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1904 E Belleview Place, Milwaukee, WI 53211
2.5
(2 reviews)
"We went to visit Abundant Life Manor assisted living facility while in the area, searching for a place for our aunt to live. They graciously allowed us to take a tour, despite the fact that we did not have an appointment. We could immediately see t..."
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5708 N 90th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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5157 N. 45th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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6334 N 105th St, Milwaukee, WI 53225
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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4660 W Brentwood Court, Milwaukee, WI 53223
"The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprised..."
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3210 E. Ramsey Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110
"Ramsey Woods Assisted Living offers gracious residential living in a home-like setting in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Our community is located on bea..."
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10401 W Bradley Road, Milwaukee, WI 53224
"At Ameira Orchids Assisted Living, we ensure the safety and comfort of our residents. Our home is designed to give each resident a sense of ..."
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8246 W. Casper, Milwaukee, WI 53223
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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8128 W Clovernook, Milwaukee, WI 53223
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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8120 W Bender Ave (#1 - #4), Milwaukee, WI 53218
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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7927 W Bender Ave #1 - #4, Milwaukee, WI 53218
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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7932 W Bender Ave #1 - #4, Milwaukee, WI 53218
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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8011 W Brentwood Ct, Milwaukee, WI 53223
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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5151 N 45th St, Milwaukee, WI 53218
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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8104 S 35TH St., Franklin, WI 53132
"Sky Residential group homes are home-like places where your loved one can enjoy their life and you can feel good about your choice. We know ..."
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6606 S. Crane Dr., Oak Creek, WI 53154
"Our address is 6606 S. Crane Dr. in Oak Creek Wisconsin. Our home is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood. We have a large deck to en..."
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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 ..."
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701 East Puetz Road, Oak Creek, WI 53154
4.4
(27 reviews)
"Recently my dad had to go to a studio apartment. The workers surrounded my husband and I with help, to make sure we weren't so overwhelmed with the move! They truly care here and we are so glad Dad loves it...."
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11077 West Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners, WI 53130
4.5
(12 reviews)
"I moved into Forest Ridge Senior Community. It looked like a home, not a shipping container. They have buses picking you up and taking you to places. They go to dinners and suppers. They've got crafts and all kinds of different things. It's quite nic..."
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7801 - 7901 W. National Avenue, West Allis, WI 53214
4.2
(21 reviews)
"Heritage Senior Living West Allis was very attractive. They have dining rooms on each floor. They were cordial. It's very clean...."
READ MOREAssisted 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 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
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.
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.
| 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. |
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.
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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...
Assisted Living
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...
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