Stair Crest
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Muskego, WI

Stair Crest

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Muskego, WI

Overview of Stair Crest

Stair Crest, situated in Muskego, Wisconsin, is a distinguished senior living community offering 20 memory care apartments meticulously designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or various forms of dementia. These thoughtfully crafted apartments boast safety features like emergency call systems and are cared for by adept professionals who provide round-the-clock support.

The community’s campus has various amenities, including a movie theater, dining room, fitness center, club lounge, and library. This vibrant setting also hosts a diverse team, including fitness instructors, a life enrichment director, and a campus pastor, fostering an environment that nurtures body, mind, and spirit growth. Stair Crest strives to be a place where residents continue their journey of learning and personal development. In addition to its enriching environment, Stair Crest offers many social programs and convenient amenities that contribute to its residents’ comfortable and engaging lifestyle. The community warmly welcomes both community members and the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. Adding to its charm, the campus boasts an outdoor putting green and Bocce Ball court, ensuring that leisure and enjoyment are always within reach.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 56 Rank #167 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 167th out of 435 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #271 / 330Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 271st out of 330 homes we track in Wisconsin for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
2 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #421 / 500Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 421st out of 500 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
14 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #242 / 349Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 242nd out of 349 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 349. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
69.6% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Wisconsin average: 75.7%
Occupied beds
39 / 56

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeClass CNA (Nonambulatory)
IssuanceAugust 1, 2024
CountyWaukesha

Ownership & Operating Entity

Stair Crest is legally operated by PHW INC dba Stair Crest, and administered by Kari Ajack.

Leadership

ContactJanet Krahn (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Additional Policies & Features

Gender ServedBoth

Rate Information (WI)

Monthly Rate Range $4,500 - $9,960

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Inspection History

In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
0 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Wisconsin state average
Overall vs. WI average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 012 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (0 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 15 This facility has had 80% fewer total inspections than the Wisconsin average (1 vs. WI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 80% fewer

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Room Sizes: 465 - 545 / 610 - 745 / 950 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Stair Crest

1 Bedroom
Studio
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2 bedroom
1 Bedroom

Places of interest near Stair Crest

Address 3.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Muskego's city center to Stair Crest's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Stair Crest
AL
IL
MC
Muskego (Tess Corners)
56
Facility 56
WI AVG 57
Rank #167 / 435
No
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 44
Rank #421 / 500
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #271 / 330
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #242 / 349
-Kari AjackPhw Inc Dba Stair Crest1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
Avalon Square
AL
IL
MC
Waukesha
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 57
Rank #190 / 435
Yes
92
Facility 92
WI AVG 44
Rank #6 / 500
-
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 12
Rank #61 / 330
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #33 / 349
A+David FulcherAvalon Square Inc1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
River View
AL
IL
MC
RC
Watertown
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 57
Rank #235 / 435
No
58
Facility 58
WI AVG 44
Rank #156 / 500
Suite
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #252 / 330
95.9%
Facility 95.9%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #35 / 349
-Hillel FeuermanOsl 1301 Watertown Operating LLC3
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #142 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
Autumn Oaks
AL
IL
MC
RC
Slinger
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 57
Rank #324 / 435
No
55
Facility 55
WI AVG 44
Rank #175 / 500
Suite
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 12
Rank #46 / 330
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #233 / 349
A+Hillel FeuermanOsl 227 Slinger Operating LLC7
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #203 / 309
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 309
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #75 / 309
Sienna Crest – Dodgeville
AL
IL
MC
Dodgeville
15
Facility 15
WI AVG 57
Rank #413 / 435
No
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 44
Rank #285 / 500
Private Room
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 12
Rank #43 / 330
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #56 / 349
-Sue WhiteSienna Crest Assisted Living Inc2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stair Crest

What neighborhood is Stair Crest in?

Stair Crest is in the Tess Corners neighborhood of Muskego.

Who is the owner of Stair Crest?

Stair Crest is legally operated by PHW INC dba Stair Crest, and administered by Kari Ajack.

Is Stair Crest in a walkable area?

Stair Crest has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Stair Crest?

Stair Crest's occupancy is 69.6%.

How long has Stair Crest been in business?

Stair Crest has been operating for approximately 2 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Stair Crest?

No, Stair Crest has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Stair Crest?

Kari Ajack is the administrator of Stair Crest.

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