Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Milwaukee, WI below include 64 nursing homes with 301 reviews.
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N84W17049 MENOMONEE AVE, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
3.1
(10 reviews)
"This place was a lot better than the previous facilities I stayed in. The social worker help me switch my medicaid plan over so I could stay long term. The administrator was extremely helpful and addressed all of my concerns. The building is not as n..."
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1755 N BARKER RD, Brookfield, WI 53045
3.0
(12 reviews)
"My dad was a former resident of Care Age of Brookfield. The people there were amazing. They were totally in tune with his needs and took it above and beyond. They wouldn't let him get away with anything. You got somebody who's 89 years old and he jus..."
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19525 W. North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53045
2.9
(14 reviews)
"My nephew is in Franciscan Place for rehab. I'm considering keeping him there. It's very clean. The staff is very helpful. He's there for physical therapy. I haven't tried the food, but it looked appetizing, and he likes the food, so that's a plus...."
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West 173 North 10915 Bernies Way, Germantown, WI 53022
2.8
(18 reviews)
"Don't be misled by the low rating. Yes, the facility could use some updating, but the physical therapy department was excellent. The staff is very pleasant. What is very nice is the residence can have unlimited visitors. They only ask th..."
READ MORE1900 American Eagle Drive, Slinger, WI 53086
2.8
(8 reviews)
"Clean, friendly, compassionate. My mother received excellent care...."
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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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1700 C A BECKER DR, Racine, WI 53406
2.5
(7 reviews)
"Right now my mother is at Lincoln Village – a skilled nursing facility. Mom was taken there directly from the hospital where she had surgery. We go there every day to see how she is doing. They keep the facility nice and clean and you can have either..."
READ MORE13755 W Fieldpointe Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151
2.4
(10 reviews)
"My grandmother enjoyed her stay at LindenGrove. It was hard for us to get her to leave the rehab unit. Staff was very attentive and took time out of their busy day to just sit and talk with her. I would recommend this place to everyone. ..."
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18740 West Bluemound Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
2.2
(7 reviews)
"My mother is not an easy resident to handle and she's got several serious medical conditions. The staff have always been kind and caring. A member of our family visits routinely and she has not had any complaints about my mother's care or the clean..."
READ MOREN27W5707 Lincoln Blvd, Cedarburg, WI 53012
2.2
(12 reviews)
"I was in Cedar Springs Rehab Center for physical therapy, and I liked all of it very much. I felt very comfortable and very well taken care of. It was a private room and very comfortable. I had a TV, and everything I needed was there. The bathroom wa..."
READ MORE5595 CTY RD Z, West Bend, WI 53095
2.0
(1 reviews)
"While this facility offers a multitude of services and facilities for its residents, I was overall disappointed in the care that my grandmother received while she stayed there. They do have a vision center, small store, beauty shop, as well as a vari..."
READ MORE6101 16th St, Mount Pleasant, WI 53406
2.0
(5 reviews)
"My mom was in The Gardens of Mount Pleasant. The best I liked about them was the fact that the people came out and they paid attention. They do their round and they take vitals and they're off doing their job. And those people are more alert, but the..."
READ MORE1119 N WISCONSIN ST, Port Washington, WI 53074
2.0
(4 reviews)
"My husband was at the Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center for six weeks, and I can't say enough about them. They were very, very good to him. We were going there for therapy to get him to walk, and to get his throat muscles back so that he could eat. H..."
READ MORE2015 Prospect St, Racine, WI 53404
"Prospect Heights is a senior living community located in Racine, Wisconsin. It specializes in providing assisted living care for its residen..."
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2250 Layard Ave, Racine, WI 53404
"Welcome to Mount Pleasant Manor!"
READ MOREComparing average prices for semiprivate rooms in nursing homes, the $9,429 monthly cost in Milwaukee is $1,673 above the national average of $7,756. Milwaukee also exceeds Wisconsin’s state average of $8,684 by $745.
Milwaukee nursing homes are also more expensive than those in nearby Wisconsin cities. The average cost here is $152 more than in Racine and $639 over the cost in Sheboygan. Seniors in Fond du Lac see a cost saving of $1,527 compared to their peers in Milwaukee. However, nursing home residents in Janesville pay $183 more than local seniors.
Milwaukee
$9,429
Wisconsin
$8,684
The United States
$7,756
Racine
$9,277
Sheboygan
$8,790
Fond du Lac
$7,902
Janesville
$9,612
In Milwaukee, semiprivate rooms in nursing homes cost an average of $9,429 per month, while private rooms cost $11,376 per month.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
To determine the most appropriate placement for an elderly loved one, it’s helpful to compare costs for other types of senior care in Milwaukee. Adult day care is the most affordable choice with an average cost of $1,322 per month. Home care and assisted living are almost on par at $5,053 and $5,073, respectively. Home health aide services are slightly higher at $5,243. Nursing home care is the most expensive option at $9,429 for a shared room and $11,376 for a private room.
Home care
$5,053
Home health care
$5,243
Adult day health care
$1,322
Assisted living
$5,073
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,429
Nursing home (private room)
$11,376
Many Milwaukee seniors and their families turn to local resources for information and support. These services may help delay a senior’s transition to a nursing facility. They can also help older citizens and their families understand their options for nursing home care in preparation for the time when it’s needed.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels | (414) 289-6874 | The Meals on Wheels program delivers hot, nutritious low-cost meals to homebound Milwaukee residents. Meals are delivered at noontime, Monday through Friday. To qualify, seniors must be aged 60 or older, or disabled, and unable to prepare their own meals or travel to a community dining site. |
| Milwaukee County Department on Aging | (414) 289-6874 | The Milwaukee County Department on Aging provides free, confidential counseling regarding long-term care options and public and private benefits. Counselors can offer help with long-term care planning and accurate information on local resources including transportation and respite care. |
| Love Thy Neighbor Foundation | (414) 562-6666 | The nonprofit Love Thy Neighbor Foundation coordinates and shares information on community resources to enhance the quality of life for seniors in Milwaukee County. Through the Foundation’s website, seniors and their families can find resources for in-home care, financial planning, transportation services, veterans’ benefits, legal services and home repairs and maintenance, among others. |
| Eras Senior Network | (414) 488-6500 | Eras Senior Network offers supportive services to seniors at no cost, such as friendly visits and phone calls, help with letters, bills and forms. The organization also arranges transportation, outdoor maintenance/yard work services and minor home safety modifications. |
Nursing Homes
Lorriane1956
1.0
Review of Sunrise Health Svc
Very long wait to be assisted to the restroom. Medications not given correctly.
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Family
1.0
Review of St. Francis Place
This place lies alot they only tell u what u want to hear. They r always low on staff and they don't help. They only have a couple people who really care others don't. And they don't listen to...
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Janet r
5.0
Review of Maple Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center
The rooms are very clean and comfortable, with a working heater/air conditioning system, color TV, single rooms only that are roomy and with blinds on the window and a view of a well cared for...
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