Pricing ranges from
    $5,096 – 6,115/month

    Becher Terrace Apartments

    1800 W Becher St, Milwaukee, WI, 53215
    2.4 · 21 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    1.0

    Unsafe dirty neglectful management experience

    I looked at available units and liked the convenient bus access and small community room, and the maintenance guy was helpful, but I quickly realized this place isn't right for my health needs. The building is dirty, management is rude and neglectful (Sherri gossiped and was unhelpful), and office inaction left residents scared-junkies and drunk people sleeping in trash/laundry rooms, no nighttime checks, eviction threats, lease/eligibility confusion and serious safety concerns. Food and service are slow, and the whole situation caused me emotional distress. I can't recommend it.

    Pricing

    $5,096+/moSemi-privateAssisted Living
    $6,115+/mo1 BedroomAssisted Living

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.43 · 21 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      1.0
    • Staff

      1.7
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.4

    Pros

    • Beautiful facility (appearance)
    • Clean (reported by some reviewers)
    • Good maintenance staff/maintenance person
    • Convenient bus access
    • Food described as OK
    • Small community room

    Cons

    • Serious safety and security issues reported
    • Criminal activity and presence of homeless/drug-affected individuals in building
    • Drunk individuals sleeping in trash rooms or laundry rooms
    • Management neglect and office inaction
    • Staff rudeness and unprofessional behavior (specific complaints about 'Sherri')
    • Lack of nighttime checks / 12-hour lack of monitoring
    • Appointment notification problems
    • Eviction threats and housing instability
    • Lack of assistance for residents
    • Lease and eligibility confusion
    • Life/safety concerns including reports of a death
    • Emotional distress among residents
    • For-profit care concerns and reports of poor care
    • Dirty building reported by some reviewers (contradicting clean reports)
    • Long store-order wait times and slow service
    • Address/listing confusion (incorrect listing)
    • Many resident complaints and negative ratings

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from the review summaries is mixed but leans strongly negative, dominated by repeated and serious safety, management, and staffing concerns. Multiple reviewers report criminal activity within the building, presence of homeless or drug-affected individuals, and drunk people sleeping in shared spaces such as trash rooms and laundry rooms. These reports are paired with claims that staff and management frequently fail to act on safety issues — including a lack of nighttime checks and periods described as 12-hour gaps in monitoring — leaving residents feeling unsafe and emotionally distressed. Several reviewers explicitly say residents are scared to remain in their apartments, and there are mentions of eviction threats and housing instability, which compound the sense of precarity for tenants.

    Staffing and management behavior emerge as a consistent theme. Specific employees are named (a staff member identified as 'Sherri') and described as rude, two-faced, messy, and prone to gossip and negative commentary about residents and colleagues. Reviewers assert that office staff do not respond adequately to incidents or requests, and that notifications for appointments are mishandled. There are also broader complaints about a for-profit mindset leading to poor care, inconsistent assistance, and confusion over leases and eligibility. Taken together, these management/staff issues are cited as central contributors to residents’ distrust and dissatisfaction.

    Facility-related feedback is mixed. On the positive side, several reviewers call the facility beautiful and note it as clean, with a helpful maintenance person and convenient bus access. A small community room and generally adequate appearance were also mentioned. However, other reviewers contradict this with reports of a dirty building and slow or inadequate maintenance and service in some cases. This split suggests inconsistency in upkeep and day-to-day operations — some areas or times may be well-maintained while others suffer neglect.

    Service and amenity issues are less prominent but still notable. Dining is described as "food OK," but there are complaints about long store-order wait times and slow service. Activities and care quality receive little specific positive mention; instead the recurring concern is that monitoring and resident assistance are insufficient. The combination of slow service, operational confusion, and poor responsiveness contributes to an overall impression of unreliable resident support.

    Administrative and logistical problems appear repeatedly: appointment notification issues, lease/eligibility confusion, and even incorrect address/listing information were mentioned. These errors increase stress for residents, particularly those with health conditions or fragile housing situations. There are also mentions of a death and serious life/safety concerns that suggest lapses in emergency response or ongoing care for vulnerable tenants.

    In summary, reviewers present a facility with some redeeming physical attributes (appearance, moments of cleanliness, a responsive maintenance person, and good transit access) but overshadowed by persistent and significant problems: safety and security failures, staff unprofessionalism, managerial neglect, administrative confusion, and inconsistent day-to-day services. These issues create emotional distress and housing instability for residents. Any prospective resident or family should weigh the reported safety risks and management responsiveness heavily, verify current staffing and security measures in place, and seek recent, direct information from the facility before making decisions.

    Location

    Map showing location of Becher Terrace Apartments

    About Becher Terrace Apartments

    Becher Terrace Apartments sits on 1800 W Becher St in Milwaukee, right in the Muskego Way neighborhood, and lets older adults, especially those 55 and older, live on their own but still have help nearby if they need it, and the place has a quiet setting with tree-lined streets but is just blocks from historic Mitchell Street if you want to get out and about. The apartments come in one- and two-bedroom layouts, with kitchenettes and full kitchens right in the unit, and many have attached balconies or patios so people can sit outside when the weather's nice. Some apartments have recently been fixed up inside, so things are looking fresh, and every unit gets a dedicated storage spot, which is handy for keeping extra things you might not need all the time. Residents get water, sewer, trash, and heating included in the rent, and the building has laundry rooms on every floor, which folks find useful, plus apartments are smoke-free and you can have dogs and cats if you want. There's even a pet park on the grounds for anyone with a furry friend, and security cameras are up for added safety.

    Meals get made for residents using organic ingredients and served in a private dining room, and there's a country store right in the community for picking up a few things without leaving home. The complex features a library for quiet time, a computer area, a fitness room, and a community room for gathering, plus staff set up regular activities and outings to help people meet their neighbors and stay busy if they choose. Housekeeping and linen services are part of the day-to-day help, and the 24-hour call system gives peace of mind if something comes up at any hour. If anyone needs a ride or help getting somewhere, transportation is available with devoted staff to give a hand when needed. The building's elevators and doorways are wide enough for easy access, and on-site parking is here for daily use, with underground parking available for an extra cost. The apartments and the community offer a safe and calm place where seniors can stay engaged but still live in their own space, with legal protections in place against housing and employment discrimination no matter your orientation, gender identity, or income source, and it's managed by Horizon Property Management Services, who keep things steady and organized.

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