Independent living is housing, not care. Age-restricted apartments or cottages with dining, transportation, activities and maintenance handled — for adults who do not need help with daily activities.
We list 2 verified independent living options in Wauwatosa.
What to watch for with independent living in Wauwatosa
- Independent living is typically not licensed by Wisconsin DHS as a care facility, because no personal care is provided — the licensing chapters (CBRF, RCAC, adult family home, nursing home) all require care services to trigger licensure.
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Verified independent living in Wauwatosa
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Camillus Life Plan Community | Independent Living | 10100 W. Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Wauwatosa, OH 53226 | Milwaukee |
| Harwood Place | Independent Living | 8220 Harwood Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI 53213 Wauwatosa, OH 53213 | Milwaukee |
Independent Living elsewhere in the region
Families in Wauwatosa sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Village at Manor Park | Independent Living | 3023 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53227 West Allis, OH 53227 | 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.
