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Wauwatosa, a western suburb of Milwaukee, is home to 48,387 people, approximately 18% of whom are senior citizens, higher than the national average. The city enjoys a sales tax rate that’s roughly 2% below the national average and sees exceptionally low rates of violent crime. Wauwatosa seniors have easy access to top-tier health care, with two of Wisconsin’s top three hospitals located less than 20 minutes away in Milwaukee: Froedtert Hospital and Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center.
When considering moving out of a traditional home environment in your later years, you’ll need to determine the level of support you want from your long-term care. If you need mild to moderate help with day-to-day activities, you may find that assisted living is the right call for your situation. Genworth Financial reports that the average monthly cost of assisted living in Wauwatosa is $5,324.
In this guide, we’ll take a look at some topics regarding assisted living care in Wauwatosa, including the price of such care nationwide and in other Wisconsin cities. This overview also includes a list of publicly and privately funded programs designed to support Wauwatosa’s older residents.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Wisconsin. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
On average, Wauwatosa seniors pay $5,324 a month for assisted living care, though exact prices vary based on staff levels, care options and similar factors.
Wawatosa’s costs for assisted living are roughly 15% higher than the average statewide and national costs. Throughout Wisconsin, the average price for assisted living care is $4,600; nationally, the average is $100 lower at $4,500.
Few Wisconsin cities are as expensive as Wauwatosa with regards to assisted living care. Racine, located on the Wisconsin/Illinois border, has the state’s highest prices at $5,450. In central Wisconsin, Appleton’s price of $5,138 and Oshkosh’s price of $5,157 are also close to Wauwatosa’s. State capital Madison’s monthly price is $4,800, roughly $200 over the U.S. average. Green Bay reports rates of $4,450 a month, while Fond du Lac’s average monthly price is $4,175.
Note: Data for Wauwatosa was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Milwaukee, was used instead.
How to Get Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Wauwatosa
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Wisconsin.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
| ERAS Senior Network | (414) 488-6500 | This community nonprofit serves seniors throughout Milwaukee County. Its menu of services includes a volunteer-run transportation program that can help you get to medical appointments, mental health support groups for both seniors and their caregivers, and expert-led seminars on how to avoid common scams perpetrated on older adults. |
| University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Continuing Education | (414) 227-3186 | Adults 50 and over may sign up to audit senior-focused classes at UWM by paying a low membership fee and a per-class fee. While classes can’t be taken for credit through this program, participants do not need to pay regular tuition. Class topics include astronomy, music history and political science. |
| Wauwatosa Hart Park Senior Center | (414) 471-8495 | The Active Older Adults program at this city-run recreation center provides a social and physical outlet for Wauwatosa’s seniors. Card games, a daily congregate meal program, group trips into the Milwaukee area and exercise classes help you stay fit and make new friends. |
| Milwaukee County Older Adult Transportation Service | (414) 289-6874 | This shared-ride service allows seniors to set up low-cost or no-cost curb-to-curb transportation for medical appointments, grocery trips, election voting and similar needs. You can use the service for most trips that take place fully inside Milwaukee County or within 5.5 miles of its borders. |
| Wauwatosa Public Library | (414) 471-8484 | Adult-focused events at this library include book clubs, art classes, movie discussion groups and knitting circles. The library also hosts money management and tax preparation seminars, which can be useful for seniors developing their retirement budgets. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Wauwatosa area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
