Berkshire Grafton
Berkshire Grafton offers independent living in Grafton, WI, through senior apartments designed for private living without daily care. The one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments accommodate a single resident or a couple moving together.
Berkshire Grafton may be a good fit for someone who wants a senior apartment and can live without daily care. Pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with a pet, and the Walk Score of 78 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands reachable on foot for a resident who no longer drives.
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0.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Grafton's city center to Berkshire Grafton's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.37 miles to nearest hospital (Aurora Medical Center Grafton)
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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.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
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| Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee | IL AL MC | Waunakee | 64
Facility
64
WI AVG
58
Rank
#52 / 157 | No |
13
Facility
13
WI AVG
43
Rank
#156 / 190 | Studio / Suite | 12
Facility
12
WI AVG
14
Rank
#53 / 125 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
WI AVG
75.2%
Rank
#40 / 129 | A+ | Melissa Oconnor | Home Again Assisted Living Inc | 2 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
4
Rank
#24 / 106 |
| Avalon Square | IL AL MC | Waukesha | 50
Facility
50
WI AVG
58
Rank
#79 / 157 | Yes |
92
Facility
92
WI AVG
43
Rank
#4 / 190 | - | 19
Facility
19
WI AVG
14
Rank
#31 / 125 |
96.0%
Facility
96.0%
WI AVG
75.2%
Rank
#15 / 129 | A+ | David Fulcher | Avalon Square Inc | 1 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
4
Rank
#1 / 106 |
| Pine Haven Christian Communities | IL AL HOS MC NH PC RC | Sheboygan Falls | 105
Facility
105
WI AVG
58
Rank
#14 / 157 | No |
33
Facility
33
WI AVG
43
Rank
#118 / 190 | Private Rooms | 39
Facility
39
WI AVG
14
Rank
#6 / 125 |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
WI AVG
75.2%
Rank
#59 / 129 | - | Peter Leer | Pine Haven Christian Home Inc | 2 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
4
Rank
#44 / 106 |
| Appleton Retirement Community | IL AL RC | Appleton | 104
Facility
104
WI AVG
58
Rank
#15 / 157 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
WI AVG
43
Rank
#14 / 190 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
14
Rank
#82 / 125 |
92.3%
Facility
92.3%
WI AVG
75.2%
Rank
#28 / 129 | - | Rick Schaller | Appleton Retirement Community, LLC | 3 | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
4
Rank
#61 / 106 |
| Berkshire Grafton | IL | Grafton | - | Yes |
78
Facility
78
WI AVG
43
Rank
#25 / 190 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WI independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Wisconsin
Berkshire Grafton is in Grafton, Wisconsin. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance
Wisconsin SeniorCare
- Income limit
- 2026 · Income determines participation level rather than a hard exclusion at 240% FPL; Individual annual thresholds: Level 1 up to $25,536; Level 2A $25,537 to $31,920; Level 2B $31,921 to $38,304; Level 3 $38,305 or more; Couple thresholds differ.
- Asset limit
- Assets are not counted according to the official Kenosha County ADRC program listing; income from assets can count under state income rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Wisconsin resident age 65 or older who is a U.S; citizen or qualifying immigrant; not enrolled in full Medicaid; Other insurance including Medicare may be coordinated.
- WI specifics
- $30 annual enrollment fee per person and annual renewal; deductible and spenddown depend on income level.
What it provides
- Covered prescription assistance; Level 1 has no deductible; Levels 2A and 2B have $500 and $850 deductibles; Level 3 has spenddown then $850 deductible; Applicable covered-drug copays are $5 generic and $15 brand after requirements are met.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- 2026 · Published monthly countable-income bases: QMB $1,330 single or $1,803.33 couple; SLMB up to $1,596 single or $2,164 couple; SLMB+ up to $1,795.50 single or $2,434.50 couple; Deductions exclusions and tier lower bounds apply.
