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Oak Creek Place in South Milwaukee, WI

Oak Creek Place is an assisted living community in South Milwaukee, WI.

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Oak Creek Place in South Milwaukee, WI

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with twin beds and natural lighting.

  • Decor

    A well-decorated dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a china cabinet.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and warm lighting.

  • Building

    A welcoming front view of a professional office building under a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    A beautiful house with a landscaped garden and a spacious patio area.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, sofa, and warm lighting.

  • Windows

    A cozy hotel room featuring two neatly made twin beds, a lamp, and a large window allowing natural light.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting and a homey atmosphere.

  • Landscaping

    A backyard putting green with neatly landscaped surroundings and a view of a house.

  • Kitchen

    A spacious dining room with multiple tables and chairs, featuring a kitchen area in the background.

  • Lighting

    A well-lit room with tables and chairs, featuring a television and a bookshelf.

  • Entrance

    A well-lit lobby with a vaulted ceiling, featuring a sofa, artwork on the walls, and an entrance area.

  • Seating Area

    A cozy lobby seating area with a wooden table and blue upholstered chairs, decorated with indoor plants and wall art.

  • Television

    A spacious community room with red chairs, tables, a television, and a bookshelf.

3829 South Chicago Avenue, South Milwaukee, WI 53172

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4.2 from 44 reviews
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Oak Creek Place Costs & Pricing

Oak Creek Place offers competitive pricing for its accommodations when compared to both Milwaukee County and the broader state of Wisconsin. For residents seeking a semi-private room, Oak Creek Place's monthly cost is $2,128, significantly lower than the county's average of $4,341 and the state average of $3,977. Studio apartments are available at $3,010, which remains more affordable than Milwaukee County's rate of $3,841 and only slightly less than the statewide figure of $3,999. Additionally, for those interested in one-bedroom options, Oak Creek Place charges $3,740 - this aligns closely with the county's rate of $3,057 but exceeds the state average of $3,412. Overall, Oak Creek Place presents an attractive range of pricing across different room types that may appeal to potential residents looking for value without sacrificing quality.

Floor plansOak Creek PlaceMilwaukee CountyWisconsin
Semi-Private$2,128$4,341$3,977
Studio$3,010$3,841$3,999
1 Bedroom$3,740$3,057$3,412

Overall Review of Oak Creek Place

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff care is both a strength

Residents and families frequently describe staff who are helpful, communicative, and respectful.

Many reviews praise the day-to-day staff for being friendly, kind, and patient, with several people highlighting good communication by phone and during check-in. A recurring positive detail is that staff seem to understand residents’ needs, including helping with what residents want to eat and joining in with activities. At the same time, a minority of reviews raise concerns about staffing consistency and training, and some describe delays in getting help when it’s needed.

common 15 reviews mention this

Meals get mixed reactions

Dining is important here, with reviews ranging from very good to just average.

Several reviews say meals are enjoyable, including residents who like the food and families who describe warm, varied options. Others describe food as “iffy” or not good, and one review specifically links poor meal outcomes to staffing and care coordination problems. The community offers restaurant-style dining and meal services like room service, along with support for special dietary restrictions and vegetarian options.

  • A well-decorated dining room with a wooden table, chairs, and a china cabinet.
  • A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring warm lighting and a homey atmosphere.
  • A spacious dining room with multiple tables and chairs, featuring a kitchen area in the background.
caveat 12 reviews mention this

Care depends on staffing and turnover

Care quality can be uneven when staffing and coordination fall behind.

Some residents and families describe care as relatively good, including being responsive when residents need help. Other reviews describe higher turnover and difficulty getting reliable support, with complaints about medication and dietary handling or delays in getting help with basic care. This matters for residents because the community provides assisted living services and lists support for medication management, incontinence care, and meal preparation as part of its care approach.

common 12 reviews mention this

Activities and theater are a highlight

Activities are a frequent reason people mention this community.

Reviews commonly describe lots going on, including games, music, daily programming, and social events for residents and families. Many also point to the in-house theater as a standout feature, with some noting there’s entertainment regularly. The community also offers on-site activities and off-site activities like planned day trips, plus resident-run and community-sponsored events.

common 13 reviews mention this

Well-maintained, home-like setting

Reviews frequently call out the facility’s cleanliness and home-like feel.

Several reviews describe the building as clean, well kept, and maintained, with some mentioning no odors and bright, updated rooms. Families also describe community spaces like the dining areas and theater as inviting, and a few comment on room features such as being spacious. In terms of layout, the amenities list includes features like ground floor units, indoor common areas, and outdoor space.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Pricing reads lower than benchmarks

Pricing is often discussed as favorable versus alternatives people compared during their search.

A couple of reviews mention cost directly, including choosing the community over a different option and noting that it can be expensive enough to affect a move. The published price range provided for units is positioned well below county and state benchmarks across unit types, which may help explain why some families felt it offered value. Other reviews still describe rising rent or bill increases tied to care needs, so costs may vary after move-in.

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Features

Housing

  • 75 resident community capacity 75 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

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 on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • 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 (4 miles away) General Mitchell International (4 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

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
  • 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
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • BBQs or picnics BBQs or picnics
  • Birthday parties Birthday parties
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Trivia games Trivia games

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, offers a convenient location with easy access to essential amenities such as pharmacies, restaurants, parks, physicians, hospitals, theaters, transportation options, places of worship, and cafes. With multiple pharmacies nearby for medication needs and various dining options for meals out or takeout, residents have plenty of choices for their daily necessities. The proximity to parks allows for outdoor activities and relaxation in nature. Additionally, there are healthcare facilities and physicians in the area for medical care. The theaters offer entertainment options, while the transportation options provide accessibility for travel. Places of worship cater to spiritual needs, and cafes offer a cozy atmosphere for socializing or enjoying a coffee break. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded environment that could be suitable for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Pick 'n Save Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Meijer Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Subway (2.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (2.7 miles)
  • Culver's (2.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (3.9 miles)
  • Papa Luigi's (4.5 miles)
  • The Landing (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • Runway Dog Exercise Area (2.8 miles)
  • South Shore Park (7 miles)
  • Humboldt Park (7 miles)
  • Paliafito Park (9.3 miles)
  • Henry Maier Festival Park (9.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Aurora Health Care (2.9 miles)
  • Innovative Pain Care (5 miles)
  • Rheumatology & Immunotherapy (5.8 miles)
  • Layton Avenue Dermatolgy Clinic (6.5 miles)
  • Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Center (6.5 miles)
  • Greendale Health Center (7.3 miles)
  • Aurora Health Care (7.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Aurora St Luke's South Shore (3 miles)
  • Froedert Drexel Square Clinic (3.1 miles)
  • Aurora St Luke's Medical Center (8 miles)

Theaters

  • South Shore Cinema Oak Creek, Wi (4 miles)

Transportation

  • MKE Runway (4 miles)
  • Concourse D (4.2 miles)
  • Delta Ticket Counter (4.3 miles)
  • Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) (4.3 miles)
  • Security Checkpoint (4.4 miles)
  • Concourse C (4.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Stephen's Catholic Church (4.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Hawthorne Coffee Roasters (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Colectivo Coffee (7.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.8 miles)

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