Assisted Living in Milwaukee, WI

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Facts about Milwaukee

Milwaukee is also known as: Waukesha County / Milwaukee city.

Milwaukee has been featured in movies like: Public Enemies (2009), Like Father, and Like Son (1965).

And some of the notable people born here have been: Leroy Chiao (engineer and scientist), Glenn Kaiser (pastor), Chris Gardner (entrepreneur and businessperson), Chris Mihm (basketball player), and Eric Szmanda (model and actor).

Milwaukee is home to the following sports teams: Milwaukee Brewers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Milwaukee Clarks.

Popular neighborhoods in Milwaukee include: Bay View, East Side, Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee, Lake, Menomonee Valley, Avenues West, Arlington Heights, Brady Street, Brewers Hill, Clarke Square, Historic Concordia, East Town, East Village, Enderis Park, Havenwoods, Hillside/Lapham Park, Jackson Park, Jacobus Park, Layton Park, and Lincoln Village.

And featured attractions of Milwaukee: Historic Third Ward, Milwaukee, Lloyd Street Grounds, Bay View, Milwaukee County Stadium, and Miller Park.

When it's time to find a place for your elderly parents, you don't want to rely on guesswork. You need answers and solid advice. We can help you and your family make informed decisions about finding the best assisted living facilities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin for your needs and budget. Our Senior Living Advisors can save you time as they work alongside you to help you make the best choice for your family. A wide variety of assisted living facilities are available in the area and often the decision about where to place your elderly parent must be made quickly. We recommend that you begin by assessing the needs of your parent in order to narrow down your choices. Be sure to follow your heart. You should feel comfortable with the community environment when you visit. Milwaukee has cheaper health care compared to Madison or La Crosse. These centers can provide a much needed break to caregivers whose parents do not require around the clock care. We can help you find the best available senior assisted living care option in Milwaukee for your family.

Milwaukee is represented by Mayor Tom Barrett.

Milwaukee is the largest city in the State of Wisconsin, the 31st most populous city in the United States, and anchors the 39th most populous Metropolitan Statistical Area in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the City of Milwaukee has a population of 594,833. Milwaukee is the main cultural and economic center of the Milwaukee-Racine-Waukesha Metropolitan Area with a population of 2,040,498 as of an official 2013 estimate. This ranks the region as the 29th most populous Combined Statistical Area of the United States. In 2012, Milwaukee was listed as a gamma global city by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network.The first Europeans to pass through the area were French Catholic missionaries and fur traders. In 1818, the French Canadian explorer Solomon Juneau settled in the area, and in 1846 Juneau's town combined with two neighboring towns to incorporate as the City of Milwaukee. Large numbers of German and other immigrants helped increase the city's population during the 1840s and the following decades.Known for its brewing traditions, major new additions to the city include the Milwaukee Riverwalk, the Wisconsin Center, Miller Park, an internationally renowned addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee Repertory Theater, and Pier Wisconsin, as well as major renovations to the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. In addition, many new skyscrapers, condos, lofts and apartments have been constructed in neighborhoods on and near the lakefront and riverbanks.

Population shifts in Milwaukee