Page 20 of Best Assisted Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 428 assisted living communities in WI using WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WI
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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
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.
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.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Woodside Lutheran Home
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Green Bay
118
Facility 118
WI AVG 54
Rank #18 / 373
No
67
Facility 67
WI AVG 44
Rank #87 / 416
-
71.9%
Facility 71.9%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #210 / 307
Lisa GervaisBay Area Lutheran Homes Inc3
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 271
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #166 / 271
2.0
Facility 2.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #196 / 271
Grace Manor
AL
MC
Milwaukee
76
Facility 76
WI AVG 54
Rank #68 / 373
No
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 44
Rank #318 / 416
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #272 / 300
--Grace Supportive Living Services LLC1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 271
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 271
Sienna Meadows Memory Care – Oregon
AL
IL
MC
Oregon
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 54
Rank #331 / 373
No
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 44
Rank #229 / 416
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #187 / 307
Sue WhiteSienna Crest Assisted Living Inc5
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #180 / 271
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 12
Rank #152 / 271
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #133 / 271
Caring Hands Assisted Living
AL
New Holstein
44
Facility 44
WI AVG 54
Rank #215 / 373
No
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 44
Rank #236 / 416
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #161 / 300
97.7%
Facility 97.7%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #35 / 307
-Caring Hands Assisted Living LLC7
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #180 / 271
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 12
Rank #218 / 271
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #208 / 271
Emerald Ridge of Neenah
AL
IL
RC
Neenah
45
Facility 45
WI AVG 54
Rank #208 / 373
No
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 44
Rank #15 / 416
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 12
Rank #199 / 300
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #122 / 307
-Ivy Lane LLC3
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #198 / 271
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #194 / 271
3.3
Facility 3.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #243 / 271
New Day Assisted Living- Elkhorn
AL
MC
Elkhorn
44
Facility 44
WI AVG 54
Rank #215 / 373
No
77
Facility 77
WI AVG 44
Rank #44 / 416
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #118 / 300
63.6%
Facility 63.6%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #241 / 307
-New Day Elkhorn LLC7
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 4
Rank #217 / 271
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #194 / 271
1.4
Facility 1.4
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #167 / 271
Prairie Gardens
AL
Sun Prairie
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 54
Rank #197 / 373
No
76
Facility 76
WI AVG 44
Rank #50 / 416
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #51 / 300
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #245 / 307
-Pgrf LLC7
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #127 / 271
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 12
Rank #233 / 271
2.7
Facility 2.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #226 / 271
The Suites at Beloit
AL
HOS
PC
RC
Beloit
54
Facility 54
WI AVG 54
Rank #141 / 373
No
62
Facility 62
WI AVG 44
Rank #115 / 416
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #179 / 300
79.6%
Facility 79.6%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #161 / 307
-Aj Alf Operations LLC10
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 4
Rank #241 / 271
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #194 / 271
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #133 / 271
Options for Community Growth Inc
AL
ADC
RESC
Hales Corners
30
Facility 30
WI AVG 54
Rank #293 / 373
No
67
Facility 67
WI AVG 44
Rank #87 / 416
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #74 / 300
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #60 / 307
-Options For Community Growth Inc2
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 271
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #138 / 271
2.0
Facility 2.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #196 / 271
Fairhaven
AL
IL
MC
Whitewater
150
Facility 150
WI AVG 54
Rank #6 / 373
No
75
Facility 75
WI AVG 44
Rank #54 / 416
46
Facility 46
WI AVG 12
Rank #6 / 300
64.0%
Facility 64.0%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #238 / 307
-Fairhaven Corporation2
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 271
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #95 / 271
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #133 / 271

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 428 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Fairhaven

435 W Starin Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190-1125
Overview of Fairhaven

Fairhaven offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Whitewater, Wisconsin. Independent living means having a private living space with community services but no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

Several care levels are available in one community, so a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving Fairhaven. The community has 150 beds. Respite care and short term rehabilitation can support a temporary stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, or while a resident receives rehabilitation after an illness or injury.

Therapy services are available on site. Residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. The area has a Walk Score of 75, meaning most errands can be completed on foot, so someone who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Fairhaven may be a good fit for someone who wants multiple care levels in one community as support needs change.

Contact Fairhaven

Overview of Options for Community Growth

Options for Community Growth provides assisted living, adult day care, and residential care in Hales Corners, WI. Assisted living helps residents with daily tasks while they keep their own living space, while residential care combines housing with support in the community. Adult day care offers daytime care and programming without requiring a full time residential stay.

Opened in 1995, the community has 30 beds. Its smaller size gives staff and residents the opportunity to get to know one another. Housing includes 15 Adult Family Homes and four supportive apartments, so residents live in settings arranged as homes or apartments.

The Options Day Program serves adults with a primary cognitive disability, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury, and other developmental disabilities. Options for Community Growth may be a good fit for an adult with one of these conditions who needs residential or daytime support.

A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, some nearby errands may be manageable independently.

Contact Options for Community Growth Inc

Overview of Woodside Lutheran Home

Woodside Lutheran Home offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and nursing home care, including skilled nursing, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, and nursing home care provides licensed nursing services on site 24 hours a day.

The range of care settings may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Rehabilitation Services and outpatient therapy give residents access to therapy at the community, while the Alzheimer’s Support Group offers support related to memory loss. Scheduled transportation is available, and a salon and spa provide personal care services on site.

