Best Memory Care in Milwaukee, WI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 29 memory care communities in Milwaukee, WI using WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in WI
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Avg Walk Score: 56/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Milwaukee, WI. 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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Milwaukee, WI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. 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.
Villa St. Francis Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Milwaukee (Morgandale)
134
Facility 134
WI AVG 61
Rank #19 / 494
Yes
62
Facility 62
WI AVG 44
Rank #148 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 12
Rank #12 / 341
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #162 / 399
A+Susan SeegertVilla St Francis Inc1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
Heritage West Allis
MC
AL
Milwaukee (Heritage West Allis)
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 61
Rank #339 / 494
No
77
Facility 77
WI AVG 44
Rank #61 / 556
-
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 12
Rank #151 / 341
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #221 / 399
A+Milo PinkertonHeritage 6 LLC2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
Willow View
MC
AL
IL
RC
Milwaukee (Alverno)
59
Facility 59
WI AVG 61
Rank #202 / 494
No
43
Facility 43
WI AVG 44
Rank #285 / 556
1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #282 / 341
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #25 / 399
-Hillel FeuermanOsl 3353 Milwaukee Operating LLC2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
Harbour Village
MC
AL
IL
Greendale
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #185 / 494
Yes
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 44
Rank #422 / 556
-
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 12
Rank #14 / 341
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #167 / 399
A+Gelynna ShawLcs Greendale LLC7
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #225 / 310
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 310
0.1
Facility 0.1
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #69 / 310
Heritage Lake Country
MC
AL
IL
Hartland
72
Facility 72
WI AVG 61
Rank #147 / 494
Yes
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 44
Rank #433 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #162 / 341
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #89 / 399
-Milo PinkertonHsl 15 LLC3
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 310
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 310
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #75 / 310
St. Rita Square
MC
AL
IL
RC
Milwaukee (Lower East Side)
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 61
Rank #440 / 494
Yes
94
Facility 94
WI AVG 44
Rank #4 / 556
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #307 / 341
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #366 / 399
-Glenwood ChobanChiara Housing And Services Inc1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
Golden Gardens
MC
AL
RC
Milwaukee (Menomonee River Hills)
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 61
Rank #359 / 494
No
43
Facility 43
WI AVG 44
Rank #285 / 556
-
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #307 / 341
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 399
-Hillel FeuermanOsl 8526 Milwaukee Operating LLC2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
St. Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Milwaukee
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
No
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 44
Rank #31 / 556
-
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #307 / 341
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #90 / 399
A-Neimisies RiveraSt Ann Health And Rehabilitation Center5
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 12
Rank #231 / 310
2.8
Facility 2.8
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #248 / 310
New Perspective Senior Living | North Shore
MC
AL
IL
NH
Brown Deer
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #185 / 494
Yes
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 44
Rank #455 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 12
Rank #64 / 341
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #262 / 399
A+Ryan NovaczykBeaver Creek Ops LLC9
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 4
Rank #300 / 310
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #220 / 310
1.2
Facility 1.2
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #175 / 310
Howard Village Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
RC
St Francis (Saint Francis)
55
Facility 55
WI AVG 61
Rank #214 / 494
No
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 44
Rank #219 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #241 / 341
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #366 / 399
-Christian CummingsHvmld Opco LLC2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 310
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #125 / 310
1.5
Facility 1.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #186 / 310

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 29 analyzed for Milwaukee.

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Overview of Villa St. Francis Assisted Living

Villa St. Francis Assisted Living has been part of Milwaukee’s senior care landscape for 38 years, running a 134-bed community out of a three-story building at 1910 West Ohio Avenue. It covers assisted living, memory care, and respite care under one roof, with studio, one, and two-bedroom units available depending on what a resident needs.

The community is running at 82 percent occupancy, 110 of 134 beds filled, which puts it solidly in active-use territory rather than either empty or waitlisted. The population reflects a real range too: residents here include people managing traumatic brain injury, advanced age, and irreversible dementia or Alzheimer’s. That’s not a narrow specialty. It’s a community built to hold multiple kinds of needs without residents having to relocate as things change.

