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Best Assisted Living in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

8 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 8 assisted living communities in Wauwatosa. Families rate them 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 301 public reviews.

  • 8communities
  • 4.1average rating, 5 rated
  • 301family reviews read

Best-rated assisted living in Wauwatosa

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Oak Park Place Wauwatosa

    4.7 (72 reviews)· Assisted Living

  2. 2

    Harwood Place Senior Living

    4.6 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living

    Families describe Harwood Place as a warm, well-maintained community in Wauwatosa where residents build strong relationships with staff and each other. Reviewers highlight attentive care, including rehabilitation support…

  3. 3

    Hart Park Square Senior Living

    4.4 (30 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Respite / Short-Term Care

    Reviewers describe Hart Park Square as a warm, clean, and lively community with attentive staff and a caring management team. Families particularly praise the nursing assistants, front desk staff, and director for their…

  4. 4

    St Camillus

    3.8 (44 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 50 units

    Reviews of St. Camillus are sharply mixed, with several reporting serious concerns about staffing shortages, slow response times, and unresponsive management in the skilled nursing and memory care areas, while one…

  5. 5

    Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

    3 (146 reviews)· Assisted Living· 30 units

    Dewey Center of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is a small assisted living community in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, connected to Aurora Psychiatric Hospital. It holds a 3 out of 5 rating from 144 Google reviews, but no individual…

What families say about assisted living in Wauwatosa

Counted across the review summaries of 6 Wauwatosa communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 50%
  • Medical and nursing care 33%
  • Building and grounds 33%
  • Food and dining 17%
  • Activities and social life 17%

Concerns raised

  • Communication with families 83%
  • Cost and billing 67%
  • Staff attitude 17%
  • Staffing levels and turnover 17%

Assisted Living in Wauwatosa: the figures

  • •Most common amenities: laundry service (5), private rooms (5), 24-hour staff (5), housekeeping (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), medication management (5).

Assisted Living near Wauwatosa

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

CityCommunitiesRating
West Allis3.6 mi253.7 / 5
Brookfield4.9 mi204.1 / 5
Milwaukee5.6 mi784.1 / 5
Greenfield6.3 mi154.1 / 5
New Berlin6.7 mi104.1 / 5
Glendale7.4 mi94.4 / 5
Menomonee Falls8.3 mi174.1 / 5
Franklin10.5 mi54.2 / 5

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About these figures

Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 8 communities listed in Wauwatosa, 301 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.

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Assisted Living in Wauwatosa: Common Questions

How many assisted living communities are in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin?

MyLivingChoice lists 8 assisted living communities in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which assisted living communities in Wauwatosa are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Oak Park Place Wauwatosa (4.7★, 72 ratings), Harwood Place Senior Living (4.6★, 8 ratings), Hart Park Square Senior Living (4.4★, 30 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Wauwatosa?

Beyond assisted living, Wauwatosa has independent living (3 communities), home health (2 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate assisted living in Wauwatosa?

Families rate Wauwatosa assisted living communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 301 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Wauwatosa assisted living communities?

Across the review summaries of 6 Wauwatosa communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 50%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 33%), building and grounds (mentioned for 33%). The most common concerns are communication with families (83%), cost and billing (67%), staff attitude (17%).