Helping Hands Community in West Allis, WI

Helping Hands Community is an assisted living community in West Allis, WI.

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1339 South 112Th Street, West Allis, WI 53214

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.8 from 23 reviews
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Overall Review of Helping Hands Community

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Staff care and compassion stand out

Residents and families describe attentive, compassionate caregivers who make them feel cared for.

Multiple reviewers highlight caregivers who are kind, caring, and compassionate, often going beyond day-to-day support. Several families say the team helps participants feel safe and cared for, and they praise the steady relationships with staff over time. A few reviews also note staff professionalism and following individualized service plans.

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Day program keeps people engaged

The day program is described as active, with regular outings and scheduled group time.

Reviewers mention a day program that keeps participants involved through trips and outings, including walks and outings in the community. Some describe weekly social and recreation options like shopping, movies, and bowling, along with special events tied to local school communities and seasonal celebrations. Others specifically call out events like the annual carnival as part of how the program stays lively.

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Transportation for medical needs

Residents and families mention transportation support for appointments and planned outings.

At least a couple of reviewers say the community supports getting to medical appointments, which helps reduce stress for families. One reviewer also describes staff arranging rides and transportation as part of day-to-day planning, including getting participants to church and outings. That fits with the community’s care setup that includes transportation coordination for medical needs.

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Features

Housing

  • 4 resident community capacity 4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • General Mitchell International (9 miles away) General Mitchell International (9 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.4 miles)
  • Brass Monkey (0.4 miles)
  • Danny Lynch's (1.1 miles)
  • O'Connor's Perfect Pint (1.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.8 miles)
  • Paulie's Pub & Eatery (2 miles)

Parks

  • Greenfield Park (1 miles)
  • Wil-O-Way Underwood Park (2.6 miles)
  • Elm Grove Village Park (2.7 miles)
  • Hoyt Park (3 miles)
  • West Allis West Milwaukee Recr (3 miles)
  • Dousman Stage Coach Inn Museum (3.3 miles)
  • The Big Backyard (3.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Lincoln Avenue Clinic (1.1 miles)
  • Aurora Health Center (1.8 miles)
  • Froedtert Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Froedtert Clinical Cancer Center (2.2 miles)
  • Oklahoma Pediatrics-Children's Wisconsin (2.3 miles)
  • Maplewood Center (2.5 miles)
  • Prohealth Care Medical Centers (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Rogers Memorial Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • Surgicenter - Children's Wisconsin (2.2 miles)
  • Froedtert Pavilion (2.3 miles)
  • Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (3 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (5.5 miles)
  • Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph Campus (5.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Aurora Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.5 miles)
  • Pick 'n Save Pharmacy (2.5 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Honey Creek Church (2.3 miles)
  • Northwest Baptist Church (5.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Ridge Cinema New Berlin, Wi (5.4 miles)
  • Silverspot Cinema - The Corners of Brookfield (5.7 miles)

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