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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waukesha County, WI
Waukesha County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 41 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Waukesha County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Waukesha County is about $4,691, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 549 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Waukesha County, WI
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Waukesha County, WI
The average cost of senior living in Waukesha County is $4,691 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oconomowoc Lake, WI with an average of $4,608 per month.
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Waukesha County, WI by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Waukesha County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waukesha County
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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Waukesha County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waukesha County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waukesha County, 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 Waukesha County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Waukesha County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.2%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73.5%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.6%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Waukesha County nursing homes
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 Waukesha County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
61.8%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
38.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waukesha County nursing homes
Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Waukesha County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waukesha County nursing homes
Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Waukesha County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waukesha County nursing homes
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Waukesha County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waukesha County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.8%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.2%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Hartford, Oak Hill Terrace and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waukesha County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 41 nursing homes facilities near Waukesha County, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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