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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wauwatosa, WI
Assisted living costs in Wauwatosa average about $4,470 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 144 communities in Wauwatosa. Our detailed directory has 1493 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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A Place for Mom helped us find the perfect home at VMP for my brother. He is now living his best life and making a lot of new friends and really enjoys the activities that they have to offer at VMP. We are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
VMP (formerly known as The Village at Manor Park) and its affiliates are dedicated to providing a full range of care and services for older adults that respects each individual's personal, physical and spiritual needs. These needs are met through individually tailored services delivered by a...
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My dad has not had one complaint since he has moved in here. He toured this facility 3 times, he enjoyed that the room sizes were big and the meals were fantastic. I would say the friendliness and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
If you or a loved one are looking for a caring, vibrant senior community, Clement Manor is the perfect choice. With a highly experienced staff, newly remodeled facility and a wide range of amenities, our goal is to provide ongoing care that goes above and beyond. You have options. Our continuum...
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I would recommend other families come check it out. It's clean. The staff are very friendly. And overall it's a nice place for my loved one.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Lexington Heritage is a charming 20-unit Assisted Living Community located in Greenfield, Wisconsin, offering seniors the opportunity to enjoy their current lifestyle and maintain independence in a quaint setting. Choose between studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Within each...
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I’ve had a client that lived at EastCastle Place for the over 10 yrs. It was a home away from home for the couple. They were able to be social and active. Staff was very hands on. Facility is very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For 135 years and counting, Eastcastle Place has been a beautifully welcoming senior living community in the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side. What makes life rich is all within reach — from the lake and your favorite spots on Downer Avenue to the friend next door who shares your love of life. With...
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Moms been here for 10 years. The staff are like family and it’s quiet clean and the apartments new and up to date. There’s a Lake Geneva trip coming up and usually something scheduled to do. There’s a nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Forest Ridge, a Wimmer Senior Community, is your affordable hometown senior community. We feature 259 residences with 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms with 2 bath, and 1 bedroom with den apartments, many with patio or balcony. If you join our community as an independent resident and your needs change, you...
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This was a blessing, you people were Swift, thoughtful charitable, help me with my problem, a place in this friend of my husbands the community that [name removed]was placed in Brookdale Brookfield is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When you’re ready to retire your housekeeping duties and home maintenance headaches and embrace all that retirement has to offer, then our community is ready and waiting for you. We are a dynamic assisted living community in Brookfield, Wis., just a short drive to Milwaukee, that also provides...
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59 reviews
Review from our experience in June 2023 - There were multiple changes in management while we were there. The current Director had only been there for a few months before my mom passed, so I don't know if...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
A new beginning awaits at Oak Park Place in Wauwatosa. It's centrally located just west of Milwaukee off I 94 and the U.S 45 freeway, close to anywhere and everywhere in the Milwaukee metro area! Our nursing home is great due to the amenities, the staff, and the friendly, cozy community...
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7.3
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42 reviews
Took several weeks before knowledge off when house keeping, laundry, garbage is picked up. Was told rides to Dr appt. was given but not true. Never met primary physician with Blue stone and how to get RX...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
ASSISTED LIVING: Heritage at Deer Creek is an elegant, yet affordable 43 unit Assisted Living Community located in New Berlin, Wisconsin.Choose between studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Within each apartment is a kitchenette, private bath and walk in shower, individually controlled...
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7.3
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33 reviews
The facility is very nice; clean and smelled clean. The security of the residents they have in place is assuring and the staff (it seems) are aware of those who have tendencies to wander away as I noticed...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Auberge at Oak Village is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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7.2
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7 reviews
Seemed to be a smooth process. My loved one had a lot of the paperwork move in work. We would recommend the facility. The best thing is all residents can walk around the facility, they are not locked in....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
This is a beautiful new assisted living facility that specializes in caring for seniors. The facility sits on 6 acres of wooded property that butts right up to the golf course. There are 19 Assisted Living apartments and 24 Memory Care suites. The facility captures all the benefits of a small...
