Wilson Commons
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Milwaukee, WI

Wilson Commons

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Milwaukee, WI

Overview of Wilson Commons

Garnering local acclaim for excellent service, Wilson Commons offers a gold standard independent living facility experience for retirees that want to devote their time to pursuing personal leisure, growth, and newfound friendships. Situated on a scenic seven acres of land near Milwaukee’s Wilson park, spacious and cozy private quarters provide a serene view and natural lighting for that home-like feel as you settle in without ever having to worry about housekeeping, cleaning, or cooking, ever again thanks to a dedicated staff.

Your new independent living home boasts top notch security and safety, while fostering exciting days through amenities such as an on-site fitness room, extensive library and lush walking trails. Socialize and immerse yourself in the community with events prepared by their Lifestyle Enrichment staff that are geared towards resident interests, hangout in elegant common areas, and if you’re in need of a change of scenery, the campus is in close proximity to shopping and dining establishments.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #254 / 416Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 254th out of 416 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

IL
$1,220/Month

Awards

Top Choice 2025
Top 3 Finalist for Best Assisted/Senior Living

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesSecured building access, call pendant system for safety

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Religious ServicesYes
Minimum Age55+
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Library
Salon
Spa
Chapel
Dining
Garden
Patio
Transportation
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities
Wellness Program
Branded ProgramsBlu Grotto® Memory Care
Specific ProgramsAmenities & Services, Living & Care Options
Religious Services

Room Variety

Room TypesIndependent Living, Assisted Living

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Wilson Commons

2 bedroom
1 Bedroom
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St Rita Square Assisted Living Floor Plan
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St Rita Square Independent Living Floor Plan
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Address 5.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Milwaukee's city center to Wilson Commons's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.63 miles to nearest hospital (Aurora St Luke's Medical Center)

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Compare Assisted Living around Milwaukee

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.
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 SeegertVilla St Francis Inc1
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 CummingsLbs Opco LLC1
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 IncJfs Housing Inc4
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 PinkertonHeritage 6 LLC2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #93 / 271
Wilson Commons
AL
IL
RC
Milwaukee (Wilson Park)-Yes
34
Facility 34
WI AVG 44
Rank #254 / 416
1 Bed / 2 Bed-------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wisconsin

Wilson Commons is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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 34. 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 $4,280 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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