Page 16 of Best Senior Care in Wisconsin

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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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
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.
Moraine Ridge Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
Green Bay (Schmitt Park)
75Yes 19 Private Rooms15 53.3% Michael KleinMoraine Ridge LLC Dba Moraine Ridge Senior Living88162.0
Layton Terrace Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Greenfield
80No 42 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed3 83.8% Christian CummingsLtmld Opco LLC910273.0
Country View
SC
AL
MC
RC
Oak Creek
50No 8 Suite2 100.0% Hillel FeuermanOsl 10507 Oak Creek Operating LLC34144.7
The Waters of Pewaukee
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
Waukesha (City Of Pewaukee)
16No 13 Cottage / Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed3 100.0% Jonathan GlassShp Vi Wslg Pewaukee Jv LLC1-44.0
Drumlin Reserve
SC
AL
IL
MC
Cottage Grove
70Yes 18 -1 37.1% -Chiara Housing And Services Inc1100.0
Cecelia Place
SC
AL
RESC
Pewaukee
57Yes 11 -2 45.6% -Cecelia Senior Homes Of West Allis Inc1100.0
Eagle Point Senior Living Inc
SC
AL
IL
MC
Appleton
65No 24 -8 76.9% -Eagle Point Senior Living Inc3220.7
Parkside Assisted Living
SC
AL
Deforest
40No 71 -5 92.5% -Encore Wisconsin LLC5171.4
Preferred Senior Living of Ellsworth
SC
AL
MC
Ellsworth
43No 61 -10 90.7% -Preferred Senior Living LLC2-31.5
Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point
SC
MC
Fox Point
88Yes 34 -5 80.7% Judith BlandingAzura Fox Point LLC6650.8
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Overview of Moraine Ridge Senior Living

One of the trusted senior living communities, Moraine Ridge offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows seniors to stay active and maintain a level of individuality; they ensure to keep an open mind when encouraging residents to live their best life. Moraine Ridge is the ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find a community that is accepting and inviting with programs and services that celebrate each individual.

Moraine’s essential services include housekeeping and laundry, transportation, medication management, other health services, and a schedule of activities.

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Country View

10507 S Chicago Rd, Oak Creek, WI 53154
Overview of Country View

Set in the welcoming community of Oak Creek, WI, the Country View is an inviting senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose among spacious and comfortable accommodations, ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom suites. In terms of memory care, this community provides memory care programs with an expert and dedicated team for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. As for respite care, it also offers short-term stays within a safe and warm environment.

Explore its top-tier amenities and services, including personalized support, hospice care, PT/OT services, spiritual counseling, medication monitoring and management, and 24-hour on-call licensed nurses. Enjoy 3 well-balanced and delightful meals daily and engage in social activities with provided transportation services. At the Country View, seniors can enjoy a fantastic living experience.

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Overview of Layton Terrace Senior Living

Fulfill a meaningful lifestyle with Layton Terrace Senior Living in Greenfield, WI, which provides a variety of living options including assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Alongside a compassionate and highly trained team, the community fosters a warm and welcoming environment to ensure seniors’ comfort and safety. Moreover, personalized care plans are crafted to provide top-tier care and assistance that best matches seniors’ needs and preferences.

Residents enjoy various activities and engaging programs that aim to keep them socially engaged and active. Mealtimes are something to anticipate with diverse dining options served to meet dietary needs and tastes. Layton Terrace Senior Living goes above and beyond to provide a safe place where seniors can rest and live their lives to the fullest.

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Overview of The Waters of Pewaukee

The Waters of Pewaukee is a highly regarded retirement community in Pewaukee, WI, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Featuring a variety of studio to two-bedroom accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can find a home away from home. A 24-hour emergency response, various dining options, and concierge services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also doubles its efforts to understand residents’ unique needs and preferences to provide the best possible care.

