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United Community Center Art 1 in Milwaukee, WI

United Community Center Art 1 is an assisted living community in Milwaukee, WI.

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604 West Scott Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204

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4.1 from 33 reviews
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Overall Review of United Community Center Art 1

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Food and dining get mixed reviews

Residents and visitors describe both standout meals and disappointing buffet experiences.

Dining shows up often, with some reviewers praising specific meals and others calling out problems. One reviewer highlights the anniversary dinner food, including vegan items, while another describes a Friday fish buffet with details on portioning and refills. On the other hand, a few reviews complain the food or buffet selection has not been great or that communication around food could be better. The community offers meal preparation and service, and has a dining room, which fits the way reviewers talk about eating on site.

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Staff support is a recurring strength

Reviewers consistently mention staff who listen, respond, and treat people with dignity.

Across reviews, people describe staff who are present and supportive when needed. One reviewer in a program for alcohol and drug issues says there was an attentive ear and that a staff member was available around the clock to listen and help with practical needs. Other reviewers use broader language like amazing staff, serious and friendly people, and “great services,†describing positive day-to-day interactions. The community also lists 24-hour supervision and assistance with activities of daily living, aligning with the recurring theme of hands-on support.

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Activities center on culture and community

Scheduled activities and community events are a clear focus in resident and visitor feedback.

Many reviews emphasize community-centered programming rather than just recreation. Several highlight cultural events and art displays, including Día de los Muertos and other public exhibitions, describing them as meaningful and thoughtful. Others talk about structured programs such as a boxing gym with coaching and development for youth, and a longer program that included daily counseling along with workouts and yoga. The community also offers scheduled daily activities and community-sponsored activities, which matches the variety of what people describe participating in.

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

  • 15 resident community capacity 15 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 (5 miles away) General Mitchell International (5 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

Parks

  • Paliafito Park (0.3 miles)
  • Henry Maier Festival Park (1.2 miles)
  • Lakeshore State Park (1.7 miles)
  • Red Arrow Park (1.7 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (2.2 miles)
  • South Shore Park (2.6 miles)
  • West Allis West Milwaukee Recr (4.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Fluid (0.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.5 miles)
  • Ash (0.6 miles)
  • Boone and Crockett (0.7 miles)
  • Purple Door Ice Cream (0.7 miles)
  • Barnacle Bud's (0.9 miles)
  • Milwaukee Ale House (1.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station (1 miles)
  • Concourse C (4.9 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (4.9 miles)
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (5 miles)
  • Delta Ticket Counter (5 miles)
  • Concourse D (5 miles)
  • MKE Runway (5.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Colectivo Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Colectivo Lakefront (2.9 miles)
  • Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (3.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Metro Market Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Aurora Sinai Medical Center (1.7 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (2.6 miles)
  • Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph Campus (4.8 miles)
  • Aurora Psychiatric Hospital (5 miles)
  • Froedtert Pavilion (5.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Layton Avenue Dermatolgy Clinic (4.5 miles)
  • Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center (4.5 miles)
  • Froedtert Clinical Cancer Center (5.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Honey Creek Church (5 miles)

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