Independent Living in Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee has 14 independent living, life plan and 55+ communities on Lilisity. 13 also hold a state license for assisted living or other care. The other 1 come from public records, because independent living is usually not licensed by the state. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for these communities.
All 14 in Milwaukee
Listed with state-licensed communities first, then by name. Being listed is not a rating.
| Community | Type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Terracestate licensed2429 E Bradford Ave | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 36 residents |
| Chai Pointstate licensed1400 N Prospect Ave | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 41 residents |
| Eastcastle Place (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Continuing Care)state licensed2505 E Bradford Ave | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 18 residents |
| Milwaukee Catholic Home (Independent Living and Assisted Living and Continuing Care)state licensed2462 N Prospect Ave | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 118 residents |
| Saint Johns on the Lake Central Towerstate licensed1840 N Prospect Ave | Independent Living, Assisted Living, Continuing Care | 110 residents |
| Saint Johns on the Lake North Towerstate licensed1858 N Prospect Avenue | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 95 residents |
| Saint Johns on the Lake South Towerstate licensed1800 N Prospect Ave | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 90 residents |
| The Polonaisestate licensed1500 W Sonata Dr | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 75 residents |
| Tivoli Terrace at St Annes Salvatorian Campusstate licensed3800 N 92nd St | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 43 residents |
| Trinity Woodsstate licensed9525 West Burleigh Street | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 90 residents |
| Watertower Assisted Livingstate licensed2425 N Lake Dr | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 52 residents |
| Wesley Parkstate licensed8621 West Beloit Road | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 100 residents |
| Willow Viewstate licensed3553 S 41st St | Independent Living, Assisted Living | 59 residents |
| Alexian Village of Milwaukee7979 W Glenbrook Rd | Life plan community | — |
There are also 49 income-restricted senior apartment buildings in Milwaukee, where rent is set by income. They are listed on the Milwaukee County page.
What the types mean
Independent living. Apartments or cottages for older adults who live on their own. Meals, activities, housekeeping and transport are often included or offered. Personal care is not part of it.
Life plan community. A campus with independent living plus assisted living, memory care or nursing care, usually with an entry fee and a contract that covers care later.
55+ apartments. Rental or co-op apartments for people 55 or 62 and over, with no care services.
Income-restricted senior apartments. Apartments for older adults with rent set by income, through HUD, USDA or tax-credit programs. There are income limits and often a wait list.
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