Wilson Commons

Conveniently located in beautiful Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wilson Commons brings exceptional long-term care programs to one of the Midwest’s most lively cities. 

Three unique communities makeup Wilson Commons, providing independent and assisted living services: 

• The Chopin (independent living)
• The Chopin Ranch Homes (single-family housing for independent living residents)
• The Polonaise (assisted living)

Residents enjoy premium amenities during their stay, including: 

• Spacious, comfortable common areas
• Convenient walking trails through the community’s beautifully-landscaped gardens
• On-site devotional services in the chapel
• On-site exercise classes and programs in the fitness room
• An on-site library, salon, and woodworking room
• Engaging life enrichment programming 
• Gardening areas for residents
• Emergency call systems
• On-site banking services
• On-site coffee shop
• Free transportation services

The community is located near public transportation stops, so getting around Milwaukee is easier than ever. If residents want to bring their own cars, the ranch homes at the Chopin include attached garages. 

Free transportation is available to help residents get around without driving or catching buses. Residents can use the transportation service to enjoy everything Milwaukee has to offer, including: 

• The Milwaukee Zoo
• Miller Park
• The Harley-Davidson Museum
• The Milwaukee Art Museum
• Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory
• Discovery World
• The Milwaukee Public Museum

If residents want to have fun on campus, it’s easy with their engaging life enrichment calendar. It’s never been easier for residents to make friends and explore new pastimes, thanks to the community’s ever-changing events schedule. 

Daily events change regularly, but may include exciting opportunities like: 

• Exercise classes
• Bible studies
• Townhall meetings
• Wii bowling
• Lunch outings
• Movie screenings
• Outings to live performances
• Luaus and barbecues
• Birthday bashes
• Card games (like Poker)
• Boardgame competitions
• Bingo
• Sing-a-longs
• Life-long learning opportunities

When residents move into the community, they can choose from numerous one and two-bedroom floor plans, depending on their level of care and personal preference. 

The community’s floor plans include: 

• One-bedroom independent living units, ranging from 630-970 sq ft
• Two-bedroom independent living units, ranging from 960-1,200 sq ft
• Two-bedroom ranch-style independent living Casettas, spanning 1,550 sq ft
• One-bedroom assisted living units, ranging from 600-625 sq ft
• Two-bedroom assisted living units, spanning 825 sq ft

Units feature: 

• Fully-equipped kitchens
• Ample closet space
• Scenic views of Wilson Park
• Patios and balconies (in select units)
• Walk-in showers

With so much to offer, it’s no question that residents love calling Wilson Commons home. But what are their favorite reasons to call the community home?

• Meal plans combined with in-unit kitchens give residents flexible dining options
• Resort-style amenities make the community feel more like a luxury vacation home than a senior living residence
• Frequent field trips give residents many options to go out with friends and see points of interest in Milwaukee
• Food is carefully prepared, tasty, nutritious, and filling
• Communal dining helps residents get to know one another in a comfortable, laid back setting

If residents felt the community had to improve, they said: 

• The community should hire an on-site dietitian
• Activities could be more frequent, with more options
• Pricey for some families
• Lease terms could be better

To get a proper first impression of Wilson Commons and to see everything residents love about calling it home, please use the link above to schedule a tour. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the address of Wilson Commons?

Conveniently set in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Wilson Commons is located at: 

1500 W. Sonata Drive

Milwaukee, WI 53221

Q: What services and amenities does Wilson Commons provide?

Wilson Commons provides a wide variety of long-term care services and resort-style amenities that create a well-rounded, comprehensive retirement living atmosphere, including: 

• Housekeeping services
• Laundry and linen assistance
• Medication management
• Free transportation services
• Life enrichment programming
• On-site devotional services
• Personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (for assisted living residents)
• Emergency call systems
• Daily meals
• Group outings and field trips

To learn more about the community’s long-term care services, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: What levels of care does Wilson Commons provide?

Wilson Commons is a non-medical long-term care community. Their services are for residents who want to enjoy community-based living as independent adults, whether or not they need help with their activities of daily living. 

Their levels of care include: 

• Assisted living 
• Independent living

The community is not licensed to provide skilled nursing care (like a nursing home). If residents need skilled nursing care, they should contact a third-party care provider to make arrangements. 

To learn more about the levels of care available at Wilson Commons, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: How much does Wilson Commons cost?

Each floor plan at Wilson Commons has a unique monthly cost. A person’s monthly fees will depend on their apartment layout and their daily care needs, so it’s important families get a personalized quote.

To get a personalized estimate for Wilson Commons, please use the “Get Pricing” tool above. 

Q: Is Wilson Commons pet-friendly?

Yes – residents are welcome to move in with a small cat or dog at Wilson Commons. To learn more about their pet policy, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: Do residents feel engaged and active in the community?

Wilson Commons offers everything residents need to live well-rounded, stimulating lives, from patient assistance with their activities of daily living to life enrichment programming. 

When families visit the community, they’ll see residents throughout the common space enjoying activities. Each common space and dining room feels like home, so residents spend quality time with one another while feeling safe and secure. 

Best of all, staff takes care of laundry, apartment maintenance, and housekeeping, so residents have more time to spend doing activities they love. 

From church services to art projects, there’s always something to do at Wilson Commons. To learn more about their engaging programs for residents, please use the link above to make an. inquiry. 

There are 15 hospitals within 25 miles of Wilson Commons. The two closest hospitals are Aurora St Lukes Medical Center which is 1.7 miles away and Aurora West Allis Medical Center which is 5.1 miles away.