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Photo of Hart Park Square
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I can't believe how lucky I got with this community. It's a family in 3 parts: residents, staff and administration. Each seems to value one another and it has a synergistic effect. It's a caring, clean and...
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.
Discover the epitome of senior living at Hart Park Square, nestled in the heart of picturesque Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Our community offers a perfect blend of serene tranquility along the beautiful River Parkway, coupled with convenient proximity to the vibrant Tosa Village, featuring a plethora of...
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Many engaging activities. Good food and kind staff. When there has been a few issues with the apartment, they have been responsive. Good decision to move here. We looked at four other properties and what we...
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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It was a wonderful place for the short time my father was there. Everyone was so caring and kind and made us feel at home right from the start!
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Mequon! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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I enjoy living here at Oak Hill Terrace. I’m thankful for my friends and the kind staff that go out of their way to help. I enjoy the delicious food and great activities that Oak Hill Terrace provides....
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.
Oak Hill Terrace is a community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into the fabric of...
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The staff is friendly. A robust offering for activities. The food and dining are great. The apartment is a good size. I have heard he is enjoying the experience. The only slight negative that it appears the...
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.
Library Square is a Sinceri Senior Living community in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin. With friendly neighbors such as the West Allis Public Library, the West Allis Senior Center, and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, seniors can enjoy numerous lifestyle activities in our community or around...
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Upon entering the facility you are greeted with friendly front desk staff and that carrys over to all staff members you encounter during your visit. The design of the building (one level) makes it easy for...
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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Wonderful caring facility. They aim to provide the best possible experience. They have a great activities employee so on Friday afternoon there is great entertainment. Also, we have a nurse on duty who can...
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.
Hickory Park Independent & Assisted Living in Greenfield, WI, is conveniently in Milwaukee County. Bordering on Hales Corners, Greendale, West Allis, New Berlin and Franklin, this thriving village is the fourth largest community in Milwaukee County. Minutes away from shopping, doctor's...
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My mother moved in this past June. This place has been up and way beyond her expectations. Everyone that works at Laurel Oaks is always friendly and helpful. There are countless activities and outings to...
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.
Laurel Oaks is a Sinceri senior living community in a quiet Glendale, Wisconsin neighborhood. Those who live in our community experience a Milwaukee North Shore lifestyle with the convenience and peace of mind that a senior living community setting offers. Choose to easily explore the cultural...
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The first time there when we were shown around by [name removed] was wonderful. She showed my dad several different room sizes plus gave us a tour of the facility. Dad chose a one bedroom apartment. He loves...
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.
Howard Village is a Laureate Group senior living community in St. Francis, Wisconsin. Many people at Howard Village come from the communities on Milwaukee’s South Shore, choosing to stay in the area where they have worked, raised their families, and maintained their close friends. It’s an active...
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Extremely conscientious. The staff make time every day for my mom and ensure that she won't spend her time in her room alone. I can be confident that she has companionship, stimulation, community 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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareThe New Perspective senior living community near Milwaukee, WI serves seniors living in and around the Milwaukee North Shore area. Find shopping, parks, and Lake Michigan minutes away from our Milwaukee senior living community. Residents...
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Photo of Heartis Village North Shore
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1. Need a more timely system for opening the memory care door for guest families to come in. 2. Need more frequent showers for residents besides once a week-a sink bath in mornings would be great! 3. Mom's...
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.
Situated in Milwaukee's North Shore near the serene Milwaukee River with Lake Michigan just a few miles away, Heartis Village North Shore is a beautiful backdrop for continuing a life well lived in a community where residents enjoy upscale apartments and amenities offer endless opportunities to...
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I'd rate them an overall 5 for all things. Food I'm not sure about but all else they have been wonderful and go above and beyond! The staff are great! We would absolutely recommend this community to other...
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.
Harbour Village is a senior living community in Greendale, Wisconsin that provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services to senior citizens.With a convenient location just outside Milwaukee, Harbour Village retirement community in Greendale offers independent living,...
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That staff is amazing. Friendly. Always helpful. The food is yo live for. So much variety. The apartment and a pleasant size; lots of light and most come with patios. I love it at the Village. Great place to...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Village at the Falls provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Village at the Falls was built in 2005 in pleasant Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, the state's largest village. In the shadow of the beautiful Menomonee River, and with all the big-city attractions of...
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Everyone is very pleasant, happy and always willing to go the extra step to help. I have a one bedroom, roomy enough for me. So far everything is actually more than expected.
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.
Nestled on 16 acres of beautiful wooded land, The Arboretum provides studio, one and two bedroom independent and assisted living apartments. Many have outdoor balconies. There are a variety of different floor plans to choose from based on availability. The Arboretum is conveniently located near...
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The employees and residents of VMP are extremely friendly. It is not the newest or fanciest of several that we toured. It was the most welcoming & comfortable.
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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Room size was great for her and cleanliness was good. Staff activities was more than adequate, varied and often customized for individuals. Meals were satisfactory but several times the food was not warmed...
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.
Heritage Elm Grove assisted living community, located in Elm Grove, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, specializes in assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care, making it a great option for people with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. The community sits along tree-lined...
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I would say a 41/2 because nothing is perfect but pretty darn good. Very clean place , staff is helpful and always say hello. The room size was very nice and private. Activities are everyday which is nice...
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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5's across the board. This place is amazing and my mother loves it. I'm so happy with ProHealth Regency in Brookfield. We would wholeheartedly recommend ProHealth Regency Senior Living to other families.
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.
ProHealth Regency Senior Communities - Brookfield has been serving seniors in Waukesha County for nearly 30 years. Regency – Brookfield senior living apartments and assisted living facility has it all – an incredible 23-acre campus that overlooks a quiet conservancy area with walking trails and...
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Helpful to know residents will not need to find another facility as their level of care increases. The Woods provides services to end of life and also works with hospice services.
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.
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Always keep in touch. Notify Definitely recommend me if any problems. Allow me into care meeting remotely. Attentive to my concerns.
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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The staff, cleanliness, warmth and activities make Azura a very special place for people with Alzheimer's disease. There are a few people who could improve their attitude, but on a whole the staff 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.
At Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point, we promise each resident will experience a personalized MOSAIC of exceptional care and engagement, based on our core values: RESPECT, RECOVERY, INNOVATION, RETAIN, and BE EXCEPTIONAL.Our Fox Point community is purposefully designed to meet...
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Life long care- end of life/ hospice moving loved ones with memory issues is very difficult on them Best to move once and receive forever care Brookdale has all the necessary certifications and veteran...
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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Friendly staff, good quality food, caring staff. Ability to communicate with staff would benefit from improvement ie being able to communicate with direct care staff. Staff turnover frustrating at times....
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.
HarborChase is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Our community provides a wide range of care levels for seniors living in and around the Northshore area. With beautiful interior design, along with close proximity to Shorewood's fabulous parks, shops,...
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We're so thankful we made the move to Discovery Commons Brookfield for our mom. She truly feels at home in her apartment, and seeing her happy brings such peace to our whole family. There have been a few...
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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77 reviews
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Right now the facility is going thru renovations due to sprinkler failure & water damage Outside of that, the facility is very warm & welcoming from staff to other residents. There are planned activities...
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.
Our senior living community in Menomonee Falls, WI, is a warm, lively environment where our residents get compassionate care and help with their daily routine. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to...
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Cost of independent living in Wauwatosa, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wauwatosa is $3,282 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greendale, WI with an average of $3,171 per month.

