Berkshire Sunset sits on Sunset Drive in Waukesha, WI, and provides assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and independent living options for adults aged 55 and older, and with its 78 units across three floors, it gives people access to studio rooms, senior apartments, and a community that's friendly and helpful, where staff support aging in place, medication management, meals, and even home care if needed. Residents find themselves surrounded by familiar comforts like air conditioning, full kitchens, wheelchair accessibility, ground floor units for mobility support, and each apartment opens up to a balcony or patio with spacious walk-in closets and cable TV hook-ups, and there's heat and hot water included with rent, so folks don't have to worry. Everyone can enjoy Wi-Fi, indoor and outdoor common spaces, a community room, library, card room, and even a central fireplace with an outside patio that looks over an attractive landscape with a quiet pond. The community encourages active days, offering access to fitness workout rooms, organized resident events, holiday parties, and support groups, with chapel space on site for anyone who wants some spiritual time and offsite devotional services for those inclined.
Berkshire Sunset welcomes cats and dogs but sticks to weight limits, and the community maintains a smoke-free environment everywhere inside which a lot of people appreciate. There's a controlled-access entry and elevator service to each floor, plus laundry rooms on every level and extra storage that residents don't have to pay for. Transportation runs for appointments or outings, and anyone with a car can use resident parking, both surface and underground, with public transit right nearby for visits into town. The staff runs complimentary beauty and barber services, offers hospice and respite care, has a nurse on staff, and a doctor on call. For everyday needs, elderly residents have quick shopping and dining options close to home. The place operates under professional management, and resident stories and testimonials reflect how neighbors look out for each other and make friends. Male and female residents are welcome-though certain units and policies may focus on one gender-which gives flexibility for personal needs. Berkshire Sunset's overall rating sits at 8.3 out of 10, and its setup provides peace of mind with 24-hour emergency maintenance and a secure environment. All in all, Berkshire Sunset gives seniors a place with thoughtful design, active programs, good care choices, and simple comforts that make life easier without any fuss.