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The owner is very friendly and very helpful. I think there is an aid or two that could use some improvement - there is one that my mother doesn't really like. I think it is very valuable - I'm getting what I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Bluemound Home is our 20 bed home we accept residents who are both ambulatory and semi-ambulatory. Our residents can use canes, walkers or wheelchairs.The second floor is easily accessible by elevator. Every room is private,with own bathroom. Families may decorate and bring in...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Golden View Assisted Living is the one place whee seniors can go that supports interacting with peers and encourages residents to get out and move. Located in beautiful Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this assisted living facility is the place whee elderly individuals can retain their freedom with the...
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6.5
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24 reviews
Communication could be improved. Activities offered have been great. Cleanliness of the independent apartment areas is exceptional!
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Luther Manor’s Wauwatosa Life Plan Community offers a wide range of programs and services including Independent Living, Supportive Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Hospice Care.We know you have options. We are grateful that you’re considering Luther Manor...
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Mom had a pretty good experience with the rehabilitation department. The food was excellent. The community was beautiful. Mom did not feel the therapists were as good as the ones at the community she is at...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Congregational Home is a non-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a Rare Full Continuum of Care for seniors: Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Home Care and Hospice Care – all under one roof. ...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Robin’s Landing is focused on our residents’ health, wellness, and personal enrichment. Our amenities include a beautiful spa room, spacious activities area, and a multi-media center where residents can enjoy their favorite movies and sporting events. We provide beauty/barber services,...
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6.3
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59 reviews
The Décor caught our attention, then after touring and speaking with staff we made our decision. Very friendly and caring staff.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
ASSISTED LIVING: Heritage West Allis offers the latest in high design in an elegant yet affordable 40-unit Assisted Living Community. Solid wood doors and trim, granite countertops, and antique bronze finished fixtures appoint this unparalleled choice.Our small size allows us to personalize care...
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We have been very pleased with Heritage Court. It is strictly a memory care facility and the staff are super friendly and really knowledgeable and engaged with the residents. I really liked the activities...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Heritage Court Memory Care Community is located in the southeast portion of beautiful Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. We specialize in the care of residents with Alzheimer's disease or related memory loss. Our two 18-suite neighborhoods offer residents private furnished or unfurnished accommodations...
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The senior living side is very nice from what I was able to see. The assisted living seemed nice, more of a hospital setting but still nice. I think that's what it's supposed to be though. It's so...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Thank you for considering Meadowmere Assisted Living Apartments and Mitchell Manor Senior Living Community in West Allis! We offer a full range of health care services to promote healthy living. Are you tired of being cooped up by the cold winter weather? Ask about Meadowmere's Winter move in...
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The ladies there are outstanding. They treat the people like they are their family. Very home like setting. [name removed] really goes the extra mile to help my mom. My mom is getting great care at New...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Offering: Memory CareNew Perspective’s Brookfield senior living apartment and cottage community is located just South of I-94 on Greenfield Avenue, between Calhoun and Moreland Road. The attractive cottages away from the hustle and bustle of the city create a sense of familiarity and comfort that...
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Both the staff and administrative staff make sure my husband is cared for in all areas - physical, mental and social. They constantly encourage participation in all activities. It's more than a verbal...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
If you’re looking for memory care for a loved with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia, our community in Brookfield, Wis., just a short drive from Milwaukee, provides a safe, caring environment where their dignity will remain respectfully intact. We have decades of experience to...
