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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

Compare Independent Living around Wisconsin

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 Storypoint Mequon

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.

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Germantown Home

W164N10502 Timberline Ct, Germantown, WI 53022
Overview of Germantown Home

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.

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Oakwood Hills–Sky Active Living

4316 Oakwood Hills Pkwy, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Overview of Oakwood Hills–sky Active Living

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.

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Overview of Berkshire Grafton

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.

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Overview of Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Oregon

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.

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Overview of Celebre Place

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.

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Overview of Lake Oaks Senior Apartment Homes

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.

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Overview of Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Waunakee

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.

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Overview of Carmel Residence

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.

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Overview of Villa Ciera Senior Apartments

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.

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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.