Quick answers
- Is Root River Haven licensed?
- Root River Haven appears on the official license list of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living (list dated October 13, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Community-Based Residential Facility”, license number 0020207, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Root River Haven have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 8. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Root River Haven?
- 3161 S 112th St, West Allis, WI 53227, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What is the phone number of Root River Haven?
- (608) 472-3200, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- West Allis Memorial Hospital, West Allis (about 1.0 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- 2nd Century0.0 mi · West Allis, WI · capacity 8
- Angels Hearth0.0 mi · West Allis, WI · capacity 8
- Next Step in Residential Services West Allis0.0 mi · West Allis, WI · capacity 6
- Ohio House0.0 mi · West Allis, WI · capacity 8
- Rogers Memorial Hospital West Allis Recovery Center0.0 mi · West Allis, WI · capacity 28
- Tall Oaks of West Allis0.0 mi · West Allis, WI · capacity 20
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- West Allis Memorial Hospital1.0 mi · West Allis, WI
- Granite Hills Hospital2.5 mi · West Allis, WI
- Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital3.0 mi · Milwaukee, WI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Community-Based Residential Facility |
|---|---|
| License number | 0020207 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 8 |
| Address | 3161 S 112th St, West Allis, WI 53227 |
| County | Milwaukee |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Phone | (608) 472‑3200 |
| Licensing agency | Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Wisconsin — Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living, list dated October 13, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances