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Howard Village Senior Living in St Francis, WI

Howard Village Senior Living is an assisted living community in St Francis, WI.

Information last verified: May 12, 2026

2500 East Howard Avenue, St Francis, WI 53235

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

4.6 from 56 reviews

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Howard Village Senior Living Costs & Pricing

Howard Village Senior Living offers competitive pricing for its residents, especially when compared to the broader market rates in Milwaukee County and throughout Wisconsin. For instance, a studio apartment at Howard Village is priced at $1,525 per month, which is significantly lower than the county average of $3,841 and the state average of $3,999. Similarly, one-bedroom units are available for $1,655 - well below Milwaukee County's average of $3,057 and Wisconsin's average of $3,412. Even two-bedroom apartments are attractively priced at $2,225 compared to local and state averages of $2,654 and $3,111 respectively. This makes Howard Village an appealing choice for seniors seeking quality living arrangements without the financial strain often associated with elder care housing options in the region.

Floor plans	Howard Village Senior Living	Milwaukee County	Wisconsin
Studio	$1,525	$3,841	$3,999
1 Bedroom	$1,655	$3,057	$3,412
2 Bedrooms	$2,225	$2,654	$3,111

Overall Review of Howard Village Senior Living

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Care teams feel highly responsive

Residents and families describe nursing and support as responsive and follow-through focused.

Several reviews highlight nursing staff that listen and follow through, including families who say they can call and get a response. Others mention medication monitoring and that care needs could be supported without leaving the community. There are also references to staff staying in place over time, which residents describe as reassuring for daily support.

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Staff kindness is a consistent theme

The most common praise is for staff who feel kind, helpful, and attentive.

Across many reviews, residents and families describe staff as caring, compassionate, and supportive. Multiple people say the team is friendly and cheerful, and that the front desk and administrative staff are helpful as well. Even when reviews include concerns, many still point to specific staff members as a reason the experience felt manageable.

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Activities and faith programming add structure

Residents describe a steady mix of activities, outings, and on-site faith options.

Reviews repeatedly mention social and recreational options like exercise, trivia, book club, and live music or entertainment. Families also note bus trips and outings that help residents stay engaged. For faith-based programming, several reviews specifically call out weekly Mass on-site and other religious services.

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Dining is generally liked, with some misses

Meals are often praised, though a few reviews report recent or ongoing dining problems.

Many residents and families say the food is good and that meals are provided regularly, with some calling out excellent or consistently enjoyable meals. At the same time, one review reports food declined over the last few months, and another flags a schedule preference. There is also at least one comment about dining-room seating as a separate, practical concern.

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Cost draws the sharpest criticism

Some reviews say the cost feels too high.

While a number of reviewers recommend the community, one resident describes pricing as “ridiculously high” and says some residents may not be able to stay if money runs out. Another review mentions the community was chosen for convenience, cost, and amenities, but the cost concern shows up as a clear counterpoint in the reviews. The pricing offered here also appears far below county and state benchmarks, which may help explain why families weigh it differently.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

55 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Independent Living

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Cafe
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Family overnight stay rooms
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Garden view
Ground floor units
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Home sale assistance
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Party space
Private bathrooms
Private cleaning services
Private patio, deck, or balcony
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Spa
TV room
Telephone
VA Benefits Consultation
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

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

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Coordination with health care providers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
Hospice care
Hospice waiver
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Psychiatric care
Respite program
Special dietary restrictions
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

Diabetes diet
Gluten-free
Guest meals
International cuisine
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Art classes
Arts and crafts
Book club
Catholic services
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Gardening club
Happy hour
Live musical performances
Live well programs
Other religious services
Planned day trips
Protestant services
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Visiting chaplain or priest
Wii bowling

Languages Spoken

English

Videos

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

Walgreens (1 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
Target Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

The Landing (1 miles)
Papa Luigi's (1.3 miles)
The Vanguard (1.8 miles)
Wendy's (1.8 miles)
McDonald's (1.9 miles)
Franky's Newport Lounge (2 miles)
Culver's (2.3 miles)

Parks

South Shore Park (1.3 miles)
Humboldt Park (1.6 miles)
Paliafito Park (3.7 miles)
Henry Maier Festival Park (3.8 miles)
Runway Dog Exercise Area (3.9 miles)
Lakeshore State Park (4.4 miles)
Red Arrow Park (5 miles)

Cafes

Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (1.6 miles)
Starbucks (1.9 miles)
Colectivo Coffee (2.3 miles)
Colectivo Lakefront (5.5 miles)

Transportation

MKE Runway (2 miles)
Concourse C (2 miles)
Security Checkpoint (2.1 miles)
Concourse D (2.1 miles)
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (2.2 miles)
Delta Ticket Counter (2.2 miles)
Milwaukee Intermodal Station (4.6 miles)

Hospitals

Aurora St Luke's South Shore (3 miles)
Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (3.8 miles)
Aurora Sinai Medical Center (5.3 miles)
Froedert Drexel Square Clinic (5.5 miles)

Physicians

Layton Avenue Dermatolgy Clinic (3.9 miles)
Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center (3.9 miles)
Innovative Pain Care (5.6 miles)
Greendale Health Center (6.4 miles)

Theaters

South Shore Cinema Oak Creek, Wi (5.1 miles)

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