Dewey Center sits on a 30-acre wooded campus in Wauwatosa, WI, as part of Aurora Psychiatric Hospital and has roots going back to the 1920s with brick Colonial Revival and Georgian Revival buildings, and you'll notice a peaceful layout with landscaped garden areas and even therapy dogs wandering around. Dewey Center specializes in mental health and substance abuse treatment for children, teens, and adults and includes single rooms with private bathrooms for patients, and everybody gets access to care and patient education for hospital visits and surgeries. The center's got programs like Adult Inpatient, Adult Intensive Outpatient, and Adult Partial Hospital tracks for depression and anxiety, plus a 28-day self-pay residential program for adults, so people can find the right help for different needs, and there's specialized care for kids from ages 5 to 18. Dewey Center runs on a full schedule, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with departments that might have different operating hours, but someone's always there if you need intake services, telephone triage, or an assessment. There's case management, insurance help, psychiatrist consultations, group and family therapy, individual sessions, and medication management with a team of board-certified addiction psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and clinical nurses, who use tested methods like motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy, and there's a focus on wellness activities too, so you'll find exercise, nutrition support, stress management, yoga, mindfulness, and spiritual guidance as part of the routine if you want it. The Kradwell School is based here for students struggling with emotional or psychological disorders, so education stays on track for young folks facing tough times, and the center's language assistance is always free if you need interpretation during a visit. The setup was remodeled in 2018 and still uses the older cottage system, keeping the flexible, safe feel of a community that's grown over many decades, with parking, restrooms, wheelchair accessibility, and air conditioning to help everyone move about comfortably. Notices about visitor policies are clear to keep care safe, and you'll see the center has ties to local community events, though day-to-day life tends to focus on patient health and support. The Dewey Center works as a nonprofit, aiming to support people with mental health, chemical dependency, or emotional issues through individualized, strength-based care, and respects the value of independence in healing, but always stands by with professional support and resources when someone needs a hand.
Pricing ranges from
$4,807 – 5,768/month
Dewey Center
1220 Dewey Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213- Assisted living
Pricing
$4,807+/mo | Semi-private | Assisted Living | ||
$5,768+/mo | 1 Bedroom | Assisted Living |
Amenities
Healthcare services
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Assistance with bathing
- Assistance with dressing
- Assistance with transfers
- Coordination with health care providers
- Medication management
Healthcare staffing
- 24-hour supervision
Meals and dining
- Diabetes diet
- Meal preparation and service
- Special dietary restrictions
Room
- Cable
- Fully furnished
- Housekeeping and linen services
- Telephone
- Wifi
Transportation
- Transportation arrangement (medical)
- Transportation to doctors appointments
Community services
- Move-in coordination
Activities
- Community-sponsored activities
- Scheduled daily activities
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Dewey Center offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,807 per month.
Dewey Center offers assisted living.
The full address for this community is 1220 Dewey Avenue, Wauwatosa, WI, 53213.
Yes, Dewey Center offers respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.
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