Humboldt Home sits at 3338 North Humboldt Boulevard in Milwaukee, right inside the Milwaukee Public School District, and you won't find anything too flashy here, just plenty of practical features that make daily life easier for seniors. The place is a Community Based Residential Facility with 15 licensed beds, and you'll get private or shared rooms that come fully furnished, so there's no need to bring much unless you want to. The building goes back to 1925, and has seen some renovations, though nobody can say exactly when the last one was, and you'll notice the place uses exterior vinyl siding with a composition/fiberglass roof. The layout is a 2-story, 1.5 story style duplex with a small footprint, about 0.08 acres of land, offering two separate units that, when combined, measure a total of 1,668 square feet and contain four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There's also a detached garage with two parking spaces and an opener, which sure helps if family or caregivers come by often.
Utility-wise, Humboldt Home runs on municipal water and sewer, has two electric meters, and two gas meters, which keeps things separate if different residents need different arrangements, and there's attic access for storage. Residents and their families can expect property taxes to run between $5,768 and $5,839 a year. Amenities here cover the basics: each unit gets appliances like two refrigerators, two ovens, two dishwashers, two washers, and two dryers. Inside, the upper-level master bedroom stretches 20 by 9 feet, with a Great Room and kitchen included, and a partially finished basement adds a little extra usable space.
Long-term care is the focus, with support for assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, respite care for short-term relief, and independent living, all handled by a dedicated nursing staff and bringing outside medical professionals when needed. Services cover daily living support-things like help with bathing, dressing, transferring, coordinating with healthcare providers, and medication management, so if someone needs an extra hand, it's usually available around the clock. They've thought about social life, too, by offering daily activities-movie nights, walking paths, a community garden, and scheduled community-sponsored events. Residents stay connected with phones and Wifi in rooms, and the dining area serves meals with some special diet options, plus staff do the cleaning and laundry, which can be a real help.
Humboldt Home allows pets with certain guidelines and has a focus on letting people keep their independence as much as possible, while still making sure everyone's safe. The team speaks English and follows a person-centered care philosophy, where they try to respect each resident's choices. There are furnished accommodations, an emergency alert system, and help with moving in if needed, and if someone has to get to the doctor, transportation can be arranged. The property is set up as a less expensive alternative to full-time nursing home care, though it doesn't take Medicare unless certified. Caregiver jobs-like CNA, LPN/LVN, and RN-are often listed here, and resources for senior care range from hospitals and home health agencies to therapy and hospice. Monthly rates at Humboldt Home start at $4,960, which covers the basics of care, housing, and amenities for those who want a supportive community but don't need or want the feel of a big institution.
