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 Wauwatosa. The closest verified options are listed below.
What to watch for with hospice care in Wauwatosa
- 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 Wauwatosa
Closest verified providers
| Provider | Based in | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Village at Manor Park | West Allis | 3023 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53227, 53227 | Milwaukee |
| St. Croix Hospice - Oak Creek | Oak Creek | 8825 S. Howell Ave, Suite 102, Oak Creek, WI 53154, 53154 | Milwaukee |
The Wauwatosa market specifically
Wauwatosa's senior-care market is shaped directly by its hospital campus: Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin anchor a cluster of skilled-nursing and rehabilitation providers built around hospital discharge planning, alongside longstanding residential neighborhoods with an older housing stock.
Families comparing Wauwatosa often cross-shop it against Milwaukee itself and against Brookfield to the west, since all three sit within a short drive of the Medical College of Wisconsin campus.
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.
