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10 Best Nursing Homes in Milwaukee County, WI

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Milwaukee 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 152 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Milwaukee County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Milwaukee County is about $4,665, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1580 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of Heritage at Deer Creek
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22 Floor plans available
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My mother made it there. My father never did. While my mom was there she contracted covid and was quarantined. While quarantined, we discovered she was in dementia and had to move her. All happened within...
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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We picked them because of the newness of facilities, a large facility that therefore could support a lot of activities, short driving distance from my house(15 minutes), immediate room availability, and...
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.
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Photo of Lakewood Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care
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11 Floor plan available
8.5
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Lakewood Memory Care is getting a 5 STAR review from myself and siblings! The staff go above and beyond to take care of my mom! The facility is always extra clean! The STAFF are hard working and truly seem...
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.
Committed to being the leader in providing quality personal services for our residents, while honoring the experience of aging. Lakewood Alzheimer's Special Care Center offers a distinctive memory care program called Meaningful Moments which takes a holistic approach incorporating past routines...
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Cleanliness and modern. Dinning room is very nice. My mother's apartment is also very nice and spacious. It is a wonderful place. Wouldn't want my mom any other place
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.
At our Heartis Village communities, we celebrate life, individuality, growth, learning, diversity, social prosperity and overall well-being. When you hear the term “Vibrant Life!” from a staff member or a resident, you’ll notice the phrase is encased with excitement and enthusiasm. That’s...
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What we like the most about Brookdale Brookfield is the friendly community. Communication from leadership is less than clear at times. Wonderful community. So glad our mom is living and thriving there!
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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Photo of Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Brookfield
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66 Floor plans available
8.3
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I like that the residents go on outings, and that staff take and share photos of the outings. Long term staff know her name and her routine. They can work on staff retention; I see new faces often, usually...
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.
At Azura, we recognize that every part of a person’s day creates a beautiful MOSAIC that when properly put together supports them to live vibrantly. Using our MOSAIC philosophy, we strive to ensure that we know how we can personalize each resident’s care and find moments of joy to enhance their...
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I am currently a resident at ProHealth Care Regency New Berlin and everything has been great for me, so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals and activities are also great. I...
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.
Regency New Berlin's 31 acre campus is ideally situated, midway between Waukesha and Milwaukee, close to many stores, restaurants and entertainment choices.  The campus'  innovative floor plan is interconnected and user friendly with multi levels of care available.You'll find every...
Photo of The Auberge at Brookfield
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Such a great community that has really bent over backwards for my mother to ensure her comfort as this is our third community in 2 years and the clinical team has been nothing but amazing to work with. When...
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 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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Photo of Clifden Court Assisted Living and Memory Care
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They were understaffed and I wasn't thrilled with the care from the workers. The hospice people were very good and attentive and caring.
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.
Nestled in historic Greendale, Wisconsin, Clifden Court North is an assisted living community that focuses on quality of life by providing extraordinary care. From local treasures such as Trimborn Farm and the Victorian Era State Historic Site to the newly remodeled Southridge Mall, your home...
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It's a nice, new place. The people are nice and it's close to where my mother lived anyway so she's still in the neighborhood. It's really clean because it's new and they keep up with it very well. They have...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Creek Side Manor is a small, semi-private assisted living community nestled in the rural suburb of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, just outside of Milwaukee. Living so close to the vibrant city, residents have access to a wealth of cultural and historical avenues of entertainment. In addition, the area...
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Photo of Luther Manor: A Life Plan Community
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Just a very wide variety of care. From independent to end of life. And a resident once out of money can be put on Medicaid and stay. Most staff are wonderful. Very friendly and helpful.
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...
Photo of Heritage Court - Menomonee Falls
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Make sure they assist the resident correctly. We chose Heritage Court because it was close to me and the safety equipment. Also it was, is memory care. I think the rooms are alright, some are larger than...
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.
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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Photo of Heritage West Allis
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22 Floor plans available
7.1
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We did place my mom there. (Which you probably already know) she does really like it there. Especially because she could have her dog. Someone always checks on her. If she doesn't want to eat in dining room...
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 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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Acess to Old Town in Wauwastosa is a 15 minute walk. Traiils to the Country Grounds lead from the Harwood Campus. Garden plots available to all residents. Some apartments have acess to the grounds or...
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.
Harwood Place Retirement Community is nestled on 15 acres of natural beauty, set back from the main roads and cushioned by woodlands. Located blocks from the heart of Wauwatosa (get directions) we're minutes from fine restaurants, great shopping, entertainment, churches and the regional medical...
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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
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.
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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Photo of The Grand Hills Castle
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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...
Photo of Brookdale Brookfield Memory Care
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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
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.
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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Our experience with Ramsey Woods has been really good so far, the people are absolutely perfect, pleasant and so nice to you. They pay attention to the people there and all of their needs, the nurses are on...
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.
Live Life Your WayWhat’s more WOW-ing than being able to spend life the way you want to? Imagine: waking up every single day with a full range of activities, amenities, and social opportunities waiting just outside your door. Imagine: no longer having to worry about the chores and tasks of...
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My mother spent her last months at Mathews. My sisters and I are so grateful we found this small caring community. Mom was very reclusive and it was so important to her to have a private room. The staff was...
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.
Adava Care of Oak Creek is devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach to assisted living. We are small and located in residential neighborhoods, so you'll enjoy a...
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I haven't had any problems with this community. My mother is doing well since her mover here. I know she is safe, and in good hands. They have a very nice staff , and they are taking good care of her, and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
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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.
Located in Franklin, Wisconsin, Clifden Court West is an assisted living community that focuses on quality of life by providing extraordinary care. From local treasures such as Trimborn Farm and the Victorian Era State Historic Site to the newly remodeled Southridge Mall, your home will be part...
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My mom seems to have clothes go missing often. My dad goes daily to ensure my mom eats all of her lunch. He feeds her. The turnover has been high and they have just been bought out by Anthem. At this time we...
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.
Welcome to Franklin Place Memory Care!Franklin Place Memory Care brings together a compassionate team of professionals who are dedicated to person-centered care and providing residents with a high quality of life. We strive to protect, engage, and love people with memory loss.
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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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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
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.
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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We love it here our apt is nice and we have a full kitchen, but we also have the option of going to the dining room if we don't feel like cooking. We have great neighbors and the staff here are excellent. ...
Provides: Assisted 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.
The Polonaise Assisted Living in Milwaukee is the perfect lifestyle choice for seniors who request or require some assistance with their activities of daily living. With a 24-hour staff to support you, you're encouraged to take advantage of the resort-style amenities on-site, as well as the...

Cost of nursing homes in Milwaukee County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukee County is $4,665 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Francis, WI with an average of $4,663 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Milwaukee County, WI vs. nearby counties

Milwaukee County, WI
$4,665/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Milwaukee County, WI vs. the state and national average

Milwaukee County, WI
$4,665/mo
U.S. national average
$4,915/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Milwaukee County vs. other types of senior living

$4,525/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,665/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Milwaukee County, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$6,224/mo
Studio
$5,222/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,605/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,223/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Milwaukee County over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Milwaukee County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Milwaukee 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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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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ProHealth Regency Brookfield

4.0
It is now a Capri community. There are changes in the staff that have occurred but the quality remains stable. The staffing could improve internal communication.

Milwaukee County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukee County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.4%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.1%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.9%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.4%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.5%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.8%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.2%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
49.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
0.4%
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