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Woodland View Of Fredonia, Llc.
348 S Milwaukee St, Fredonia, WI 53021
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READ MOREThe 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Milwaukee County, WI for 2024
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Milwaukee County, WI below include 297 Assisted Living facilities with 1202 reviews....
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Cle - Clarion Manor
21325 Clarion Ln, Waukesha, WI 53186
"CLE - Clarion Manor is located in Waukesha, WI, where seniors live in a pleasant community near Elmbrook Church and Marx Park. A variety of ..."
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Bresha Serenity House
5638 Byrd Ave, Racine, WI 53406
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READ MOREMatthews of Hartland
300 North Shore Drive, Hartland, WI 53029
"Matthews Senior Living communities are an attractive option for seniors who may no longer be comfortable living in their own home but don�t ..."
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2435 N Calhoun Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
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Fairview Elm Grove Place
260 S Elm Grove Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
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Fields Of Waterford
7713 Big Bend Rd, Waterford, WI 53185
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READ MOREAnita's Gardens of Grafton
1777 Highland Dr, Grafton, WI 53024
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READ MOREThe Providence Place A Ccrc
815 Washington St, Grafton, WI 53024
"Located not far from the banks of the Milwaukee River and Centennial Park, The Providence Place a CCRC is convenient to plenty of local amen..."
READ MORECle - Rainbow Terrace
15831 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 MORELindenGrove Communities in Mukwonago
841 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..."
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808 Cornerstone Crossing, Waterford, WI 53185
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READ MOREBirchrock Castle
210 McDivitt Ln, Mukwonago, WI 53149
"Birchrock Castle sits on 17 secluded acres in the Wisconsin village of Mukwonago. Seniors can enjoy urban conveniences combined with the cha..."
READ MOREMarian Heights Home
117 E Van Buren St, Port Washington, WI 53074
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W182 S8320 Pioneer Dr, Muskego, WI 53150
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READ MORECornerstone I
2016 Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53403
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5210Biscayneave12, Racine, WI 53406
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- Assisted Living Facilities in Milwaukee County, WI
- Paying for Assisted Living in Milwaukee County
- Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Milwaukee County
- Free Assisted Living Resources in Milwaukee County
- Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Milwaukee County
- Reviews of Communities Nearby
- Helpful Articles
Paying for Assisted Living in Milwaukee County
Assisted living costs vary depending on the type of care offered at a facility and where it is located in the country. The cost of assisted living in the Milwaukee area, which includes most of Milwaukee County, is $5,073 per month per the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This is over $600 more than the state’s average of $4,400. It is also higher than the national average of $4,300.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Milwaukee County, WI and Nearby Cities
The Milwaukee County area has one of the higher costs of assisted living in the state at $5,073 a month. In the state’s capital, Madison, seniors pay a little less at $4,956. In Green Bay in the northern part of the state, the cost is the lowest at $3,800. Only one area, Appleton, has a higher average cost. Here seniors average $5,500 a month for assisted living care. In Wausau, the average sits at $4,100, while in Eau Claire it is even less at $4,000. Just to the south of Milwaukee in Racine, the average is $4,650, while seniors in Janesville pay even less at $3,975 a month.
Milwaukee County
$5,073
Wisconsin
$4,400
The United States
$4,300
Janesville
$3,975
Green Bay
$3,800
Eau Claire
$4,000
Wausau
$4,100
Racine
$4,650
Madison
$4,956
Appleton
$5,500
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Milwaukee County
In Wisconsin, Medicaid’s Medical Assistance Personal Care program is available to seniors residing in an ALF with less than 20 residents. Additional Social Security income is also available to qualifying seniors and can be used to pay for assisted living through Wisconsin’s Exceptional Expense Supplement for Members of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.Â
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Milwaukee County
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee County Department on Aging | (414) 289-6874 | The Milwaukee County Department on Aging provides information and assistance to seniors throughout the county, including help finding benefits they are eligible to receive, help with dementia care and protection against elder abuse. The Department on Aging also maintains a database with helpful information and services for local seniors. |
| Senior Care Options Counseling | (414) 289-6874 | Seniors considering assisted living can get options counseling from the Department on Aging. This service will help them understand their options for long-term care, prepare for the financial needs that come with long-term care and arrange for functional assessments that determine eligibility for long-term care services. |
| Milwaukee County MCDA Transportation | (414) 289-6874 | MCDA Transportation is a door-to-door transportation service that takes Milwaukee County seniors to medical or dental appointments as well as grocery shopping and senior centers. The van can pick up seniors at their assisted living community and take them to their destination, then return them home. For medical and dental appointments, the cost is $3. Other rides have no cost. |
| Milwaukee County Veteran’s Services | (414) 266-1234 | Milwaukee County Veteran’s Services connects veterans in the county with the benefits they earned through their military service. This includes a free legal clinic, medical benefits, life insurance and help for spouses and dependents. Walk-in appointments with the department are welcome. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (414) 488-6500 | Seniors age 55 and older can participate in the Senior Corps RSVP program to serve throughout Milwaukee County and Waukesha County. Service opportunities include volunteering at nutrition sites, in schools and in health facilities. A readers cafe, classroom tutoring program and pen pal program connect participants with local youth who need support and mentorship. |
| Wisconsin Medicare Counseling | (414) 289-6660 | The Wisconsin Department of Health offers free Medicare counseling to residents to help them make the right choices about their Medicare coverage. Benefits specialists are available to offer unbiased advice to area seniors for free. Milwaukee County seniors can get this service through the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Milwaukee County. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County-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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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R.Fleming
4.0
Review of Aria at Mitchell Manor
The Aria at Mitchell Manor was a nice facility. I was looking at their assisted living, and it seemed to be organized. I like the idea of the chapel that was there, too. I think I toured the...
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Billy
2.0
Review of Clement Manor
Most reviews focus on independent living. I agree that this is adequate. However moving to assistant living reveals many shortcomings. There is a lot of staff turnover. Seems like many are...
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Russell
5.0
Review of HarborChase of Shorewood
HarborChase of Shorewood was a little bit farther for us, but the facility was very nice. Their marketing director's name was John and he has just been fantastic throughout the whole thing. He...
