Legacy Assisted Living
N26W26511 College Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072
4.1
(9 reviews)
"Outstanding community. Care Plana are catered to my fathers needs. Any concerns or adjustments are handle efficiently. Staff are geniuon. ..."
READ MORELocated 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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N26W26511 College Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072
4.1
(9 reviews)
"Outstanding community. Care Plana are catered to my fathers needs. Any concerns or adjustments are handle efficiently. Staff are geniuon. ..."
READ MORE831 E Washington Street, West Bend, WI 53095
4.0
(10 reviews)
"I highly recommend the Waterford at West Bend to those looking for assisted living or memory care options. Caring staff – The staff were willing to help in whatever way that they could. Mom referred to them as her “angels”. I was impressed with th..."
READ MOREW180n7890 Town Hall Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
4.0
(19 reviews)
"We had a lovely tour with The Arboretum Senior Living. We liked that it was bright, clean, and smelled good. The staff seemed engaged with the residents and seemed like they had a lot of really good options for them. They had physical therapy and the..."
READ MORE9535 West Loomis Road, Franklin, WI 53132
4.0
(5 reviews)
"We toured Brenwood Park. It's up-to-date, clean, and I got the chance to meet the business manager. The person who gave me the tour was friendly, knowledgeable, and positive. The dining area was clean and looked good. They just didn't have any Polish..."
READ MORE5737 Erie St., Racine, WI 53402
4.0
(8 reviews)
"We toured The Woods of Caledonia. The gal, Kate, who did the tour, and everything was exceptionally good and she took us all over there. My sister and I both liked the place. The grounds and everything were beautiful and we liked the way things were ..."
READ MOREW232N3471 Hunters Ridge Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
4.0
(4 reviews)
"Arbor View Assisted Living is very nice, and you can go for at least two weeks. They have a lot of things going, and it was a smaller place, but that's OK, and it's very clean. The people were very, very pleasant, and the room was very nice. The buil..."
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1001 S Pine Street, Burlington, WI 53105
4.0
(8 reviews)
"I was in desperate need of a place for my mother. I live 4 miles from Pinebrook Pointe. I was given a tour and all my questions were answered . All I can say is that the staff is amazing and professional, I never smell any “particular” odors and I se..."
READ MORE1025 Bell Avenue, Hartford, WI 53027
3.9
(12 reviews)
"We moved our family member from a large, eye-appealing, highly-talked up assisted living facility only to find that residents were forgotten, not known by staff and not well taken care of. We found Waterford at Hartford, a much smaller assisted livi..."
READ MOREW240N6351 Maple Avenue, Sussex, WI 53089
3.8
(9 reviews)
"Our experience with Brookdale Sussex was very positive. It looked like it was a really nice community atmosphere for the residents there. They were in the middle of an activity when I was there, and Jennifer was really nice on the tour. The rooms wer..."
READ MORE3217 Fiddlers Creek Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
3.8
(30 reviews)
"I toured Mission Creek. It was very nice and quiet. They had a nice meal schedule. The rooms were nice. It looked like they had activities and a little garden where people could sit outside and look at the flowers. So very nice. The staff was very go..."
READ MORES77W12929 Mcshane Dr, Muskego, WI 53150
3.8
(15 reviews)
"I like Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community. I think they have a lot of nice services to offer the residents. There wasn't a whole lot that I didn't like about them. The staff members are very nice and very knowledgeable. The facilities are clean. It g..."
READ MORE155 W. Sunnyview Drive, Oak Creek, WI 53154
3.5
(12 reviews)
"Cornerstone of Oak Creek is truly a one of a kind Assisted Living Facility! There holistic approach to life coaching skills is amazing!Residents here thrive on the care and atmosphere that they are provided each and every day. The Cornerstone and its..."
READ MORE2330 S. 54th Street West Allis, West Allis, WI 53219
3.5
(29 reviews)
"I went to Aria at Mitchell Manor. The apartments were very nicely laid out. I was shown three apartments with different closet space and balcony space. The rooms are nice and spacious. The bathroom is very convenient for someone that could need help...."
READ MORE4719 Kingdom Ct, Racine, WI 53402
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Thank you to the loving Willowgreen staff for caring for our family and going the extra mile. Getting information about care that is specific and meaningful is often very difficult. We are so happy with the way that you helped us to know what to do..."
READ MORE1800 Granite Ln, Port Washington, WI 53074
3.3
(3 reviews)
"It was very nice, clean, and pretty modern. The people I talked to seemed very caring and nice. The rooms are clean, pretty modern, and have plenty of room. I saw they were playing bingo and cards. Some were doing some kind of craft...."
READ MORE7400 W. Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI 53214
3.3
(3 reviews)
"It was too small. They had nice people and they had a nice courtyard. It would have been nice and comfortable for somebody who doesn't want to have a bunch of people around. You can rent either a room of your own or a double room. They have little fl..."
READ MORE8765 W Forest Home Ave, Greenfield, WI 53228
3.2
(11 reviews)
"My relative has moved into The Villa of Greenfield. It's very nice and very clean. They give extra care to the people living there. They're thoughtful and considerate. They go the extra mile. It was very well kept. They have bingo and games. Over the..."
READ MOREW176N9430 Rivercrest, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
3.1
(10 reviews)
"The care is great because the caregivers are great. There are tons of them that have been there forever. The food is GREAT considering their cooking for 46 people. What I loved to see was how many family members dine with their loved one daily! The s..."
READ MORE10441 South Nicholson Road, Oak Creek, WI 53154
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Elizabeth Residence has nice grounds, but it's an older place. The person that took me around was nice. It’s a small community -- only 18 patients -- and it was not the cleanest place either. The staff seemed to be hard at work, cordial, and maybe a ..."
READ MOREW150 N11127 Fond du Lac Ave., Germantown, WI 53022
2.5
(2 reviews)
"We are choosing Ellen's Home of Germantown South for my husband because it seemed like a good fit for him. It was more sparsely populated and there was more room for him since people weren't right on top of each other. The place was very neat and the..."
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 |
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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...