Independent living costs in Wauwatosa, WI, vs. nearby cities

Wauwatosa, WI
$3,282/mo
$3,253/mo
$3,266/mo

Independent living costs in Wauwatosa, WI, vs. state and national averages

Wauwatosa, WI
$3,282/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Wauwatosa, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,476/mo
Independent Living
$3,282/mo

Independent living costs in Wauwatosa, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,486/mo
Studio
$4,939/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,839/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,578/mo

Senior living costs in Wauwatosa vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Wauwatosa, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWauwatosa, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,282/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,405/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,476/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wauwatosa, WI:$3,282/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wauwatosa, WI:$4,405/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wauwatosa, WI:$4,476/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wauwatosa, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wauwatosa and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Wauwatosa, WIWI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Wauwatosa, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wauwatosa have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Wauwatosa, WI$2,140/mo$2,425/mo-11.8%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Wauwatosa, WI
2024 average cost:$2,140/mo
2023 average cost:$2,425/mo
Percent change:-11.8%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Wauwatosa

Recent reviews for independent living in Wauwatosa

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - Muskego

5.0
N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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LakeHouse Menomonee in Menomonee Falls, WI

4.8
The staff members are all definitely friendly, and we do think they offer good activities. We think it is nicely ran, everyone there is very nice. We would recommend this community to a family or friend.

Marquette Manor in South Milwaukee, WI

5.0
After 20 years of taking care of my mom, we decided it would be best for her to start living on her own. It was a tough transition, but [Removed], the manager, made it so easy for her to feel at home. She addresses concerns and needs right away and makes sure that all of the residents feel ...
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Wauwatosa independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauwatosa independent 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 dietary accommodations in Wauwatosa independent living

Independent 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
12.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauwatosa independent living

Our independent 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
26.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauwatosa independent 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 independent living communities in Wauwatosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Hart Park Square, Luther Manor: A Life Plan Community and StoryPoint Mequon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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