Hospice is comfort-focused care for a life-limiting illness, generally when a physician expects six months or less. It is delivered wherever the person lives — at home, in assisted living, in a nursing facility, or in a dedicated inpatient unit.
No verified hospice care provider is currently based in Waukesha. The closest verified options are listed below.
What to watch for with hospice care in Waukesha
- Medicare's hospice benefit covers the hospice team, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, and equipment. It does not cover room and board in a facility.
Verified hospice care in Waukesha
Closest verified providers
| Provider | Based in | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village at Manor Park | West Allis | 3023 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53227, 53227 | Milwaukee |
| VITAS Healthcare - Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 12000 W Park Place, Suite 200, Milwaukee, WI 53224, 53224 | Milwaukee |
| Compassus - Milwaukee | Milwaukee | 3070 North 51st Street, Suite 406, Milwaukee, WI 53210, 53210 | Milwaukee |
| St. Croix Hospice - Oak Creek | Oak Creek | 8825 S. Howell Ave, Suite 102, Oak Creek, WI 53154, 53154 | Milwaukee |
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.
Who is actually on shift
Ask how many caregivers and med aides are on the floor at 3 a.m., not the building-wide daytime ratio. Ask what happens when someone calls in sick, and whether the community uses agency staff to fill gaps.
Ask how long the administrator has been in post. Turnover at the top is one of the better predictors of turnover below it.
