Wilson Commons
Wilson Commons sits on seven acres in Milwaukee’s Wilson Park neighborhood, at 1500 West Sonata Drive, and that acreage actually shows up in how the place feels. It’s a mid-rise offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care, with one- and two-bedroom units available for residents 55 and up.
A fitness center, a library, walking trails that make use of all that outdoor space, restaurant-style dining, a salon, a spa, a chapel, a garden, and a patio all show up on the property. Wifi, housekeeping, and laundry are handled too, and a Lifestyle Enrichment team runs the day-to-day activities and social calendar rather than leaving that to chance.
Wilson Commons runs the Blu Grotto Memory Care program, built around structured memory exercises and peer relationship building. It’s a named, defined offering rather than a vague mention of “memory support,” which tells you something about how intentional the design is. Rehabilitation services and respite care round out the clinical side, useful for both short recovery stints and a break for family caregivers.
Walkability sits in the somewhat-walkable range, low thirties on the Walk Score, so you’re driving for most errands but can manage a few on foot. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is under two miles out, close enough that a hospital trip isn’t a production. Pricing starts at $5,085 a month, and pets are welcome, no tradeoff required there.
What Wilson Commons offers, in the end, is space, structure, and a named memory program that actually has a shape to it rather than being an afterthought.
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Wilson Commons
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5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Milwaukee's city center to Wilson Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.62 miles to nearest hospital (Aurora St Luke's Medical Center)
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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.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Villa St. Francis Assisted Living | AL MC RC | Milwaukee (Morgandale) | 134
Facility
134
WI AVG
54
Rank
#9 / 373 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
WI AVG
44
Rank
#115 / 416 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 38
Facility
38
WI AVG
12
Rank
#9 / 300 |
82.1%
Facility
82.1%
WI AVG
76.9%
Rank
#144 / 307 | A+ | Susan Seegert | Villa St Francis Inc | 1 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 271 |
| Library Square Senior Living | AL IL RC | West Allis | 70
Facility
70
WI AVG
54
Rank
#83 / 373 | No |
74
Facility
74
WI AVG
44
Rank
#60 / 416 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#211 / 300 |
44.3%
Facility
44.3%
WI AVG
76.9%
Rank
#287 / 307 | - | Christian Cummings | Lbs Opco LLC | 1 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
4
Rank
#49 / 271 |
| Deerwood Crossing Senior Residence | AL IL | Milwaukee | 66
Facility
66
WI AVG
54
Rank
#93 / 373 | Yes |
48
Facility
48
WI AVG
44
Rank
#182 / 416 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
WI AVG
12
Rank
#77 / 300 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
WI AVG
76.9%
Rank
#131 / 307 | - | Jfs Housing Inc | Jfs Housing Inc | 4 | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
4
Rank
#157 / 271 |
| Heritage West Allis | AL MC | Milwaukee (Heritage West Allis) | 40
Facility
40
WI AVG
54
Rank
#233 / 373 | No |
77
Facility
77
WI AVG
44
Rank
#44 / 416 | - | 9
Facility
9
WI AVG
12
Rank
#133 / 300 |
75.0%
Facility
75.0%
WI AVG
76.9%
Rank
#187 / 307 | A+ | Milo Pinkerton | Heritage 6 LLC | 2 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
4
Rank
#93 / 271 |
| Wilson Commons | AL IL RC | Milwaukee (Wilson Park) | - | Yes |
30
Facility
30
WI AVG
44
Rank
#278 / 416 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wisconsin
Wilson Commons is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilson Commons
What neighborhood is Wilson Commons in?
Wilson Commons is in the Wilson Park neighborhood of Milwaukee.
Is Wilson Commons in a walkable area?
Wilson Commons has a walk score of 30. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Does Wilson Commons have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Wilson Commons on this page.
Are pets allowed at Wilson Commons?
Yes, Wilson Commons allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Wilson Commons?
The team at Wilson Commons can be reached at info@capricommunities.com.
How much does Wilson Commons cost per month?
Pricing at Wilson Commons starts at $5,085 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Are there photos of Wilson Commons?
Yes — there are 34 photos of Wilson Commons in the photo gallery on this page.
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