Page 14 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 203 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. 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.
Christian Community Home
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Hudson
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 58
Rank #81 / 161
Yes
70
Facility 70
WI AVG 43
Rank #36 / 196
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74.4%
Facility 74.4%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #82 / 134
-Jennie OrmanChristian Community Home Of Hudson Inc
Newcastle Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Mequon
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 58
Rank #99 / 161
Yes
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 43
Rank #184 / 196
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95.5%
Facility 95.5%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #19 / 134
-Geoff MinarikNewcastle Place, LLC
Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Sister Bay
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 58
Rank #81 / 161
No
44
Facility 44
WI AVG 43
Rank #93 / 196
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84.6%
Facility 84.6%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #50 / 134
-Katherine CaseySister Bay Snf Opco LLC
Saint John‘s On The Lake
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Milwaukee (Lower East Side)
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 58
Rank #136 / 161
No
92
Facility 92
WI AVG 43
Rank #4 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--A+Matthew LoydSaint John's Communities Inc
St. Camillus – Wauwatosa
IL
AL
CCRC
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Milwaukee
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 58
Rank #81 / 161
No
43
Facility 43
WI AVG 43
Rank #96 / 196
Private Rooms--A+Courtney WilsonSt Camillus Health Center Inc
Chippewa Manor Living Services Corporation
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Chippewa Falls
93
Facility 93
WI AVG 58
Rank #24 / 161
No
79
Facility 79
WI AVG 43
Rank #22 / 196
-
29
Facility 29
WI AVG 13
Rank #13 / 129
---Chippewa Manor Home Health Care Corp
Village Pointe Commons
IL
AL
MC
Grafton
45
Facility 45
WI AVG 58
Rank #103 / 161
Yes
46
Facility 46
WI AVG 43
Rank #89 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 13
Rank #119 / 129
--Glenwood ChobanChiara Housing And Services Inc
Vista West
IL
AL
MC
Madison
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 58
Rank #116 / 161
Yes
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 43
Rank #50 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 13
Rank #119 / 129
--Glenwood ChobanChiara Housing And Services Inc
Celebre Place
IL
Kenosha (Saxony)
15
Facility 15
WI AVG 58
Rank #157 / 161
Yes
59
Facility 59
WI AVG 43
Rank #57 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 13
Rank #50 / 129
--Fresh Coast PartnersFresh Coast Partners
Willowick
IL
AL
MC
Janesville
32
Facility 32
WI AVG 58
Rank #129 / 161
No
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 43
Rank #184 / 196
-
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 13
Rank #68 / 129
53.1%
Facility 53.1%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #115 / 134
--Willowick Assisted Living Janesville LLC

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Overview of Celebre Place

Celebre Place is an independent living community in Kenosha, Wisconsin, for adults age 55 and older. Residents live in private one bedroom or two bedroom apartments and receive community services rather than daily care. With 15 beds, the setting is smaller, which may suit someone who prefers a place where staff and residents can get to know each other.

There are several ways to spend time on site. Residents can exercise in the modern fitness room, read or watch entertainment in the library and media room, or work on creative projects in the arts and crafts studio. Fine dining options, a private dining space, and a full service hair salon support meals, personal care, and social occasions, while the covered outdoor patio provides space to spend time outside.

Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in their apartment. A Walk Score of 59 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently for certain nearby needs. Celebre Place is operated by Fresh Coast Partners.

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Overview of Christian Community Home

Christian Community Home is a 50-bed nursing home at 1320 Wisconsin Street in Hudson, Wisconsin. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families numerous ways to cover short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care. The home operates at about 60 percent occupancy, with occupants staying 120 days on average.

The community centers its care on transitional rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. It’s then a pragmatic choice for people healing from surgery or a hospital stay. Daily nursing support is significant, with total nursing care averaging nearly 4 hours 50 minutes per resident day, broken down between registered nurses, nurse aides, and other nursing staff. That level of hands-on care mirrors a focus on structured rehabilitation and recovery. The facility sits in a really walkable part of Hudson, with a Walk Score of 70, meaning most errands can be done on foot. This can be convenient for visiting family members wanting to explore the neighborhood on foot while spending time at the home.

For families contemplating Christian Community Home, visiting in person is worthwhile to see the rooms, the rehabilitation spaces, and the daily routines.

