Assisted living is for someone who is largely independent but needs a reliable hand with the everyday things — bathing, dressing, medications, meals, getting to appointments. In Wisconsin, most communities marketed as “assisted living” are licensed as a Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF), for five or more unrelated adults receiving room, board, supervision and up to three hours of nursing care a week, or as a Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC), which provides private apartments and can deliver up to 28 hours a week of supportive care — a materially higher care ceiling than a CBRF.
We list 1 verified assisted living option in Waukesha.
What to watch for with assisted living in Waukesha
- Ask which services are included in the base rate versus billed as a separate care level.
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Verified assisted living in Waukesha
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Woods | Independent Living | 2501 Summit Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188 Waukesha, OH 53188 | Waukesha |
Assisted Living elsewhere in the region
Families in Waukesha sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Camillus Life Plan Community | Independent Living | 10100 W. Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Wauwatosa, OH 53226 | Milwaukee |
| Clement Manor | Independent Living | 3939 S 92nd St, Greenfield, WI 53228 Greenfield, OH 53228 | Milwaukee |
| Saint John's on the Lake | Independent Living | 1840 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Milwaukee, OH 53202 | Milwaukee |
| Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community | Independent Living | S77 W12929 McShane Drive, Muskego, WI 53150 Muskego, OH 53150 | Waukesha |
| Newcastle Place | Independent Living | 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092 Mequon, OH 53092 | Ozaukee |
| Cedar Community | Independent Living | 5595 County Road Z, West Bend, WI 53095 West Bend, OH 53095 | Washington |
The Waukesha market specifically
Waukesha is the county seat and largest city in Waukesha County, with its own hospital presence at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital supporting a meaningful concentration of senior communities independent of the Milwaukee County market.
As the largest WOW-county city, Waukesha draws comparison shopping from families throughout Waukesha County, including Brookfield, New Berlin and Muskego.
Visit twice, at different hours
A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.
Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.
