Howard Village Senior Living
2500 East Howard Ave, Saint Francis, WI 53235
"Not surprisingly, many people at Howard Village in St. Francis come from the communities on Milwaukee�s South Shore. They've chosen to stay ..."
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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2500 East Howard Ave, Saint Francis, WI 53235
"Not surprisingly, many people at Howard Village in St. Francis come from the communities on Milwaukee�s South Shore. They've chosen to stay ..."
READ MORE3207 N 36th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53216
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Excellent care. Therapy was helpful and practical. Staff was amazing. Food was good, especially the soup. Guests were warmly welcomed by the staff...."
READ MORE1234 S. 112th Street, West Allis, WI 53214
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Castle Homes in West Allis is one of several from their agency. The building is a ranch style home with four large bedrooms; each is shared by 2 people. It is a very "homey" feeling. It has a normal kitchen and living room and great room. The h..."
READ MOREW72N675 Harrison Ave, Cedarburg, WI 53012
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My Mother had Dementia and she lived here for 13 months until she passed. The staff here is absolutely wonderful. My Mothers face lit up when ever they walked in the room. The friendliness of the other Family members that would come to visit their ..."
READ MORE10320 S Hummingbird Lane, Oak Creek, WI 53154
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My visit at Auberry House was very good, it was a very nice place. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I've got a very positive feeling regarding the whole experience. My sister has given very favorable comments about the food. The security has ..."
READ MORE7909 North 47th Street, Brown Deer, WI 53223
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Lighthouse Brown Deer was close to where I live. It's not that far for me travel to visit my father. The food looks pretty good, and he likes the food. The rooms are all right. It's not that big, and he shares a room with someone else. The staff is r..."
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21425 G Spring Street, Union Grove, WI 53182
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Wisconsin Veterans Home - Union Grove was warm and welcoming. It was clean, the grounds were beautiful, and the residents all seemed glad to be there. There were families visiting with pets, and we were looking at the memory care area, and it was rea..."
READ MORE222 Park Place, Waukesha, WI 53186
5.0
(4 reviews)
"What I like the most about Avalon Square is the staff. They are amazing, compassionate, insightful, truly caring, patient, and communicative. We were so impressed with them. My dad and stepmom moved into independent living several months ago. Sad..."
READ MORE5321 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I liked Park View Gardens because they were next to the grocery outlet and stores right there. There's restaurants, grocery stores, and McDonald's is over there in the big lot that you can just walk to. They also had a nice area kind of set up, parki..."
READ MORE334 S Garfield Ave, Port Washington, WI 53074
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom was at this facility for her final days, until she recently passed. This was the most challenging experience of my life, making sure my loving mom was well taken care of. The staff and care here was unbelievable, they are a godsend! The owners..."
READ MOREN112W17500 Mequon Rd, Germantown, WI 53022
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Fairway Knoll - Germantown is a brand-new facility. Their one-bedroom apartment was nice, and all the staff members I met were pretty informative and very good. Due to COVID, they weren't really showing too much, but I talked to some of the residents..."
READ MORE420 North Main Street, Dousman, WI 53118
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My father moved into Three Pillars Riverside Lodge Assisted Living. It's new and it's bright. The people there are super friendly. They have an activity every day. You can take a walk in the woods, along the Bark River, which is kind of a pretty area..."
READ MORE1340 Main Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Brolen Meadows is a great place for the residents, I have my Mother there. Everyone is helpful and caring to the residents. My Mom has been there 15 months and have not had any issues, they are on top of her care and health. We decorated her room, ..."
READ MORE112 Peace Lutheran Parkway, Hartford, WI 53027
4.8
(7 reviews)
"My mother was there until she became too ill. A very caring and compassionate staff. We were blessed to have my mom there. Lots of activities, hair care and welcoming to family visitors ..."
READ MORE3920 North Green Bay Road, Racine, WI 53404
4.8
(26 reviews)
"My relative moved to St Monica's Senior Living. She doesn't seem to have a lot of complaints. The food is good, although they give her too much. Other than the care, they have a salon and beauty shop just like everybody else, they have an in-house do..."
READ MOREW195N9550 Rolling Meadow Cir, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
4.8
(6 reviews)
"The whole feel of Grace Commons was more to what I was looking for. I want to be active. The staff was very helpful, and very friendly. They had a church, a library, a big craft room, and an exercise room. They had a beauty parlor. It was just all ar..."
READ MORE700 Quinlan Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072
4.8
(6 reviews)
"Kirkland Crossings was a very comfortable place. It is not a new building by any means, but it's very nicely kept. The apartment had plenty of space for one person. Katie was very friendly, very informative, and answered all my questions. It was nice..."
READ MORE1840 N PROSPECT AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53202
4.7
(4 reviews)
"It was comfortable. It has a nursing care component. It was larger with higher storage. It appealed to the community with art exhibits and they had performers who came in for the residents. They also had field trips and the staff was wonderful. I wou..."
READ MORE7220 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI 53132
4.7
(7 reviews)
"The tour I had with New Perspective Senior Living-Franklin was nice. It's very close to the family. It's a newer place and has a lot of activities that mom would like. The staff was very nice. I saw a studio, but they also have different floor plans...."
READ MORE2130 Continental Dr., West Bend, WI 53095
4.6
(6 reviews)
"My parents are moving to New Perspective Senior Living. I like the floor plan, the amount of different activities and the amount of different social gathering places they had in the building. They have a unique floor plan that no one else has, they h..."
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 |
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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) 796-6675Â | 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...