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Best Assisted Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 450 assisted living communities in Wisconsin using Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WI
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Jun 2026
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,530The average monthly cost across facilities in Wisconsin. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Wisconsin. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wisconsin. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.

Silverado North Shore Memory Care Community
AL
MC
Glendale
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 61
Rank #108 / 496
Yes
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 42
Rank #485 / 580
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 12
Rank #177 / 334
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #268 / 406
A+Silverado North Shore LLCChristian Sweetser4
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #178 / 312
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #182 / 312
1.5
Facility 1.5
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #186 / 312
Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh
AL
IL
MC
Oshkosh
86
Facility 86
WI AVG 61
Rank #105 / 496
No
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 42
Rank #232 / 580
1 bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 334
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #335 / 406
-Hsl 17 LLCMilo Pinkerton6
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #223 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
0.2
Facility 0.2
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #71 / 312
Trinity Woods
AL
IL
MC
NH
Milwaukee (Mount Mary)
90
Facility 90
WI AVG 61
Rank #90 / 496
No
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 42
Rank #140 / 580
Suite
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 334
--Ssnd Mmu Mch Venture IncDavid Fulcher----
Oak Park Place Madison East
AL
IL
MC
NH
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 61
Rank #67 / 496
No
53
Facility 53
WI AVG 42
Rank #201 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 12
Rank #59 / 334
-A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC----
Brookdale Madison West
AL
MC
Madison (South Yellowstone Drive)
74
Facility 74
WI AVG 61
Rank #144 / 496
Yes
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 42
Rank #87 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 334
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #138 / 406
-Brookdale Senior Living Communities IncDawn Kussow5
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #278 / 312
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 12
Rank #276 / 312
5.2
Facility 5.2
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #298 / 312
Heritage Lake Country
AL
IL
MC
Hartland
72
Facility 72
WI AVG 61
Rank #148 / 496
Yes
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 42
Rank #433 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #160 / 334
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #90 / 406
-Hsl 15 LLCMilo Pinkerton3
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #75 / 312
Waunakee Valley Senior Living
AL
NH
IL
MC
Waunakee (Country Aire)
94
Facility 94
WI AVG 61
Rank #85 / 496
Yes
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 42
Rank #219 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #299 / 334
56.1%
Facility 56.1%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #334 / 406
-Ryan HoekstraAhr Waunakee Trs Sub LLC----
Pine Haven Christian Communities
AL
HC
IL
MC
PC
RC
Sheboygan Falls
105
Facility 105
WI AVG 61
Rank #59 / 496
No
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 42
Rank #357 / 580
Private Rooms
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 12
Rank #11 / 334
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #169 / 406
-Pine Haven Christian Home IncPeter Leer2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
Charter Senior Living of Madison
AL
RC
Madison
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #186 / 496
No
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 42
Rank #468 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #202 / 334
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #103 / 406
-Snh Wis Tenant LLCJennifer Francis6
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #203 / 312
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #212 / 312
1.7
Facility 1.7
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #202 / 312
The Waterford at Fitchburg
AL
IL
RC
Fitchburg
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 61
Rank #152 / 496
Yes
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 42
Rank #133 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 12
Rank #109 / 334
--Csl West Bend LLCKirsten Hutchison2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #59 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #95 / 312
Pine Brook Pointe
AL
MC
Burlington
66
Facility 66
WI AVG 61
Rank #165 / 496
No
17
Facility 17
WI AVG 42
Rank #458 / 580
Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 12
Rank #38 / 334
-A+Pine Brook Pointe Kdk DevelopmentJohn Didier1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #59 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #143 / 312
New Perspective North Shore
AL
IL
MC
Brown Deer (North 60Th Street)
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #186 / 496
Yes
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 42
Rank #252 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 334
-A+Beaver Creek Ops LLCRyan Novaczyk----
New Perspective Senior Living | West Bend
AL
IL
MC
West Bend
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #186 / 496
Yes
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 42
Rank #391 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 334
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #331 / 406
A+West Bend Ops LLCRyan Novaczyk9
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #278 / 312
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #246 / 312
2.0
Facility 2.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #213 / 312
Stair Crest
AL
IL
MC
Muskego (Tess Corners)
56
Facility 56
WI AVG 61
Rank #212 / 496
No
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 42
Rank #468 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #299 / 334
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #260 / 406
-Phw Inc Dba Stair CrestKari Ajack1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
Villa St. Francis Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Milwaukee (Morgandale)
134
Facility 134
WI AVG 61
Rank #19 / 496
Yes
62
Facility 62
WI AVG 42
Rank #148 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 12
Rank #12 / 334
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #156 / 406
A+Villa St Francis IncSusan Seegert1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
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Overview of Touchmark on West Prospect

Touchmark on West Prospect offers exquisite living for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care housing options. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The luxurious and elegant senior living community is a wonderful community that offers a dedicated environment wherein every senior’s need is met.

