Page 11 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
The Courtyard at Fitchburg
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fitchburg (Chapel Valley)
72
Facility 72
WI AVG 58
Rank #40 / 161
Yes
34
Facility 34
WI AVG 43
Rank #119 / 196
-
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 13
Rank #120 / 129
52.8%
Facility 52.8%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #117 / 134
-Michael SamuelsFitchburg Assisted Living LLC7
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 4
Rank #97 / 112
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 12
Rank #109 / 112
5.0
Facility 5.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #112 / 112
Cardinal View Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Middleton
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 58
Rank #57 / 161
Yes
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 43
Rank #181 / 196
-
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 13
Rank #96 / 129
30.0%
Facility 30.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #133 / 134
--Cardinal View Senior Living Inc2
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 112
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #48 / 112
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #66 / 112
Congregational Home
IL
AL
CCRC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Brookfield (Grantosa)
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 58
Rank #145 / 161
No
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 43
Rank #148 / 196
Private Rooms---Kris SprtelCongregational Home Inc10
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 4
Rank #71 / 112
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 12
Rank #105 / 112
2.7
Facility 2.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #100 / 112
Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Sister Bay
30
Facility 30
WI AVG 58
Rank #132 / 161
No
44
Facility 44
WI AVG 43
Rank #93 / 196
--
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #75 / 134
--Sister Bay Cbrf Opco LLC2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #44 / 112
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #48 / 112
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #66 / 112
The Courtyard at Sussex Cbrf
IL
AL
MC
RC
Sussex
58
Facility 58
WI AVG 58
Rank #67 / 161
No
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 43
Rank #145 / 196
-
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 13
Rank #105 / 129
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #64 / 134
--Sussex Assisted Living LLC7
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #87 / 112
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #97 / 112
2.6
Facility 2.6
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #98 / 112
Morrow Memorial Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Sparta
80
Facility 80
WI AVG 58
Rank #30 / 161
No
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 43
Rank #41 / 196
-
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 13
Rank #18 / 129
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #46 / 134
A+Jennifer BrieskeMorrow Mem Home For The Aged Inc----
The Courtyard at Fitchburg – Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fitchburg
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 58
Rank #116 / 161
Yes
57
Facility 57
WI AVG 43
Rank #63 / 196
-
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 13
Rank #114 / 129
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #109 / 134
--Fitchburg Assisted Living LLC8
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 4
Rank #97 / 112
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 12
Rank #108 / 112
4.1
Facility 4.1
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #109 / 112
The Legacy of DeForest
IL
AL
MC
Deforest
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 58
Rank #139 / 161
Yes--
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 13
Rank #83 / 129
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #77 / 134
-Julie LonerganPark Vista Senior Housing Management LLC7
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #81 / 112
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #97 / 112
2.6
Facility 2.6
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #98 / 112
Milwaukee Catholic Home
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Milwaukee (Northpoint)
107
Facility 107
WI AVG 58
Rank #12 / 161
No
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 43
Rank #17 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #46 / 134
A+Kate GerouMilwaukee Catholic Home Inc----
Mountain Terrace Senior Living Cbrf
IL
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Wausau
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 58
Rank #109 / 161
Yes--
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 13
Rank #62 / 129
85.0%
Facility 85.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #45 / 134
--Terrace Court Senior Living Inc6
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 4
Rank #97 / 112
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 12
Rank #89 / 112
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #92 / 112

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WI independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 200 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Courtyard at Fitchburg

The Courtyard at Fitchburg offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Fitchburg, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident maintains a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while respite care offers a short stay for a person whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since the resident can move between care settings without leaving the community. The community has 72 beds. Monthly rates range from $4,000 to $12,000, so families need to identify the rate that applies to the resident’s living arrangement and care level. Fitchburg Assisted Living operates the community, and Michael Samuels serves as administrator.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet to the community.

Price range $4,000 - $12,000/Month

Contact The Courtyard at Fitchburg

Overview of Cardinal View Senior Living

Cardinal View Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Middleton, WI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. The multiple care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

Cardinal View Senior Living has 60 beds, and Julie Holden serves as director. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when moving in.

Chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style, and guest meal options allow visitors to eat with a resident. A salon and walking paths provide on-site grooming and a place to walk, while scheduled transportation supports planned trips without arranging a separate ride.

Contact Cardinal View Senior Living

Overview of Congregational Home

Congregational Home is a highly rated nursing home in Brookfield, WI, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel a sense of belonging during their stay. Residents also experience exceptional services, including 24-hour on-site RN care, household services, and nutritious meals. With a continuum of care services, the community ensures older adults can age gracefully in place.

Light exercises, fun gatherings, and recreational opportunities help residents stay active and gain meaningful experiences. A putting green, a coffee bar, and a theater are among the state-of-the-art amenities provided for residents’ leisure and wellness. Located in the quiet neighborhood of Brookfield, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Wisconsin, this nursing home continuously provides exceptional care for older adults’ welfare.

$8,467/Month

Contact Congregational Home

Overview of Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village provides a broad spectrum of care options in Sister Bay, Wisconsin, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, nursing home care, hospice, and palliative care. Residents in independent living occupy private quarters while accessing campus amenities, whereas assisted living adds personal help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and managing prescriptions. Dedicated memory care units feature secured environments for individuals dealing with dementia.

