Independent Living in Wauwatosa, WI

An abundance of choices

At Luther Manor, life feels energized and purposeful. Throughout the independent living community, you’ll find opportunities to share a laugh, try new things and make friends — from a game of Sheepshead or cribbage to dartball and billiards to teaching a neighbor to knit. You can build in the woodshop or head to the train room to enjoy the model railroad layout.

And, that’s just the beginning. There are clubs and outings and special events for virtually every interest. Plus, residents are actively engaged in the retirement community, volunteering their time and talents, serving on committees and resident councils, and leading the way to develop and coordinate activity programs. Our dedicated staff and management listen, lend a hand and provide support for it all.

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Independent Living Amenities

Restaurant-style Dining
Great Space for Your Events and Special Occasions
Two Fitness Areas Equipped with Special Exercise Equipment for Older Adults
Fully Equipped Woodshop
Model Train Room
The CREATE Craft Center
Libraries
Two Computer Centers with Internet Access
Manor Mart Grocery Shop
Hair Salon & Nail Services

Warm Therapy Pool
In-Apartment Occupational, Speech and Physical Therapy
Weekly Grocery Shopping Trips and Twice-a-Month Bank Trips
Massage Therapy
Onsite Health Services, Dental Clinic and Pharmacy Delivery
Scheduled Transportation to Area Shopping, Dining and Special Activities
Daily Reassurance Checks and an Emergency Pull Cord in the Bathroom and the Bedroom

Sample Life Enrichment Programs

Musical and cultural performances
Guest speakers
Cooking demonstrations
Fitness classes, including water aerobics, cardio and balance
Indoor bocce ball
Dartball
Billiards
Shuffleboard
The Terrace Singers
Crafting
Cards and games, including Sheepshead, bridge, cribbage and more on multiple days of the week
Fun brain games to improve cognition and memory

Veterans club
Book club
Baking corner club
Garden club
Knitting club
Dining council and resident council
Holiday celebrations
Faith & Education Center
Interfaith worship services
Volunteer opportunities
Day trips to restaurants, theatres, symphony events, historical sites, art museums and more

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Which Apartment Will You Choose?

We offer 20 different floor plans in a variety of styles up to 1,600 square feet starting at $1372/mo for a studio apartment.

Every apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, a spacious area for living and dining, and helpful extras such as maintenance services and an individual storage space.

Check out what’s included as well as our sample floor plans.

What’s Included

Dining credit
All utilities (except phone and internet)
Wi-Fi in select common areas
Basic cable TV
Maintenance
Outdoor parking
Washer and dryer (in select apartments)
Individual storage space
Complimentary laundry facilities

Additional Options For A Fee

Housekeeping
Maintenance assistance, including help moving a sofa or hanging pictures
Additional dining credit and guest meals
Overnight guest suites
Indoor parking
Supportive Living services

Sample Floor Plans

The Wilshire

2 bedroom, 2 bath
1,000 sq ft

The Hampton

1 bedroom, 1 bath
700 sq ft

Wonderful Dining Choices

From traditional comfort foods to flavorful farm-to-table fare, we offer a variety of dining choices to fit your every appetite.

Park Terrace Dining Room

In the mood for something more? Park Terrace serves home-style dinners just like Mom (and you!) used to make.

Take Thyme Cafe

Want a light breakfast or easy weekday lunch? Take Thyme Café is a great place to socialize over fresh fruit, fresh bakery, salads, soup, sandwiches, and pizza.

Hearth Club

Enjoy an evening cocktail with neighbors and friends or host a private event at our cozy Hearth Club.

Supportive Living Adapts To You

Over time, everyone’s needs change. At Luther Manor, we make it easy for you to continue to live independently in your apartment home. Our personal assistants and caregivers can help with housekeeping, laundry, and meals, manage your medications, and more.

Supportive Living services are planned based on the unique needs and care goals of each individual. You can use our flexible, affordable services for a couple of weeks, a few months, or on a continuous basis. It’s up to you. For convenience, service fees are added to your monthly bill.

Best of all, our supportive living program includes additional dining credit in our restaurants to ensure optimal nutrition when you need it most.

Supportive Living Services

Prepare light meals
Clean refrigerator
Help with compression socks and stockings
Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming
Manage medications, oxygen and incontinence

Staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Health monitoring and nurse consultation
Monthly housekeeping
Help with laundry
Change bed linens weekly

Daily reassurance checks
Cord-Mate help button
Includes an additional dining credit to use in our restaurants
Licensed RCAC (Residential Care Apartment Complex)

Bridge Program

Filling the gap from rehab to home

Sometimes healing takes a little longer than expected. If you’re not ready to go home after being in the hospital or receiving rehabilitative therapies, Luther Manor offers a step in between.

