Oak Park Place Of Wauwatosa in Oak Creek, WI

Oak Park Place Of Wauwatosa is an assisted living community in Oak Creek, WI.

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7263 South Delaine Drive, Oak Creek, WI 53154

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

4.7 from 70 reviews
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Overall Review of Oak Park Place Of Wauwatosa

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Food gets frequent praise

Dining is consistently described as high quality and satisfying.

Several residents and family members say the meals are a highlight, with praise for variety and overall taste. One reviewer specifically mentions menus being changed up often, and another points out standout desserts. Families also describe the dining experience as enjoyable for residents, not just adequate. Even when other experiences vary, food quality shows up as a repeated positive.

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Staff responsiveness stands out

Residents’ families frequently describe the staff as kind, attentive, and respectful.

Across reviews, the most repeated day-to-day theme is how staff treat residents—with comments about kindness, patience, and respect. Multiple families also mention that staff address concerns promptly and communicate with family members during transitions and day-to-day needs. Visitors describe friendly interactions and helpfulness, not just during tours. A few reviews also warn that staffing levels can be an issue, but the overall tone still includes many accounts of caring support.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Activities are repeatedly described as engaging and well supported.

Many reviewers say residents have plenty to do, with daily or regular scheduled activities and resident social time. Several comments name an activity director or describe one-on-one involvement as part of why the program feels personal. At least a couple of reviews describe how residents adjust or stay happier after moving in, pointing to participation as part of that improvement. One review also ties supportive staff and routines to a safer, more settled experience for a family member with memory concerns.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Some cleanliness and pest complaints

A small number of reviews raise concerns about cleanliness or pests.

While many reviewers describe the building as clean, a few are sharply negative about upkeep. One review calls out ongoing cleanliness problems in outdoor areas and asks for changes like garbage cans and better staff use. Another criticizes the kitchen for cleanliness and also mentions mold, while a different review alleges bed bug issues and says management did not address it adequately. Taken together, the reviews show that cleanliness experiences aren’t uniform.

How we summarize

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

Features

Housing

  • 75 resident community capacity 75 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 (2 miles away) General Mitchell International (2 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • 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
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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

Parks

  • Runway Dog Exercise Area (1 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (5.5 miles)
  • South Shore Park (5.6 miles)
  • Paliafito Park (7.7 miles)
  • Henry Maier Festival Park (8 miles)
  • West Allis West Milwaukee Recr (8.2 miles)
  • Lakeshore State Park (8.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
  • Pick 'n Save Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Culver's (1.6 miles)
  • Subway (1.6 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.3 miles)
  • The Landing (3.2 miles)
  • Oscar's Frozen Custard (3.3 miles)
  • Papa Luigi's (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Froedert Drexel Square Clinic (2 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's South Shore (2.4 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (6.2 miles)

Transportation

  • MKE Runway (2.4 miles)
  • Concourse D (2.5 miles)
  • Delta Ticket Counter (2.6 miles)
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (2.6 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (2.7 miles)
  • Concourse C (2.7 miles)
  • Milwaukee Intermodal Station (8.6 miles)

Theaters

  • South Shore Cinema Oak Creek, Wi (2.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Aurora Health Care (3 miles)
  • Innovative Pain Care (3.5 miles)
  • Layton Avenue Dermatolgy Clinic (4.6 miles)
  • Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center (4.7 miles)
  • Rheumatology & Immunotherapy (5.2 miles)
  • Greendale Health Center (5.6 miles)
  • Southeastern Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (8.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Colectivo Coffee (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Stephen's Catholic Church (4.6 miles)

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