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Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

1220 Dewey Ave 11

3(146 ratings)· Wauwatosa average: 3.7

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Quick Facts

Total units
30
Licensed capacity
30 residents

Wisconsin DHS

Hospital affiliation
Located within Aurora Psychiatric Hospital campus

What Families Think

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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 review comments or amenity details were provided to give a fuller picture of family experiences.

What reviewers praise

  • Small, intimate setting licensed for up to 30 residents
  • Connected to a psychiatric hospital, suggesting access to behavioral health support

What reviewers flag

  • No published pricing information available
  • No amenities or specific review comments provided online

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is a senior living community in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin offering Assisted Living. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.0 out of 5 across 146 reviews.

About Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is an assisted living community in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, licensed for up to 30 residents. The community provides 24-hour staffing and medication management, with private rooms and wheelchair accessibility throughout the facility.

Residents have access to gathering and activity spaces where social activities are offered. The community handles housekeeping and laundry services, and maintains an emergency call system for resident safety and support.

Types of Care at Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

Assisted Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital

3overall · 146 ratings combined

3★ on Google (146)

Kay W

Aug 2026

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I would like to recognize several members of the staff who made a genuinely positive impact on my recovery over the past few days.<br><br>Dr. Parikh, Nurses: Brenda, Paloma, & Gabriella, Therapists: Tonya, Jordan, & Sam, Tech: Den (she was working the night of 8/15/26: I believe that was her name), and Paul (AODA) , each contributed in meaningful ways to my experience.<br><br>I also want to recognize Tech: Christopher; while I didn’t directly work with him, I witnessed him help multiple patients with their needs, questions & requests; he was immediately proactive in helping patients the moment they needed help with something.<br><br>Their compassion, professionalism, attentiveness, & willingness to help did not go unnoticed by us patients. There were also several other techs, nurses, & another doctor who were wonderful, although unfortunately I do not remember their names.<br><br>They treated me with kindness & dignity during a time when that mattered tremendously, & I am genuinely grateful for the care they provided.<br><br>In the event of a difficult situation, staff and directors are proactive to ensure that the care provided by Aurora was up to standard.<br><br>I want this review to primarily recognize the people who did make a difference. Their efforts & kindness had a real impact on other patients’ & my recovery; I appreciate them more than they probably realize.<br><br>Overall, sincere appreciation for the exceptional individuals who helped make a very difficult experience much easier.

Steve M

Jul 2026

via Google ↗

Dr. Joseph Burgario who dispenses meds here never meets his patients in person. He prescribed 60 mg of instant ( not extended) Adderall to a 110lb female and ramped it up to 90mg. He never met her in person over 5 years. The State of Wisconsin has now removed Dr. Burgarino has the prescribing doctor. The Dewey Center is great, there is a bad prescribing doctor there. I use the word "doctor" loosely with Joseph Burgarino

W Burn

Jun 2026

via Google ↗

Thank you so much!! to all staff I'm a better person after being here💯❣️💌

Maxwell Londono

Jun 2026

via Google ↗

Therapy and inpatient treatment can sometimes feel frustrating and disconnected. It can seem like there’s a lack of real communication between staff and patients, while a lot of paperwork gets pushed without fully explaining the purpose behind it. Some doctors come across as distant or overly focused on medication and insurance coverage rather than truly listening to people.<br><br>At times, it feels like the system leans heavily on prescribing pills that can become addictive, while patients are made to feel like they’re the problem for questioning things. There are definitely some people in the field who genuinely care and want to help, but the overall process can still feel repetitive, impersonal, and emotionally exhausting — almost like it keeps people stuck in a cycle instead of helping them build real stepping stones toward improvement and independence…

mot ikswoktar

Apr 2026

via Google ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Aurora Psychiatric Hospital offer?

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital offers Assisted Living.

Where is Aurora Psychiatric Hospital located?

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is located at 1220 Dewey Ave 11 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.

What do families say about Aurora Psychiatric Hospital?

Aurora Psychiatric Hospital carries a 3.0 out of 5 rating from 146 Google reviews. Dewey Center of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital is a small assisted living community in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, connected to Aurora Psychiatric Hospital. 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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