Best Assisted Living in Waukesha, Wisconsin
18 communities found
Waukesha has 18 assisted living communities, all residential in scale, with no medicaid-accepting options and no published pricing on file. Of these, 10 carry ratings, averaging 3.7 out of 5 across 405 reviews read.
- 18communities
- 3.7average rating, 10 rated
- 405family reviews read
- 1operator-verified
- 6small homes, 10 or fewer
From $1,920/moOak Hill Terrace Senior Living
Waukesha, Wisconsin
4.7(157)
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From $3,080/moThe Waters of Pewaukee
Waukesha, Wisconsin
4.8(25)
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From $6,050/moAvalon Square
Waukesha, Wisconsin
4.4(25)
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Downing Home
Waukesha, Wisconsin
5(1)
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Iberias House of Hope
Waukesha, Wisconsin
5(1)
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St Coletta Greenway Terrace
Waukesha, Wisconsin
5(1)
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Ccls Oakdale Drive
Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Ccls Victoria Drive
Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Di Lana House
Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Hil Fleetfoot
Waukesha, Wisconsin
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Marion House
Waukesha, Wisconsin
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From $1,995/moSummit Woods
Waukesha, Wisconsin
4.1(28)
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Best-rated assisted living in Waukesha
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
4.7 (157 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Reviewers describe Oak Hill Terrace as a warm, family-like community with attentive staff, tasty dining, and a full activity calendar.
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4.8 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
The Waters of Pewaukee holds a strong 4.9 Google rating, described as an active, hospitality-focused campus offering independent and assisted living.
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4.4 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Avalon Square offers assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing on one campus, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 25 Google reviews.
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4.1 (28 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Summit Woods sits in a wooded, secluded area near downtown Waukesha and Milwaukee, holding a 4.1 Google rating from 28 reviews.
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3.9 (19 reviews)· Assisted Living· 34 units
LSS Aspen Center functions more like a residential recovery program, with feedback split between valued structure and reported safety and oversight concerns.
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Mission CreekVerified
3.7 (46 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Mission Creek reviews are divided, with praise for warm caregivers and good food alongside concerns about understaffing and management responsiveness.
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3.7 (47 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
New Perspective Waukesha is described as lively and well-kept with friendly staff, though one review raises concerns about management and safety oversight.
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Crisis Resource Center-Waukesha County
3 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living· 14 units
Crisis Resource Center-Waukesha County offers short-term crisis stabilization with compassionate staff, though one reviewer noted an unprofessional callback response.
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2.9 (40 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 61 units
Lindengrove Waukesha provides rehab, assisted living, and memory care near Waukesha Memorial Hospital, with an aggregate rating on the low side.
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1.6 (7 reviews)· Assisted Living
Linden Court Waukesha shows a very low rating, with families citing serious care lapses, especially in memory care, despite some praise for rooms and food.
What families say about assisted living in Waukesha
Counted across the review summaries of 14 Waukesha communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise the food and dining, cited by 43% of 14 communities, along with caring, attentive staff and a full activities calendar, each noted by 36%. Building and grounds also draw praise from 36%, and medical and nursing care is mentioned by 21%. The most common concerns are communication with families, raised in 64% of communities, and cost and billing, noted in 57%, with staff attitude and building upkeep each mentioned by 21%.
Praised most
- Food and dining 43%
- Caring, attentive staff 36%
- Activities and social life 36%
- Building and grounds 36%
- Medical and nursing care 21%
Concerns raised
- Communication with families 64%
- Cost and billing 57%
- Staff attitude 21%
- Building and upkeep 21%
“Avalon Square is wonderful! My mom has been living in the Arbor, the memory care unit for 6 months and I never worry as each and every employee has been so kind and caring to my mom. They go above and beyond to make the residents feel loved and well cared for. I fully recommend this facility.”
“My father really enjoys living here at Oak Hill Terrace! The care is outstanding! I enjoy going to visit with him with my dog Archie. Such a friendly wonderful place to be.”
“The community is beautiful, the staff were very helpful, and the interactions that I saw between the staff and the residents was amazing!”
Assisted Living in Waukesha: the figures
- •Of the 10 with a known size, 6 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 1 have more than 60.
- •Among the 5 that publish a starting price, prices start at $1,920 a month with a median of $2,660.
- •Most common amenities: emergency call system (14), medication management (14), 24-hour staff (14), housekeeping (14), gathering / activity spaces (13), wheelchair accessible (13).
How families pay for assisted living in Wisconsin
Most families in Wisconsin pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of their own pockets at the start, drawing on savings, retirement income and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, where a policy was purchased years earlier, can offset part of the monthly cost, and it is worth reviewing the policy language closely since coverage for assisted living versus memory care sometimes differs. Veterans and surviving spouses who meet service and financial requirements may also be able to use VA Aid and Attendance to help with the cost of care, and this benefit is worth asking about early since the application process can take some time.
The full picture for the state: Assisted Living in Wisconsin.
Assisted Living near Waukesha
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewaukee4.4 mi | 12 | 4.1 / 5 | 4.4 mi |
| Brookfield6.8 mi | 20 | 4.1 / 5 | 6.8 mi |
| New Berlin7.3 mi | 10 | 4.1 / 5 | 7.3 mi |
| Muskego9.8 mi | 6 | 3.8 / 5 | 9.8 mi |
| West Allis10.7 mi | 25 | 3.7 / 5 | 10.7 mi |
| Wauwatosa10.8 mi | 10 | 3.8 / 5 | 10.8 mi |
| Menomonee Falls11.5 mi | 17 | 4.1 / 5 | 11.5 mi |
| Greenfield11.6 mi | 15 | 4.1 / 5 | 11.6 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 18 communities listed in Waukesha, 405 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Waukesha ask about.
- Home Care in Wisconsin: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Waukesha: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Waukesha, Wisconsin?
MyLivingChoice lists 18 assisted living communities in Waukesha, Wisconsin, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does assisted living cost in Waukesha?
Among Waukesha communities that publish pricing, assisted living starts around $1,920/month, with an average published starting rate near $3,141/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which assisted living communities in Waukesha are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include The Waters of Pewaukee (4.8★, 25 ratings), Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living (4.7★, 157 ratings), Avalon Square (4.4★, 25 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Waukesha?
Beyond assisted living, Waukesha has independent living (6 communities), memory care (6 communities), home health (4 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate assisted living in Waukesha?
Families rate Waukesha assisted living communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 405 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Waukesha assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 14 Waukesha communities, the most common praise is food and dining (mentioned for 43%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 36%), activities and social life (mentioned for 36%). The most common concerns are communication with families (64%), cost and billing (57%), staff attitude (21%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Waukesha?
Yes. Of the 10 Waukesha communities with a known size, 6 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 1 has more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.