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The suburban community of South Milwaukee sits in Milwaukee County near the shores of Lake Michigan and contains 7 assisted living facilities. While monthly rates vary depending on amenities and services, recent survey data shows that the baseline monthly rate for care in 2024 hovers near $6,183. This price exceeds the Wisconsin median of $5,500 and the U.S. norm of $5,350.
On average, assisted living facilities in South Milwaukee garner a consumer satisfaction rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars stars. In our directory, we feature 1180 reviews reviews to help you understand this rating and compare local residential care options.
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9329 S 48Th St, Franklin, WI 53132
3.4
(11 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is at Elizabeth Residence Franklin. The level of care that the staffing provides is phenomenal. They are caring and loving, and there's a consistency of care. There's very little turnover and we're very happy with that. She's been th..."
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9301 N. 76 Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223
3.4
(14 reviews)
"I have moved into Ascension Living Alexian Village Milwaukee. They got rid of their buy-in; this community is reasonably priced, with very minimal buy-in. It's very spacious, and very large apartments of different sizes. There's no waiting period, it..."
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8800 Shannon Lane, Sturtevant, WI 53177
3.3
(8 reviews)
"Killarney Kourt was the best one that we liked because we were invited there for dinner. We sat in the dining room and the dinner that was served was delicious. The apartment we've seen was very, very good, too. That was a 5 in every department. It w..."
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6109 Braun Road, Racine, WI 53403
3.3
(3 reviews)
"Artisan at Racine was kind of a smaller place, and they only had 24 residents at a time. It didn't smell like an old folks' home, for one thing, which is really cool, and it looked like it was being kept up well. They had a variety of rooms. Some wer..."
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West 180 North 8200 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
3.3
(9 reviews)
"My aunt has moved into Vista Pointe Assisted Living. It's very nice and homey. They've got personable and very helpful staff. She seems very comfortable there, and I'm very happy with the service. She has a studio, and they have all sorts of things. ..."
READ MORE1400 8TH AVE, Union Grove, WI 53182
3.2
(8 reviews)
"My friend is at Oak Ridge Care Center. There is nothing in particular that I don't like about the place. The facility itself is very clean. The people there are very concerned about my friend's well-being. I think that he is treated very well. I noti..."
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13050 W Cleveland Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151
3.0
(1 reviews)
"The Grand Hills Castle was all brand new and very nice but not laid out well. It's not conducive to a very nice living environment. Everything was in one room with everybody's rooms around it. It had a Main Street theme which was weird, open and cold..."
READ MORE3460 E Barnard Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Cudahy Place worked good and I cant 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..."
READ MORE225 East Brown Deer Road, Bayside, WI 53217
3.0
(1 reviews)
"They were renovating CLE Haven, so it was nice. They had 12 rooms open. Mom would have had the pick of the rooms, and the facility would have painted and cleaned it according to her specifications, so that was nice. The drawback was that, on the week..."
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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..."
READ MORE539 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..."
READ MORE3269 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 MORE7716 W Wabash Ct, Greenfield, WI 53223
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services ..."
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8231 W. Casper Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223
"We would love for your loved one to become a member of our Home 2 Home Residential Care family! We offer a single-family home with 3 private..."
READ MORE4413 W Grace Ave, Mequon, WI 53092
"Sky Residential - Grace is nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Mequon, Wisconsin. Residents have easy access to the adjacent Milw..."
READ MORE2613 W NORTH AVE, Milwaukee, WI 53205
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services ..."
READ MORE6370 North Green Bay Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
"Love and Cares is a three bedroom, one family ranch style home. Love and Cares delivers quality care for 4 or fewer individuals with develop..."
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2511 W Vine St, Greenfield, WI 53205
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services ..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, South Milwaukee’s assisted living residents pay about $6,183 per month, which exceeds the state median of $5,500 and the national norm of $5,350. While rates in Fond du Lac trend higher at around $6,800, other cities in the region offer competitively priced care. For example, in Madison, monthly fees run lower at roughly $5,973.
South Milwaukee
$6,183
Wisconsin
$5,500
The United States
$5,350
Fond du Lac
$6,800
Racine
$6,100
Madison
$5,973
Janesville
$6,044
South Milwaukee 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.
In South Milwaukee, assisted living communities set monthly fees near $6,183. This rate falls about $300 below the cost of home health care and comes in at nearly half the price of nursing home care, which hovers near $12,197 for semi-private rooms. However, seniors pay lower fees of approximately $4,767 for in-home care.
In-Home Care
$4,767
Home Health Care
$6,483
Assisted Living Facility
$6,183
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,197
Note: Since data for South Milwaukee is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Milwaukee, instead.
Finding the right assisted living facility in South Milwaukee is easier with professional help from information specialists, options counselors and long-term care advocates. The following table features local nonprofit programs and agencies that help seniors navigate their care options, apply for public benefits that can help pay for services and connect with social and recreational programming in the community.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Grobschmidt Senior Center | (414) 768-8045 | The local senior center has a variety of educational, cultural, social and recreational programs for older adults in the South Milwaukee region. It hosts daily congregate meals, which individuals can sign up for in-person or over the phone. |
| Milwaukee County Department on Aging | (414) 289-6874 | The Milwaukee County Department on Aging administers a range of programs and services to South Milwaukee residents aged 60 and over. It hosts online Medicare classes to help older adults understand their health insurance benefits, choose the right Medicare Advantage or Medigap plan and resolve issues related to denied claims. It also houses the region’s long-term care ombudsman program, which protects the rights of those in residential care. |
| Milwaukee Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The Milwaukee VA Regional Office provides benefits counseling to older veterans and their spouses or survivors in South Milwaukee and the surrounding region. At this location, individuals are screened for eligibility for VA health insurance, medical care, counseling services and emergency financial assistance. The office can also help veterans apply for pension programs and Aid and Attendance or determine eligibility for veterans’ home placement, which can help control out-of-pocket care costs. |
| Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee | (414) 727-5300 | The Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee provides free civil legal advice and assistance to those aged 50 and over. Its legal professionals help seniors access public benefits that may help cover assisted living, such as Medicaid, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income. It can also help older adults address issues related to the quality of care in assisted living facilities. |
| Retired & Senior Volunteer Program | (414) 488-6500 | RSVP has volunteer opportunities for those aged 55 and over in the South Milwaukee region. Through this program, older adults participate in pen pal programs, classroom tutoring and the Intergenerational Heritage Fair. They can also serve their community through food pantry support or as greeters and ushers at performing arts venues. |
South Milwaukee-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
Kaye
5.0
Review of Franciscan Villa
I will be moving into Franciscan Villa. It's very beautiful, clean, and very nice. The room is ready to move in and very clean. The staff during the tour was very personable and nice. The dining...
Provider response
Hi Kaye! Thank you so much for your wonderful review of Franciscan Villa. We're thrilled to hear that you found our community beautiful, clean, and welcoming. Our team takes pride in providing...
Assisted Living
Reviewer RC#0521d
4.0
Review of Trustwell Living at Oak Creek Place
Mom was a past resident of Oak Creek Place. The dining room, the apartments, and the common areas were beautiful. It had a nice patio that was accessible to all residents directly off the dining...
Assisted Living
Mary
5.0
Review of Trustwell Living at Oak Creek Place
I visited Oak Creek Place. First, I was greeted by the woman in charge. Her name was Alison, and she was very friendly. She gave me a lot of information. We did take a tour of the facility. The...
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