This 30-bed campus incorporates both post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care, featuring on-site therapy programs and medical oversight from an on-staff physician. Sister Bay CBRF OpCo manages the facility. Given the local 44 walk score, most everyday trips and errands outside the property require automotive transportation.

Prospective residents can get in touch with Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village to learn about room availability, schedule a tour, and go over financial structures such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.

Contact Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village

Overview of The Courtyard at Sussex Cbrf

The Courtyard at Sussex Cbrf offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Sussex, Wisconsin. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private 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 family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who wants to remain in the same community. The home has 58 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Residents can exercise in the fitness center, watch films in the movie theater, and read in the library. A salon or spa is also available at the community, so residents can use those services without leaving the home. Sussex Assisted Living operates the community, and Encore Senior Living is the owner.

Contact The Courtyard at Sussex Cbrf

Overview of Morrow Memorial Home

Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta, Wisconsin, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home services, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private housing with shared amenities, while assisted living helps with personal hygiene, dressing, and medication management. Secured memory care accommodations serve residents with cognitive decline, and transitional rehabilitation programs assist individuals recovering after hospital stays.

Operating as an 80-bed residence, the community is run by operator Morrow Mem Home For The Aged and administrator Jennifer Brieske. Registered nursing staff supplies an average of 4 hours and 58 minutes of hands-on care per resident each day. Campus life includes access to scheduled local transportation and an on-site salon and spa.

Situated in a neighborhood with a 68 walk score, the location enables residents to complete select daily tasks nearby on foot. Payment arrangements include Medicare for qualifying short-term rehab, Medicaid, and direct private pay.

Families exploring housing and long-term care options can contact Morrow Memorial Home to gather details regarding bed availability, schedule a private walkthrough, or review admission guidelines.

Contact Morrow Memorial Home

Overview of The Courtyard at Fitchburg – Memory Care

The Courtyard at Fitchburg, Memory Care offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Fitchburg, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care takes place in a secured setting with supervision, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The combination of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community. There are 36 beds. That smaller scale gives residents and staff the chance to get to know each other. Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to continue living with their pets.

The garden patio has raised planters and a walking path, giving residents an outdoor place to garden or walk. Rehabilitation services take place within the community, so therapy does not require outside travel. A beauty salon and spa or bathtique also provide salon and spa services on site. Fitchburg Assisted Living operates the community.

A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently.

Contact The Courtyard at Fitchburg – Memory Care

The Legacy of DeForest

6639 Pederson Crossing Blvd, Deforest, WI 53532
Overview of The Legacy of DeForest

A 25-bed community in Deforest, Wisconsin, The Legacy of DeForest covers three levels of care under one address: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. It sits at 6639 Pederson Crossing Blvd in Dane County, in a stretch of the area where a car is pretty much required to get anywhere. Six years in, the community now runs at 76 percent occupancy.

Julie Lonergan administers the property, with Park Vista Senior Housing Management LLC as the operator behind it. Day to day, residents have an emergency response system in place and transportation arranged to physician, dental, therapy, specialist, and optometrist appointments, the kind of logistics that quietly matter more than they get credit for. Seasonal menus rotate through the dining room, giving some variety across the year.

Pricing runs from $7,910 to $8,910 a month, depending on care level and accommodation type, a range wide enough that it’s worth a direct conversation about where a specific resident would land. Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, oversees inspections statewide, and here those have tended to focus on staffing credentials and how well care plans get documented.

What stands out is the structure itself: three care levels in one small community, built for a resident who might start more independent and need more support later, without ever having to pack up and move somewhere new.

Price range $7,910 - $8,910/Month

Contact The Legacy of DeForest

Milwaukee Catholic Home

2462 N. Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211
Overview of Milwaukee Catholic Home

Milwaukee Catholic Home has been on N Prospect Ave in Milwaukee’s Northpoint neighborhood since 1913. Run by a church and administered by Kate Gerou, it’s part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community, which means residents can move between levels of care, nursing home, independent living, assisted living, and memory care, without switching organizations entirely.

The building itself is a two-story, 107-bed facility with one and two-bedroom layouts running 569 to 1,174 square feet. It’s nearly full: 96 of those 107 beds are occupied, putting occupancy at 89 percent. Monthly rates span $1,140 to $5,570 depending on the level of care, and the neighborhood earns a Walk Score of 83, solidly walkable by most standards.

Total nursing care averages 6 hours and 28 minutes per resident, per day, a substantial number in this field. Most residents here are on short-term rehab stays, and Medicare covers the majority of new admissions, though Medicaid and private pay are accepted too. The facility also runs a state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site, plus transportation services and fitness and recreation programming.

More than a century of continuous operation, a heavy staffing ratio, and a short-stay rehab focus: that combination points to a facility built less around long-term custodial care and more around getting people through recovery and back home, with real clinical muscle behind it while they’re there.

Price range $1,140 - $5,570/Month

Contact Milwaukee Catholic Home

Overview of Mountain Terrace Senior Living Cbrf

Mountain Terrace Senior Living Cbrf offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Wausau, WI. Assisted living supports daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps private living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision, while residential care supports everyday needs in a residential setting. Respite care provides short stays when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can change without leaving the community. With 40 beds, the setting is smaller, giving staff and residents the chance to get to know each other. Terrace Court Senior Living operates Mountain Terrace Senior Living Cbrf. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in, while an on site salon, fitness classes, a gym, and fine dining provide ways to manage personal care, exercise, and meals within the community.

Contact Mountain Terrace Senior Living Cbrf

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.