The Waters Of Oak Creek

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a tufted headboard and elegant decor.

  • Decor

    A cozy lobby area featuring comfortable seating, a fireplace, and elegant decor.

  • Living Room

    Modern open-concept kitchen and living area with stylish decor and a central island.

  • Building

    A modern, multi-story apartment building with a stylish exterior and surrounding greenery.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom interior with a chair, dresser, and a kitchenette in a modern design.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a decorative chandelier and wall art.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen featuring an island counter with bar stools, pendant lighting, and wood flooring.

  • Lighting

    A cozy restaurant interior with a bar and neatly arranged dining tables.

  • Seating Area

    A modern lobby with a reception desk and seating area, featuring blue accents and stylish lighting fixtures.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy and modern living room featuring a comfortable sofa, elegant chandelier, and a warm fireplace.

  • Patio

    Outdoor patio area with seating and balconies at a residential building.

  • Television

    A cozy meeting room with chairs arranged in rows, a large bookshelf, and a television mounted on the wall.

  • Seating

    A cozy home theater setup with gray seating, a classic popcorn machine, and a movie playing on the screen.

  • Salon

    A modern salon interior with a hairdressing station and sliding doors leading to a private room.

The Waters Of Oak Creek

The Waters Of Oak Creek is an assisted living and memory care community in Oak Creek, WI.

Information last verified:

8000 South Market Street, Oak Creek, WI 53154

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

4.3 from 32 reviews
5 stars
26
4 stars
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6

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Overall Review of The Waters Of Oak Creek

common 11 reviews mention this

Friendly, helpful staff stand out

Staff members consistently come across as welcoming and responsive.

Across multiple reviews, residents and visitors describe staff as welcoming, helpful, and pleasant to interact with. Several also say employees go out of their way to keep residents safe and cared for, including during the pandemic. A smaller number of reviews raise serious concerns about care and workplace management, but the overall tone of everyday interactions remains strongly positive.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean spaces and inviting atmosphere

The building’s cleanliness and upkeep are frequently mentioned.

Residents repeatedly describe the community as clean, fresh-smelling, and well kept. Reviews also highlight the lobby atmosphere and note that apartments feel spacious, with furnishings and day-to-day comforts that make moving in feel easier. One review contrasts that positive cleanliness theme with concerns about safety and neglect for a memory care resident, which is not consistent with the majority of day-to-day impressions.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed experience

Food quality is a standout topic, with both praise and complaints.

Several reviewers speak highly of the food, including families who say the food “could not be better” and others who call it wonderful. At the same time, at least one visitor reports a negative dining experience, describing the food as gross. This means dining can be a deciding factor depending on the person reviewing it.

common 3 reviews mention this

Care and support get called out

Residents describe care that supports daily life needs.

Positive reviews describe care that feels attentive and supportive, including help that families appreciate when health changes happen. Some residents specifically mention services meeting their needs after moving in. One critical review, however, raises severe concerns about Alzheimer’s care and staffing adequacy, which is a significant caveat to consider alongside the more reassuring experiences.

common 2 reviews mention this

Location feels convenient for errands

Many reviewers highlight the area’s convenience.

Reviews frequently point to the location as a reason it works well for daily life. The community is close to several nearby essentials like pharmacies and restaurants, which can make casual errands simpler. Overall, residents describe it as an area with “everything you could want or need.”

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities are part of daily life

Residents point to scheduled activities as a regular part of life.

One reviewer notes there’s a calendar in the building elevators with events, and that there’s “always something fun to do.” Another highlights an activities-focused staff member who works on programming with a consistently positive attitude. Together, these reviews suggest activities are visible and organized rather than an afterthought.

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

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

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

Transportation

  • General Mitchell International (4 miles away) General Mitchell International (4 miles away)

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
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Meijer Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Pick 'n Save Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A (0.2 miles)
  • Culver's (0.3 miles)
  • McDonald's (1 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Oscar's Frozen Custard (2.2 miles)
  • Milwaukee Burger Company (2.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Froedert Drexel Square Clinic (0.3 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's South Shore (4.2 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (6.5 miles)
  • Surgicenter - Children's Wisconsin (8.8 miles)

Theaters

  • South Shore Cinema Oak Creek, Wi (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • Runway Dog Exercise Area (1.7 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (6.4 miles)
  • South Shore Park (6.8 miles)
  • West Allis West Milwaukee Recr (8.1 miles)
  • Schmidt Park (8.5 miles)
  • Paliafito Park (8.5 miles)
  • Henry Maier Festival Park (9 miles)

Physicians

  • Aurora Health Care (1.8 miles)
  • Innovative Pain Care (2.3 miles)
  • Rheumatology & Immunotherapy (3.3 miles)
  • Layton Avenue Dermatolgy Clinic (4.5 miles)
  • Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center (4.6 miles)
  • Greendale Health Center (4.6 miles)
  • Southeastern Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine (6.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Stephen's Catholic Church (3 miles)

Transportation

  • Delta Ticket Counter (3.5 miles)
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (3.5 miles)
  • Concourse D (3.5 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (3.6 miles)
  • MKE Runway (3.6 miles)
  • Concourse C (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Colectivo Coffee (7.2 miles)

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