Quick answers
- Is Whispering Willows licensed?
- Whispering Willows 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 310585, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Whispering Willows have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 11. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Whispering Willows?
- W4517 Willow Bend Rd, Elkhorn, WI 53121, Walworth County, Wisconsin.
- What is the phone number of Whispering Willows?
- (262) 649-6353, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Elkhorn (about 4.4 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).
- Just Like Home IV0.0 mi · Elkhorn, WI · capacity 16
- Just Like Home V0.0 mi · Elkhorn, WI · capacity 8
- Kindredhearts of Elkhorn0.0 mi · Elkhorn, WI · capacity 20
- New Day Assisted Living- Elkhorn0.0 mi · Elkhorn, WI · capacity 44
- Sunnyside Home0.0 mi · Elkhorn, WI · capacity 8
- The Gardens at Ridgestone LLC0.0 mi · Elkhorn, WI · capacity 32
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Aurora Lakeland Medical Center4.4 mi · Elkhorn, WI
- Mercy Walworth Hospital & Medical Center12 mi · Lake Geneva, WI
- Aurora Memorial Hospital Burlington13 mi · Burlington, WI
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Community-Based Residential Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | WHISPERING WILLOWS |
| License number | 310585 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 11 |
| Address | W4517 Willow Bend Rd, Elkhorn, WI 53121 |
| County | Walworth |
| State | Wisconsin |
| Phone | (262) 649‑6353 |
| 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