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Nursing homes and assisted living that accept Medicaid in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

446 of the 674 places in Milwaukee work with Medicaid: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 429 assisted living or residential care homes listed with a Medicaid program in Wisconsin’s records.

A place that accepts Medicaid may not have an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call. See all 674 places in Milwaukee.

The map loads as you scroll. Locations are approximate, based on the official records.

Sorted by Medicare’s overall rating (when there is one) and by name. Medicaid certification: CMS; Medicaid programs of residential care: Wisconsin’s licensing records. Where the data comes from.

How to apply for Medicaid in Wisconsin

It is run by Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) – ForwardHealth. (800) 362-3002 · Apply for Medicaid. Member Services, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. To apply, you can also call your county or tribal agency.

  • Family Care: Medicaid long-term care program for older adults and adults with disabilities; a managed care organization (MCO) coordinates services at home or in licensed residential facilities.
  • IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct): A Medicaid long-term care option in which the person directs their own plan and chooses who helps them.

Source: official website, checked on October 15, 2026.

Medicaid options in nearby cities

Wauwatosa14 with Medicaid · 3.1 miles awayBrown Deer14 with Medicaid · 5 miles awayWest Allis19 with Medicaid · 6.2 miles awayBrookfield26 with Medicaid · 7.5 miles awayMenomonee Falls24 with Medicaid · 8.1 miles awayNew Berlin16 with Medicaid · 9.3 miles awayGreenfield10 with Medicaid · 9.3 miles awayMequon19 with Medicaid · 9.3 miles away

Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes and assisted living communities accept Medicaid in Milwaukee?
In our directory, 446 of the 674 places in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, work with Medicaid: 17 nursing homes certified by Medicaid according to CMS and 429 assisted living or residential care homes listed with a Medicaid program in Wisconsin’s records.
Does accepting Medicaid mean there’s an open bed?
No. Being certified or contracted with Medicaid doesn’t guarantee that a Medicaid spot is available today. When you call, ask whether they have an open Medicaid bed and whether they accept someone who starts as private pay and later switches to Medicaid.
How do you apply for Medicaid in Wisconsin?
Further down this page you’ll find the state’s Medicaid agency, its phone number and the link to apply. The social worker at the hospital or nursing home can also help you apply. How Medicaid pays for nursing home care.

Family guide to Wisconsin: the state’s Medicaid programs explained. Medicaid for long-term care, state by state.

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