Page 7 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. 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.
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 Manor I II III IV
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Green Bay
140
Facility 140
WI AVG 54
Rank #7 / 373
No
67
Facility 67
WI AVG 44
Rank #87 / 416
-
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 12
Rank #12 / 300
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #144 / 307
--Bay Area Lutheran Homes Inc8
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 4
Rank #229 / 271
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #95 / 271
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #71 / 271
New Perspective Senior Living | North Shore
AL
IL
MC
NH
Brown Deer
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 54
Rank #111 / 373
Yes
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 44
Rank #335 / 416
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 12
Rank #58 / 300
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #219 / 307
A+Ryan NovaczykBeaver Creek Ops LLC9
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 4
Rank #263 / 271
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #203 / 271
1.2
Facility 1.2
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #161 / 271
Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Waukesha
128
Facility 128
WI AVG 54
Rank #11 / 373
No
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 44
Rank #346 / 416
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #231 / 300
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #44 / 307
-Christian CummingsOht Opco LLC9
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 4
Rank #241 / 271
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 12
Rank #180 / 271
0.8
Facility 0.8
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #121 / 271
Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh
AL
IL
MC
NH
Oshkosh
86
Facility 86
WI AVG 54
Rank #54 / 373
No
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 44
Rank #176 / 416
1 bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #231 / 300
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #261 / 307
-Milo PinkertonHsl 17 LLC6
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #198 / 271
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #65 / 271
0.2
Facility 0.2
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #67 / 271
Hart Park Square Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Wauwatosa
55
Facility 55
WI AVG 54
Rank #136 / 373
No
77
Facility 77
WI AVG 44
Rank #44 / 416
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #211 / 300
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #283 / 307
-Christian CummingsHpsmld Opco LLC3
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 4
Rank #157 / 271
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #95 / 271
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #109 / 271
McFarland Villa Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Mcfarland (Lake Waubesa)
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 54
Rank #233 / 373
Yes
30
Facility 30
WI AVG 44
Rank #278 / 416
-
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #118 / 300
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #114 / 307
A+Brian HulseMcfarland Senior Living Inc6
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #49 / 271
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 12
Rank #152 / 271
0.8
Facility 0.8
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #121 / 271
Stair Crest
AL
IL
MC
Muskego (Tess Corners)
56
Facility 56
WI AVG 54
Rank #134 / 373
No
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 44
Rank #349 / 416
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #248 / 300
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #221 / 307
-Kari AjackPhw Inc Dba Stair Crest1
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
Lakepoint Villa
AL
MC
RC
Oshkosh
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 54
Rank #331 / 373
Yes
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 44
Rank #248 / 416
-
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #145 / 300
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #48 / 307
A+Andrew RiderLakepoint Senior Living Inc4
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 271
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #119 / 271
0.8
Facility 0.8
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #121 / 271
The Waterford at Fitchburg
AL
IL
RC
Fitchburg
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 54
Rank #80 / 373
Yes
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 44
Rank #101 / 416
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 12
Rank #99 / 300
--Kirsten HutchisonCsl West Bend LLC2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #49 / 271
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #65 / 271
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #91 / 271
Creekside Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
NH
Sparta
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 54
Rank #262 / 373
No
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 44
Rank #82 / 416
-
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #211 / 300
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WI AVG 76.9%
Rank #1 / 307
--Morrow Memorial Home For The Aged Inc2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #93 / 271
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 271
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 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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Overview of Woodside Manor I II III IV

Woodside Manor I II III IV offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and nursing care, including skilled nursing, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.

Independent living is private living without daily care, while respite care supports a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may make Woodside Manor I II III IV a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, since moving to a different level of care can occur within the same community. The community serves adults aged 55 and older, has 140 beds, and is operated by Bay Area Lutheran Homes.

Skilled Nursing & Rehab and Therapy & Wellness Services provide rehabilitation and therapy support within the community’s care offerings, while Spiritual Care provides access to spiritual support. A Walk Score of 67 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of McFarland Villa Assisted Living

McFarland Villa is an exceptional assisted living community aiming to cultivate holistic needs through quality care in a supportive environment. The premier home in McFarland practices a person-focused approach to senior living. It prides itself in offering a compassionate and caring staff that encourages residents to maintain independence and empower individuality in a place that supports them.

Dedicated to providing an extraordinary experience for residential living, management is determined to go above and beyond in exceeding the expectations of families and seniors themselves. Residents receive 24/7 care and supervision, medication administration, an emergency pendant, an exquisite dining experience, relaxing spa and wellness activities, housekeeping, and ADL services throughout.

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Overview of Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh

Nestled in the heart of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Aspire Senior Living is a vibrant community where residents can age with grace and dignity, transitioning seamlessly between Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care as their needs evolve. Rooted in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, their mission is to provide a supportive environment that fosters seniors’ independence, wellness, and a sense of belonging. Compassion, respect, and integrity guide every aspect of their care, ensuring residents feel valued and empowered throughout their journey.