Contact Christian Community Home

Overview of Saint John‘s on the Lake

Saint John’s on the Lake is an upscale retirement community in Milwaukee, WI, that offers a wide range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With a variety of beautiful apartments in a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably during their stay. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with high-quality services, including 24-hour emergency response, maintenance services, and flexible dining options. The community is also committed to improving residents’ quality of life through personalized care plans.

Cultural activities, arts and crafts, and exercises provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. A wellness center, a whirlpool, and a library are among the top-notch amenities provided for residents’ leisure and wellness. Museums, restaurants, and public transportation are also located nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This retirement community strives to help older adults age gracefully, making it a great choice for senior living in Wisconsin.

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Overview of Chippewa Manor Living Services

Chippewa Manor Living Services offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing care in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide nursing support for residents who need ongoing clinical care.

Several care levels are available here. That can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since care can continue within the same community. The community has 93 beds, and rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of a resident’s care; a salon and spa are also available for personal grooming and salon services.

The area has a Walk Score of 79, meaning it is very walkable and most errands can be completed on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops and services independently. Chippewa Manor Home Health Care operates Chippewa Manor Living Services.

Contact Chippewa Manor Living Services Corporation

Overview of Vista West

Settled in the lovely neighborhood of Crossroads Circle, Suite 400, Waukesha, WI, is the outstanding senior living community of Vista West Madison that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Spend your best years resting in the beautifully designed and sophisticated accommodations of the community in a wide array of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Vista West Madison handles the maintenance and helps residents with their daily activities with unwavering dedication from a kind and highly skilled team.

Here, residents utilize the inviting spaces for their leisure and join carefully curated activities to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Look forward to meal times with healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. Providing round-the-clock care and assistance, Vista West Madison ensures residents have a blissful retirement within its serene premises.

Contact Vista West

Overview of Village Pointe Commons

Village Pointe Commons provides a comfortable community in their independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. The luxurious retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. They hope residents discover many possibilities where anything can happen at the premier residence in the city.

As a Capri senior living community, residential living at Village Pointe offers specific care plans for each unique individual but with the same purpose of ensuring comfort and stability. Amenities and services extend to all living options, such as an outdoor courtyard, dining in the restaurant-style dining room, grand lounge areas, well-lit recreational areas, a library, a chapel, and heated underground parking.

Contact Village Pointe Commons

Overview of Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village

Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Sister Bay, Wisconsin. The range may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care needs grow. Independent living provides private living without daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Hospice and palliative care address end of life and comfort focused needs, including care centered on comfort when treatment is no longer the main goal.

The community has 50 beds, placing it in the mid sized range rather than clearly at either a small or large community scale. Its Long Term Care & Post Acute Rehab program includes rehabilitation services for residents receiving ongoing care or recovering after a hospital stay. A doctor is on staff, and 24 hour staffing is available.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Katherine Casey serves as administrator, and Sister Bay Snf Opco operates the community. A Walk Score of 44 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Serenity Spring Senior Living at Scandia Village

Overview of St. Camillus – Wauwatosa

With a capacity of 50 beds, St. Camillus – Wauwatosa is a skilled nursing community located at 10101 West Wisconsin Avenue in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Operated by St. Camillus Health Center Inc. and administered by Courtney Wilson, the high-rise community offers private rooms for older adults who require ongoing nursing care in a supportive residential setting.

Additionally, residents receive daily nursing support that includes an average of 1 hour and 12 minutes of registered nurse care, 2 hours and 22 minutes of assistance from nurse aides, and 45 minutes from LPNs/LVNs. This combination provides both clinical oversight and hands-on assistance throughout the day.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 43, allowing access to some nearby services on foot.

Contact St. Camillus – Wauwatosa

Willowick

2860 Liberty Lane, Janesville, WI 53545
Overview of Willowick

Willowick offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Janesville, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while residents retain their own living space, independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 32 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its combination of independent living, assisted living, and memory care can suit a resident whose care needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Willowick Assisted Living Janesville operates the community.

Contact Willowick

Newcastle Place

12600 N Port Washington Rd #300, Mequon, WI 53092
Overview of Newcastle Place

Newcastle Place offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care with skilled nursing in Mequon, WI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care around the clock.

Several care levels are available in one community, which may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because a move to another level can happen without leaving the community. The home has 47 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy during recovery.

Medicare is accepted for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, rather than for long term residence. Private pay allows families to pay directly. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Geoff Minarik serves as the administrator. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time available for each resident. Newcastle Place may suit a resident who wants to remain in one community as care needs change, including someone who may eventually need memory care or around the clock skilled nursing.

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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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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 203 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.