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Best Nursing Homes in Milwaukee, WI

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
We analyzed 16 homes in Milwaukee, WI

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Wisconsin Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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An urban community that balances well with the Midwest traditions– Milwaukee, Wisconsin is a city that is considerably one of the cities that is affordable, making cost of living reasonably fair. Milwaukee does offer an array of retirement communities that are guaranteed to be safe and comfortable for elderly people to spend their years. Its comfortable quality of living makes it an ideal location for seniors to retire. 

Compare Nursing Homes around Milwaukee

16 facilities compared · CMS & WI Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Ovation Jewish Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Milwaukee (Lower East Side)
136
53.4%
-24%
5.08
-48%
+19%
1
16
2.7
3
75
-
88
Coran, Judith
$15.8M
$9.7M
61.3%
525172
-
-
Eastcastle Place
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Milwaukee (Murray Hill)
74
77.8%
+11%
5.15
-47%
+20%
16
17
5.7
1
14
-
92
Gudex, Tyler
$9.6M
$7.0M
73%
525085
$5,134 - $7,789
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
St. Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Milwaukee (Muskego Way)
50
90.0%
+29%
-
-
-
0
14
2.8
0
45
-
84
The Bay At St Ann Holdings Llc
$7.2M
$3.1M
42.5%
525731
-
-
Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Milwaukee (Northridge)
201
72.2%
+3%
3.74
-35%
-12%
2
50
5.6
4
85
A+
24
Bachleitner, Joan
$21.7M
$5.8M
26.7%
525523
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Sunrise Health Services
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Milwaukee (Alverno)
99
42.4%
-39%
3.41
-11%
-20%
2
38
4.8
3
42
-
48
Nsh Sunrise Llc
$16.6M
$3.8M
23.2%
525493
-
-
Ascension Living Milwaukee
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Milwaukee (Northridge)
201
51.1%
-27%
3.74
-35%
-12%
2
50
5.6
4
85
-
28
Bachleitner, Joan
$21.7M
$5.8M
26.7%
525523
-
-
Canterbury Court – Milwaukee
-
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Milwaukee (Avenues West)
188
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
77
-
-
-
-
-
-
2 Bed
Generations Adult Day Center
-
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Milwaukee (Northpoint)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
83
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Edenbrook Lakeside
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MILWAUKEE
130
71.0%
+1%
3.02
+5%
-29%
2
31
3.9
3
84
-
-
Reynolds, Sandra
$11.5M
$6.2M
53.8%
525319
-
-
Tivoli Terrace at St Annes Salvatorian Campus
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MILWAUKEE
50
39.5%
-44%
4.36
+6%
+2%
1
59
9.8
6
17
-
-
Marquardt Village Inc
$8.2M
$1.9M
22.6%
525524
-
-
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MILWAUKEE
87
63.2%
-10%
3.22
+40%
-25%
3
65
9.3
5
58
-
-
Walley, Victoria
$11.3M
$4.3M
37.5%
525498
-
-
Remedy Home Health LLC
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Milwaukee
75
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MILWAUKEE
200
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Tswv Chao Vang Center LLC
-
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MILWAUKEE
100
13.0%
-81%
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
13
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Grace Manor
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MILWAUKEE
76
-
-
2.50
-
-42%
2
0
0.0
0
29
-
-
Madison Reality Equities Llc
$3.1M
$1.5M
46.7%
65284
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Tswv Chao Vang Center LLC is a community-based group adult day care service designed to meet the needs of adults with disabilities in a structured non-residential setting. It provides social, recreational, cultural, physical, and educational activities to dependent adults in the Milwaukee Area. The center offers personalized care plans and nutritious meals on site.
Overview of Tswv Chao Vang Center LLC
Tswv Chao Vang Center LLC is a community-based group adult day care service designed to meet the needs of adults with disabilities in a structured non-residential setting. It provides social, recreational, cultural, physical, and educational activities to dependent adults in the Milwaukee Area. The center offers personalized care plans and nutritious meals on site.
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St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It provides comprehensive, intergenerational care for people of all ages, including adult day services and childcare. The center focuses on compassion, care, and dignity, offering a safe environment for both adults and children.
Overview of St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It provides comprehensive, intergenerational care for people of all ages, including adult day services and childcare. The center focuses on compassion, care, and dignity, offering a safe environment for both adults and children.
Contact St Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
Remedy Home Health LLC is a home care agency located in Minneapolis, MN. It aims to provide industry-leading health care services that exceed client expectations. The agency focuses on creating an environment that provides access to home and community-based services.
Overview of Remedy Home Health LLC
Remedy Home Health LLC is a home care agency located in Minneapolis, MN. It aims to provide industry-leading health care services that exceed client expectations. The agency focuses on creating an environment that provides access to home and community-based services.
Contact Remedy Home Health LLC
Tivoli Terrace at St Annes Salvatorian Campus is part of St. Ann Center in Milwaukee. It offers adult day services, dementia care, and overnight respite for adults. The center provides a safe, home-like environment where adults and children can engage in intergenerational activities.
Overview of Tivoli Terrace at St Annes Salvatorian Campus
Tivoli Terrace at St Annes Salvatorian Campus is part of St. Ann Center in Milwaukee. It offers adult day services, dementia care, and overnight respite for adults. The center provides a safe, home-like environment where adults and children can engage in intergenerational activities.
Contact Tivoli Terrace at St Annes Salvatorian Campus
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is an 87-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center dedicated to personalized care and healing. It offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, sub-acute care, long-term care, and lifestyle services. The facility provides 24/7 nursing support in a comfortable, home-like environment.
Overview of Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Amethyst Health of Brown Deer is an 87-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center dedicated to personalized care and healing. It offers skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, sub-acute care, long-term care, and lifestyle services. The facility provides 24/7 nursing support in a comfortable, home-like environment.
Contact Amethyst Health of Brown Deer
Edenbrook Lakeside is a skilled nursing facility located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It specializes in post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care, providing a family-like environment for its guests. The facility is dedicated to delivering excellence in care and ensuring that each guest is treated like family.
Overview of Edenbrook Lakeside
Edenbrook Lakeside is a skilled nursing facility located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It specializes in post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care, providing a family-like environment for its guests. The facility is dedicated to delivering excellence in care and ensuring that each guest is treated like family.
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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

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We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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