Overview of The Grand Wisconsin

The Grand Wisconsin sits right in the middle of downtown Milwaukee, in the Westown neighborhood, at 720 North Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Drive. This is independent living, and the high-rise format makes that clear immediately: you’re half a mile from the city center, close enough that “downtown Milwaukee” isn’t a selling point so much as a literal description of where you’d be living.

Layout options run the full range, from one bedroom up through four, with square footage stretching from 633 up to 2,186. There are also two-story penthouse units if someone wants more vertical space than a standard floor plan offers. Every unit comes with a few consistent details: granite countertops in the kitchen, premium appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, high-speed internet already wired in, big windows, and central air.

Walkability is where the numbers get genuinely notable. A Walk Score of 98 puts this in “Walker’s Paradise” territory, meaning most daily errands, groceries, coffee, whatever, don’t require a car at all. Aurora Sinai Medical Center sits under a mile away, too, which matters more than people usually think it does until they need it.

Pets are welcome, so this isn’t a place where residents have to choose between moving downtown and keeping their dog or cat around.

What The Grand Wisconsin adds up to is urban independent living without the usual apartment-hunting tradeoffs: real square footage, real finishes, and a walk score that actually holds up when you test it on foot.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 98 / 100 Rank #1 / 580Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 580 homes in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wisconsin that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 633 - 1092 / 929 - 2021 / 1,886 - 2114 / 2,143 - 2186 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Address 0.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Milwaukee's city center to The Grand Wisconsin's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.72 miles to nearest hospital (Aurora Sinai Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Wisconsin

The Grand Wisconsin is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
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Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Grand Wisconsin

What neighborhood is The Grand Wisconsin in?

The Grand Wisconsin is in the Westown neighborhood.

Is The Grand Wisconsin in a walkable area?

The Grand Wisconsin has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are pets allowed at The Grand Wisconsin?

Yes, The Grand Wisconsin allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of The Grand Wisconsin?

Yes — there are 6 photos of The Grand Wisconsin in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Grand Wisconsin?

The Grand Wisconsin is located at 720 N Doctor M.l.k. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203.

What is the phone number of The Grand Wisconsin?

(414) 877-5513 will put you in contact with the team at The Grand Wisconsin.

Does The Grand Wisconsin provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — The Grand Wisconsin is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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