The community boasts many amenities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life and promote social engagement. From a movie theater with club seating to a warm-water pool and on-site therapy services, residents can access entertainment and wellness activities tailored to their interests. Additionally, the community features a salon/barbershop, pub/socialization area, and an on-site restaurant with a premier menu, offering convenience and luxury within reach. With beautifully appointed apartments featuring modern amenities and a prime location near shopping centers and entertainment venues, Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh provides its residents with a fulfilling and enriching independent living lifestyle.

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Stair Crest

S67W14765 Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI 53150
Overview of Stair Crest

Stair Crest, situated in Muskego, Wisconsin, is a distinguished senior living community offering 20 memory care apartments meticulously designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or various forms of dementia. These thoughtfully crafted apartments boast safety features like emergency call systems and are cared for by adept professionals who provide round-the-clock support.

The community’s campus has various amenities, including a movie theater, dining room, fitness center, club lounge, and library. This vibrant setting also hosts a diverse team, including fitness instructors, a life enrichment director, and a campus pastor, fostering an environment that nurtures body, mind, and spirit growth. Stair Crest strives to be a place where residents continue their journey of learning and personal development. In addition to its enriching environment, Stair Crest offers many social programs and convenient amenities that contribute to its residents’ comfortable and engaging lifestyle. The community warmly welcomes both community members and the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. Adding to its charm, the campus boasts an outdoor putting green and Bocce Ball court, ensuring that leisure and enjoyment are always within reach.

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The Waterford at Fitchburg

5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Overview of The Waterford at Fitchburg

Set in the welcoming neighborhood of Fitchburg, WI, The Waterford at Fitchburg is an enticing senior living community offering independent living, assisted living and temporary stay services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they need.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including delicious and nutritious meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and linen services, access to a third-party rehabilitation agency, regular personal care assessments, scheduled transportation, and many more. Join in various social activities and events such as themed parties, exercise classes, and movie nights. At The Waterford at Fitchburg, seniors can enjoy a blissful and secure retirement.

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Overview of Creekside Assisted Living

Creekside Assisted Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Sparta, WI. The range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community.

Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while they keep their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Nursing care provides on-site support from nurses around the clock. The community has 36 beds, giving it a smaller scale that may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Creekside Assisted Living is operated by Morrow Memorial Home For The Aged. A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to handle some nearby errands independently.

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Overview of New Perspective Senior Living | North Shore

Spend your golden years at New Perspective- North Shore, an outstanding community in Brown Deer, WI, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and linens are also taken care of, so residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

With a carefully planned calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. A fall detection system is also provided for residents’ safety. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those seeking comfort and convenience in retirement, especially with its wide range of care and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Hart Park Square Senior Living

Based in Wauwatosa, WI, Hart Park Square Senior Living is a thriving senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. The community features cozy and elegant residences, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments that residents can personalize to their liking. A compassionate team trained to deliver various levels of care is available to assist and support residents to continue living an independent and empowered life.

Connect with like-minded individuals through an array of stimulating activities and events, customized programming, and cozy common spaces. The community features their Aging Experience program that educates the team and families on the aging process and engages the community’s team and families in a meaningful way so that they maintain a sense of empathy and empowerment. Here, retirement years are an ideal balance of self-discovery, engaging endeavors and relaxation without the taxing burdens of home maintenance or the isolation of living alone.

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Overview of Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living

Welcoming seniors and guests with its bright and airy spaces, Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living is a prominent senior living community in Kensington Drive, Waukesha, WI, that offers assisted living, independent living, companion living, memory care, and respite care. The community features a wide selection of beautifully crafted and spacious studios, ensuring the utmost comfort and security. With a dedicated and highly skilled team delivering top-tier care and support, seniors keep their peace of mind and live their golden years doing what they love.

Participate in exciting activities and meet new friends through engaging programs conducted for enjoyment and wellness. Dedicated to seniors’ well-being, the community serves delectable and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living is ideal for relaxation with its ethereal campus filled with wonderful amenities and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Lakepoint Villa

Within the city of Oshkosh, WI, is where Lakepoint Villa provides assisted living services to its residents. This exceptional senior living community is dedicated to enhancing the lives of its residents, offering a comprehensive range of services and amenities to ensure their well-being and peace of mind. From the 24/7 availability of assistance to wheelchair-accessible apartments featuring private baths and kitchenettes, to medication management and grooming services, every detail is designed for comfort and convenience.

Lakepoint Villa boasts a wide array of amenities to meet the unique needs of its residents such as diet-approved meals prepared with care, and housekeeping and laundry, allowing residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

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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.