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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 LLC | Milo Pinkerton | 6 | 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 Inc | David 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 Balousek | Oak 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 LLC | Milo Pinkerton | 3 | 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 Hoekstra | Ahr 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 Inc | Peter Leer | 2 | 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 LLC | Kirsten Hutchison | 2 | 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 LLC | Ryan 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 LLC | Ryan Novaczyk | 9 | 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 Crest | Kari Ajack | 1 | 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 LLC | Chrsitian Cummings | 3 | 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,LLC | Rick Schaller | 3 | 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 LLC | Bryan Cook | 1 | 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 LLC | Ryan Nocaczyk | 18 | 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 LLC | Christian Cummings | 3 | 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 |
Located just north of Milwaukee, Storypoint Mequon is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows residents to stay active and maintain individuality; they ensure that residents live the best life possible by creating an environment that cultivates personal growth and blossoming friendships. Storypoint Mequon is the ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find an accepting and inviting community with programs and services that celebrate each individual.
As a proud member of the StoryPoint group, Mequon ensures that its services are flexible for comfort and stability. They provide a range of services, such as 24-hour licensed support by a team of professional and compassionate care staff, beautiful and thoughtfully designed interiors, and specialized programming for holistic wellness.
Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Germantown, WI, Germantown Home is a reliable senior living community, offering an affordable living environment for seniors. The community makes sure residents enjoy a comfortable and well-supported living experience by offering compassionate assisted living services. Whether you need medication management, assistance with daily living activities, or supervised care, a dedicated team is always ready to accommodate your various needs here.
A wide variety of engaging activities are also available to help residents live actively to maintain their overall well-being. Located near houses of worship, retail stores, healthcare services, and other local conveniences, the community ensures that residents have easy access to important life necessities. Here, residents are guaranteed to enjoy their retirement life comfortably and fully.
A classic senior living community located at Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI, Oakwood Hills–sky Active Living provides a spectrum of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community offers elegant residences for seniors. More than a beautiful façade, Oakwood Hills ensures 24-hour quality care and assistance from a highly skilled and compassionate team.
Oakwood Hills fosters a warm and welcoming environment, conducting engaging activities and fun programs for its residents’ enjoyment and leisure. Moreover, the community promotes safe and personalized care for seniors to ensure they receive the best care suited to their needs. Providing spacious common areas, a well-stocked library, an activity room, and a fitness center, the Oakwood Hills prioritizes its residents’ enjoyment and safety.
Berkshire Grafton promotes an active senior living lifestyle at its finest. The staff encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years. The residential community offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living.
As a member of the Berkshire Community senior living group, the apartment-style complex has well-curated accommodations that encourage residents to thrive. The residential home provides comprehensive services such as scheduled housekeeping and transportation, resident-centered enrichment programs, an on-site nurse available 24/7, well-balanced daily meals, ADLs, wheelchair-accessible features, and a recreational room.
Peacefully surrounded by lush trees in Park St, Oregon, WI, Sienna Crest Assisted Living-Oregon is a unique community that offers assisted living. The community strives to enhance residents’ quality of life with top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Residents will surely enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community handling household responsibilities and personal needs.
Participate in engaging activities and enriching programs for better social connections and a vibrant lifestyle. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals satisfying dietary needs and tastes. The community is ideal for those looking to retain their independence while having a dependable surrounding to meet their special needs.
Celebre Place is an affordable independent living and assisted living community that screams elegance and comfort built at every corner of the community; residents are guaranteed to enjoy their stay because of the building’s astonishing, beautifully decorated interiors– adding to the community’s charm. The apartment-style complex strongly presents a warm, welcoming environment with resort-like hospitality that brings a delightful lifestyle.
Celebre Place ensures its residents thrive in a nurturing environment that helps them feel more comfortable. It offers comprehensive amenities and services that help make its residents hassle-free. Residents receive 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available.
Lake Oaks is an exquisite senior living community that boasts resort-style living in a modern apartment complex exclusively for 55+ adults. Independent living apartment-style residences encourage seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The compassionate staff truly cares about its residents and families by creating a welcoming and comfortable environment that helps residents feel more safe and secure.
Lake Oaks residential living is built on a list of all-inclusive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, and engaging activities scheduled. Amenities include underground parking, a business center, a clubhouse, a picnic area, and a media room.
Catering to those who require extra support with their daily routines, Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Waunakee is a remarkable community in Waunakee, WI that provides assisted living. Residents here enjoy the support from an excellent care team available 24/7 to accommodate their unique needs. The community prioritizes residents’ preferences and autonomy while ensuring they receive the care they need in their daily lives.
Each day is a chance to relax, make new connections, or discover new hobbies with a full range of Life Enhancement activities available. Mealtimes are also to look forward to with fresh and nutritious meals packed with nutrients and flavor. At Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Waunakee, everyone is given the opportunity and comfort they need to make the most of their golden years.
Carmel Residence, part of Miravida Living community, is a senior living community that offers independent living services in Oshkosh, WI. This welcoming community offers a range of services designed to empower residents in their golden years, promoting a lifestyle of freedom and comfort. Residents of Carmel Residence enjoy a host of amenities, including air-conditioned living spaces, with cable TV, a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, and microwave ensuring modern convenience. The community provides the added convenience of in-unit washer and dryer, allowing residents to manage their household tasks with ease.
Carmel Residence offers the innovative “Hello, I’m OK!” program encouraging social interaction and safety, where residents place cards in the hall each morning to alert one another of their well-being. The community offers additional services at an added cost, including access to a beauty shop/barbershop, heated underground parking, noon meal service, and pharmacy facilities. Amenities such as 24-hour maintenance, a community garden, guest rooms, hearing loop, indoor mail delivery, library, meeting rooms, social lounges, a screened community porch, secure building, and ample storage space contribute to a fulfilling and secure living experience. With a smoke and tobacco-free campus, Carmel Residence provides seniors with a tranquil and supportive environment, where they can embrace their independence and enjoy the golden years to the fullest.
Villa Ciera Senior Apartments is a 62+ independent senior living community with the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday tasks. Offering a range of opportunities tailored to its residents, seniors can feel inspired to create a better life with the continuum of care provided. Villa Ciera is an elegant independent living apartment home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents.
To keep the residents active and allow them to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the staff plans engaging activities and programs– recreational activities, fitness activities, and enriching programs. Amenities include a dining area, lounge, library, fitness room, and a patio. Daily chores are left to the staff as residents are encouraged to live hassle-free.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.



















