Page 10 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 200 independent living communities in WI using WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in WI
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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.
Emerald Ridge of Neenah
IL
AL
RC
Neenah
45
Facility 45
WI AVG 58
Rank #103 / 161
No
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 43
Rank #10 / 196
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 13
Rank #91 / 129
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #52 / 134
-Ivy Lane LLC3
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #87 / 112
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #85 / 112
3.3
Facility 3.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #105 / 112
Hamilton House Senior Living Inc
IL
AL
MC
Cedarburg
70
Facility 70
WI AVG 58
Rank #45 / 161
Yes
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 43
Rank #14 / 196
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 13
Rank #74 / 129
34.3%
Facility 34.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #130 / 134
-Hamilton House Senior Living Inc6
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 4
Rank #95 / 112
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #80 / 112
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #66 / 112
Sienna Meadows Memory Care – Oregon
IL
AL
MC
Oregon
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 58
Rank #146 / 161
No
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 43
Rank #105 / 196
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #78 / 134
Sue WhiteSienna Crest Assisted Living Inc5
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #81 / 112
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 12
Rank #76 / 112
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #66 / 112
Homme Residential Wittenberg
IL
ADC
AL
Wittenberg
75
Facility 75
WI AVG 58
Rank #37 / 161
No
45
Facility 45
WI AVG 43
Rank #91 / 196
45
Facility 45
WI AVG 13
Rank #4 / 129
41.3%
Facility 41.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #127 / 134
-Homme Home For The Aging Inc6
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #81 / 112
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 12
Rank #107 / 112
4.7
Facility 4.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #111 / 112
Cedar Crest Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Janesville
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 58
Rank #48 / 161
Yes-
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 13
Rank #18 / 129
57.4%
Facility 57.4%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #105 / 134
-Cedar Crest Inc3
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 112
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #35 / 112
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #38 / 112
Kettle Park Senior Living Inc
IL
AL
MC
Stoughton
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 58
Rank #81 / 161
No
78
Facility 78
WI AVG 43
Rank #25 / 196
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 13
Rank #83 / 129
34.0%
Facility 34.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #131 / 134
-Kettle Park Senior Living Inc6
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #81 / 112
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 12
Rank #76 / 112
0.8
Facility 0.8
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #62 / 112
Bethel Home
IL
AL
CCRC
HC
MC
Oshkosh
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 58
Rank #17 / 161
Yes
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 43
Rank #86 / 196
-
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #85 / 134
Kelly FitzpatrickBethel Home Inc7
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #87 / 112
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 12
Rank #93 / 112
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #92 / 112
The Arboretum Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Menomonee Falls
78
Facility 78
WI AVG 58
Rank #33 / 161
No
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 43
Rank #184 / 196
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 13
Rank #105 / 129
53.8%
Facility 53.8%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #113 / 134
Christian CummingsThe Arboretum I Opco LLC9
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 4
Rank #105 / 112
15
Facility 15
WI AVG 12
Rank #92 / 112
1.7
Facility 1.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #87 / 112
The Legacy at Noel Manor
IL
AL
MC
RC
Verona
42
Facility 42
WI AVG 58
Rank #108 / 161
Yes
66
Facility 66
WI AVG 43
Rank #46 / 196
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 13
Rank #74 / 129
61.9%
Facility 61.9%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #97 / 134
-Park Vista Senior Housing Management LLC8
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 4
Rank #71 / 112
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 12
Rank #88 / 112
1.5
Facility 1.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #83 / 112
New Glarus Home, Inc
IL
AL
MC
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
New Glarus
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 58
Rank #17 / 161
No
69
Facility 69
WI AVG 43
Rank #40 / 196
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 13
Rank #3 / 129
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #20 / 134
Jo Ann ShepherdNew Glarus Home Inc----

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Overview of Emerald Ridge of Neenah

Emerald Ridge of Neenah offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Neenah, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks and medication management while a resident maintains a personal living space. Independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care provides a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away or recovery.

The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs could change over time or a family caregiver who needs temporary support. Emerald Ridge of Neenah has 45 beds and offers one-bedroom and one-bedroom deluxe units, with a separate bedroom and living area. Ivy Lane operates the community.

Medication administration and management can help a resident follow a prescribed medication routine, and transportation scheduling and assistance can help arrange rides when needed. Scheduled activities and socialization provide planned opportunities for participation and interaction. A Walk Score of 85 means most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently.

Contact Emerald Ridge of Neenah

Overview of Hamilton House Senior Living

Hamilton House Senior Living in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Having these care levels on one campus can allow a resident’s support to increase over time without moving to another community.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. The community has 70 beds, and private apartments give residents their own living space. Pets are allowed, and secure outdoor areas let residents spend time outside within a protected setting. With a Walk Score of 84, most errands are possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently; James Bourne serves as director.

