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Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 199 independent living communities in Wisconsin using Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in WI
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Last updated
Jun 2026
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199 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Wisconsin. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wisconsin. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh
IL
AL
MC
Oshkosh
86
Facility 86
WI AVG 61
Rank #105 / 496
No
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 42
Rank #232 / 580
1 bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 334
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #335 / 406
-Hsl 17 LLCMilo Pinkerton6
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #223 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
0.2
Facility 0.2
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #71 / 312
Trinity Woods
IL
AL
MC
NH
Milwaukee (Mount Mary)
90
Facility 90
WI AVG 61
Rank #90 / 496
No
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 42
Rank #140 / 580
Suite
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 334
--Ssnd Mmu Mch Venture IncDavid Fulcher----
Oak Park Place Madison East
IL
AL
MC
NH
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 61
Rank #67 / 496
No
53
Facility 53
WI AVG 42
Rank #201 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 12
Rank #59 / 334
-A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC----
Heritage Lake Country
IL
AL
MC
Hartland
72
Facility 72
WI AVG 61
Rank #148 / 496
Yes
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 42
Rank #433 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #160 / 334
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #90 / 406
-Hsl 15 LLCMilo Pinkerton3
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #75 / 312
Waunakee Valley Senior Living
IL
NH
AL
MC
Waunakee (Country Aire)
94
Facility 94
WI AVG 61
Rank #85 / 496
Yes
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 42
Rank #219 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #299 / 334
56.1%
Facility 56.1%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #334 / 406
-Ryan HoekstraAhr Waunakee Trs Sub LLC----
Pine Haven Christian Communities
IL
AL
HC
MC
PC
RC
Sheboygan Falls
105
Facility 105
WI AVG 61
Rank #59 / 496
No
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 42
Rank #357 / 580
Private Rooms
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 12
Rank #11 / 334
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #169 / 406
-Pine Haven Christian Home IncPeter Leer2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
The Waterford at Fitchburg
IL
AL
RC
Fitchburg
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 61
Rank #152 / 496
Yes
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 42
Rank #133 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 12
Rank #109 / 334
--Csl West Bend LLCKirsten Hutchison2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #59 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #95 / 312
New Perspective North Shore
IL
AL
MC
Brown Deer (North 60Th Street)
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #186 / 496
Yes
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 42
Rank #252 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 334
-A+Beaver Creek Ops LLCRyan Novaczyk----
New Perspective Senior Living | West Bend
IL
AL
MC
West Bend
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #186 / 496
Yes
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 42
Rank #391 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 334
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #331 / 406
A+West Bend Ops LLCRyan Novaczyk9
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #278 / 312
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #246 / 312
2.0
Facility 2.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #213 / 312
Stair Crest
IL
AL
MC
Muskego (Tess Corners)
56
Facility 56
WI AVG 61
Rank #212 / 496
No
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 42
Rank #468 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #299 / 334
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #260 / 406
-Phw Inc Dba Stair CrestKari Ajack1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
Laurel Oaks Senior Living
IL
AL
RC
Glendale (West Bender Road)
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 61
Rank #152 / 496
No
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 42
Rank #308 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #236 / 334
33.8%
Facility 33.8%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #398 / 406
-Lo Opco LLCChrsitian Cummings3
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #178 / 312
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 312
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #117 / 312
Appleton Retirement Community
IL
AL
RC
Appleton (Downtown)
104
Facility 104
WI AVG 61
Rank #62 / 496
Yes
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 42
Rank #31 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #202 / 334
92.3%
Facility 92.3%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #72 / 406
-Appleton Retirement Community,LLCRick Schaller3
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #143 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale
IL
AL
MC
Madison (Madison Yards At Hill Farms)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 61
Rank #171 / 496
No
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 42
Rank #20 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #236 / 334
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #312 / 406
-Madison Senior Services LLCBryan Cook1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #59 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
New Perspective Senior Living | Waukesha
IL
AL
MC
Waukesha (Village Of Waukesha)
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #186 / 496
Yes
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 42
Rank #357 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 334
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #364 / 406
A+Waukesha Ops LLCRyan Nocaczyk18
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #312 / 312
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 12
Rank #298 / 312
2.8
Facility 2.8
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #249 / 312
Hart Park Square Senior Living
IL
AL
RC
Wauwatosa (River Parkway)
55
Facility 55
WI AVG 61
Rank #215 / 496
No
77
Facility 77
WI AVG 42
Rank #61 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #236 / 334
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #370 / 406
-Hpsmld Opco LLCChristian Cummings3
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #178 / 312
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 312
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #117 / 312
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Overview of Clement Manor

Offering a comprehensive continuum of care for seniors in Greenfield, Wisconsin, Clement Manor’s faith-based community has been serving the elderly for four decades. Among the programs they provide are independent living apartments, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and transitional care. Their services are designed to cater to residents’ evolving needs as they age. Whether you require daily assistance or simply prefer a warm and welcoming community atmosphere, Clement Manor offers a comfortable and supportive environment.