A unique option in Wauwatosa, our Bridge Program provides a safe place to stay with the extra help you need while recovering. It’s also a great option if you can’t be home for another reason such as a home remodeling project or temporary health issue.

During your stay, you’ll have full access to the community’s amenities, including our Take Thyme Café, Chive American Grill, Park Terrace Dining Room and Manor Mart convenience shop. We offer a broad range of enjoyable activities and programs. You’re welcome to participate.

Bridge Program Overview

Accessible studio or one-bedroom apartment
Fully furnished, includes linens
Minimum stay is 14 days
Access to Life Enrichment programming
Weekly housekeeping
Health monitoring and nurse consultation
Discharge planning coordination
Help with activities of daily living as needed and as indicated by your care plan
Hospital bed, bedding, and some durable medical equipment available
Starter supply of toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, coffee and shampoo

Floor Plans

S200 Large studio, 1 bath $133 a day

Full kitchen and dining area
Living room area includes TV with basic cable
Separate sleeping alcove
Full bathroom with walk-in shower
Faces south with a view of the courtyard and pond
Includes emergency response help button

U207 1 bedroom deluxe, 1 bath 1,100 square feet $177 a day

Full kitchen and dining area
Living room area includes TV with basic cable
Bedroom includes TV with basic cable
Full bathroom with walk-in shower
Faces north
Includes emergency response help button

O204 1 bedroom deluxe, 1 bath 1,100 square feet $177 a day

Full kitchen and dining area
Living room area includes TV with basic cable
Bedroom includes TV with basic cable
Full bathroom with walk-in shower
Faces east
Includes emergency response help button

Affordable Guest Suites

Starting at just $79 a night.

At Luther Manor, we offer comfortable, high-quality guest suites in the heart of our community for far less than you would pay at a hotel. Our suites are open to friends, family and guests of Luther Manor residents, traveling medical staff, seniors visiting the local area, as well as those who are curious about what it would be like to live at Luther Manor.

Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom guest suites available
Up to two full bathrooms in some suites
370 to 1,100 square feet
$79 to $129 a night, depending on size and style

Whether you’re here for a night or two, a week, a month or more, you’re sure to enjoy a comfortable stay in our fully appointed guest suites.

Guest Suite Amenities

Kitchen or kitchenette with microwave, coffee maker, toaster, dishes, silverware, and drinkware
TV
Alarm clock
Towels
Shampoo and soap (starter supply)
Toilet paper (starter supply)
Paper towels (starter supply)
Lovely views of our park-like community

For more information and floor plans, call us at 414.323.6937 or send us an email at guestsuites@luthermanor.org.

    
 
 
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   Sally Warzinski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. From the first time that we visited Luther Manor with my almost 93 year old mother in law (MIL), Natalie Singh has been so very welcoming, providing us with all of the info that we needed and has answered all of our questions.  That was 6+ months ago, however we kept in touch so that now when my MIL was ready for an ALF, Natalie once again welcomed us into their community. Natalie along with the entire team at Luther Manor helped us make the transition very smooth. Natalie is very personable, compassionate and has always taken the time to help us with whatever our family and MIL has asked of her.  We feel blessed to have had Natalie help us navigate thru a process which we haven’t been thru before. My MIL is truly enjoying her new home at Luther Manor and I feel that we have Natalie and the team at Luther Manor to be most grateful for!!
  
 
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   Lisa Demler 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Luther Manor is a very warm and inviting foundation. Staff went out of their way to understand the situation I was in and all of it's complications. I was trying to place my sister along with a very dear friend of hers. Both of them are completely different levels of care. I felt like I was in an impossible situation. Donna from Luther Manor really kept communicating. And, through a lot of hard work from their whole team, things came together. I know Luther Manor is a business but the main focus is truly the over all needs, of a potential new resident, and how to give them the best quality of life possible. My sister has been given her life back and is adjusting better that I could have ever imagined. And her friend, needing a higher level of care, is heading over shortly. What a Miracle! Thank you Luther Manor,  Lisa
  
 
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   Trish Wenger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff welcomed us and answered all of our questions for our mother. A very warm, personalized, and efficient experience. The newly renovated Assisted Living building is well designed, bright and cheerful. There are many areas for activities both interactive and peaceful. Our only concern was the strong odor on the second floor outside the dining room. We realize this is a work in progress with certain residents. Living Suites are an ideal size; LR and BR have large window views. Bathrooms are spacious for walker/wheelchair access. All in all, we highly recommend.