Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 24, 2026
Our Family's Experience
Administrative staff not responsive. Lack of accurate records keeping. Lack of integrity of Some Care Aides. Cleanliness is not so good. Expensive
1621 Rivers Bend, Wauwatosa, WI 53226

Fred M
Sibling of resident/client
Competent, caring staff
I am writing for my sister, coming up on one year in the memory care unit at OPP. After visiting a number of area homes, we decided that OPP was the best fit, and this was an excellent decision. The directors of housing, activities, and nursing are all top rate. Any issues that come up are addressed in a timely, and positive way. Staff is caring, and treat the residents with dignity and respect. Food service is excellent, and the activities provided are are always plentiful, and provide the residents with challenging, appropriate activities. I would recommend OPP to anyone looking for such a facility
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Oak Park Place Wauwatosa is a retirement community in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Our community offers vibrant senior living with a range of state-of-the-art amenities and convenient services. Since 2006, we’ve provided a range of care levels that enables residents to lead a life of comfort and wellness, regardless of their needs.
Whether you’re in need of assisted living or memory care services, our dedicated staff will be around to support you in your endeavors. Enjoy the peace of mind that you’ve got a plan in place should your needs change in the future, with our aging-in-place design. Our community is founded on cutting-edge research and best practices — making us one of a kind and one of the best.
Enjoy decadent dishes in our elegant dining room, challenge friends to a game of chess in our library, or complete a 1000-piece puzzle in our fully stocked activity room. We give you options here for leisure and fulfillment. Our community amenities allow residents to pursue their favorite hobbies or venture outside of their comfort zone by trying something new. All the while, our experienced staff offers independent living services, assisted living services, memory care services, skilled nursing care, and...
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A Place for Mom has scored Oak Park Place Wauwatosa with 7.1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 6 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Oak Park Place Wauwatosa has 64 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 24, 2026
Administrative staff not responsive. Lack of accurate records keeping. Lack of integrity of Some Care Aides. Cleanliness is not so good. Expensive
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
June 8, 2026
The staff was extremely warm and welcoming, and the programming was creative and engaging.
Rie R
Not SureToured community
January 27, 2026
While the staff was professional and the facility appeared well run, we should not have been referred here. Our financial constraints were known in advance, and this community was not within reach. Ending the visit early due to cost created unnecessary discouragement and emotional distress during an already difficult process. Exposure to options that are clearly unattainable is not helpful and can feel defeating. I recommend stronger financial screening before referrals so families are not put in this position. That being said, the director who helped us was wonderful and what we did see of the facility and people seemed very positive.
GW
Memory CareFamily/friend
October 1, 2025
I have to rate this place, for memory care a 2 at best. When we first toured the facility, we were showed a very nice room. Spacious and clean. But, when my father was accepted, we were told he had to be in memory care , on a secure floor. The room was very small and cramped. The staff in general were nice. However, most were busy on their phones almost every time I went to visit my father. My father tried to assimilate to the new surroundings but he was more and more unhappy being there. Then, on [date removed] he walked out of the facility. I guess their idea of a secure floor was having an alarm on the door. Well, the alarm was turned off and a neighbor found him walking down the road looking for a ride after my 90 year old father "pushed" his way past one of the employees. I was contacted by the facility stating he got out. Police were contacted and we picked him up and we found a much nicer facility a few months later. He never returned to Oak Park Place. A complaint was filed to the state, and I believe several violations were found.
Fred M
Memory CareFamily/friend
July 23, 2025
I am writing for my sister, coming up on one year in the memory care unit at OPP. After visiting a number of area homes, we decided that OPP was the best fit, and this was an excellent decision. The directors of housing, activities, and nursing are all top rate. Any issues that come up are addressed in a timely, and positive way. Staff is caring, and treat the residents with dignity and respect. Food service is excellent, and the activities provided are are always plentiful, and provide the residents with challenging, appropriate activities. I would recommend OPP to anyone looking for such a facility
Family of grandpa
Memory CareFamily/friend
December 10, 2024
My dad's dementia is such that he was placed on the memory care floor. A locked ward, so it removed any worry of him getting lost and creating a Silver alert if he wandered off. He needs reminders to do certain things, such as putting his hearing aids in the charger at night. Brushing his teeth, and taking his partial out. There have been several days where he was missing a hearing aid when we came to visit, and usually found in our under his bed. Which meant he slept with them in, and not in the charger. He also was wearing the same clothes for several days often. We've done his laundry at least 4 times when they haven't done it, even though it's suppose to be done every Tuesday. He has issues with his shower, some days nothing but cold water, other days nothing but hot. The staff is very nice, friendly. He gets fed well and the food is good. There are not enough activities for him. Luckily, we're close by and me and my daughters take him out weekly, often spending the weekend.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
May 10, 2024
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 things have changed under her management. Three of her caregivers were amazing, and the activities person really connected with my mom.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
March 1, 2023
The food is better than the last place. We picked this community, because the staff was amazing, they really seemed to care about loved one, and the price was better than other places. The caregivers do a good job with passing the meds, but it would be nice if they had a full-time nurse, to better manage the medication. I would recommend to other families.
anonymous
Memory CareToured community
April 19, 2022
Oak Park Place was a beautiful facility and I liked it a lot. The only downfall was I really liked the concept of a facility that focused primarily on memory care rather than offering different care services all in one. I felt like we would be paying for things that she ultimately would not be utilizing.
