McAuley Apartments sits at 1018 E Knapp St in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the Lower Eastside near Yankee Hill, only two blocks from the park and Lake Michigan, and it has a long history, being founded by the Sisters of Mercy over a century ago, with Mercy Housing Lakefront as the manager now, and the building still focuses on providing safe, affordable, and supportive housing, especially for women and families. The community offers 46 apartments-eight studios, 35 one-bedrooms, and three-bedroom units-with floor plans that are well-designed and include features like breakfast bars, wood cabinets, full kitchens, and large windows, and there are common areas and meeting rooms where residents gather and socialize, plus senior-friendly bathrooms for safety. Residents can choose from several care services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, hospice, home health care, adult day services, and non-medical home care, all aimed at helping seniors maintain a high quality of life and social connections, whether they need help with daily activities like bathing and getting dressed or want companionship and support at home.
The apartments serve older adults 55 and up, and the setting encourages an active, independent lifestyle with easy access to amenities-there's a fitness center for exercise, computer and media areas for activities, indoor bike racks, a business resource center, and on-site laundry. Residents can bring their pets-dogs or cats, though cats have a weight limit-subject to the community's policies, and there's both resident parking and community transportation available. The building uses 24-hour camera systems and controlled entry to keep people safe, and it offers modern conveniences like free high-speed internet, smoke-free air, microwaves, self-cleaning ovens, heat included in rent, and select apartments have free underground parking. Social, educational, and entertaining activities take place to help everyone build friendships and stay involved. The surrounding neighborhood gets a Walk Score of 91, which means residents can walk to many places nearby, and a Transit Score of 62 for good public transport options.
Some apartments connect with St. Catherine Residence, another building that provides affordable housing, and the whole place works to meet a wide variety of needs and talents within the community. Staff are friendly, trained, and available if help is needed. McAuley Apartments receives a community rating of 7.8 out of 10, and the listed price for units starts at $940, which, combined with its safety features, activities, and range of services, creates a steady environment where people can live independently or get the extra help they need as they grow older, all in a spot near the lake and city conveniences.