Residents enjoy a variety of amenities that promote socialization and well-being. These include in-house therapy services, lifelong learning classes to encourage continued engagement, and a beautifully landscaped campus for residents to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Clement Manor is dedicated to fostering a spirit of community and providing its residents with the highest quality of care.

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Overview of The Courtyard at Fitchburg

Dedicated to providing seniors with exceptional care, the Courtyard at Fitchburg is an idyllic senior living community situated on Wilshire Drive, Fitchburg, WI, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Residents enjoy peaceful and spacious accommodations with a variety of studio and one-bedroom apartments available in the community. With a kind, compassionate, and highly skilled team prepared to lend extra support around the clock, seniors keep their peace of mind and families let go of their worries.

The Courtyard at Fitchburg is committed to providing seniors with the best possible care they deserve, featuring onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. Forge meaningful connections and participate in fun activities to remain active and socially connected. Catering to residents’ dietary needs and tastes, the community serves a wide selection of menus filled with tasty and healthy meals. Live your golden years wonderfully and experience unforgettable moments with the Courtyard at Fitchburg.

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Overview of Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh

Nestled in the heart of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Aspire Senior Living is a vibrant community where residents can age with grace and dignity, transitioning seamlessly between Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care as their needs evolve. Rooted in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, their mission is to provide a supportive environment that fosters seniors’ independence, wellness, and a sense of belonging. Compassion, respect, and integrity guide every aspect of their care, ensuring residents feel valued and empowered throughout their journey.

The community boasts many amenities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life and promote social engagement. From a movie theater with club seating to a warm-water pool and on-site therapy services, residents can access entertainment and wellness activities tailored to their interests. Additionally, the community features a salon/barbershop, pub/socialization area, and an on-site restaurant with a premier menu, offering convenience and luxury within reach. With beautifully appointed apartments featuring modern amenities and a prime location near shopping centers and entertainment venues, Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh provides its residents with a fulfilling and enriching independent living lifestyle.

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Trinity Woods

9525 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
Overview of Trinity Woods

Trinity Woods is a thriving intergenerational community, where residents from different backgrounds come together to create a vibrant environment. The community has strong partnerships with local educational and religious organizations like Mount Mary University, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and Milwaukee Catholic Home. It offers a variety of housing options, including independent living, assisted living, and student housing. Residents here can enjoy a range of amenities and activities, such as full-service dining, social events, fitness classes, volunteer opportunities, pastoral care, and weekly Roman Catholic Mass. The community also provides practical conveniences like public wifi, campus security, spa and salon services, underground parking, and more. Wellness services like podiatry care, regular wellness clinics, and memory care programming are also available, ensuring that residents’ health and well-being are taken care of.

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Overview of Oak Park Place Madison East

An assisted living and memory care community, Oak Park Place provides a unique accommodation for the specific needs of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. As a community that celebrates you as an individual,  management, and staff surely promote an independent lifestyle based on their own terms. Oak Park Place residents feel more comfortable and safe in a community they trust because meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care.

Oak Park Place provides an atmosphere of growth and security, ensuring that residents are able to feel comfortable in their new cozy home-like environment. A list of essential services provided for assisted living and memory care residents await them– ADLs, medication management, and stimulating activities. Skilled nursing residents are able to experience state-of-the-art technologies that boost up their recovery period. 

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Overview of Heritage Lake Country

Heritage Lake County is a senior living community, operated by HSL 15 LLC, in Hartland, Wisconsin, offering a full continuum of care, ranging from independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care. The community has been in operation since May 2017 and has 46 licensed beds, providing older adults in Waukesha County with a personalized approach to care, along with shared amenities.

With an occupancy rate of approximately 90%, the community currently has 65 beds occupied, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the community has undergone three standard inspections, with the most recent dated November 5, 2025. This inspection concluded with one deficiency, which is significantly below Wisconsin’s state average of 12 deficiencies.

Along with 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services and respite care are also offered. The community is also wheelchair-accessible and is equipped with emergency response systems, which is ideal for those focusing on mobility and safety. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle, as housekeeping and restaurant-style dining are provided.