Day to day, there’s a convenience store and a banking center on-site, plus a salon and a massage therapist, small things that add up when you’re not driving somewhere for every errand. Pastoral care is available too, open to residents of any faith, which is worth naming because it’s not a universal offering. Pets are welcome, so that’s one less thing families have to sort out.

Pricing runs from $4,910 to $10,140 a month, depending on the unit and care level. Walkability sits in the moderate range, with a Walk Score of 62, so some errands are doable on foot, and the rest need a short drive. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is barely over half a mile out.

Villa St. Francis lands as a community with real depth of care and enough scale to support it, set close enough to the city to stay convenient without losing the room a 134-bed property needs to breathe.

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Overview of Heritage West Allis

Heritage West Allis provides special care for assisted living and memory care with the opportunity to live with independence. Heritage West Allis is described as a flexible community that will adjust to the needs and wants of residents. Management gets to also fill up resident’s social calendars to gather everyone to take part in the outings and events offered. The goal of Heritage West Allis is to provide a welcoming environment where residents can feel safe and secure. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are well taken care of in a community that prioritizes each of them. 

 
It’s also a community that has amenities conveniently located for seniors– such as each apartment having kitchenettes, private bath with walk-in showers, and closets; a rehabilitation gym, private dining rooms, spa, salon and barbershop, library, and activity rooms to name a few of the amenities provided by the community. Residents of this community are about the same as 70 to 80-years-old, and are encouraged to engage with members of the community by taking part in social, educational, and recreational events to nurture their lifestyle.

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Overview of Willow View

Explore a wonderful stay with the Willow View located in Milwaukee, WI. This idyllic senior living community provides assisted living and respite care services. Spacious and comfortable accommodations, ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom suites, are available for its residents. With its highly skilled and dedicated team, residents can receive quality care and support while enjoying independence. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.

With its exceptional amenities and services, residents can avail of personalized support, including hospice care, PT/OT services, or spiritual counseling, medication monitoring and management, and 24-hour on-call licensed nurses. Indulge in 3 well-balanced and delightful meals daily and enjoy social events with scheduled transportation services. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Willow View.

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Harbour Village

5700 Mockingbird Ln, Greendale, WI 53129
Overview of Harbour Village

At Harbour Village, individuality is celebrated so they encourage a lifestyle suited for your preferences. This comes from choosing from among the living options they provide: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They provide a program called the LifesSTYLE Promise® which essentially provides a list of options for you to choose from in terms of schedule, flexibility, and activities adjusted to your liking. Residents have admired the way in which the management and staff promote an active lifestyle with activities and programs that keep them active. Their beautiful community has built with it a list of amenities residents can take advantage of: common areas, lounges, library, restaurant-style dining and cafe, and a fitness center. Every amenity is well-thought of and designed with beautiful interiors. Harbour Village is undoubtedly a delightful place, as proven by residents who have lived there over ten years, because of the welcoming environment and accommodating services that contribute to its unsurpassed quality. 
Harbour Village also prides itself as a pet-friendly community that allows them to walk their pet in their outdoor common areas; another feature of the home also has a swimming pool and jacuzzi, as well as an in-house movie theatre. Seniors of Harbour Village are currently about 70 to 80-years-old, with more women than men. The community has built their well-thought of building features because they trust residents would want to expand their social circle in the new chapter of their lives. 

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Overview of Heritage Lake Country

Heritage Lake County is a senior living community, operated by HSL 15 LLC, in Hartland, Wisconsin, offering a full continuum of care, ranging from independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care. The community has been in operation since May 2017 and has 46 licensed beds, providing older adults in Waukesha County with a personalized approach to care, along with shared amenities.

With an occupancy rate of approximately 90%, the community currently has 65 beds occupied, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the community has undergone three standard inspections, with the most recent dated November 5, 2025. This inspection concluded with one deficiency, which is significantly below Wisconsin’s state average of 12 deficiencies.