Contact Hamilton House Senior Living Inc

Overview of Sienna Meadows Memory Care – Oregon

Burrowed in Oregon, WI, Sienna Meadows Memory Care – Oregon is a safe and inviting community designed for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Accommodations here are purposely built to accommodate residents’ unique safety needs. Caregivers here are friendly and specifically trained to cater to memory-related needs, allowing residents to enjoy their lives despite their conditions.

As part of their specialized memory care program, the community provides an array of well-curated activities designed to improve residents’ cognitive skills and well-being. The environment here is incorporated with supportive cues that trigger reminiscing. Here, every part of the community is designed to help residents continue enjoying the life they want for as long as they can.

Price range $6,000 - $9,000/Month

Contact Sienna Meadows Memory Care – Oregon

Overview of Homme Residential Wittenberg

Independent Living Plus is a named program at Homme Residential Wittenberg, sitting between full independence and hands-on help. Independent living itself means private quarters with community services attached and nobody setting a resident’s schedule. Assisted living picks up bathing, dressing, and medication when those stop going smoothly.

Adult day care serves someone who lives somewhere else entirely. Often that is a household where the working adult cannot leave a parent alone between eight and six, and the day has to be covered without anyone moving out.

Because independent and assisted living share the Wittenberg, Wisconsin, building, needs can grow without a second search. Seventy-five beds sit under the license, 31 of them occupied at the last count.

Rehabilitation services and the Rehab/Recovery program handle the recovery side. A walk score of 45 puts this in car-dependent territory, so errands mean a ride. Homme Home For The Aging operates the community.

Contact Homme Residential Wittenberg

Overview of Cedar Crest Assisted Living

Cedar Crest Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Janesville, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, while nursing home care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. The range of care types may be a good fit for someone whose needs may grow over time and who may want to remain in one community. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident while a usual caregiver travels or recovers.

Cedar Crest Assisted Living opened in 1963 and has 68 beds. Studio and one-bedroom units are available, with a studio providing one private living space and a one-bedroom unit separating the sleeping and living areas. Medicare is accepted for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than for long-term residence.

Residents may keep pets, and David Tanck serves as the director. The community is faith-based, with a chapel and religious services available for on-site participation in faith practices. A therapy and wellness center, rehabilitation services, gardens, walking trails, a salon, and fitness classes give residents access to therapy, outdoor areas, personal grooming, and structured exercise on the property.

Three chef-prepared meals and snacks are served daily, so residents have prepared food available as part of the community’s dining routine.

Contact Cedar Crest Assisted Living

Overview of Kettle Park Senior Living

Kettle Park Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering.

The community has 50 beds, with all three care levels available in one setting. That arrangement may suit someone whose support needs could increase over time without requiring a move to another community. Michelle Powless serves as the director.

Residents can use the putting greens, tend gardening beds, and spend time on the outdoor patio. The theatre offers an indoor activity space. A Walk Score of 78 places the area in the very walkable range, meaning most errands can be completed on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach nearby shops, services, or cafes independently.

Contact Kettle Park Senior Living Inc

Overview of Bethel Home

Bethel Home offers assisted living, Home Care, Independent Living, and Memory Care in Oshkosh, WI. Assisted living helps with daily tasks, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Independent living offers private living without daily care, and Home Care supports a person in their own residence.

The range of care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move among care levels without leaving the community. Bethel Home has 100 beds and opened in 1955, with Kelly Fitzpatrick serving as administrator. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living in the community, and transportation is available for travel without driving themselves.

Programs include Personal & Supportive In-Home Care, a Food Pantry, Thrift Shop & Mission Assistance, Apartment Rentals & Child Care, and Subsidized Apartment Rentals. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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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.

Price range $4,960 - $7,900/Month

Contact The Arboretum Senior Living

Overview of The Legacy at Noel Manor

The Legacy at Noel Manor offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Verona, WI. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment; independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision; and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels share one community. For a resident whose needs grow over time, moving to a different level of care may not require leaving the community. The Legacy at Noel Manor has 42 beds, with Melanie Mitchell serving as director and Park Vista Senior Housing Management operating the community.

A Walk Score of 66 indicates that the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete selected outings independently. Pets are allowed, and the on site salon and spa provide personal grooming services without requiring residents to leave the community.

Contact The Legacy at Noel Manor

Overview of New Glarus Home

New Glarus Home offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, along with assisted living, independent living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in New Glarus, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains their own apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. New Glarus Home may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time because multiple care levels can support a move without leaving the community or starting over socially.

New Glarus Home opened in 1966 and has 100 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 26 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Residents can use the Wellness Center and access rehabilitation services, while the area’s walk score of 69 means some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Jo Ann Shepherd serves as the administrator.

Contact New Glarus Home, Inc

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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Independent Living in Wisconsin at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 58The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wisconsin. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 200 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.