Heritage Lake Country is ideal for older adults aged 55+ seeking comprehensive care and structured lifestyle services. Those looking to spend their later years in one place can rest assured of finding the right care in the community, especially with its continuum of care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. Older adults and families may also find the community’s high demand and clean inspection record appealing.

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Overview of Waunakee Valley Senior Living

Residing in the quiet South Klein Drive, Waunakee, WI, Waunakee Valley Senior Living is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, adult day services, and skilled care. The community promises a comfortable and maintenance-free lifestyle by taking care of the household chores and keeping the surroundings clean and functional. A round-the-clock emergency alert system alongside a kind and compassionate team is available to ensure seniors are safe and secure.

Sit back and relax within the pet-friendly spaces and cozy outdoor seating of the community. Encouraging residents to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle, the community conducts fun programs and exciting activities daily. Have a delightful dining experience from breakfast to dinner with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Waunakee Valley Senior Living is filled with incredible amenities and offers a wide array of top-tier services for seniors to maximize their independence.

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The Arboretum Senior Living

W180 N7890, Town Hall Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Overview of The Arboretum Senior Living

Surrounded by the lush nature of Menomonee Falls, WI, The Arboretum Senior Living is a prominent senior living community providing a wide array of care options including assisted living, companion living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Live in comfort and style with the snug and sophisticated one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences of The Arboretum Senior Living. Combining the utmost support and medical expertise, the community doubles its efforts to meet seniors’ special needs and aspirations.

Remain active and happy with engaging activities and enjoyable programs for leisure and wellness. Have the finest dining experience with delightful and healthy meals catering to nutritional requirements and tastes. The Arboretum Senior Living is a haven for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its ethereal campus enveloped by picturesque sceneries and incredible amenities.

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Milwaukee Catholic Home

2462 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Overview of Milwaukee Catholic Home

Milwaukee Catholic Home is a skilled nursing facility located at 2462 N Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI, offering nursing home, independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The facility is administrated by Kate Gerou. Milwaukee Catholic Home is certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as a voluntary non-profit community operated by a church.

The facility has continuously served residents since June 21, 1913.

The facility occupies an urban location with a Walk Score of 83, very walkable and ranked fourteenth out of 157 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities. The facility is situated 2.3 miles from Milwaukee’s city center and 0.09 miles from Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital.

The facility houses 107 beds in one-bedroom and two-bedroom options with an occupancy rate of eighty-six percent, higher than the Wisconsin average of seventy percent. Monthly rates range from one thousand one hundred forty dollars to five thousand five hundred seventy dollars. The Better Business Bureau rating is A+ (Not Accredited).

The facility provides skilled nursing care with significant staffing strengths. Total nursing care per resident averages six hours and twenty-eight minutes daily, ranked third out of 161 Wisconsin skilled nursing facilities and fifty-three percent above the state average. Registered nurses provide one hour and seven minutes per resident daily, above state average. Licensed practical nurses provide forty-six minutes daily, above state average.

Certified nurse aides provide four hours and three minutes daily, representing substantial direct care support. The facility employs two hundred fifty-two staff members with a staff-to-resident ratio of two point five-five to one, better than the state average.

The facility serves primarily short-term rehabilitation residents, with eighty-eight percent Medicare admissions averaging twenty days and five percent Medicaid admissions. Services include transportation, fitness and recreation, and on-site specialists including dentists, podiatrists, and psychiatrists.

The facility’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services quality ratings are 36.1% above the Wisconsin average overall.

The facility has received three total health inspections compared to the Wisconsin average of six. The facility has fifteen total health citations compared to the Wisconsin average of twenty-seven point three citations. All citations are moderate level severity. The facility has zero critical citations and zero serious citations compared to Wisconsin averages of zero point nine and one point two respectively.

Recent citations from June 2025 and February 2024 addressed infection control, nutrition, and resident rights, all corrected. No penalties have been imposed in the past three years.

Families should verify specific corrective actions taken for all cited deficiencies and confirm protocols for ongoing quality monitoring and resident safety oversight.

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Overview of Pine Haven Christian Communities

An independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in the county of Sheboygan in Wisconsin for more than 70 years– Pine Haven Christian Communities is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created to ensure that residents can live a stress-free lifestyle and create a joyous experience in the community.  The senior living home boasts a beautiful location that strives to offer a harmonious environment for seniors seeking.

Pine Haven residents can feel confident knowing it is filled with safe, comfortable, and therapeutic service. Seniors are encouraged to maintain independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Wisconsin

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 199 independent living communities in Wisconsin. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Wisconsin?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Wisconsin, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Wisconsin?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.