Appleton Retirement Community
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Appleton, WI

Appleton Retirement Community

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Appleton, WI

Overview of Appleton Retirement Community

Appleton Retirement Community is a trusted senior living community situated in the tranquil city of Appleton, WI, offering assisted living and independent living services. Live a comfortable and secure retirement with cozy and spacious residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, purposely crafted to meet residents’ needs and preferences. The community is dedicated to improving seniors’ quality of life, delivering top-notch care and assistance around the clock with a kind and well-trained team.

Rediscover passions and explore new interests with a variety of fun activities and nurturing programs conducted for seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Delight with healthy and delicious meals prepared to satisfy seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. With its enchanting landscapes and friendly environment, Appleton Retirement Community doubles its efforts to provide a haven for seniors to live a glorious retirement and create unforgettable moments.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 104 Rank #62 / 494Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 494 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. Rank #203 / 341Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 203rd out of 341 homes we track in Wisconsin for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
6 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #31 / 556Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 556 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
84 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand. Rank #69 / 399Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 69th out of 399 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 399. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
92% This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 70%
Occupied beds
96 / 104

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeCertified
IssuanceMarch 4, 2020
CountyOutagamie

Ownership & Operating Entity

Appleton Retirement Community is legally operated by Appleton Retirement Community, LLC, and administered by Rick Schaller.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactAMIE MISCHLER (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Rate Information (WI)

Monthly Rate Range $1,906 - $2,695

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Inspection History

In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.

Since 2024 · 2 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 0 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2024 vs. Wisconsin state average
Overall vs. WI average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (100% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 012 This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (0 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 100% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 35 This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Wisconsin average (3 vs. WI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 350 / 647 / 720 / 842 / 905 / 926 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Movie Theater

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Underground Parking

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Stretch Therapy Services

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Storage Units

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Appleton Retirement Community

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Places of interest near Appleton Retirement Community

Address 0.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Appleton's city center to Appleton Retirement Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Appleton

Info below is compiled from the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Appleton Retirement Community
AL
IL
RC
Appleton
104
Facility 104
WI AVG 61
Rank #62 / 494
Yes
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 44
Rank #31 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #203 / 341
92.3%
Facility 92.3%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #69 / 399
Rick SchallerAppleton Retirement Community, LLC3
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #143 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
Dimensions Living Appleton
AL
MC
Appleton
95
Facility 95
WI AVG 61
Rank #81 / 494
Yes
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 44
Rank #433 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #307 / 341
85.3%
Facility 85.3%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #124 / 399
Amber RogotzkeDimensions Living Appleton LLC2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
Primrose Retirement Community of Appleton
AL
IL
MC
Appleton
76
Facility 76
WI AVG 61
Rank #133 / 494
Yes
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 44
Rank #500 / 556
1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 12
Rank #182 / 341
56.6%
Facility 56.6%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #330 / 399
Mark McnearyAppleton Retirement LLC1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
Touchmark on West Prospect
AL
IL
MC
Appleton
52
Facility 52
WI AVG 61
Rank #225 / 494
Yes
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 44
Rank #513 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #120 / 341
82.7%
Facility 82.7%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #155 / 399
Brian PryorTouchmark On West Prospect LLC4
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #143 / 310
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 310
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #95 / 310

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wisconsin

Appleton Retirement Community is located in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Appleton Retirement Community

Is Appleton Retirement Community in a walkable area?

Appleton Retirement Community has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Appleton Retirement Community?

Appleton Retirement Community's occupancy is 92%.

How long has Appleton Retirement Community been in business?

Appleton Retirement Community has been operating for approximately 6 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Appleton Retirement Community?

Yes, Appleton Retirement Community allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Appleton Retirement Community?

Rick Schaller is the administrator of Appleton Retirement Community.

How many beds does Appleton Retirement Community have?

Appleton Retirement Community has 104 beds.

Has Appleton Retirement Community had any deficiencies?

Appleton Retirement Community has no reported deficiencies according to records from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

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