South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Home Care in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Avida Personal Care helps South Milwaukee families keep loved ones at home — and pays eligible family caregivers through Wisconsin Medicaid Personal Care Services.
Call today. Most families hear back within 24 hours.
Check your Eligibility
Free service for yourself and/or a loved one — takes under 60 seconds.
Private &
Confidential
Why South Milwaukee families choose Avida
Home care and paid caregiving in South Milwaukee
South Milwaukee and neighboring Cudahy and St. Francis are close-knit lakeside communities where many families would rather care for a parent themselves than move them into a facility. Avida makes that possible: we hire, train, and pay the family caregiver, provide nurse oversight, and handle the Medicaid, IRIS, and Family Care paperwork.
Personal Care Assistance
Bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and medication reminders from trained caregivers in South Milwaukee homes.
Get Paid as a Family Caregiver
Earn up to $2,000/month caring for your loved one through Wisconsin Medicaid Personal Care Services.
Care at Home, Not in a Facility
We help South Milwaukee families keep elderly and disabled loved ones safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
Bilingual English & Spanish Team
Our care coordinators and nurses serve Spanish-speaking and English-speaking families with cultural understanding.
Why choose Avida
South Milwaukee home care with a personal touch
Our team is local, bilingual, and committed to helping you navigate Wisconsin Medicaid so your loved one gets the care they deserve at home in South Milwaukee.
- Locally owned and operated in Wisconsin
- Medicaid / ForwardHealth expertise
- Dedicated care coordinator and nurse support
- Fast eligibility screening and onboarding
- Culturally responsive, family-centered care
How to start Medicaid home care in South Milwaukee
Call the Milwaukee County ADRC at (414) 289-6874 for a free screening. They confirm whether your loved one qualifies for Family Care, Partnership, or IRIS. Once your loved one is enrolled, Avida can start care — and a family member may be hired and paid to provide it.
Read our step-by-step ADRC and Medicaid guideSouth Milwaukee Service Area
Avida Personal Care serves families throughout South Milwaukee and neighboring communities in southeastern Wisconsin.
HIPAA Compliant & Medicaid Friendly
We protect your information and guide you through the Medicaid eligibility process step by step.
South Milwaukee home care questions
Does Avida provide home care in South Milwaukee, WI?+
Yes. Avida Personal Care serves South Milwaukee and nearby Cudahy, St. Francis, and Oak Creek with personal care and supportive home care, including bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship.
Can I get paid to care for a family member in South Milwaukee?+
Yes. Through Wisconsin Medicaid Personal Care Services, an eligible South Milwaukee family member can be hired and paid by Avida to provide care at home — often up to about $2,000 per month depending on approved hours.
How do I start Medicaid home care in South Milwaukee?+
Call the Aging and Disability Resource Center of Milwaukee County at (414) 289-6874 for a free screening. Once your loved one is enrolled in Family Care, Partnership, or IRIS, call Avida at (414) 348-4600 and we handle scheduling, caregiver hiring, and paperwork.
What if we do not qualify for Medicaid in South Milwaukee?+
We offer private pay home care by the hour with no long-term contract, and we can start care while a Medicaid application is pending.
Do you serve children with disabilities?+
Yes. We support children age 6 and older with disabilities as well as elderly and disabled adults.
Explore more from Avida
Milwaukee home care
Our full Milwaukee County services and paid caregiver program.
Apply for Medicaid home care
Step-by-step: eligibility, screening, and how to enroll.
What home care costs
Hourly rates, Medicaid coverage, and ways to pay in Wisconsin.
Personal care vs supportive home care
The difference, and which one your loved one needs.
Ready to talk? Call us today.
Our team is fluent in English and Spanish, with many other languages supported through a translation partner.