Assisted living in Wisconsin

1,536 licensed homes, licensed capacity 35,023. Community-Based Residential Facility: 1,536.

From the official licence 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). A licence is not a rating: visit, ask questions and read the state inspection reports before you choose. In a medical emergency, call 911.

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Assisted living in Wisconsin by city

Common questions

How many assisted living homes are in Wisconsin?

The official licence list of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living has 1,536 licensed homes in Wisconsin, with a combined licensed capacity of 35,023 (list dated October 13, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026).

Which cities in Wisconsin have the most licensed homes?

Milwaukee (93), Green Bay (47), Madison (46), Appleton (37) and Kenosha (31).

What licence types does Wisconsin use for assisted living?

On this list: Community-Based Residential Facility (1,536).

How do I check a home’s inspections?

Each home’s page links to the state’s licence record or search, where the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living publishes inspection and complaint reports when available.

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Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), Bureau of Assisted Living, list dated October 13, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026. All state sources