Touchmark on West Prospect strives to provide its residents with a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living, making it an ideal place to call a new home. Residents have a full kitchen, walk-in closets, air conditioning, central heating, washer, and dryer. Inclusive services include scheduled transportation, housekeeping, religious services, and a full-service salon. Touchmark also provides a private dining room, guest suites, activity rooms, and courtyards– to name a few.

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Overview of Elizabeth Gardens

Elizabeth Gardens at Racine is a splendid facility, characterized by its exceptional staff and pristine cleanliness. It boasts elegant apartments and spacious, well-appointed units that feature plush carpeting and ample windows, ensuring residents enjoy the utmost comfort in their assisted living apartments. Every aspect of this facility is meticulously designed to enhance the well-being and pleasure of seniors, whether they choose assisted living or independent living homes.
The facility is equipped with wheelchair-accessible showers, ensuring ease and safety for all. Residents will find the convenience of ample parking, and for those with furry companions, pets are warmly welcomed as well! The common areas are thoughtfully designed and exude a timeless beauty, making Elizabeth Gardens at Racine a highly reputable choice for senior living.

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Eastcastle Place

2505 E Bradford Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Overview of Eastcastle Place

Providing dedicated support within the community of Milwaukee, WI for over 140 years, Eastcastle Place is a well-established senior living community that provides trusted care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. The community provides a maintenance-free lifestyle with their wide array of convenient services, including housekeeping, linen, concierge, and transportation services. 24-hour security, on-site medical services, and a full dental office, help residents keep their peace of mind, knowing they are in a secure community with access to any support they might need.

Committed to offering a dynamic retirement community, Eastcastle Place offers an array of first-class services and amenities. Residents enjoy access to personal trainers, creative arts studio, restaurant-style dining, an aquatic, spa & fitness center, libraries, and in-house bank and general store. With most of the chores handled, residents have more time to engage in activities like day and overnight trips, fitness classes, theater and symphony outings, and other on-site activities and events for a vibrant living experience.

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Overview of Brookdale Lacrosse

Brookdale Lacrosse is a premier senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. When residents join this vibrant community, they can enjoy the freedom to approach each day on their own terms. The assisted living program at Brookdale Lacrosse frees up residents from mundane daily tasks, allowing them to focus on pursuing their passions and building meaningful connections. Residents can take advantage of the community’s robust social calendar, which includes activities like fitness classes, happy hour socials, and creative projects.

For those requiring memory care, Brookdale Lacrosse offers a person-centered approach that nurtures residents’ current skills and provides opportunities for exploration and engagement. Residents participate in at least six activities daily, including music performances, movie nights, and guided discussions. Dining is also a highlight, with chef-inspired meals served in a restaurant-style setting. The community ensures that memory care residents receive the nutrition they need to thrive. With 24/7 staff availability, luxury amenities, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard, Brookdale Lacrosse provides a supportive and enriching environment for seniors to redefine their independence.

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Overview of Golden Harbor

Located in the quiet community of Sheboygan, WI, the Golden Harbor is a remarkable senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Spacious and comfortable accommodations, ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom suites, are offered for its residents. With its highly equipped and dedicated team, this community provides memory care programs for those with cognitive conditions. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, including laundry and housekeeping service, on-site beauty salon, on-site laboratory services, podiatry and diabetic care, and 24-hour emergency monitoring. Indulge in 3 delectable and nutritious meals daily and engage in social activities like community outings. The Golden Harbor proudly stands as a premier life community plan for senior living.

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Athenian Living

716 Caroline St, Athens, WI 54411
Overview of Athenian Living

Athenian Living in Athens, WI is a peaceful senior living community that offers a welcoming environment for assisted living. The community features 30 well-designed apartments with a wide selection of floor plans to choose from, including studios, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments. Each apartment includes a refrigerator, microwave, kitchen sink, cable TV, shower bench, internet/Wi-Fi, to provide residents a comfortable and convenient living environment. An administrator is available on-site 7 days a week to address residents’ concerns right away.

