Wilson Commons

Wilson Commons is a Retirement Home in Wisconsin

Wilson Commons is a Retirement Home in Wisconsin

Wilson Commons

1500 W Sonata Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53221 View Map

Wilson Commons is a Retirement Home in Wisconsin

Wilson Commons is a Retirement Home in Wisconsin

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Overview of Wilson Commons

Garnering local acclaim for excellent service, Wilson Commons offers a gold standard independent living facility experience for retirees that want to devote their time to pursuing personal leisure, growth, and newfound friendships. Situated on a scenic seven acres of land near Milwaukee’s Wilson park, spacious and cozy private quarters provide a serene view and natural lighting for that home-like feel as you settle in without ever having to worry about housekeeping, cleaning, or cooking, ever again thanks to a dedicated staff.

Your new independent living home boasts top notch security and safety, while fostering exciting days through amenities such as an on-site fitness room, extensive library and lush walking trails. Socialize and immerse yourself in the community with events prepared by their Lifestyle Enrichment staff that are geared towards resident interests, hangout in elegant common areas, and if you’re in need of a change of scenery, the campus is in close proximity to shopping and dining establishments.

Home Information Wilson Commons

Community Stability & Environment

  • Walk Score Info Walk Score in senior living communities measures how easy it is for residents to access essential services and amenities—like grocery stores, parks, pharmacies, and transit—without needing a car. 34
    Limited walkability
    Some destinations are accessible on foot, but walking may require longer distances or less connected paths. A mix of walking and driving is typical.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Types of Care at Wilson Commons

Assisted Living Independent Living
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Address 6.9 miles from city center

Address 1500 W Sonata Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53221

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Comparison Chart

Compare Retirement Homes around Milwaukee
Community
Type of Care
Location
Bed Options
Bed #
Pets Allowed
BBB Score
Walk Score
Home Owner
CCN
Occupancy
Home Revenue
Milwaukee Catholic Home
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Milwaukee
1 Bed / 2 Bed
107
No
A+
83
BROOKS, MARY
525635
87.4%
$15,145,688.00
Wilson Commons
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Milwaukee
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
34
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

24/7 care needed

Milwaukee
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
No
A+
24
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
St. Rita Square
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Milwaukee
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
N/A
94
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Villa St. Francis Assisted Living
AL

For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer’s, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Milwaukee
1 Bed / 2 Bed
N/A
Yes
A+
62
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for Wisconsin Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Family Care Program
WI Medicaid Family Care
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • WI Specifics: Managed care model; rural/urban balance.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program
  • General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.
  • Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits: Not applicable.
  • WI Specifics: High rural demand; ADRC coordination.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WI Specifics: Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.
  • Services: Personal care (custom hours), respite, home mods, equipment, transportation, support services.
SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.
  • Services: $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
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Wisconsin WHEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WI Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.
  • Services: Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Deferral Loan Program
Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan
  • General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.
  • Services: Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
  • General: Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WI Specifics: Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for Wisconsin Seniors

WI Medicaid Family Care

Family Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • WI Specifics:
    Managed care model; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WI NFCSP Respite

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.
  • Income Limits:
    No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not applicable.
  • WI Specifics:
    High rural demand; ADRC coordination.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Wisconsin IRIS

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • WI Specifics:
    Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (custom hours), respite, home mods, equipment, transportation, support services.
Wisconsin SeniorCare

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: $5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs.
Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Wisconsin WHEAP

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WI Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), weatherization.
Wisconsin SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • WI Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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 Specifics:
    Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.).
Wisconsin SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WI Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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