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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 Cardinal Ridge Residential Care

Cardinal Ridge Residential Care, located in Green Bay, WI, is a residential care home that is a great alternative to traditional nursing homes. This close-knit senior living community is dedicated in providing quality assisted living services and amenities to its residents. Their high-quality senior care provides the residents round-the-clock staff availability for supervision and assistance with daily living activities such as medication management, continence care, diabetic management, and mobility assistance and transferring.

This senior care home’s staff are also well trained and experienced when it comes caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The residents are also provided regular meals and snacks carefully prepared with consideration to their dietary needs and restrictions. The staff also regularly creates programs and activities designed to keep the residents engaged and mobile.

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Overview of The Ridge at Madison

The Ridge at Madison has boasted an elevated lifestyle for its independent living, memory care, and assisted living services for seniors. The senior living home promotes a lifestyle that is enjoyable and meaningful through the warm and welcoming atmosphere the community holds. Its management and staff are supportive in ensuring that residents maintain their sense of individuality and independence. The Ridge at Madison has shown an unparalleled quality of care that redefines the luxury quality of living in Madison.

The lifestyle at The Ridge is centered on hassle-free living for its residents– daily housekeeping with laundry services, cultural and educational activities, scheduled transportation, personalized care, and medication management.

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Close To Home Senior Living

12231 West Bluemound Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226
Overview of Close to Home Senior Living

Experience a better quality of life with Close to Home Senior Living Facilities, an exceptional community in Wisconsin, offering assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly trained team provides top-notch care for their unique needs around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, ensuring residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents have a vibrant lifestyle, accompanied by fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and strengths. Mealtimes also promote social interactions, serving delightful and healthy dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides visiting medical providers and psychiatric services to meet residents’ medical needs. Therapies, hospice, and palliative care are also provided for residents’ ever-changing needs. With its two beautifully furnished locations in Wauwatosa and Milwaukee, the community ensures residents find the accommodation that best matches their needs and preferences.

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Overview of Sienna Crest Memory Care – Mineral Point

Create unforgettable moments with Sienna Crest Memory Care- Mineral Point, an astounding community in the idyllic neighborhood of Mineral Point, WI, specializing in memory care. Here, residents receive care and assistance tailored to their special needs to improve their cognition. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment while taking care of the busy work for residents to have more time to do the things they love.

A robust calendar of enriching activities and fun programs is conducted to foster belongingness and an active lifestyle. Have a delightful dining experience with delicious and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. With the community’s purposely designed amenities and highest quality of care, residents are guaranteed to live a memorable retirement.

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Overview of Emerson Senior Living

Beautifully set near North Star Park in Madison, WI, Emerson Senior Living is an esteemed community that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community’s warm and welcoming environment is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.

Recreational activities and fun events are also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and meet new friends. Mealtimes promote social interaction and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and well-balanced dining options. Residents have the finest retirement experience with the community’s beautifully designed amenities and friendly setting.

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Heartis Brookfield

16040 W Greenfield Ave, Brookfield, WI 53005
Overview of Heartis Brookfield

A respected senior living community located in the peaceful lands of West Greenfield Avenue, Brookfield, WI, Heartis Brookfield offers assisted living and memory care. Surround yourself with the cozy and elegant residences of the community, purposely designed to foster comfort and familiarity. The community goes above and beyond to provide top-notch care and assistance to live with confidence and gain meaningful experiences.

With carefully curated activities and exciting events, the community ensures seniors remain well-versed in their surroundings. Have the finest dining experiences with delightful and nutritious meals catering to dietary requirements and tastes. Brimming with fabulous amenities and welcoming spaces, Heartis Brookfield is ideal for seniors who want to create lasting moments in their golden years.

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Fieldcrest Manor

1510 S 30Th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Overview of Fieldcrest Manor

Located in the tranquil neighborhood of Manitowoc, WI, Fieldcrest Manor is a warm and inviting senior living community that offers exceptional assisted living services. The community aims to provide a smooth transition to community living with the help of a compassionate on-site team that provides utmost care and assistance 24/7. Residents are safe and secure with in-room emergency call systems, alarm pendants, call alarms throughout the building, and CBRF-certified caregivers available any time of the day.

The community ensures residents have plenty of free time for enjoyment with the help of services like maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, medication management, and full-service meals. Daily life enrichment activities, outings and events tailored to the interests and preferences of residents, provide plenty of opportunities to get out, get moving and get social. At Fieldcrest Manor, they strive to maintain and improve the health and well­-being of each resident through support, encouragement, and empowerment.

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Overview of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care

Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a welcoming haven for seniors in Brookfield, WI, seeking either assisted living or assisted living with memory care. For those facing Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, Azura’s Elmbrook and Mierow memory care homes offer a secure and supportive environment. Their highly trained staff, with over 120 hours of specialized dementia training within their first 90 days, provides compassionate care that emphasizes resident dignity and a fulfilling life.

Residents enjoy personalized assistance with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being. Chef-prepared meals, social activities, and convenient on-site amenities like housekeeping and laundry services create a vibrant community atmosphere. With a focus on personalized care plans and a welcoming community setting, Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield can be the perfect fit for you

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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.

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Overview of The Gables of Germantown

The Gables of Germantown provides a comfortable community in their independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. The luxurious retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. They hope residents discover many possibilities where anything can happen at the premier residence in the city.

As a Capri senior living community, residential living at The Gables offers specific care plans for each unique individual but with the same purpose of ensuring comfort and stability. Amenities and services extend to all living options, such as an outdoor courtyard, dining in the restaurant-style dining room, grand lounge areas, well-lit recreational areas, a library, a chapel, and heated underground parking.

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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.