Page 9 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. 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.
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.
Willow Brooke Point Senior Living Rcac
AL
IL
MC
RC
Stevens Point
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 54
Rank #260 / 374
Yes
77
Facility 77
WI AVG 44
Rank #44 / 414
-
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #106 / 299
97.2%
Facility 97.2%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #36 / 304
--Stevens Point Senior Living Inc4
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #127 / 269
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #65 / 269
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #71 / 269
Pine View Terrace
AL
IL
Black River Falls
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 54
Rank #260 / 374
No
52
Facility 52
WI AVG 44
Rank #154 / 414
-
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 12
Rank #59 / 299
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #52 / 304
--Jackson Pine View Healthcare LLC3
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #93 / 269
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #65 / 269
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #71 / 269
Harbor View Assisted Living
AL
MC
RC
Manitowoc
43
Facility 43
WI AVG 54
Rank #222 / 374
Yes
75
Facility 75
WI AVG 44
Rank #54 / 414
-
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 299
86.0%
Facility 86.0%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #107 / 304
--Manitowoc Senior Living Inc2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #93 / 269
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #65 / 269
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #91 / 269
Amery Memory Care
AL
MC
Amery
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 54
Rank #89 / 374
No
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 44
Rank #168 / 414
Private Rooms
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 12
Rank #98 / 299
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #141 / 304
-Ana HinesAmery Assisted Living Partners LLC11
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 4
Rank #263 / 269
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #203 / 269
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #133 / 269
Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc
AL
MC
RC
Manitowoc (Kellners Corners)
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 54
Rank #358 / 374
No
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 44
Rank #344 / 414
-
15
Facility 15
WI AVG 12
Rank #82 / 299
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #228 / 304
-Jill KreiderAzura Manitowoc LLC1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #49 / 269
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 269
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 269
Burr Oak Manor Inc
AL
HOS
IL
MC
PC
RC
Genoa City
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 54
Rank #277 / 374
No
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 44
Rank #168 / 414
-
30
Facility 30
WI AVG 12
Rank #19 / 299
54.5%
Facility 54.5%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #264 / 304
--Burr Oak Manor Inc3
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #49 / 269
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 269
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 269
Primrose Retirement Community of Appleton
AL
IL
MC
Appleton
76
Facility 76
WI AVG 54
Rank #68 / 374
Yes
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 44
Rank #373 / 414
1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #144 / 299
56.6%
Facility 56.6%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #258 / 304
-Mark McnearyAppleton Retirement LLC1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #49 / 269
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 269
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 269
Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 54
Rank #34 / 374
Yes
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 44
Rank #396 / 414
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 12
Rank #54 / 299
68.7%
Facility 68.7%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #222 / 304
A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC8
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 4
Rank #157 / 269
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 12
Rank #260 / 269
4.6
Facility 4.6
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #253 / 269
Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee
AL
ADC
NH
SNF
Milwaukee (Northridge)
108
Facility 108
WI AVG 54
Rank #24 / 374
No
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 44
Rank #308 / 414
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
46
Facility 46
WI AVG 12
Rank #5 / 299
72.2%
Facility 72.2%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #207 / 304
A+Elsie SmithAlexian Village Of Milwaukee Inc10
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 4
Rank #257 / 269
46
Facility 46
WI AVG 12
Rank #263 / 269
4.6
Facility 4.6
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #253 / 269
Schmitt Woodland Hills Inc
AL
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Richland Center
30
Facility 30
WI AVG 54
Rank #291 / 374
No
70
Facility 70
WI AVG 44
Rank #72 / 414
-
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 12
Rank #9 / 299
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
WI AVG 77.2%
Rank #179 / 304
--Schmitt Woodland Hills Inc1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 269
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 269
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 269

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 Willow Brooke Point Senior Living Rcac

Willow Brooke Point Senior Living Rcac offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Stevens Point, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, since the resident can move between care levels without leaving the community. The home has 36 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. An on-site salon and barber lets residents arrange grooming within the community, while fitness classes and a gym provide places for exercise. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet at the community.

A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Willow Brooke Point Senior Living Rcac is operated by Stevens Point Senior Living.

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Pine View Terrace

404 County Rd R, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Overview of Pine View Terrace

Pine View Terrace offers assisted living and independent living in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, whereas independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Both care levels are available here, so Pine View Terrace may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs may change over time. The community has 36 beds, and rehabilitation therapy is available for residents who need it. Jackson Pine View Healthcare operates Pine View Terrace. A Walk Score of 52 is considered somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby trips independently.

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Overview of Harbor View Assisted Living

Harbor View Assisted Living offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Manitowoc, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a personal living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

There are 43 beds. That gives the community a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another, and the combination of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time. Respite care can also suit a family needing temporary support, while the pet policy may allow a resident to keep a pet as part of the move.

An onsite salon and barber let residents receive grooming services within the community, and rehabilitation services provide access to therapy as part of their care. The community is operated by Manitowoc Senior Living. A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

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Overview of Amery Memory Care

Amery Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care in Amery, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering. Having both care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 68 beds and offers private rooms, so each resident has a single personal living space. Monthly rates range from $5,600 to $15,800, with the amount paid falling within that range based on the resident’s assigned rate. Amery Memory Care may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting and a private room.

