South 77th Street House sits in the Highwood Estates neighborhood, and the building first went up in 1972, so it's got that classic Milwaukee feel, right in the 53219 ZIP code, and it looks and feels like other homes from that era, but it stands out since it's a bit roomier, stretching over 2,198 square feet inside, which is about twenty percent larger than most of the places nearby, with a lot size of 7,200 square feet, so you do get a bit of yard and some nice outdoor porches to sit on, and there's even walking paths and a garden to wander through when the weather's nice. This house is a multi-family property with a history of being a single-family home, and today it's set up as a licensed Adult Family Home, fitting up to four residents at a time in a kind of homey, residential kind of way, with both private and semi-private rooms, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and plenty of shared space like a community kitchen, a dining room, an arts and crafts studio, a game room, and a greenhouse too for folks who like a bit of gardening.
You'll find folks here who need different types of help, because South 77th Street House provides assisted living, memory care, Parkinson's care, and Alzheimer's care, with trained caregivers on site all the time, and a registered nurse comes in for regular check-ups and monthly assessments, plus there's always an on-call nurse ready if something comes up. Residents get help with everything from bathing, getting dressed, moving around, and taking medicine, to managing blood sugar for those with diabetes, and staff will work with outside healthcare providers and arrange for transport to medical appointments, including wheelchair van or regular car as needed, because some people here can walk more freely and some can't get around so easily. There's a strong focus on keeping everyone safe, especially with things like medication management and 24-hour supervision, and staff aim to keep people active and in good spirits, with daily scheduled activities, outings in groups, exercise and fitness classes, chapels for spiritual needs, and special parties or birthday celebrations, plus fun spaces like big-screen TVs, community dining with chef-prepared meals, a cafe and snack shop, and even room for therapy visits.
It's also a pet-friendly community, so residents can bring along a cat or dog, and South 77th Street House tries to make things as homelike as possible, offering family-friendly surroundings and supportive moves, with help available for relocation and settling in, complimentary laundry and housekeeping, furnished rooms with phone and internet access, and shared or private transportation for special occasions or errands, and the place includes everything under one roof-utilities, cleaning, meals, internet, emergency response system, and parking in a detached garage. The house has a mostly finished basement, adds a bit more usable living space, and since it's not currently for sale or rent, it holds a Movoto estimate around $411,340, with nearby homes listing at a median price of $259,000, so it lines up with what you'd expect for a property of this size and use around here. Residents get care plans made to fit their needs, and there's even respite care for folks who only need a place to stay temporarily so their caregivers can get a break, and there's support for dietary needs, including allergy-sensitive and diabetes menus, pureed food options, and special dementia-friendly meals when needed. The whole place aims to support independence and dignity while making sure help is always at hand, whether that's with personal care, meals, health services, or just enjoying a bit of peace and quiet on the porch or playing a round of cards with neighbors.
