Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Home Care in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
In-home personal care for Wauwatosa seniors and adults with disabilities — plus a paid family caregiver program through Wisconsin Medicaid worth up to $2,000 per month.
Call today. Most families hear back within 24 hours.
Request a free eligibility review
Tell us about your situation and a care specialist will check eligibility for you — usually within 1 business day.
Private &
Confidential
Why Wauwatosa families choose Avida
Home care and paid caregiving in Wauwatosa
Avida Personal Care supports Wauwatosa families from the Village and Washington Highlands to State Street and the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center area. We help with bathing, dressing, mobility, meals, medication reminders, and companionship, and we coordinate closely with hospital discharge planners at Froedtert and Children's so care can start the day your loved one comes home.
Personal Care Assistance
Bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and medication reminders from trained caregivers in Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa 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
Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa.
- 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 Wauwatosa
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 guideWauwatosa Service Area
Avida Personal Care serves families throughout Wauwatosa 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.
Wauwatosa home care questions
Does Avida provide home care in Wauwatosa, WI?+
Yes. Avida Personal Care serves Wauwatosa and nearby Elm Grove, West Allis, and Milwaukee 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 Wauwatosa?+
Yes. Through Wisconsin Medicaid Personal Care Services, an eligible Wauwatosa 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 Wauwatosa?+
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.
Can care start after a hospital discharge from Froedtert or the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center?+
Yes. We regularly coordinate with discharge planners at the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center so a caregiver can be in place the day your loved one returns home to Wauwatosa. Call us as soon as a discharge date is expected.
Do you offer respite care for family caregivers in Wauwatosa?+
Yes. If you are caring for a loved one yourself, we can schedule planned respite visits so you can rest, work, or handle errands while a trained caregiver takes over at home.
What if we do not qualify for Medicaid in Wauwatosa?+
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
Home care in West Allis
Personal care and paid family caregiving for West Allis families.
Home care in Greenfield
Personal care and Medicaid help for Greenfield seniors.
Family and household support
Planned respite and coordination with MCOs and clinics.
Milwaukee home care
Our full Milwaukee County services and paid caregiver program.
Ready to talk? Call or text us today.
Our team is fluent in English and Spanish, with many other languages supported through a translation partner.