A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable category. Some errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Ana Hines serves as administrator, and Amery Assisted Living Partners operates the community.

Price range $5,600 - $15,800/Month Info Pricing updated on December 9th, 2025

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Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc

3720 Menasha Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Overview of Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc

Operating for 14 years, Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc is a memory care community on Menasha Avenue in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Administered by Jill Kreider and operated by Azura Manitowoc LLC, the community has nine beds in a single-story setting. It currently operates at 67% occupancy, providing older adults with an intimate, home-like environment that focuses on personalized care.

In addition, the community offers respite care for temporary stays and an adult day program that provides structured support and social engagement for those living with memory-related conditions. These services give families greater flexibility while meeting both short-term and long-term care needs.

Meanwhile, the neighborhood has a walkability score of 16, making most errands and appointments generally accessible by car.

Price range $6,190 - $9,190/Month Info Pricing updated on December 9th, 2025

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Overview of Burr Oak Manor

Burr Oak Manor provides assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Genoa City, Wisconsin. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care settings may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because the resident can move between care levels without leaving the community. Burr Oak Manor has 33 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Residents may choose private or shared rooms, suites, and apartments, including options for a single resident, shared living, or an apartment-style setting. A secured courtyard includes a gazebo and raised flower and vegetable gardens, giving residents an enclosed place to spend time outdoors and take part in gardening. Onsite beauty and barber services are available, along with escorted transportation to medical appointments, rehabilitation services, a doctor on staff, registered nurse health assessments and treatments, and medication management programs.

Daily activities include pet therapy, reminiscence therapy, music therapy, and a therapeutic activity program. These give residents structured ways to participate in familiar and sensory-based activities. Special diet and nutritional plans are available for residents with specific dietary needs. A Walk Score of 51 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some nearby errands independently. Pamela S. Predick is the owner and director.

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Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Appleton

Primrose Retirement Community of Appleton is one of the city’s best independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. The senior living home programs and activities help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence. Holistic wellness is the goal of the dedicated team of professionals; they ensure that the vibrant home-like atmosphere presents a feeling that elevates their daily living.

Community features include a billiards room, a computer lounge, a chapel, a library, a salon, and a quiet area. Services include handicapped-accessible features, housekeeping, an emergency response system, and washer/dryer hookups.

Price range $4,475 - $6,935/Month Info Pricing updated on December 9th, 2025

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Overview of Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center

Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Madison, WI. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The range of care levels supports residents whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level may not require leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 100 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, meaning each resident is assigned that amount of daily hands-on nursing time.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare can apply to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly. Rehabilitation services, including short-term rehabilitation, support recovery-focused care for a resident who needs a temporary stay, while a pool, salon, spa, fitness classes, musical performances, and the Memory Keepers wellness program offer specific on-site options for exercise, grooming, recreation, and memory-focused activities. Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet with them, and Becky Balousek serves as the administrator.

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Overview of Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee

Ascension Living Alexian Village has been part of Milwaukee’s senior care landscape for 46 years now, sitting at 9301 North 76th Street on the city’s north side. It’s a car-dependent stretch of town, with a Walk Score of 24, so most errands and outings mean getting in a car rather than walking them.

The building itself is a mid-rise with 108 beds, split across one-, two-, and three-bedroom options. 78 of those beds are filled, which puts occupancy around 72 percent. Average length of stay runs about 71 days, which tells you something useful: this isn’t purely a long-term residence; there’s a real rehabilitation and short-stay population moving through alongside people settling in for longer.

On-site rehab services mean residents recovering from surgery or illness don’t have to leave the building for therapy. Nursing coverage runs throughout the day too, with registered nurses, LPNs, and nurse aides each putting in dedicated time per resident rather than being spread thin across shifts.

Amenity-wise, it’s understated but real: a library, a spa, and a patio. Nothing flashy, just spaces that give residents somewhere quiet to read, unwind, or sit outside. Medicare and private pay are both accepted, which covers a reasonably wide range of financial situations.

When state inspectors have looked at this community, their focus has tended to land on infection control, how well care gets documented, food and dietary service, resident rights, and fall prevention, the same areas regulators tend to scrutinize at long-term care communities generally.

What Alexian Village adds up to is a long-tenured, mid-sized community built around active rehabilitation and steady daily nursing support, more functional than showy, but functional in the ways that actually matter for recovery and daily care.

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Overview of Schmitt Woodland Hills

Schmitt Woodland Hills provides independent living, assisted living, nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with palliative care, in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Independent living offers private apartments without daily care, while assisted living apartments provide help with everyday tasks. Skilled nursing serves residents with more complex medical needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management.

Opened in 1965, the community has 30 beds. Its smaller size allows residents and staff to get to know one another, while the range of care levels gives residents access to different types of support as their needs change. Rehabilitation and therapy care is also available for residents recovering function or working to maintain mobility.

Independent living and assisted living apartments are available alongside skilled nursing, rehabilitation and therapy care. Medicare is accepted for eligible skilled nursing services under Medicare rules, rather than for a long term residential stay. With a Walk Score of 70, the area falls within the very walkable range, so most errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently.

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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.