Best Assisted Living in Wisconsin

Updated May 2026

We analyzed 583 homes in Wisconsin

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Wisconsin Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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

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Badger Prairie Health Care Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Verona (East Verona Avenue)	120 Facility 120 WI AVG 61 Rank #33 / 496	No	31 Facility 31 WI AVG 42 Rank #371 / 580	-	-	91.7% Facility 91.7% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #68 / 385	-	William Brotzman	Dane Co Board	4	3 Facility 3 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #132 / 282	13 Facility 13 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #205 / 282	3.3 Facility 3.3 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #238 / 282
Clement Manor	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Greenfield (South 92Nd Street)	50 Facility 50 WI AVG 61 Rank #235 / 496	No	48 Facility 48 WI AVG 42 Rank #240 / 580	-	-	85.8% Facility 85.8% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #108 / 385	A+	Jill Holberg	Clement Manor Inc	-	-	-	-
Silverado North Shore Memory Care Community	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	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 #175 / 330	68.2% Facility 68.2% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #247 / 385	A+	Silverado North Shore LLC	Christian Sweetser	4	4 Facility 4 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #165 / 282	6 Facility 6 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #167 / 282	1.5 Facility 1.5 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #169 / 282
Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Fox Point	88 Facility 88 WI AVG 61 Rank #97 / 496	Yes	34 Facility 34 WI AVG 42 Rank #344 / 580	-	5 Facility 5 WI AVG 12 Rank #224 / 330	-	-	Azura Fox Point LLC	Judith Blanding	-	-	-	-
Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	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 #254 / 330	64.0% Facility 64.0% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #270 / 385	-	Hsl 17 LLC	Milo Pinkerton	5	5 Facility 5 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #188 / 282	1 Facility 1 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #62 / 282	0.2 Facility 0.2 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #62 / 282
The Courtyard at Fitchburg	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Fitchburg (Chapel Valley)	72 Facility 72 WI AVG 61 Rank #148 / 496	No	34 Facility 34 WI AVG 42 Rank #344 / 580	-	-	45.8% Facility 45.8% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #341 / 385	-	Fitchburg Assisted Living LLC	Michael Samuels	6	6 Facility 6 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #207 / 282	33 Facility 33 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #262 / 282	5.5 Facility 5.5 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #270 / 282
Trinity Woods	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	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 #254 / 330	-	-	Ssnd Mmu Mch Venture Inc	David Fulcher	-	-	-	-
Oak Park Place Madison East	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	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 #58 / 330	-	A+	Becky Balousek	Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC	-	-	-	-
Mission Creek Senior Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Waukesha	97 Facility 97 WI AVG 61 Rank #77 / 496	Yes	34 Facility 34 WI AVG 42 Rank #344 / 580	-	4 Facility 4 WI AVG 12 Rank #235 / 330	78.4% Facility 78.4% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #171 / 385	-	Mission Creek Senior Care LLC	Maxim Stesel	10	8 Facility 8 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #250 / 282	24 Facility 24 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #250 / 282	2.4 Facility 2.4 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #211 / 282
Heritage Lake Country	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	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 #158 / 330	90.3% Facility 90.3% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #82 / 385	-	Hsl 15 LLC	Milo Pinkerton	3	2 Facility 2 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #103 / 282	1 Facility 1 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #62 / 282	0.3 Facility 0.3 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #68 / 282
Brookdale Madison West	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	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 #116 / 330	100.0% Facility 100.0% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #1 / 385	-	Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc	Dawn Kussow	4	7 Facility 7 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #225 / 282	21 Facility 21 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #241 / 282	5.3 Facility 5.3 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #269 / 282
Home Harbor Assisted Living Community	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Racine (West Racine)	110 Facility 110 WI AVG 61 Rank #46 / 496	No	59 Facility 59 WI AVG 42 Rank #163 / 580	-	19 Facility 19 WI AVG 12 Rank #60 / 330	78.2% Facility 78.2% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #173 / 385	-	Home Harbor Of Racine LLC	Kevin Kadlec	5	6 Facility 6 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #207 / 282	8 Facility 8 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #186 / 282	1.6 Facility 1.6 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #180 / 282
Milwaukee Catholic Home	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Milwaukee (Northpoint)	107 Facility 107 WI AVG 61 Rank #55 / 496	No	83 Facility 83 WI AVG 42 Rank #36 / 580	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	86.4% Facility 86.4% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #103 / 385	A+	Kate Gerou	Milwaukee Catholic Home Inc	-	-	-	-
The Arboretum Senior Living	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Menomonee Falls	78 Facility 78 WI AVG 61 Rank #130 / 496	No	7 Facility 7 WI AVG 42 Rank #524 / 580	-	2 Facility 2 WI AVG 12 Rank #274 / 330	53.8% Facility 53.8% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #321 / 385	-	The Arboretum I Opco LLC	Christian Cummings	9	10 Facility 10 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #265 / 282	15 Facility 15 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #214 / 282	1.7 Facility 1.7 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #184 / 282
Waunakee Valley Senior Living	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	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 #295 / 330	56.1% Facility 56.1% WI AVG 72.8% Rank #311 / 385	-	Ryan Hoekstra	Ahr Waunakee Trs Sub LLC	-	-	-	-

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these assisted living communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

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Weighting overview

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

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

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

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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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 18 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.

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