Along with 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services and respite care are also offered. The community is also wheelchair-accessible and is equipped with emergency response systems, which is ideal for those focusing on mobility and safety. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle, as housekeeping and restaurant-style dining are provided.

Heritage Lake Country is ideal for older adults aged 55+ seeking comprehensive care and structured lifestyle services. Those looking to spend their later years in one place can rest assured of finding the right care in the community, especially with its continuum of care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. Older adults and families may also find the community’s high demand and clean inspection record appealing.

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Overview of St. Rita Square

St. Rita Square sits in Milwaukee’s Lower East Side, at 728 East Pleasant Street, and covers a wider range of care than a lot of communities do in one building. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care all live under the same roof here, and the population reflects that: residents range from advanced-aged folks who just want support with daily life to people managing physical disabilities or dementia.

The building itself is a 22-unit mid-rise, with one- and two-bedroom layouts running from 744 to 1,487 square feet. Right now, about half the units are filled, ten out of twenty-two. Rent runs month-to-month, so there’s no big endowment fee sitting between a family and a decision. Monthly rates land somewhere between $5,260 and $12,785, depending on the unit and level of care needed.

On the amenity side, there’s a spa, a salon, a fitness studio, and an outdoor piazza, plus a wood-fired pizza trattoria and restaurant-style dining that goes a step past the usual cafeteria setup. Scheduled transportation and clean air systems round things out. Pets are welcome too, so that’s not a tradeoff residents have to make.

A Walk Score of 94 puts the neighborhood in the “Walker’s Paradise” range, meaning groceries, errands, and day-to-day stops are mostly doable on foot, with downtown Milwaukee less than a mile away.

Chiara Housing and Services Inc is the legal operator, Glenwood Choban administers the community, and Samantha Jemison holds a leadership role on-site. This is a newer property, still building its track record, but what it offers right now is a full spectrum of care, real dining, and a location most people would call genuinely walkable.

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Overview of Golden Gardens

Golden Gardens is a tightly knit community in Milwaukee offering assisted living and memory care. Their staff is available all day, everyday to attend to any need a resident may have. Golden Gardens is a simple community that provides exemplary service and care. The Golden Gardens is certainly a home-like community that makes residents feel welcomed and at the right place.

Golden Gardens may have limited amenities but it’s enough to accommodate residents; some of which include having WiFi in every room; housekeeping and laundry services; and a large common area with a large TV screen for everyone to cozy up and watch a movie together.

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Overview of St. Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center

St. Ann Health & Rehabilitation Center stands committed to its mission of providing tailored care for every senior resident’s unique needs. Nestled in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, their compassionate and dedicated caregivers deliver a range of services, including skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and personalized care options, all aimed at enabling each resident to live their life and enjoy their golden years.
At St. Ann Health & Rehabilitation Center, residents can access various therapy and care programs to address diverse post-acute challenges. Guided by experienced therapists utilizing cutting-edge equipment and techniques, residents receive support to transition back to independent living in the comfort of their homes.

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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 Howard Village Senior Living

Howard Village Senior Living is a respected senior living community in St. Francis, WI, offering a range of living options for seniors, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. The community provides its residents with a nurturing environment through its wide selection of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Understanding that residents have varying needs at different stages of their lives, the community provides personalized and flexible care plans.

Ensuring residents stay well-supported throughout their entire aging journey, the community offers 24-hour licensed supervision by a dedicated and well-trained licensed nurse. Residents never run out of things to do with a daily calendar of activities, variety of enrichment programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. With registered dietician consultation, balanced meals and special diets, as well as coffee bar/snacks available 24 hours a day, residents are sure to enjoy a delectable dining experience.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

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

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

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

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Milwaukee, WI

What is the average cost of memory care in Milwaukee, WI?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Milwaukee, WI is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Milwaukee, WI?

Memory care in Milwaukee, WI typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Milwaukee, WI?

Memory care communities in Milwaukee, WI typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Wisconsin Medicaid cover memory care?

Wisconsin Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 29 memory care communities in Milwaukee, WI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.