Woodside Lutheran Home has 118 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Homemade meals include therapeutic and special diets created by a registered dietitian, allowing meal plans to address documented dietary needs. Religious services are available, and a doctor is on staff. A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

Lisa Gervais serves as the administrator, and Bay Area Lutheran Homes operates the community. Jessica Atkinson is the director.

Contact Woodside Lutheran Home

Overview of Sienna Meadows Memory Care – Oregon

Burrowed in Oregon, WI, Sienna Meadows Memory Care – Oregon is a safe and inviting community designed for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Accommodations here are purposely built to accommodate residents’ unique safety needs. Caregivers here are friendly and specifically trained to cater to memory-related needs, allowing residents to enjoy their lives despite their conditions.

As part of their specialized memory care program, the community provides an array of well-curated activities designed to improve residents’ cognitive skills and well-being. The environment here is incorporated with supportive cues that trigger reminiscing. Here, every part of the community is designed to help residents continue enjoying the life they want for as long as they can.

Contact Sienna Meadows Memory Care – Oregon

Overview of Caring Hands Assisted Living

Caring Hands Assisted Living provides assisted living in New Holstein, Wisconsin. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining independence. The community has 44 beds. Its wheelchair accessible design can support residents who use wheelchairs.

Caring Hands Assisted Living may be a good fit for a resident who needs daily task support and uses a wheelchair. The area has a Walk Score of 38 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Caring Hands Assisted Living

Overview of Emerald Ridge of Neenah

Emerald Ridge of Neenah offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Neenah, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks and medication management while a resident maintains a personal living space. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs could change over time or a family caregiver who needs temporary support. Emerald Ridge of Neenah has 45 beds and offers one-bedroom and one-bedroom deluxe units, with a separate bedroom and living area. Ivy Lane operates the community.

Medication administration and management can help a resident follow a prescribed medication routine, and transportation scheduling and assistance can help arrange rides when needed. Scheduled activities and socialization provide planned opportunities for participation and interaction. A Walk Score of 85 means most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.

Contact Emerald Ridge of Neenah

Overview of New Day Assisted Living- Elkhorn

New Day Assisted Living- Elkhorn provides assisted living and memory care in Elkhorn, WI. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they continue living in a personal suite. Memory care provides 24-hour care from trained staff for individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, making the community potentially suitable for someone who needs ongoing support in a memory-focused setting.

The community has 44 beds. Because both assisted living and memory care are available, a resident whose needs grow can move between care levels without leaving the community. New Day Elkhorn operates the community, and Dennis Patterson serves as director.

Residents can live in private or semi-private suites with in-room bathrooms, receive salon services at the on-site beauty salon, and take part in healthy movement programs. An enclosed outdoor patio supports bird watching and gardening, while home-style meals and anytime snacks approved by a licensed dietician provide food options throughout the day.

A Walk Score of 77 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be reachable by walking.

Contact New Day Assisted Living- Elkhorn

Overview of Prairie Gardens

Prairie Gardens is an assisted living community in Sun Prairie, WI. Assisted living includes personal care and medication administration, giving residents support with daily needs and medication routines. The community has 24-hour staffing, so staff are present around the clock.

Prairie Gardens has 47 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Respite care provides short-term accommodation, so Prairie Gardens may be a good fit for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pgrf operates the community.

Contact Prairie Gardens

Overview of The Suites at Beloit

The Suites at Beloit provides assisted living, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Beloit, WI. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks while they maintain their own living space, while hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life and palliative care helps manage symptoms associated with serious illness. Respite care offers a short-term stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel, rest, or recover.

The community has 54 beds. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, giving eligible residents and families those payment options for covered services. A Walk Score of 62 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who wants to get out independently without driving. Aj Alf Operations operates The Suites at Beloit, which may be a good fit for someone who needs short-term respite or a community offering both daily living support and comfort-focused care.

Contact The Suites at Beloit

Grace Manor

6800 North 76Th St, Milwaukee, WI 53224
Overview of Grace Manor

Grace Manor is a dedicated memory care community operated by Grace Supportive Living Services LLC in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Licensed in June 2025, it stands as one of the newest senior care options in the Milwaukee area with its 76 licensed beds. Due to its recent opening, occupancy data is not yet available. Interested families should inquire directly with the community about current availability.

Exclusively focusing on memory care, the community’s design and staffing model centers on the needs of those living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and related cognitive conditions. Highlighting safety, 24-hour secured access, a fully sprinklered fire safety system, and a secured perimeter are also provided. Staff members receive specialized training in memory care practices, focusing on dignified personal assistance and careful medication management.

Regarding regulatory oversight, the community has one inspection on record from its original licensing in January 2025, which resulted in zero deficiencies. While this represents the community’s early stages of operation, it establishes a credible foundation for those who value regulatory records.

The community also provides a wide range of amenities tailored for a memory care setting, including restaurant-style meals served three times daily in either the dining hall or their private rooms, along with daily social events and activities. An outdoor courtyard, on-site salon and barber services, housekeeping, laundry, and medical appointment assistance are also available. Nutrition tracking and dietary accommodations are also provided for residents’ health, while social seating and gathering spaces foster interaction in a structured, comfortable environment.

As a purpose-built, fully secured memory care community, Grace Manor is best suited for those who require memory care in the Milwaukee and surrounding areas. With a combination of attentive staff, thoughtful amenities, and a strong early compliance profile, the community is a notable option for those seeking specialized cognitive support.

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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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Assisted Living in Wisconsin at a glance

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: 44/ 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: 54The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wisconsin. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 428 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.