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Everything is going really well here. I feel like they are very well equipped to handle people to redirect them. They are able to deal with pets too. The staff is very kind and reachable. I recommend this...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Auberge at Brookfield is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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I would really like to thank [name removed] for all her assistance moving my brother into Applewood New Berlin. She went above and beyond making the transition go smooth on moving day. I wasn't able to go...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Robin’s Landing is focused on our residents’ health, wellness, and personal enrichment. Our amenities include a beautiful spa room, spacious activities area, and a multi-media center where residents can enjoy their favorite movies and sporting events. We provide beauty/barber services,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Bright airy apartmentsKitchenettes with microwave and refrigeratorPrivate bathrooms with walk-in showersHeat and electricity includedA beautiful, stained-glass chapel open to all faithsBeauty and barber salonWeekly housekeepingComplimentary laundry service
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We chose St. Rita Square because they were flexible in regards to what your needs are. They have also remained flexible throughout our time here. They have a ton of amenities available and it is in a great...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cost of assisted living in Wauwatosa, WI
The average cost of senior living in Wauwatosa is $4,470 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cudahy, WI with an average of $4,396 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wauwatosa, WI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about assisted living in Wauwatosa
Recent reviews for assisted living in Wauwatosa
Birchrock Castle in Mukwonago, WI
5.0
I would recommend Birchrock Castle to others because it's small, family-like, cozy and clean. My mom has been there for less than a month, so I'm not sure about the food, and my mom is not fussy, but I heard the food is homemade. The staff is kind. Communication with the family has been good, so ...
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Azura Memory Care of Oconomowoc
5.0
My mother went to Heaven last June. I loved all the people at Azura in Oconomowoc. From the secretary to the kitchen staff and all of the in between! Very clean facility. Staff cares for everyone! No one is alone . When I left Mom to come home I know she was in good hands. I even go in facility ...
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The Waters of Oak Creek
3.3
The staff in memory care is wonderful. I was not as impressed when Dad was in assisted living. It was great he stayed in the same apartment, but among other things there were staffing changes going on at the time we were moving Dad to assisted living and I had to follow up a lot or I felt he ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Attentive and responsive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at their community, with several residents expressing gratitude for the prompt and thorough communication. At Villa St Francis, the staff went above and beyond to ensure mom's comfort and happiness during her respite stay. Staff ...
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Wide range of activities based on resident interests. Residents appreciate the variety of activities offered at their communities, from music programs and outings to fitness classes and crafts. At Discovery Commons North Shore, the resident's favorite activities include attending mass, joining in activities organized by the life enrichment coordi ...
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Delicious meals and dining experiences. Throughout reviews, quality food is highlighted as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. At Discovery Commons North Shore, the food is described as terrific and the selection is appreciated by both residents and their families. The dining experience is also la ...
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Properly maintained living spaces and amenities. Reviews consistently mention cleanliness as a priority, with some commenting specifically on the upkeep of both private rooms and communal areas. At Discovery Commons Brookfield, the apartment is described as bright and modern, while New Perspective North Shore residents enjoy a lovely natur ...
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Thoughtful care and accommodations for unique needs. Several reviews mention the thoughtful care and accommodations provided for residents with unique needs, such as memory care or physical limitations. At Discovery Commons Brookfield, the team is praised for their ability to handle medication administration and for encouraging residents to part ...
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Welcoming and friendly community atmosphere. A warm and welcoming community atmosphere is a common theme in many reviews, with residents expressing appreciation for the friendliness of both staff and fellow residents. At Discovery Commons North Shore, mom enjoys visiting with other residents in the dining room and meeting new friends. Th ...
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Wauwatosa review score based on 275 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 275 reviews of 127 Wauwatosa assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Wauwatosa review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Wauwatosa review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Wauwatosa assisted living
When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 275 reviews of 127 Wauwatosa assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wauwatosa resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Wauwatosa, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Staff
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Meals & dining
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Wauwatosa assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauwatosa assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauwatosa, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Wauwatosa assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wauwatosa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
62.2%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.5%
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.8%
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Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
67.7%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.8%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wauwatosa assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Wauwatosa Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.1%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wauwatosa assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wauwatosa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.9%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.1%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.1%
35.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
14.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauwatosa assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wauwatosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.6%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.7%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauwatosa assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Wauwatosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
43.3%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.9%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.6%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.1%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.3%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
26.8%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.6%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.5%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wauwatosa
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wauwatosa protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Hartford, Oak Hill Terrace and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 144 assisted living facilities near Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Hartford, Oak Hill Terrace and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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