staff is a problem. The general staff is nice and can be very helpful, but it seems that they are not given complete instructions on the care of the residents. There is a..."
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425 N UNIVERSITY DR, Waukesha, WI 53188
2.6
(21 reviews)
"My grandmother is at LindenGrove Communities in Waukesha for rehab. She's got a nice room. It's small but she's got her own bathroom. It's all wheelchair-accessible, which is wonderful. The staff that I've met have all been very friendly and very kin..."
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4900 S. 68th Street, Greenfield, WI 53220
2.3
(3 reviews)
"This is a nice facility. Cozy, and up kept very well! Clean, home made meals and desserts! I had a unexpected tour here, and the house was beyond clean and homey! Staff is very friendly,professional, and very knowledgeable about this field of care. A..."
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3269 North 11Th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53206
2.0
(1 reviews)
"this house is very unsanitary, the basement has water coming up from the sewer,the toilet in the downstairs is broken, none of the lights work in the bedroom downstairs...."
READ MORE365 Sunset Dr, Dousman, WI 53118
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I spent a week with my mother in the Assisted Living side of Three Pillars in February of 2016. There was a nurse who would stop in for vitals and always had a mask across her mouth. After seeing her come in my mom's room five days in a row I asked a..."
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5800 Mockingbird Ln, Greendale, WI 53129
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READ MORE2956 S 60th St, Greenfield, WI 53219
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READ MORE1777 Highland Dr, Grafton, WI 53024
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READ MORE3031 W Fardale Ave, Greenfield, WI 53221
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READ MORE9035 North 97th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53224
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READ MORE2105 N Booth St, Greenfield, WI 53212
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7911 N 47th St, Brown Deer, WI 53223
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7550 South 13th Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154
"Matthews Senior Living communities are an attractive option for seniors who may no longer be comfortable living in their own home but don�t ..."
READ MORE15831 W Santa Rosa Blvd, New Berlin, WI 53151
"Located in New Berlin, Wisconsin, CLE Rainbow Terrace has convenient access to Sendik's Food Market, as well as several eateries and local s..."
READ MORE400 E Centennial Dr, Oak Creek, WI 53154
"The Centennial is in a picturesque residential area located less than 2 miles from the city center of Oak Creek, Wisconsin. It's only a few ..."
READ MORE4275 N 27th St, Greenfield, WI 53216
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READ MORE841 E. Veterans Way, Mukwonago, WI 53149
"LindenGrove Communities, located in Mukwonago, Wisconsin, offers a variety of care options including assisted living, memory care, short-ter..."
READ MORE1380 W Wisconsin Ave, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
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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.Â
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) 796-6675Â | 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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