Committed to providing exceptional care while supporting residents to maintain the highest quality of life possible, the community consists of a dedicated and well-experienced team that provides exceptional services. A culinary team prepares three nutritious, homemade meals daily to ensure residents enjoy their food and receive the nutrition they need. A compassionate care team consisting of CNA’s, PCW’S, RN and housekeeper, ensures residents enjoy a comfortable environment and feel supported while living their best lives.

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Overview of Deerwood Crossing Senior Residence

Having passed the chapter of their lives centered around hustle and bustle, retirees looking for the freedom and flexibility to live a more peaceful life can find those and more, at Deerwood Crossing Senior Residence. This home for independent living offers spacious studio, one- or two-bedroom fully-equipped apartment options that are affordable and comfortable. Assistance with daily living activities such as housekeeping and cooking, empower residents to invest their time in leisure, personal growth in a warm and welcoming community.

Residents have a balance of peaceful living and exciting activities in their new independent living home with amenities such as a private dining room where they can enjoy a peaceful meal or share the time with guests, access a plethora of knowledge via the library/computer room, take up a new exercise routine at the fitness center, or enjoy a cup of coffee with musical accompaniment at the piano room and lounge. Deerwood promotes a sense of community as well with stylish community rooms where newfound friends can gather for fun-filled group activities.

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Overview of Harvest Home Assisted Living

Harvest Home is dedicated to providing personalized and dignified care for seniors in a Christian family setting nestled in Grafton, Wisconsin. Committed to strengthening and encouraging residents to live purpose-filled lives, the community is licensed for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory elderly, including those with memory loss or dementia. With a focus on assisted living, Harvest Home ensures residents feel at home with practical and cozy facilities. The goal is to enrich residents’ quality of life, promoting happiness, comfort, and safety.

Harvest Home’s commitment to personalized care includes maintaining a 1:4 caregiver-to-resident ratio across all three campuses. Founder Beth Pahmeier, a certified dietitian, emphasizes nutrition with a MIND-focused diet. Certified nurses are always available, aligning with the core value of health. The community features new, well-designed facilities in Howards Grove, Mount Pleasant, and Grafton, ensuring practical layouts and tasteful design. Harvest Home promotes a purposeful assisted living lifestyle, engaging residents in cognitive and physical activities tailored to enhance overall well-being.

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Overview of Frontida of Kimberly

A luxury residential assisted Living and memory care home, Frontida of Kimberly offers exceptional personal care for its residents in a nurturing environment. Expect nothing but elegance and professionalism at the assisted living home. The vibrant community performs nothing less than extraordinary service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay at the charming retirement home.

The Frontida senior living home is an all-inclusive community that provides services and amenities to ensure that residents live a hassle-free lifestyle– restaurant-style meals, housekeeping, laundry, 24/7 care staff on-site, handicap accessibility, activities that focus on mental and physical stimulation, and compassionate behavioral health care services.

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Overview of Bethel Home

In the heart of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Bethel Home stands as a dedicated provider of skilled nursing services within the esteemed Miravida Living community. This compassionate senior living home provides 24-hour skilled nursing care, managing chronic diseases, lymphedema, orthopedic injuries, post-stroke or other neurological conditions, and post-operative rehabilitation. The community’s skilled team specializes in therapeutic exercises, total joint replacement, and post-surgical recovery, ensuring residents receive comprehensive medical support. Certified wound care nurses and services for complex patients, including IV therapy and cardiac recovery, are available, along with various modalities such as electrical stimulation and ultrasound therapy.

Bethel Home places a strong emphasis on rehabilitation, offering services through physical therapy, occupational therapy, and language pathology. The community provides respite care, restorative nursing services, and certified social services, fostering residents’ well-being and social engagement. Special diet accommodations are made, supported by the presence of a registered dietitian on site. Bethel Home excels in providing specialized memory care services, offering dedicated Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care within the serene Serenity Garden. Alongside exceptional healthcare services, Bethel Home ensures residents’ comfort with personal laundry and housekeeping services, allowing them to enjoy a supportive and nurturing environment.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Wisconsin

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Wisconsin?

Assisted living in Wisconsin supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Wisconsin?

Assisted living in Wisconsin is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Wisconsin Medicaid cover assisted living?

Wisconsin Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Wisconsin) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 450 assisted living facilities in Wisconsin. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Wisconsin?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Wisconsin, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Wisconsin?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.