Independent Living in West Allis

Compare licensed independent living in West Allis and the surrounding Milwaukee County area. Free guidance, no obligation.

1 verified in West Allis

Milwaukee County

Quick answer

There is 1 verified independent living option listed in West Allis. Independent living is typically unlicensed housing in Wisconsin, since no personal care is provided.

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.

Short answer

We list 1 verified independent living option in West Allis.

What to watch for with independent living in West Allis

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 West Allis

Community	Care type	Address	County
Village at Manor Park	Independent Living	3023 S. 84th Street, West Allis, WI 53227 West Allis, OH 53227	Milwaukee

Independent Living elsewhere in the region

Families in West Allis 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 West Allis market specifically

West Allis is an established, older-housing-stock inner suburb where many residents have aged in place for decades. Its walkable core near the Milwaukee Mile and State Fair Park sits alongside a mix of CBRF-licensed assisted living and in-home care options serving longtime residents who want to stay close to family in Milwaukee County.

Because West Allis sits between Milwaukee and the Waukesha County suburbs, families frequently compare it against both Wauwatosa and Greenfield before deciding.

The local long-term care ombudsman. All four core counties are covered by the single statewide Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-800-815-0015. Read the full explanation →

Questions families ask

How do I know it's time to consider hospice for a family member in Milwaukee?

Hospice is generally appropriate when a physician certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, and when the goal of care shifts from curative treatment to comfort. A physician referral, not a family decision alone, formally starts the process.

Where can hospice care happen -- does it require moving to a special facility?

No. Hospice care is delivered wherever the patient lives -- a private home, an assisted living community, or a nursing facility -- and is also available at dedicated inpatient hospice units for patients who need a higher level of symptom management than can be managed at home.

Does Medicare pay for hospice care?

Yes. Hospice is a well-established Medicare benefit, covering hospice-related physician services, nursing care, medical equipment, medications related to the terminal diagnosis, and grief/bereavement support for the family, once a physician certifies eligibility.

What is the 'We Honor Veterans' program mentioned by some Milwaukee-area hospice providers?

It's a national partnership between hospice providers and the Department of Veterans Affairs that trains hospice staff on veteran-specific end-of-life needs and helps recognize a veteran's military service as part of their hospice care. VITAS Healthcare's Milwaukee office describes running this program on its own site.