Oak Park Place Wauwatosa sits in the Fisher Woods neighborhood, right in the Mount Tosa area in suburban Milwaukee, and the whole place has this Prairie-style architecture with rooms like the Hoyt Study, Little Red Cafe, and Hart Hall that give it kind of a historic feel. This senior living community offers several types of places to live-apartments, townhomes, single-family homes, and even some luxury apartments-so it fits people with all different needs, and there's support for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and even care homes and home care right on or near the campus. The gardens are quiet, with furniture for folks to sit outside, and there are walking paths and some pretty views of the countryside and trees, which can be a comfort for those who enjoy nature but like being in a suburban area close to parks, shops, restaurants, and even major medical places like Froedtert Hospital.
This place keeps things running with an activities calendar full of fitness classes, walking programs, religious services, tailgating parties, and games in rooms like the library, movie theater, or computer center, and they've got lounges, meeting rooms, a fireplace, a piano or organ, and an arts and crafts area where people gather. There are dining services with a chef who uses fresh, local ingredients, and the dining staff tries to cater to individual likes and needs, handling special diets when necessary, and if someone wants more privacy or feels unwell, there's room service available. Housekeeping, laundry, and even guest meals get offered, and there's a salon and beauty shop right on campus, though some of those services cost extra.
People needing support with bathing, dressing, medication, or eating can get that in a secure setting, and the staff is trained in memory care if someone's got dementia or Alzheimer's; there's a specialized team always on-site for emergencies, and apartments have emergency call systems, too. The Autumn Lane program takes care of memory care, giving a set schedule and activities to keep folks' brains working, like reminiscence therapy, sensory-based programs, and crafts, while the Memory Keepers program helps families understand dementia better and get support. The focus here is on individual routines-staff gets to know what each person likes to do and tries to honor those choices, so days aren't just one-size-fits-all, and they celebrate what people can still do. For folks who want to age in place or need hospice care, the community is set up for all that, making transitions smoother as needs change over time.
Wi-Fi, cable, and satellite TV run throughout the whole building, and everything is built for accessibility, with wide doorways, wheelchair-accessible showers, and climate-controlled spaces. Ample parking and transportation for outings are available, though transportation usually comes with a fee, and there are accessible toilets and parking spots for people coming by car. Legal protections make sure no one faces discrimination for gender identity, orientation, or source of income, and they've got a partner, A Place for Mom, to help guide families looking for the right fit. Reviewers give Oak Park Place Wauwatosa a 7.0 out of 10 from 59 reviews, pointing out caring staff and good activities, especially for folks who like company and want plenty of things to do, and while nobody says the place is perfect, most agree that staff are polite, the caregivers know their work, and there's a strong, friendly environment that feels homey without fuss.
