New Perspective Waukesha

    1701 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Resort-like facility with excellent staff

    I moved in recently and have been very pleased with the beautiful, clean facility and resort-like amenities - pool, movie theater, gym, bakery/bistro and restaurant-style dining with flexible menus and on-site therapy. The staff are consistently kind, helpful and professional, leadership and clinical teams are strong, and activities keep days social and engaging. Overall a very good place I would recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.07·(30)

    Overall rating

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

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Engaging, varied activity program
    • Indoor pool and aquatic therapy
    • On-site physical and occupational therapy
    • Restaurant-style, menu-based dining
    • Evening bar and regular happy hour
    • Large, new apartments with kitchenette options
    • In-house movie theater
    • Library, game rooms, and puzzle spaces
    • Pet-friendly accommodations
    • Well-maintained gardens and walking paths
    • Personalized wellness plans and memory-care availability
    • Apartment laundry and inside parking
    • Clean, resort-like common areas
    • Perceived value for cost

    Cons

    • Inconsistent housekeeping standards
    • Unreliable kitchen inventory and meal-item availability
    • Variability in meal portioning and service continuity
    • Service continuity issues following move-in
    • Inconsistent activity scheduling and social-option coverage
    • Variable leadership and management responsiveness
    • Staff conduct and communication tone

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviewers consistently highlight the facility’s strong amenity base and social program. The campus is described as new, clean, and resort-like, with large apartments (some with kitchenettes and fireplaces), accessible indoor amenities such as a pool, movie theater, library, bistro/bakery, and multiple activity spaces. Many families and residents value the pet‑friendly environment, gardens, walking paths, and convenient features like inside parking and in‑apartment laundry. A common theme is that the community offers good perceived value for the level of physical amenities and social programming.

    Care and clinical services: Clinical offerings are viewed positively by many reviewers. On-site physical and occupational therapy, including water therapy, is reported as available and integrated into personalized wellness plans. Memory-care services are offered, and several comments cite attentive nursing and helpful clinical staff during emergencies. At the same time, there is evidence of variability: some families described inconsistencies in how clinical leadership and coordination are managed, which suggests uneven performance across teams or shifts.

    Staff and management: Staff are frequently described as friendly, warm, and helpful, and reviewers often praise individual caregivers and front‑line employees for making transitions smoother. Management and marketing contacts also receive positive notes for communication and availability in a number of accounts. However, there are also substantial critical observations about leadership and management responsiveness. These critiques range from concerns about the tone of staff communication to statements about unprofessional behavior by some managers. The pattern indicates generally strong front‑line staffing but uneven experiences with managerial responsiveness and conduct.

    Dining and housekeeping: Dining is a distinctive strength for many residents — restaurant‑style, menu‑based service with waitstaff, set meal options, and regular social dining events such as happy hour. Despite that, operational weaknesses are noted around food-service continuity and inventory control: reviewers describe frequent shortages of condiments and menu items, inconsistent food portions, and variability in availability. Housekeeping is another mixed area: while many describe clean common areas and well‑kept apartments, others note inconsistent housekeeping standards or declines in certain services, particularly during or after move‑in transitions.

    Activities and social life: The activity program is comprehensive, with frequent themed events (holiday celebrations, fairs, contests), regular game nights, crafts, excursions, and therapeutic offerings. Residents report an active social life and numerous on‑campus engagement opportunities. A minority of reviewers felt the program needed more diversity in social options or that certain activities were inconsistently offered, suggesting scheduling or staffing constraints at times.

    Notable patterns and guidance for families: Strengths center on amenities, social programming, rehabilitative therapy, and a largely welcoming staff culture. Recurrent operational concerns focus on consistency: housekeeping, kitchen inventory and meal continuity, activity scheduling, and variable management responsiveness. Prospective residents and families should verify recent operational performance (housekeeping schedules, dining inventory practices, and leadership stability) and ask for examples of how the community handles service continuity during move‑ins and staffing transitions. A tour that includes a meal service observation and conversation with both clinical leadership and activity staff will help assess whether the facility’s operational consistency matches the generally positive descriptions of amenities and care.

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    Location

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    New Perspective Waukesha is located at 1701 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI, 53186.

    About New Perspective Waukesha

    New Perspective Waukesha stands as a senior living community near medical centers like Waukesha Memorial Hospital and ProHealth Care Building, and the place takes care to explain the differences among independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home options, which really helps families decide what's best for their loved ones. The staff starts with a personal assessment and consultation so each resident gets a care plan that fits them, and the team of caregivers and medical professionals stays ready day and night for help with daily tasks, medication, and health needs. The building includes safety features, handicap access, fall detection systems, and secure spaces for memory care, and you'll find a peaceful secured courtyard, garden patio, movie theater, dance hall, chapel, and lounge spaces where residents spend their time. People can choose studio, single, two-bedroom, semi-private, or private rooms, and most apartments have flexible layouts, kitchens with granite counters, stainless appliances, in-unit washer and dryer, and cable TV, and pets are welcome too. The community offers home-cooked, chef-prepared meals with a focus on nutrition and fresh ingredients, and there's dining rooms, a café for coffee or reading, a pub for social visits, and a heated pool for relaxation or exercise, plus game rooms, arts and crafts, social activities, exercise classes, and health and wellness programs to support both body and mind. Staff plan specialized activities for memory care residents, and there's therapy and rehabilitation on-site with trusted partners for physical and occupational therapy, nurses around the clock, and special support for adults with dementia or Alzheimer's. Residents use transportation for outings, and enjoy cleaning and laundry services to simplify daily life; plus, there are regular housekeeping, maintenance, and even guest parking available for visitors. A caregiver forum and online support resources help families stay involved and connected, and New Perspective Waukesha gives virtual tours and visits so people can see the whole community before moving in. Amenities are designed for seniors who want to stay active, make friends, and feel at home, and the place takes hospitality seriously with careful listening and a kind approach from team members. There's a commitment to a whole-person approach, including spiritual care in the chapel, hundreds of books and movies in the library, and events like gardening or dancing that involve everyone. Waukesha is certified and licensed to provide multiple care levels, and the staff aims to give older adults peace of mind and a comfortable, safe community to call home, whether you need independent living, some help with daily tasks, or specialized memory care.