Fitness classes, educational programs, and cultural events help residents stay active and make new friends. A dog park, beautiful courtyards, and a wellness center are among the state-of-the-art amenities available for residents’ leisure and wellness. With its convenient location near downtown Milwaukee and the Pewaukee Lakefront, the community ensures residents have easy access to their leisure and necessities. This retirement community has a wide range of services and top-notch amenities, making it one of the best choices for senior living in Wisconsin.

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Drumlin Reserve

139 E Reynolds St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
Overview of Drumlin Reserve

Drumlin Reserve is an active-aging community administered by Chiara Housing and Services Inc. in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Licensed in April 2025 with 70 beds, the community provides older adults in Dane County with a full continuum of care and robust lifestyle programming. Notably, the community was awarded the Best of Cottage Grove in 2025 for senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care, highlighting exceptional quality in its early operational phase.

With 26 of 70 beds occupied, the community currently operates at approximately 37% occupancy rate, which can be attributed to it being newly opened. This is also ideal for those seeking immediate placement without waitlist delays, allowing for flexibility in planning. The community has also undergone one standard inspection and one complaint-initiated visit, which is a good indicator of compliance for a recently opened community. Additionally, the most recent complaint-initiated investigation on October 29, 2025, concluded with zero findings.

Highlighting the community’s philosophy centered on active living, a well-structured lifestyle programming that encompasses social engagement and resident vitality is also provided. The community’s three-tier care model, ranging from independent living to memory care, also allows residents to stay even when their needs progress. Additionally, an events calendar is also conducted for residents’ social and physical well-being.

For a newly established community in the Madison area, Drumlin Reserve has a clean compliance record and broad availability, which appeals to those seeking flexibility in long-term planning. The community’s full continuum of care also ensures older adults can age in place and couples can stay together despite different levels of care. Its active and lively setting is also ideal for those who value social engagement without sacrificing quality. The community has also been locally recognized through the Best of Cottage Grove awards, suggesting exceptional operational standards.

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Overview of Parkside Assisted Living

Parkside Assisted Living sits in DeForest, Wisconsin. The neighborhood earns a walk score of 71, which puts it in the “very walkable” range. For someone who has given up driving, that can make a real difference. It means a trip to the pharmacy or a stop at a café can be done on foot, without needing to ask for a ride.

The community itself is small, with 40 beds. It provides assisted living, which covers the everyday supports with help with dressing, bathing, and taking medication for residents who need regular assistance but not the constant presence of skilled nursing. Encore Wisconsin operates Parkside.

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Overview of Cecelia Place

Cecelia Place offers assisted living and residential care in Pewaukee, WI. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep their own living space.

The community has 57 beds, a smaller size that may suit someone who prefers a setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living at Cecelia Place. Cecelia Senior Homes Of West Allis operates the community.

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Overview of Eagle Point Senior Living

Eagle Point Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Appleton, Wisconsin. Independent living means having a private living space with community services, without daily care. Assisted living adds help with everyday tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering.

The community has 65 beds. With these three care types, Eagle Point Senior Living may suit someone whose needs range from private living to daily assistance or secured memory care. Tess Griffin serves as the director.

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Overview of Preferred Senior Living of Ellsworth

Preferred Senior Living of Ellsworth provides assisted living and memory care in Ellsworth, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident retains a private apartment, and memory care provides a secured, supervised setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 43 beds, making it a smaller setting where residents and staff may get to know one another more closely. Private one-bedroom and studio apartments are available, including a single private space for someone who prefers a studio or a separate bedroom layout in a one-bedroom apartment.

A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Preferred Senior Living operates the community, which may be a good fit for someone who needs assisted living or memory care within a smaller community.

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Overview of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point

Azura is an idyllic senior living community located at North Port Washington Road, Fox Point, WI that offers assisted living and memory care. Featuring four households that focus on individuals with early to late-stage dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, the community provides a cozy and warm environment.

Forging trusting relationships with health providers, Azura offers wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and end-of-life care. The community also provides onsite respite care and diabetic management. Paving the way for meaningful connections, Azura conducts activities and programs that enable the residents to engage with the community. Nutritious and hearty meals are served daily to satiate the residents’ dietary needs and preferences.

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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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Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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