Best Assisted Living Facilities in Wauwatosa, WI

Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, is home to several types of senior housing at various price points. Interestingly, the most affordable option is a detached cottage, which averages just $2,000 per month. On the higher end, a studio in a nursing home costs $5,019 per month. Independent living is another affordable choice at $3,267 per month. Meanwhile, assisted living averages $4,407 per month, closely followed by memory care at $4,476 per month. With a range of options available, Wauwatosa provides senior living solutions to suit different needs and budgets.

Compared to other cities in the area, Wauwatosa is slightly more expensive. For instance, Cudahy assisted living costs an average of $4,300 per month, and St. Francis assisted living costs an average of $4,303 per month. On the flip side, Wauwatosa is less expensive than the national average, which is $4,546 per month.
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Wauwatosa compares to Wisconsin and the national average:

Wauwatosa is home to 11 of the 660 senior living communities in Wisconsin. If you expand your search to cities that surround Wauwatosa, there are 206 facilities to choose from. With these options at your disposal, it's easy to find a community that suits your lifestyle.

In Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, seniors comprise about 34.8% of the city's population of 47,919. Of these older adults, 11.9% are in their 50s, 10.5% in their 60s, 6.9% in their 70s, and 5.5% are age 80 and over. The senior demographic has a slightly higher female presence at 52.6%, compared to 47.4% male. Regarding marital status, 48.7% of seniors are married, 11.3% are divorced, 34.3% have never married, and 5.7% are widowed. When it comes to diversity, 80.9% of Wauwatosa's seniors are White, with 7.5% Black, 4.6% Asian, 0.6% Native American, 5% mixed race, 4.2% Hispanic, and 1.5% identifying as other, adding depth to the cultural fabric of this welcoming community.