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Milwaukee Catholic Home in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Catholic Home is an assisted living community in Milwaukee, WI.

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Milwaukee Catholic Home in Milwaukee, WI

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  • Interior

    A spacious restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a warm and inviting interior design.

  • Decor

    A cozy restaurant with outdoor seating and decorative lights glowing in the evening.

  • Architecture

    Interior view of a church with arranged seating facing the altar.

  • Windows

    A view through the window of The Marquette, showcasing its elegant interior decor.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with a sleek bar counter and stylish seating area, complemented by contemporary lighting.

  • Seating Area

    A modern indoor lounge featuring a bar counter and sliding glass doors leading to an outdoor area.

  • Church

    A church service in progress with a congregation gathered and priests at the altar.

2462 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211

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

3.5 from 27 reviews
5 stars
16
4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Overall Review of Milwaukee Catholic Home

common 15 reviews mention this

Staff care is a clear theme

Residents and families describe caregiving staff who range from very helpful to deeply frustrating.

Many reviews describe the staff as patient, welcoming, and focused on comfort and healing, including nurses, therapists, and aides. Several families also say the team treats residents with dignity and compassion and keeps them company. On the negative side, a few reviewers report serious breakdowns in responsiveness and day-to-day care, including neglect during health issues and aides who they felt were cold or disrespectful.

differentiator 8 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining stands out

Dining is frequently described as a highlight, with residents praising the food and chefs.

Positive reviews repeatedly focus on the meals, describing food as excellent and the dining experience as more than cafeteria-style. Some residents also mention enjoying programs such as music alongside meals, and families say the staff is willing to accommodate preferences when possible. A smaller set of reviews goes the other way, citing kitchen problems like food served raw, food-handling concerns, and incorrect dinner orders.

  • A cozy restaurant with outdoor seating and decorative lights glowing in the evening.
  • A spacious restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a warm and inviting interior design.
  • A view through the window of The Marquette, showcasing its elegant interior decor.
caveat 3 reviews mention this

Infestations are a serious concern

Several residents and families raise concerns about pests and sanitation.

A few reviews report pest-related problems, including bed bugs and mice, along with repeated occurrences on specific areas of the community. Other negative feedback mentions fruit flies and kitchen conditions that reviewers believe are not up to standard. These comments are the most severe criticisms in the review set and directly affect trust in day-to-day hygiene.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Response and mobility help divide

Some reviews describe problems with timely help and safe mobility support.

There are complaints about delayed attention during health issues, including one reviewer describing a situation where they waited to receive help only after calling. Other negative comments mention mobility equipment issues, such as problems with lift safety, plus residents getting stuck or falling. One review also claims the emergency pendant was not responded to during a shift change, while another describes a resident who fell multiple times.

common 3 reviews mention this

Mass, activities, and outdoor access

Residents mention faith-based options, scheduled programming, and outdoor spaces.

Some reviews point to community life details such as mass and music programs, describing them as enjoyable parts of staying there. A reviewer also mentions a courtyard for safe fresh air and flowers. On the other hand, at least one negative review says activities were not being communicated or updated consistently.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 118 resident community capacity 118 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • General Mitchell International (8 miles away) General Mitchell International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Champion's Pub (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Jamo's (0.9 miles)
  • Veggas Pub (1.1 miles)
  • The Tracks (1.1 miles)
  • Company Brewing (1.1 miles)
  • Glorioso's Italian Market (1.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Colectivo Lakefront (0.7 miles)
  • Colectivo Coffee (4.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.9 miles)
  • Metro Market Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Kern Park (1.7 miles)
  • Lakeshore State Park (1.9 miles)
  • Atwater Park (1.9 miles)
  • Red Arrow Park (2 miles)
  • Henry Maier Festival Park (2.6 miles)
  • Estabrook Park (2.8 miles)
  • Paliafito Park (3.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Aurora Sinai Medical Center (2.8 miles)
  • Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph Campus (4.9 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (6.1 miles)
  • Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (6.6 miles)
  • Froedtert Pavilion (7.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Rheumatic Disease Center (5.9 miles)
  • Aurora Nephrology (6.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Honey Creek Church (7.1 miles)
  • Redemption Lutheran Church (7.1 miles)

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