Best Assisted Living in Milwaukee, WI

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May 2026

We analyzed

22 homes in Milwaukee, WI

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

Other Senior care options in Milwaukee:

Memory Care Nursing Homes Independent Living

Avg. Monthly cost: $5,800

National average: $5,600

Monthly cost range: $5,300–$7,900

National average: $3,400 – $8,200

Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:12

National average: 1:6

Compare Assisted Living around Milwaukee (Metro Area)

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

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Trinity Woods	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Milwaukee (Mount Mary)	90 Facility 90 WI AVG 61 Rank #90 / 496	No	63 Facility 63 WI AVG 42 Rank #140 / 580	Suite	3 Facility 3 WI AVG 12 Rank #255 / 331	-	-	Ssnd Mmu Mch Venture Inc	David Fulcher	-	-	-	-
Milwaukee Catholic Home	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Milwaukee (Northpoint)	107 Facility 107 WI AVG 61 Rank #55 / 496	No	83 Facility 83 WI AVG 42 Rank #36 / 580	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	86.4% Facility 86.4% WI AVG 73.9% Rank #103 / 378	A+	Kate Gerou	Milwaukee Catholic Home Inc	-	-	-	-
New Perspective North Shore	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	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 / 331	-	A+	Beaver Creek Ops LLC	Ryan Novaczyk	-	-	-	-
New Perspective Senior Living \| North Shore	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Brown Deer (North 60Th Street)	60 Facility 60 WI AVG 61 Rank #186 / 496	Yes	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 42 Rank #455 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 331	70.0% Facility 70.0% WI AVG 73.9% Rank #235 / 378	A+	Beaver Creek Ops LLC	Ryan Novaczyk	8	10 Facility 10 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #265 / 282	10 Facility 10 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #194 / 282	1.3 Facility 1.3 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #155 / 282
New Perspective Senior Living \| Waukesha	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Waukesha (Village Of Waukesha)	60 Facility 60 WI AVG 61 Rank #186 / 496	Yes	33 Facility 33 WI AVG 42 Rank #357 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 331	48.3% Facility 48.3% WI AVG 73.9% Rank #337 / 378	A+	Waukesha Ops LLC	Ryan Nocaczyk	18	16 Facility 16 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #282 / 282	51 Facility 51 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #270 / 282	2.8 Facility 2.8 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #226 / 282
Hart Park Square Senior Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Wauwatosa (River Parkway)	55 Facility 55 WI AVG 61 Rank #215 / 496	No	77 Facility 77 WI AVG 42 Rank #61 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	3 Facility 3 WI AVG 12 Rank #255 / 331	45.5% Facility 45.5% WI AVG 73.9% Rank #343 / 378	-	Hpsmld Opco LLC	Christian Cummings	3	4 Facility 4 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #165 / 282	2 Facility 2 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #93 / 282	0.7 Facility 0.7 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #104 / 282
Howard Village Senior Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	St Francis (Saint Francis)	55 Facility 55 WI AVG 61 Rank #215 / 496	No	51 Facility 51 WI AVG 42 Rank #219 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	3 Facility 3 WI AVG 12 Rank #255 / 331	-	-	Hvmld Opco LLC	Christian Cummings	-	-	-	-
Ameira Orchids Assisted Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Milwaukee (Pheasant Run)	50 Facility 50 WI AVG 61 Rank #235 / 496	No	14 Facility 14 WI AVG 42 Rank #468 / 580	-	4 Facility 4 WI AVG 12 Rank #236 / 331	94.0% Facility 94.0% WI AVG 73.9% Rank #52 / 378	-	Cache James Better Living LLC	Atiyah Nichols	9	10 Facility 10 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #265 / 282	23 Facility 23 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #247 / 282	2.6 Facility 2.6 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #215 / 282
Heritage at Deer Creek	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	New Berlin	43 Facility 43 WI AVG 61 Rank #332 / 496	Yes	46 Facility 46 WI AVG 42 Rank #261 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	26 Facility 26 WI AVG 12 Rank #38 / 331	76.7% Facility 76.7% WI AVG 73.9% Rank #185 / 378	A+	Heritage 2 LLC	Milo Pinkerton	3	2 Facility 2 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #103 / 282	2 Facility 2 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #93 / 282	0.7 Facility 0.7 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #104 / 282
Willow View	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Milwaukee (Alverno)	59 Facility 59 WI AVG 61 Rank #203 / 496	No	43 Facility 43 WI AVG 42 Rank #285 / 580	1 Bed / 2 Bed	2 Facility 2 WI AVG 12 Rank #276 / 331	-	-	Osl 3353 Milwaukee Operating LLC	Hillel Feuerman	-	-	-	-
Heritage West Allis	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Milwaukee (Heritage West Allis)	40 Facility 40 WI AVG 61 Rank #341 / 496	No	77 Facility 77 WI AVG 42 Rank #61 / 580	-	8 Facility 8 WI AVG 12 Rank #159 / 331	52.5% Facility 52.5% WI AVG 73.9% Rank #329 / 378	A+	Heritage 6 LLC	Milo Pinkerton	1	1 Facility 1 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #55 / 282	0 Facility 0 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #1 / 282	0.0 Facility 0.0 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #1 / 282
Saint John‘s On The Lake	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Milwaukee (Lower East Side)	27 Facility 27 WI AVG 61 Rank #423 / 496	No	92 Facility 92 WI AVG 42 Rank #6 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	-	A+	Matthew Loyd	Saint John's Communities Inc	-	-	-	-
Golden Gardens	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Milwaukee (Menomonee River Hills)	38 Facility 38 WI AVG 61 Rank #361 / 496	No	43 Facility 43 WI AVG 42 Rank #285 / 580	-	1 Facility 1 WI AVG 12 Rank #296 / 331	100.0% Facility 100.0% WI AVG 73.9% Rank #1 / 378	-	Osl 8526 Milwaukee Operating LLC	Hillel Feuerman	2	1 Facility 1 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #55 / 282	0 Facility 0 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #1 / 282	0.0 Facility 0.0 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #1 / 282
Eastcastle Place	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Milwaukee (Murray Hill)	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 61 Rank #468 / 496	Yes	92 Facility 92 WI AVG 42 Rank #6 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	77.8% Facility 77.8% WI AVG 73.9% Rank #175 / 378	-	Eastcastle Place	Tyler Gudex	8	3 Facility 3 WI AVG 3.6 Rank #132 / 282	22 Facility 22 WI AVG 10.9 Rank #244 / 282	2.8 Facility 2.8 WI AVG 1.6 Rank #226 / 282
StoryPoint Mequon	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Mequon	-	Yes	49 Facility 49 WI AVG 42 Rank #232 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	6 Facility 6 WI AVG 12 Rank #201 / 331	-	A+	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these communities

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

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

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

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

Includes
Review Sentiment
Review Volume

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

Includes
State Inspections
Citations/Inspection
% Inspections w/ Citations
Complaint Visits
Accreditations
BBB Rating

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

Includes
Video Tours
Virtual Walkthroughs
Photo Quantity
Photo Quality

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

Includes
Website Content
Mobile Usability
Staff Info Available
Owner Info Available

Community Stability 10%

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

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

Includes
Walk Score
Pricing Transparency

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What is the average cost of assisted living in Milwaukee, WI?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Milwaukee, WI is approximately $5,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Milwaukee, WI?

Assisted living in Milwaukee, WI typically ranges from $5,300–$7,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Milwaukee, WI?

Assisted living facilities in Milwaukee, WI typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Milwaukee, WI?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~50–70 licensed assisted living facilities in Milwaukee, WI.

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.

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