Page 15 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.
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.
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Mondovi
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 58
Rank #124 / 161
No
59
Facility 59
WI AVG 43
Rank #57 / 196
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58.9%
Facility 58.9%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #103 / 134
-Tonya LisowskiAmerican Lutheran Homes Inc
Clement Manor
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Greenfield
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 58
Rank #81 / 161
No
48
Facility 48
WI AVG 43
Rank #82 / 196
---A+Jill HolbergClement Manor Inc
Dimensions Living Stevens Point
IL
AL
MC
Stevens Point
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 58
Rank #155 / 161
Yes
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 43
Rank #105 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 13
Rank #120 / 129
--Bennet SchwartzSp Op LLC
Dimensions Living Stevens Point
IL
AL
MC
Stevens Point
75
Facility 75
WI AVG 58
Rank #37 / 161
Yes
77
Facility 77
WI AVG 43
Rank #27 / 196
-
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 13
Rank #120 / 129
---Sp Op LLC
New Perspective Island Shores
IL
AL
MC
Neenah
-Yes
76
Facility 76
WI AVG 43
Rank #30 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 13
Rank #31 / 129
-A+--
Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Appleton
88
Facility 88
WI AVG 58
Rank #26 / 161
No
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 43
Rank #141 / 196
--
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #46 / 134
-Kendra VandenheuvelTdr Inc
Bethany St Joseph Care Center
IL
ADC
AL
NH
RESC
SNF
La Crosse
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 58
Rank #17 / 161
Yes---
71.3%
Facility 71.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #87 / 134
-Kristine BlexrudBethany-St Joseph Corporation
Oak Park Place of Janesville
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Janesville
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 58
Rank #124 / 161
Yes
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 43
Rank #184 / 196
--
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #89 / 134
-Lori SchlaisOak Park Place Of Janesville, LLC
Ascension Living Franciscan Place
IL
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Brookfield (Glen Kerry)
110
Facility 110
WI AVG 58
Rank #9 / 161
Yes
17
Facility 17
WI AVG 43
Rank #154 / 196
Private Rooms-
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #120 / 134
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Cedar Crest Health Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Janesville
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 58
Rank #42 / 161
Yes---
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #58 / 134
-David TanckCedar Crest Inc

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Overview of American Lutheran Home-Mondovi

American Lutheran Home-Mondovi in Mondovi, Wisconsin, provides independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. Independent living accommodates individuals seeking private spaces with access to community services, while assisted living helps residents manage daily routines like bathing, dressing, and medication management. On-site physical rehabilitation enables residents to undergo therapy sessions without leaving the campus.

Operated by American Lutheran Homes under administrator Tonya Lisowski, the 35-bed property averages 3 hours and 36 minutes of daily nursing care per resident. Surrounding neighborhoods carry a 59 walk score, allowing residents to complete certain basic errands on foot. Financial arrangements accept Medicare for qualifying recovery periods, Medicaid for long-term care, and direct private payment.

Families exploring senior care options can contact American Lutheran Home-Mondovi to check current room availability, discuss payment methods, or request a tour to view the facility.

Contact American Lutheran Home-Mondovi

Overview of Clement Manor

Offering a comprehensive continuum of care for seniors in Greenfield, Wisconsin, Clement Manor’s faith-based community has been serving the elderly for four decades. Among the programs they provide are independent living apartments, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and transitional care. Their services are designed to cater to residents’ evolving needs as they age. Whether you require daily assistance or simply prefer a warm and welcoming community atmosphere, Clement Manor offers a comfortable and supportive environment.

Residents enjoy a variety of amenities that promote socialization and well-being. These include in-house therapy services, lifelong learning classes to encourage continued engagement, and a beautifully landscaped campus for residents to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Clement Manor is dedicated to fostering a spirit of community and providing its residents with the highest quality of care.

Price range $5,000 - $6,000/Month

Contact Clement Manor

Overview of Dimensions Living Stevens Point

Dimensions Living Stevens Point offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Stevens Point, WI. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels in one community can allow a resident’s needs to grow over time without moving elsewhere or starting over socially.

With 16 beds, the community is small enough for staff and residents to get to know each other. Housing includes studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments: a studio suits someone seeking one private space, while a one bedroom or two bedroom apartment offers more separate living space and can work for a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Outdoor options include an enclosed courtyard, gardens, and walking trails. The salon and spa provide personal grooming services within the community.