Lynn
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
April 11, 2022
The care staff is trained and if they are seeing someone that is just not picking up on it quickly enough - especially with new staff coming and going all the time they address it quickly and work to train them efficiently. They have good communication and that is something we have noticed. We do think the value for the money is good and we would highly recommend them to others.
Lauren B
Assisted LivingIndustry reviewer
January 31, 2022
6 months ago, I was asked to take a Lymphedema case at this facility. I was beyond impressed the moment I walked in. The atmosphere was so inviting & the staff was extremely welcoming. I knew from that first day, I wanted to establish a relationship with this company. Every one was approachable & I never felt like I was inconveniencing anyone. Management works so hard to make sure the care needs of all of their residents are met. [name removed], Director of Healthcare Services & [name removed], Director of Housing are a dynamic duo!! I can’t say enough about the activities department…one of the best around! [name removed] the beautiful lady at the front desk is one of my favs! [name removed[ Therapy is now one of the preferred therapy providers at this location & we are blessed to have a strong relationship with this fabulous company! If you’re looking for a top notch Assisted Living Facility in this area, look no more! Make that call & schedule a tour with [name removed] DOS! You’ll be glad you did.
anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
November 22, 2021
I think there is a range of caregivers from the very good to the mediocre. And that's to be expected anywhere I think. The administrative staff have been very willing to listen to us, and that's important to us. And all in all, we feel that our family member is safe there, and that's what really matters. She's not crazy about the food, but I know they're working on it. They have a new chef, and they're reworking the menu to be more senior friendly. And they seem to offer a lot of activities.
Anonymous
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
September 7, 2021
My loved one loves it here. The community hyped up a bunch of things they would do, and their promises aren't being upheld. There is no housekeeping or laundry that is being done properly or returned properly as well.
anonymous
Assisted LivingToured community
August 16, 2021
Our family was able to have an in person tour and the experience was good, we got a good look at everything inside. The community seemed very clean, well kept and organized. Only reason we did not choose Oak Park was the value, it was pretty significant.
anonymous
Assisted LivingToured community
July 8, 2021
Facilities were newer and very clean. [Name removed] was very personable and willing to help. No studio apartments currently available. The staff we observed seemed somewhat disengaged. Care level fees were more reasonable than other facilities we toured. We decided that Oak Park Place was the best fit for our loved one. We look forward to moving her there by the end of the month!
Marla L
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 9, 2021
My mom has been here 6 months and we are looking for a new facility. Not meeting her needs is an understatement. Never enough staff here to even meet basic needs. Keep looking beyond this place for your loved one. We try working with staff and management for 6 months now and never get any problems resolved. We are prepared to move my mom at the very first opportunity we can get.
Debra B
Assisted LivingFamily/friend
January 7, 2021
I would recommend you take a look at this community. Oak Park Place went above and beyond for my loved one. I was very pleased with the care my loved one received. My loved one was able to make friends with the staff. It was a great experience for my loved one. Most of the residents were older than my loved one., as well This is a very clean community. Oak Park Place worked with my loved one and their finances.
Wauwatosa Family
Memory CareFamily/friend
October 2, 2019
Highly concerned about administrative level. There are no systems in place. HUGE medication management issues that caused us the greatest concern. I understand the head of the organization [name removed] has finally come in the beginning of the month to, maybe, find out what is going on at this facility. I would like to know what steps are taking place, because although we have left, I care deeply for those remaining families who have no one to advocate. Thank god they hired [name removed], RN before we left, excellent care and respect for the residents, we did not find that from the other nurse, still there. Total disrespect and disregard. PCA's we found to be caring and open to suggestions, and no problem there! Additional concerns regarding process in place for shower assist, cleaning (in the room and facility!), meals and supervision at meal time, and building/resident safety. And yes, we were told to 'speak up'. We did and unanimously we were always told, "well that shouldn't be", but no change! This is why we just did it ourselves, because we didn't want to make to big noise so our family member wasn't retaliated against. This increased her frustration and anxiety as well. Knowing she is paying an astronomical amount of money, and her family still has to be doing all the work. Not a good place to be in. We'd like to let this go, but this brings us so much sadness. I want this to be the place the [name removed] family must have envisioned according to their website. Maybe was like that in the beginning, but something drastically changed.
Anonymous
Memory CareFamily/friend
September 11, 2019
Caregivers are quite friendly and caring. The building / decor is comfortable. Facility is understaffed at times. Administration and Corporate administration was not responsive to the concerns that were brought to them by our family.
Laura Marx
Memory CareFamily/friend
January 1, 2019
My Mother is 87 years old and has been living here at OAK PARK PLACE for 5+ years. I want to mention that my mother has only gotten healthier and more engaged in a social life since her arrival. I use to worry when I would try to call her room and all I talked to was her answering machine. I would find out that she was busy getting her nails done, at exercise class, at mass, playing blackjack or at the movies. I also appreciate that they have quarterly family meal nights. So nice to meet so many family members of the residents. The caring staff at Oak Park Place has truly energized my mother. [Name removed], the director has been a great asset to her staff and our parents needs...after all we are now the adults looking over our parents live and needs. Could not due this without the support of Oak Park Place and my weekly visits.
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