The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Brookfield, WI

This pet-friendly facility offers studio and one-bedroom apartments with in-room kitchenettes and emergency alert systems. Residents enjoy plenty of garden and patio space, and walking paths with seating areas surround the facility so that residents and their furry friends can get their share of fresh air and exercise. Guests are welcome to join residents for meals in the restaurant-style dining room. On-site amenities include a therapy room, a beauty salon/barbershop, an arts and crafts studio, a fitness center and a theater. One of the things we liked best about this community was its 64-resident capacity, which is enough to keep things interesting, but no one gets lost in the crowd.

We included Robin's Landing on our top 10 list because its backyard overlooks beautiful Deer Creek Park, providing peaceful views of nature with occasional wildlife sightings. The backyard also has a covered patio with tables and chairs where residents can relax and enjoy the company of their friends. Residents of this community can choose from studio and one-bedroom units as well as companion suites. An RN is on-call 24 hours per day, and there is an on-site podiatry program as well as an on-site visiting physician. Small furry friends are welcome in this community.

We loved the excellent use this facility makes of its outdoor spaces. There is a community garden where residents may grow their own flowers, fruits, herbs and vegetables that's also used by the professional kitchen staff to source fresh fare for their creative cuisine. Golf enthusiasts will appreciate the on-site putting green, and there are also walking paths, outdoor seating and grilling areas and a bocce court. Interior amenities include a theater, a residential gym and a salon/day spa with a therapy tub. Available floor plans include small-pet-friendly studio, one- and two-bedroom units along with companion suites.

This facility offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units equipped with kitchens or kitchenettes and in-room cable. The multiple dining venues include a restaurant-style dining room with all-day dining, a bistro and a pub. On-site health and wellness amenities include walking paths, a spa, a fitness center and a 24-hour emergency call system. Residents can explore their creative side in the on-site art studio, take care of business at the business center, enjoy a game of cards, bridge, checkers and more in the game room and watch a new movie or an old favorite in the theater. Small pets are welcome here. Scheduled transportation is available for appointments and outings.

The range and creativity of the activity options at Lakewood Assisted Living and Memory Care's calendar earned the facility a top spot on our list. Activities include dance socials, arts and crafts such as stained glass and leaf pressing, fitness classes, tai chi, horseshoes and group outings. Several faith-based activities occur regularly, such as communion on Sundays, devotionals on Mondays and hymns every Thursday. There is a coffee shop on-site where residents can visit among themselves or with guests, and there is an outside gardening area where they can grow their favorite plants. Although this facility is not pet-friendly, a therapy dog visits every first and third Monday evening.

Regency Brookfield offers a range of unit sizes and floor plans from 558 to 1,216 square feet of living space. There are studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with either kitchenettes or full kitchens with raised panel cabinetry, private patios or balconies and sound control in the ceilings and walls. Some units are equipped with a den, separate dining rooms, gas fireplaces and washer and dryer hookups. There is also a centrally located laundry room that is free for residents to use. Service staff are on-site 24 hours per day, each day of the week.

From its skilled chefs to the on-site maintenance crew, the staff of Aria at Mitchell Manor consistently earns accolades for their combination of compassion and professionalism. The restaurant-style dining room serves three nutritious and delicious meals per day, including low-salt, vegetarian, and diabetic menu options. There is a private party space where residents can host personal celebrations with friends and family. Other on-site amenities include a library, computer room, salon/barbershop, a general store and attractively landscaped patio and garden areas. All units are pet-friendly and range from studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments. Companion suites are also available.

Residents of Oak Park Place can select from cozy studios or spacious one- or two-bedroom pet-friendly units with kitchenettes or kitchens. Each resident is provided with a clinical assessment by an on-staff RN to determine a customized care plan. There is a licensed nurse on duty 24 hours per day. The activities program is vibrant and varied, catering to a range of interests and abilities, and commonly includes live music, educational lectures, chair yoga, movies and outings to local attractions and events.

With a resident capacity of 203, Layton Terrace is a perfect fit for those who enjoy having lots of potential friends and activity partners to choose from. Residents can participate in tai chi, Wii sports, yoga and various exercise classes in the fitness room or join with other creative types to work on arts and crafts projects in one of the activity rooms. Also included on the activities calendar are group outings to local restaurants, specialty shops, nearby shopping malls and community festivals and events. This facility also offers assisted living for those with advanced care needs.

Assisted living units at Heritage Elm Group come in one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Apartments have spacious closets, wall-to-wall carpeting, kitchenettes, and emergency call pendants. An enhanced assisted living option, which offers a higher staff-to-resident ratio than regular assisted living, is available for those needing a higher level of assistance but don't require skilled nursing care. On-site amenities include outdoor patio and courtyard areas, a pub, a theater with club seating and a beauty salon/barbershop. A guest suite is available for use by friends and family of residents, as well as a respite room for short-term stays.