    About New Perspective Senior Living

    New Perspective Waukesha is managed by New Perspective Senior Living.

    Founded in 1998 by Todd Novaczyk and headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota, New Perspective Senior Living operates 40+ communities across eight Midwest states. This family-owned company provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services guided by their "Live Life on Purpose®" philosophy, which emphasizes helping seniors age with dignity through physical fitness, brain wellness, nutrition, and social enrichment programs.

    People often ask...

    New Perspective Waukesha offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $2,292 per month.

    New Perspective Waukesha offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 10 photos of New Perspective Waukesha on Mirador.

    Yes, New Perspective Waukesha allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 1701 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186.

    No, New Perspective Waukesha 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 number0018236
    StatusActive
    Facility typeCommunity-based Residential Facility
    License classRegular
    Capacity60 residents
    LicenseeWAUKESHA OPS LLC
    Care servedAdvanced Aged, Physically Disabled, Terminally Ill, Irreversible Dementia/alzheimer's, Hcbs Compliance / Public Funding
    EffectiveOctober 1st, 2021

    Inspection Reports

    22

    Reports

    28

    Citations

    17

    Complaints

    3

    Years

    07 Jan 2026Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about service plans not reflecting actual services; identified deficiencies related to care coordination and documentation.
    • Service plans not reflecting actual services provided
    19 Dec 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    03 Sept 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint about medication administration and identified deficiencies in how medications were provided and documented.
    • SOD XB9111Deficiency in medication administration and resident care
    21 Jul 2025Verification
    Found no deficiencies identified during the verification visit.
    14 Apr 2025Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The complaint was unsubstantiated.
    06 Feb 2025Complaint
    Investigated four complaints and cited three deficiencies related to notification, medication administration, and behavior management.
    • 83.12(5)(a)Notification: incident, injury, changes.
    • 83.32(3)(h)Rights of Residents: Receive medication
    • 83.38(1)(i)Behavior management
    03 Dec 2024Inspection
    Found deficiencies in staff continuing education and in completing post-fall assessments for residents.
    • 83.25 Continuing educationContinuing education
    • 83.35(1)(a) Pre-admission and ongoing assessmentsPre-admission and ongoing assessments
    10 Oct 2024Complaint
    Investigated claims of medication mismanagement, unsafe meals, and failures in service documentation and grievance handling, finding multiple deficiencies.
    • 89.23(2)(a)2.cNursing services
    • 89.23(3)(f)Meal safety and sanitation
    • 89.27(4)Service agreement review and update
    • 89.28(6)Risk agreement updating
    • 89.35(3)Grievances — written summaries
    30 Jul 2024Complaint
    Found environmental hazards from an elevated bed that contributed to a fatal fall, and long call-light response times with inadequate personal care.
    • 83.32(3)(n)Safe environment
    • 83.38(1)(a)Personal care
    20 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    04 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found that insulin administration and blood sugar documentation were not properly managed.
    • 89.23(2)(a)2.cNursing services: health monitoring, medication administration and management
    28 May 2024Complaint
    Identified multiple deficiencies across medication administration, fall response, staffing, equipment and food safety, with several repeat issues from prior surveys.
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.14(2)(a)Licensee complies with laws
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.32(3)(i)Rights of Residents: Adequate treatment
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.36(1)(a)Adequate staff to meet resident needs
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.41(1)(b)Equipment: clean storage and good repair
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.41(3)(b)Food safety: proper storage and labeling
    23 Apr 2024Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies.
    26 Mar 2024Verification
    Verified no deficiencies were identified during a verification visit.
    07 Feb 2024Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to reporting and oversight of operations; five deficiencies were identified.
    10 Jan 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies. The complaint was unsubstantiated.
    02 Nov 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in staffing, medication safety, and call-light response times. Documented night-shift understaffing, an unlocked medication cart, and repeated delays in responding to resident call signals.
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.32(3)(i)83.32(3)(i) Rights of Residents: Adequate Treatment
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.36(1)(a)83.36(1)(a) Adequate staff to meet resident needs
    • Wis. Admin. Code § 83.37(3)(c)83.37(3)(c) Medication storage: locked cabinet
    30 Oct 2023Verification
    Observed a deficiency related to delayed responses to residents' call bells for transferring and toileting during a verification visit.
    • Timely response to resident call bells for transferring and toileting
    13 Sept 2023Complaint
    Investigated found that meals and snacks were not prepared, stored, or served in a sanitary manner; kitchen equipment was dirty and items were stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and freezer.
    • 89.23(3)(f)SERVICES
    13 Sept 2023Verification
    Investigated deficiencies identified missing or outdated service plans for residents; one ISP wasn't updated to include behavioral interventions, and another lacked guidelines for compulsive eating and body tics.
    • HF S 83.38(1)Comprehensive ISP for each resident
    • HF S 83.38(1)Guidelines for compulsive eating and body tics
    06 Jul 2023Complaint
    Found no deficiencies.
    29 Jun 2023Complaint
    Investigated a complaint alleging inadequate treatment and delays in medication administration for a hospice patient. Found that prompt and adequate treatment was not ensured because physician-ordered medications were not available and a trained caregiver was not consistently available to administer them.
    • 83.32(3)(i)Rights of Residents: Adequate treatment

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