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Quick Facts

Building history
Former 1904 Carnegie library, renovated in 2001
Air quality system
Bipolar ionization system in all common areas
Unit type
Apartments are one-bedroom units only

What Families Think

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Carnegie Place is a small independent living community in West Allis, set in a converted 1904 Carnegie library building. The handful of available reviews are very positive, praising cleanliness and new management, though there isn't much review volume to draw broader conclusions from.

What reviewers praise

  • Reviewers praise cleanliness and attention to detail
  • New management seen as a positive change
  • Apartments described as nice with garage parking
  • Secured building with locked lobby and exterior doors

What reviewers flag

  • Very few reviews available to judge consistency
  • No published pricing information
  • Independent living only, no higher level of care on-site

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Carnegie Place is a senior living community in West Allis, Wisconsin offering Independent Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Transportation Services. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

About Carnegie Place

Carnegie Place is an independent living community located in West Allis, Wisconsin, serving seniors in the heart of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. The community offers spacious one-bedroom apartments with unique, charming, and well-designed features, encouraging residents to maintain an active, independent lifestyle while enjoying comfort and security.

The historic building was originally constructed as a library through a grant from the Carnegie Foundation in 1904. It was acquired and renovated into apartments by Capri Communities in 2001, transforming the landmark structure into a modern senior living community.

Carnegie Place's location provides easy access to supermarkets, medical services, churches, restaurants, and entertainment and activities throughout Milwaukee. The community builds and maintains relationships with area business and civic organizations, making it convenient for residents to participate in activities both inside and outside the community.

The community features a secure home-like environment with locked lobby and exterior doors for resident safety. Scheduled transportation is available to shopping destinations in and around West Allis, Milwaukee, and surrounding areas.

All shared common spaces throughout the campus are equipped with a Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization (NBPI) system, which is proven to eliminate 99.4% of airborne bacteria, molds, allergens, and viruses.

Types of Care at Carnegie Place

Independent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Security
  • Transportation Services

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Reviews of Carnegie Place

4.8overall · 5 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (5)

Brett Bebo

Nov 2022

via Google ↗ · Report

New management and future looks very bright. Extreme attention to detail and cleanliness.

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What types of care does Carnegie Place offer?

Carnegie Place offers Independent Living.

Where is Carnegie Place located?

Carnegie Place is located at 1508 S 75th St in West Allis, Wisconsin.

What do families say about Carnegie Place?

Carnegie Place carries a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 5 Google reviews. Carnegie Place is a small independent living community in West Allis, set in a converted 1904 Carnegie library building. The handful of available reviews are very positive, praising cleanliness and new management, though there isn't much review volume to draw broader conclusions from. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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