A Better Way Adult Family Home I

    1512 S Union St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
    • Assisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

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    A Better Way Adult Family Home I is located at 1512 S Union St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204.

    About A Better Way Adult Family Home I

    A Better Way Adult Family Home I sits in Milwaukee and cares for up to four residents in a small, tight-knit setting that feels a lot like home, and the place is set up for people who need help with daily life, like bathing, dressing, and getting around, and you'll find staff helping with things such as medication management and keeping up with doctor visits by arranging transportation, and they keep everyone safe with 24-hour supervision. The community really focuses on Alzheimer's and dementia care, and there's a 25-bed Alzheimer's/Dementia Unit and some specialty care spaces, and they use programs built for memory care, so people with dementia get extra attention, plus, the whole place is set up to keep things secure for those who might wander. You see plenty of help for those with diabetes, including meals that fit special diets, and meal prep happens in a big dining room where everyone can eat together, and the kitchen always tries to match whatever dietary restrictions a resident might have, and, well, they try to coordinate with doctors to keep up with any special needs folks might have. There's housekeeping, laundry, and move-in help, furnished rooms with phones, high-speed Wi-Fi, and an emergency alert system in case anyone needs quick assistance. The garden and walking paths out back are nice for fresh air and time with other residents, and they run activities like movie nights and games to help everyone stay involved, and the place is accessible for wheelchairs and includes parking for visitors. The adult family home is both Medicare and Medicaid certified, so folks with different coverage options can consider it, and the staff work to keep things person-centered, all to help people keep their independence as much as possible while making sure needs get met, and while there's not much else out there about A Better Way Adult Family Home I specifically, it's clear they put a strong focus on specialized memory care, a home-like environment, and the day-to-day well-being of everyone in their care.

    People often ask...

    A Better Way Adult Family Home I offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,232 per month.

    A Better Way Adult Family Home I offers assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 1512 S Union St, Milwaukee, WI 53204.

    No, A Better Way Adult Family Home I does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services' Division of Quality Assurance licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through surveys, verification visits, and complaint investigations.

    License number0016594
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAdult Family Home
    License classRegular
    Capacity4 residents
    LicenseeA BETTER WAY ADULT FAMILY HOME LLC
    Care servedAdvanced Aged, Developmentally Disabled, Physically Disabled, Irreversible Dementia/alzheimer's, Emotionally Disturbed/mental Illness, Traumatic Brain Injury
    EffectiveNovember 30th, 2017
    Special certificationMemory Care

    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    15

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    1

    Years

    10 Feb 2026Complaint
    Found several deficiencies including missing ISP service descriptions, missing signed agreements, failure to update ISPs, failure to report abuse, and incomplete background checks.
    • 88.06(3)(d)1DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
    • 88.06(3)(d)5SIGNED STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT
    • 88.06(3)(f)REVIEW OF ISP
    • 88.11(1)REPORTING OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT
    • 50.065(3)(b)COMPLETE BACKGROUND CHECK PROCESS
    16 May 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to background checks, health screening, training, service plan oversight, fire safety, and environmental safety.
    • 88.03(3)(b)Criminal records check
    • 88.04(2)(g)1Health screening for staff
    • 88.04(5)(a)Training-15 hours within 6 months
    • 88.04(5)(b)Training-8 hours annually
    • 88.05(3)(e)2.bInspections-Gas furnace
    • 88.05(4)(d)2.aFire safety evacuation plan review
    • 88.05(4)(d)2.bFire evacuation annual evaluation
    • 88.06(3)(l)Signed statement of agreement
    • 88.06(3)(f)Review of ISP
    • 88.10(3)(l)Safe physical environment

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