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Lasata Care Center
Scout 96Cedarburg, WI · 106 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Cedarburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Every licensed senior community in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Milwaukee
Local Milwaukee-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Milwaukee prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,340/mo median
typical range $5,070–$7,930
Memory Care
$7,040/mo median
typical range $5,630–$8,800
Skilled Nursing
$10,980/mo median
typical range $9,850–$12,750
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,340/mo median
typical range $2,150–$7,740
Residential Care Home
$5,710/mo median
typical range $4,570–$7,140
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Milwaukee using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Milwaukee.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 57 communities in Milwaukee, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Shorehaven Hlth & Rehab Ctr
Scout 96Oconomowoc, WI · 88 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Oconomowoc's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →
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Dousman, WI · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Dousman's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →4
Milwaukee Catholic Home
Scout 90Milwaukee, WI · 107 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Milwaukee's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →5
Clement Manor Health Care Center
Scout 89Greenfield, WI · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Greenfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →6
Lutheran Home
Scout 81Wauwatosa, WI · 160 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wauwatosa.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →7
Congregational Home, Inc.
Scout 81Brookfield, WI · 66 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brookfield.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →8
Saint Johns on the Lake
Scout 78Milwaukee, WI · 27 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Milwaukee.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →9
West Bend, WI · 75 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in West Bend.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →10
Complete Care at Germantown
Scout 75Germantown, WI · 121 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Germantown.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →11
Milwaukee, WI · 40 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Milwaukee.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →12
Milwaukee Health and Rehab
Scout 70Milwaukee, WI · 95 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Milwaukee.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →13
Complete Care at Hales Corners
Scout 65Hales Corners, WI · 62 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Hales Corners.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →14
Lindengrove Mukwonago
Scout 64Mukwonago, WI · 47 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Mukwonago.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →15
Milwaukee, WI · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Milwaukee.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →16
St Camillus Health Center
Scout 62Wauwatosa, WI · 50 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Wauwatosa.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →17
Complete Care at Glendale West
Scout 62Glendale, WI · 94 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Glendale.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →18
St Francis Health Services
Scout 58Saint Francis, WI · 34 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Saint Francis.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →19
Cedarburg Health Services
Scout 58Cedarburg, WI · 50 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cedarburg.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →20
Jewish Home and Care Center
Scout 57Milwaukee, WI · 102 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Milwaukee.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →21
Complete Care at Southpointe
Scout 57Greenfield, WI · 174 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Greenfield.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →22
Newcastle Place
Scout 57Mequon, WI · 47 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mequon.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →23
Mercy Health Services
Scout 52Milwaukee, WI · 60 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Milwaukee.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →24
Tudor Oaks Health Center
Scout 51Muskego, WI · 50 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Muskego.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →25
Pavilion at Glacier Valley
Scout 48Slinger, WI · 106 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Slinger.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →26
Edenbrook Lakeside
Scout 46Milwaukee, WI · 145 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Milwaukee.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →27
Muskego, WI · 49 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Muskego.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →28
Aria at Mitchell Manor
Scout 45West Allis, WI · 50 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in West Allis.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →29
Willowcrest Health Services
Scout 44South Milwaukee, WI · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in South Milwaukee.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →30
Sunrise Health Services
Scout 43Milwaukee, WI · 99 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Milwaukee.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →31
Franciscan Woods
Scout 43Brookfield, WI · 110 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Brookfield.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →32
Lake Country Health Services
Scout 43Oconomowoc, WI · 100 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Oconomowoc.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →33
Luther Manor
Scout 39Milwaukee, WI · 99 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →34
Complete Care at Kensington
Scout 38Waukesha, WI · 150 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Waukesha.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →35
Lindengrove New Berlin
Scout 36New Berlin, WI · 110 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →36
Milwaukee, WI · 81 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →37
Heritage Health Services
Scout 34Port Washington, WI · 50 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →38
Maplewood Center
Scout 33West Allis, WI · 150 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →39
St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus
Scout 33Milwaukee, WI · 50 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →40
Lindengrove Waukesha
Scout 30Waukesha, WI · 61 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →41
Menomonee Falls Health Services
Scout 29Menomonee Falls, WI · 50 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →42
Aria of Waukesha
Scout 29Waukesha, WI · 105 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →43
Maple Ridge Health Services
Scout 28Milwaukee, WI · 80 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →44
Lindengrove Menomonee Falls
Scout 28Menomonee Falls, WI · 73 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →45
Samaritan Nursing and Rehab
Scout 24West Bend, WI · 131 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →46
Complete Care at Care Age
Scout 23Brookfield, WI · 110 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →47
Greendale Park Nursing and Rehab
Scout 23Greendale, WI · 105 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →48
Avina of Pewaukee
Scout 23Waukesha, WI · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →49
Avina of Milwaukee
Scout 22Milwaukee, WI · 108 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →50
West Allis, WI · 152 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →51
Milwaukee, WI · 112 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →52
Chi Franciscan Villa
Scout 9South Milwaukee, WI · 90 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →53
Milwaukee, WI · 87 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →54
Bayshore Nursing & Rehab
Scout 3Glendale, WI · 112 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →55
Aria of Brookfield
Scout 3Brookfield, WI · 170 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Milwaukee, WI · 198 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →57
Oak Creek, WI · 144 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,850–$12,750/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Milwaukee, WI?
In the Milwaukee, WI area, assisted living typically runs $5,070–$7,930/month (median $6,340), memory care $5,630–$8,800/month (median $7,040), and skilled nursing $9,850–$12,750/month (median $10,980) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Milwaukee, WI?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Milwaukee, WI right now are Lasata Care Center, Shorehaven Hlth & Rehab Ctr, Masonic Center for Health & Rehab INC. The full ranked list of 57 communities is on this page.
How are the 57 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.