Assisted living is for someone who is largely independent but needs a reliable hand with the everyday things — bathing, dressing, medications, meals, getting to appointments. In Wisconsin, most communities marketed as “assisted living” are licensed as a Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF), for five or more unrelated adults receiving room, board, supervision and up to three hours of nursing care a week, or as a Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC), which provides private apartments and can deliver up to 28 hours a week of supportive care — a materially higher care ceiling than a CBRF.
We list 3 verified assisted living options serving the Story Hill area.
What to watch for with assisted living near Story Hill
- Ask which services are included in the base rate versus billed as a separate care level.
- Ask whether the community accepts Family Care or IRIS, Wisconsin's two Medicaid long-term-care programs, and how many current residents use one of them — room and board is generally not covered by either, even when care services are.
Verified assisted living serving Story Hill
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint John's on the Lake | Independent Living | 1840 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Milwaukee, OH 53202 | Milwaukee |
| Wilson Commons | Independent Living | 1400 W. Sonata Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53221 (independent living); 1500 W. Sonata Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53221 (assisted living, adjacent building, same campus) Milwaukee, OH 53221 | Milwaukee |
| Ovation Chai Point | Independent Living | 1400 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Milwaukee, OH 53202 | Milwaukee |
Story Hill specifically
Because Story Hill is compact, families here typically compare it against nearby Washington Heights and the neighboring city of Wauwatosa, which borders the neighborhood directly.
What the contract does that the tour does not
The residency agreement decides what happens when things change: how care levels are reassessed and repriced, how much notice is required on either side, what the deposit covers and whether it is refundable.
Ask for a blank copy to take home before you are asked to sign anything.
