Page 10 of Best Senior Care in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 576 senior care communities in WI using WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care 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. SC (Senior 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.
Azura Memory Care of Manitowoc
SC
AL
MC
RC
Manitowoc (Kellners Corners)
9No 16 -15 66.7% -Jill KreiderAzura Manitowoc LLC1100.0
Burr Oak Manor Inc
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
PC
RC
Genoa City
33No 51 -30 54.5% --Burr Oak Manor Inc3100.0
Primrose Retirement Community of Appleton
SC
AL
IL
MC
Appleton
76Yes 10 1 Bed / 2 Bed7 56.6% -Mark McnearyAppleton Retirement LLC1100.0
Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Madison (North Star)
100Yes 5 1 Bed / 2 Bed20 25.0% A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC84374.6
Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee
SC
ADC
AL
NH
SNF
Milwaukee (Northridge)
108No 24 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed46 72.2% A+Elsie SmithAlexian Village Of Milwaukee Inc1011464.6
Schmitt Woodland Hills Inc
SC
AL
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Richland Center
30No 70 -38 76.7% --Schmitt Woodland Hills Inc1-00.0
Laurel Oaks Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
RC
Glendale
71No 39 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed4 33.8% -Chrsitian CummingsLo Opco LLC3420.7
Riverview Village Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Menomonee Falls
48No 56 -24 85.4% A+Brian HulseRiverview Village Senior Living Inc69183.0
Oak Park Place Burlington
SC
AL
MC
Burlington
103Yes 31 -7 83.5% -Scott FrankOak Park Place Of Burlington LLC6730.5
Brookdale Madison West
SC
AL
MC
Madison
74Yes 71 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed11 83.8% -Dawn KussowBrookdale Senior Living Communities Inc59265.2
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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.

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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.

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Overview of Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center

An assisted living and memory care community, Oak Park Place provides a unique accommodation for the specific needs of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. As a community that celebrates you as an individual,  management, and staff surely promote an independent lifestyle based on their own terms. Oak Park Place residents feel more comfortable and safe in a community they trust because meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care. 

Oak Park Place provides an atmosphere of growth and security, ensuring that residents are able to feel comfortable in their new cozy home-like environment. A list of essential services provided for assisted living and memory care residents await them– ADLs, medication management, and stimulating activities. Skilled nursing residents are able to experience state-of-the-art technologies that boost up their recovery period.

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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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Overview of Laurel Oaks Senior Living

Set amidst the beautiful setting of Glendale, WI, Laurel Oaks Senior Living is an inspiring senior living community that offers various senior living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. Choose from a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that provide an inviting and cozy space for hosting friends and family. Licensed nurses are on-site 24/7 to provide round-the-clock supervision.

Fostering a vibrant living experience, the community conducts a wide range of leisure and social activities 7 days a week. Encouraging residents to preserve their cognitive abilities and learn new skills, the community offers plenty of lifelong learning opportunities through guest speakers, fine arts programs, and educational series. Nutritionally balanced meals and coffee bar/snacks available 24 hours a day, provide residents with the energy to take on a thrilling daily life.

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Overview of Riverview Village Senior Living

Located in Menomonee, Riverview Village is one of the trusted senior assisted living communities that enhances the standard of living for seniors near Germantown. Residential living is based on unique personalized care plans that provide residents with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. Riverview Village offers an unmatched level of care for seniors in the charming city.

The assisted living home offers comprehensive services that focus on enhancing and enriching the daily living of its residents 24/7. These include engaging programs, social activities, chef-inspired meals, maintenance, and housekeeping services. Amenities include a library, courtyards, a recreational room, an outdoor pool, and a patio.

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Overview of Oak Park Place Burlington

Oak Park Place Burlington offers assisted living and memory care in Burlington, WI. The community opened in 2017 and has 103 beds. Scott Frank serves as administrator, and Oak Park Place Of Burlington operates the community.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents maintain private living spaces. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move elsewhere.

Chef inspired meals and snacks use fresh, locally sourced ingredients, so residents receive those ingredients as part of daily dining. Rehabilitation services are available through the community. The salon and spa let residents manage grooming without arranging a separate salon visit, and pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. A Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting where most errands require a car or ride, while community transportation is available for residents who need that option. The community is wheelchair accessible.

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Overview of Brookdale Madison West

Nestled in a stunning craftsman-style building in Madison, Wisconsin, Brookdale Madison West offers a carefree retirement experience filled with exciting activities and luxury amenities. This assisted living and memory care community is designed to provide residents with a peaceful, beautiful, and comfortable environment to thrive. Residents can enjoy spacious accommodations, beautifully appointed common areas, and a personalized service plan tailored to their needs. The community’s exquisite dining program and robust activity calendar, including fitness classes, social events, and creative pursuits, ensure that every day is filled with enrichment and engagement.

Brookdale Madison West’s signature Clare Bridge program offers a person-centered approach that nurtures individual skills and supports a meaningful life. With 24/7 staff availability and proximity to top medical facilities, residents and their families can have peace of mind.
Nestled in the vibrant city of Madison, Brookdale Madison West provides easy access to the area’s natural beauty, cultural attractions, and recreational opportunities, allowing residents to fully embrace the joys of retirement.

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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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Senior Care in Wisconsin at a glance

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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What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
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