Independent Living at St. Rita Square

Join a morning exercise class, visit the Milwaukee Art Museum, play cards with your neighbors, go to a Bucks game, take a ride on the HOP or meet friends for lunch. The choices are endless at our vibrant Independent Living Community! At St. Rita Square, you will be living in one of the most dynamic cities in the Midwest, with a myriad of activities and adventures right there for the taking… or you can cozy up in your beautiful senior apartment and enjoy the view. You are steps away from some of the area’s best restaurants, shopping, sporting events and entertainment, and are conveniently located near Milwaukee’s HOP bus route. So hop aboard and begin exploring!.

Independent Living Amenities

  • Spacious one- and two-bedroom apartments with elevated ceilings and floor to ceiling windows
  • Stainless steel appliances and in-unit washer and dryer
  • Triple-insulated walls for soundproofing
  • 6th-floor city view apartments with exclusive rooftop patio and adjacent indoor club space for gathering with neighbors and friends
  • Walk Score of 95 with convenient access to nearby parks, shops and services
  • All utilities included plus basic cable, WiFi and telephone connection
  • Heated underground parking*
  • Private storage units*
  • Pet friendly*
  • Access to all campus amenities such as full-services beauty salon, fitness studio, common areas and outdoor piazza
  • Indoor access to St. Rita – Three Holy Women Church with weekly private resident mass
  • Maintenance-free living

Independent Living Services

  • Dining options available*
  • Enjoy Life activity programming
  • Scheduled transportation to shopping, organized activities and events
  • Partnership services available: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home care, podiatry and visiting physician*

Independent Living Rates start at $2,715/mo.
*Amenities and services offered for an additional fee

Award-Winning!

St. Rita Square is a Capri Community. Capri is proud to have been recognized again in 2024 by readers of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel as the Top Choice in Senior Living and the #1 Retirement Community in the Greater Milwaukee Area – marking our fourth consecutive award in these categories. Come see for yourself why we are consistently voted the best in the business!

Independent Living Floor Plans

One Bedroom Apartments

Two Bedroom Apartments

City View Apartments

St. Rita Square Leadership Team

Tyler Palzkill

Executive
Director

Samantha Klukas

Assistant
Executive Director

Julie Gey

Community
Relations Manager

enjoy life with us!

Tyler Palzkill

Executive Director

Before joining Capri in March 2020, Tyler gained experience in both Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing settings. One of the most rewarding milestones in his career has been opening St. Rita Square – watching the community grow from an empty building to a thriving, vibrant environment has been a true highlight.

Tyler holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

Beyond St. Rita Square, Tyler enjoys life outdoors. He spends his free time fishing, hunting, and golfing and is an avid fan of the Packers and Marquette basketball. 

Samantha Klukas

Assistant Executive Director

Samantha began her journey with Capri Communities in 2022 as the Employee Relations Manager at Grace Commons, where she focused on staff support and cultivating a positive workplace culture. In 2023, she embraced a new change by joining the leadership team at St. Rita Square as Assistant Executive Director. In this role, Samantha enjoys being hands-on with staff training and takes pride in fostering a strong, supportive environment for both team members and residents.

She holds an Associate’s degree in Business Management and has completed a variety of certifications, including First Aid and Fire Safety, CNA, Medication Administration, WALA CBRF Administrator Course, and training in Assisted Living Survey Process, Change of Condition Assessments, and ISP development.

Outside of work, Samantha enjoys life with her fiancée and their five children. She finds balance through outdoor adventures, volunteering with her teenage daughters, and continuing her personal and professional development. She believes strongly in the power of kindness and respectful communication – even in life’s most challenging moments.

Julie Gey

Community Relations Manager

Julie has been dedicated to serving seniors since 2005, following an early career in banking. It didn’t take long for her to discover that working in senior living was her true calling. With experience in both home care and community-based senior living, Julie brings warmth, knowledge, and a deep sense of purpose to her role as Community Relations Manager at St. Rita Square.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Management from Ottawa University.

Outside of work, Julie enjoys life’s simple pleasures – spending time with family and friends, relaxing around a bonfire with good music, and traveling to the Caribbean whenever she can.