- Asset limit
- 2026 · QMB SLMB and SLMB+ countable-resource limits $9,950 single or $14,910 couple; QDWI has separate rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Wisconsin Medicare beneficiary meeting the applicable Medicare Savings Program rules; age 65 is not a universal requirement.
- WI specifics
- Wisconsin calls its QI category SLMB+; full Medicaid affects SLMB+ eligibility; Refer to state fact sheet for distinct benefits and counting rules.
What it provides
- QMB pays qualifying Medicare premiums and cost sharing; SLMB and SLMB+ pay the Part B or B-ID premium; QDWI pays qualifying Part A premiums.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Wisconsin WHEAP
- Income limit
- 2026-2027 · 60% of Wisconsin state median income; One-person gross income limit $3,322 monthly or $39,864 annually; two-person $4,344.08 monthly or $52,129 annually; larger household limits apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Wisconsin households meeting WHEAP eligibility; benefits depend on household circumstances and available funding rather than senior status alone.
- WI specifics
- Current heating season is October 1 2026 through September 30 2027; benefit funding is not guaranteed.
What it provides
- Eligible heating electric crisis and heating-system assistance under WHEAP rules.
Homestead Credit
Wisconsin Homestead Credit
- Income limit
- For a 2025 claim, household income must be below $24,680.
Eligibility
- General
- For tax year 2025: full-year Wisconsin legal residents age 18 or older who own or rent an eligible homestead and satisfy all credit requirements. The claimant or spouse must have earned income, be disabled or be age 62 or older at year-end.
- WI specifics
- The 2025 claim can generally be filed through April 15 2030. Tax-exempt housing and nursing-home residency while receiving Title XIX medical assistance can disqualify a claimant. This offsets eligible property tax or rent costs rather than paying for care.
What it provides
- A state tax credit based on household income and allowable property taxes or rent; meeting basic eligibility does not guarantee a positive credit.
Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Programs
WI NFCSP Respite
Eligibility
- General
- NFCSP serves eligible caregivers of older adults and specified relative caregivers of children or adults with disabilities; Wisconsin also has a separate Alzheimer Family and Caregiver Support Program.
- WI specifics
- National Family Caregiver Support and Alzheimer Family and Caregiver Support have distinct eligibility rules.
What it provides
- Caregiver counseling training respite and other approved supports.
Family Care Program
WI Medicaid Family Care
Eligibility
- General
- Wisconsin adult age 18 or older who is frail elderly or has a qualifying disability; Medicaid financial eligibility and the applicable functional screen are required.
- WI specifics
- Family Care is managed long-term care; member and care team plan supports based on assessed outcomes and needs.
What it provides
- Authorized long-term care and care management under the individual service plan.
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
Wisconsin IRIS
- Income limit
- IRIS Medicaid financial eligibility must be determined for the applicant.
Eligibility
- General
- Wisconsin resident age 18 or older with a qualifying disability or frail-elder status; Medicaid financial eligibility and functional screening required; eligible community residence.
- WI specifics
- IRIS participants direct an individual budget and select or manage approved supports and providers within program requirements.
What it provides
- Authorized self-directed long-term supports may include personal assistance transportation home modifications meals and other assessed services.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
- WI specifics
- This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.
What it provides
- Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
SSI Exceptional Expense Supplement (SSI-E)
Wisconsin SSI Exceptional Expense Supplement (SSI-E)
Eligibility
- General
- Wisconsin SSI recipients certified by a county agency, either in qualifying residential settings with expenses above the applicable SSI-E payment level or at home with at least 40 hours of primary long-term support services needed each month.
- WI specifics
- Eligible residential settings include licensed or certified adult family homes, qualifying CBRFs of 20 beds or fewer and certified residential care apartment complexes. Home-based recipients must pay their share of household costs. A county assessment and certification are required.
What it provides
- For an eligible individual an additional monthly cash benefit of up to $105.59 may be added to the state SSI payment. Couple amounts differ.




