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Wilson Commons in Milwaukee, WI

Wilson Commons is an assisted living community in Milwaukee, WI.

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  • Interior

    A cozy living room with a sofa, coffee table, and large window providing natural light.

  • Decor

    A cozy bedroom featuring a neatly made bed with multiple pillows, a wooden dresser, and a warm lamp.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with modern artwork, a television mounted on the wall, and comfortable seating.

  • Building

    A modern residential building with a covered entrance and landscaped driveway.

  • Architecture

    A multi-story residential building with modern architectural design.

  • Windows

    An interior view of a chapel with seating arrangements and an altar.

  • Dining

    An empty restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.

  • Kitchen

    A cozy apartment kitchen with wooden cabinets and a ceiling fan.

  • Lighting

    A cozy lounge area with comfortable seating and a television.

  • Artwork

    A cozy living room with modern decor, featuring two red chairs, a TV mounted on the wall, and decorative artwork.

  • Seating Area

    A modern lounge area with comfortable seating and a television.

  • Natural Light

    A spacious dining area with several tables and chairs, elegantly decorated and well-lit by large windows.

  • Appliances

    A cozy kitchen with wood cabinets, a stove, and a sink.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A rehabilitation room equipped with exercise machines and parallel bars.

1500 West Sonata Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53221

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Wilson Commons Costs & Pricing

Wilson Commons presents a unique pricing structure for its residential offerings, reflecting both its premium location and the amenities it provides. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $4,260 per month, which notably exceeds both Milwaukee County's average of $3,057 and Wisconsin's state average of $3,412. Similarly, the two-bedroom units at Wilson Commons are priced at $4,595 - significantly higher than the county's rate of $2,654 and the state's average of $3,111. While these costs may be above regional benchmarks, they may be indicative of the community's enhanced features and overall living experience that Wilson Commons aims to deliver.

Floor plansWilson CommonsMilwaukee CountyWisconsin
1 Bedroom$4,260$3,057$3,412
2 Bedrooms$4,595$2,654$3,111

Overall Review of Wilson Commons

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff support is a consistent theme

Residents repeatedly describe the staff as responsive and helpful.

Across the reviews, people mention knowledgeable staff, quick answers to questions, and help with needs as they come up. Several residents also describe medication administration and check-ins, along with an emergency call setup for reassurance. A smaller set of reviews is more critical, citing management or staffing changes and moments when residents felt worried.

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Meals and dining draw praise

Dining stands out, with many residents describing the food as good.

Many reviews mention that the meals were enjoyable or satisfying, and that there is an easy option to eat in the dining room instead of cooking. One review specifically describes getting dinner if desired, while another notes that a resident was happy after being treated to lunch during a visit. A couple of reviews are less positive, including one saying the meals did not look appealing and another describing a dining-room impression as less impressive.

  • A spacious dining area with several tables and chairs, elegantly decorated and well-lit by large windows.
  • An empty restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
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Plenty of activities and outings

Residents describe an active schedule of events and social options.

Reviews frequently point to scheduled activities, social recreation, and resident-friendly ways to stay engaged, including things like card games and planned outings. Several residents also mention religious services or devotional activities being available, along with celebrations like birthdays and family days. One review does note that activities can feel sparse at times, which is the main reservation that comes through.

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Pricing is a recurring concern

Multiple reviewers say the rent and related costs feel high.

Several reviews describe the community as expensive or too costly for their budget, including one that calls the rental high even while praising the accommodations. Other remarks criticize lease terms around meal and service charges when a resident is hospitalized or passes away. Even among positive notes, cost comes up as a reason for hesitation or a comment that the price is hard to justify.

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Medication support and emergency access

Reviews mention nurse support for medication and a 24-hour emergency setup.

Some reviews describe a nurse assessment process, ongoing check-ins, and medication being handled as part of daily support. Another review mentions a nurse on call and emergency call system language, aligning with the community’s stated availability for urgent situations.

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

  • 75 resident community capacity 75 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • General Mitchell International (2 miles away) General Mitchell International (2 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • 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
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live Musical Performa Live Musical Performa
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Milwaukee, Wisconsin offers convenient access to various amenities such as pharmacies, restaurants, cafes, physicians, hospitals, transportation options, parks, and a theater. With multiple pharmacies within a short distance, obtaining medication and healthcare supplies is easily accessible. The proximity to a range of dining options provides diverse culinary experiences. Additionally, the presence of healthcare facilities and hospitals nearby ensures quality medical care for seniors. The transportation options nearby make it convenient for traveling both locally and beyond. The parks in the area offer opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded living environment with essential services and leisure activities within close reach.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Culver's (1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • The Vanguard (2.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.6 miles)
  • The Landing (2.7 miles)
  • Centraal Grand Café & Tappery (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (2 miles)
  • Colectivo Coffee (2.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (4 miles)

Physicians

  • Layton Avenue Dermatolgy Clinic (1.3 miles)
  • Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center (1.3 miles)
  • Greendale Health Center (3.9 miles)
  • Innovative Pain Care (3.9 miles)
  • Maplewood Center (4.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (1.7 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's South Shore (4.7 miles)
  • Froedert Drexel Square Clinic (4.8 miles)
  • Aurora Sinai Medical Center (5 miles)

Transportation

  • Concourse C (2 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (2.1 miles)
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (2.1 miles)
  • Delta Ticket Counter (2.1 miles)
  • Concourse D (2.2 miles)
  • MKE Runway (2.5 miles)
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station (4.5 miles)

Parks

  • Humboldt Park (2.1 miles)
  • South Shore Park (3.1 miles)
  • Runway Dog Exercise Area (3.7 miles)
  • Paliafito Park (3.7 miles)
  • West Allis West Milwaukee Recr (3.9 miles)
  • Henry Maier Festival Park (4.4 miles)
  • Lakeshore State Park (5 miles)

Theaters

  • South Shore Cinema Oak Creek, Wi (3.9 miles)

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