Monthly activities, events, and outings create scheduled ways to take part in daily life, and pets are allowed so residents may keep a pet with them. Respite care offers short term stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The area has a Walk Score of 39, making it a setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Bennet Schwartz serves as the administrator, and SP Op operates the community.

Price range $7,899 - $10,824/Month

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Overview of Dimensions Living Stevens Point

Dimensions Living Stevens Point offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment; independent living supports private living with community services and no daily care; and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels on one campus means a resident whose needs grow can move to a different level without leaving the community or starting over socially.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 75 beds, and pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living there. SP Op operates Dimensions Living Stevens Point.

Residents can spend time outdoors in an enclosed courtyard, gardens, and walking trails. A salon or spa provides personal care services on site, while transportation and rehabilitation services give residents access to rides and therapy without arranging those services independently. Dining includes both a full service dining room and a private dining room.

A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. For a resident who no longer drives, that can make it possible to get out independently. Monthly activities and events are planned around physical, cognitive, emotional, and spiritual well-being, giving residents scheduled opportunities to take part in each of those areas.

Contact Dimensions Living Stevens Point

Overview of New Perspective Island Shores

New Perspective Island Shores offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Neenah, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing options include studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts.

A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when moving in.

A Walk Score of 76 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact New Perspective Island Shores

Overview of Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton

Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton is a nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing community in Appleton, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The community has 88 beds and several care levels. That range can suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community. Rehabilitation services include outpatient therapy and short-term rehab, so a resident can receive therapy or stay temporarily for rehabilitation through the facility’s programs.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted for covered or privately funded care. Nurse staffing totals 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Kendra Vandenheuvel serves as administrator, and Tdr operates the community.

Contact Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton

Overview of Bethany St Joseph Care Center

Bethany St Joseph Care Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, adult day care and residential care in La Crosse, WI. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living supports daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management.

Independent living offers private living without daily care, and adult day care provides daytime support for someone who lives elsewhere. Having multiple care levels in one community may make Bethany St Joseph Care Center a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The home has 100 beds, giving families a clear measure of the community’s residential capacity without indicating how care is delivered to any individual resident. Bethany St Joseph Care Center opened in 1977 and accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 57m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need therapy as part of recovery or ongoing care.

Pets are allowed. Kristine Blexrud serves as administrator, and Bethany-St Joseph operates the community.

Contact Bethany St Joseph Care Center

Overview of Oak Park Place of Janesville

Oak Park Place of Janesville offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Janesville, Wisconsin. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Nursing home or skilled nursing care provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move among services without leaving the community. The community has 35 beds, placing it in the smaller community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. Oak Park Place of Janesville opened in 2018, and Lori Schlais serves as the administrator.

Total nurse staffing is 5h 24m per resident per day, representing the daily amount of nurse staffing allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Rehabilitation services support residents working to regain or maintain function, while transportation provides a service for organized travel. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

Contact Oak Park Place of Janesville

Overview of Ascension Living Franciscan Place

Ascension Living Franciscan Place is a nursing home in Brookfield, WI, that offers rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community ensures older adults are well-cared for with a nurturing and welcoming environment. With 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and recreational programs, residents are guaranteed the utmost attention and care. Through personalized care plans, the community also strives to improve residents’ holistic well-being.

Educational programs, social events, and spiritual opportunities foster interactions and allow residents to continue learning. Residents can also connect with their surroundings and lounge in the spacious dining room and beautiful outdoor gardens. Set near Elmbrook Memorial Hospital and serene green spaces in Brookfield, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care and a clean setting, making it a great choice for senior living in Wisconsin.

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Overview of Cedar Crest Health Center

Cedar Crest Health Center in Janesville, Wisconsin, maintains a continuous care setting encompassing independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Residents residing in independent living access community amenities in private spaces, whereas assisted living adds daily personal assistance and medication support. Secured memory care accommodations provide structured supervision for cognitive needs, and skilled nursing units deliver continuous licensed clinical care alongside short-term rehabilitation services.

In operation since 1963 under administrator David Tanck, the 71-bed community provides housing configurations ranging from independent cottages and apartments to specialized care suites. Nursing records indicate an average of 5 hours and 44 minutes of hands-on care assigned per resident each day.

Grounds feature gardens and walking paths, while internal spaces include a wellness center, fitness classes, a salon, a woodworking shop, and dedicated activity rooms. Religious services take place regularly, pet-friendly policies accommodate resident pets, and payment structures accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Prospective representatives considering a community equipped for transitioning care needs can connect with Cedar Crest Health Center to inquire about housing options, discuss financial coverage, or tour the area.

Contact Cedar Crest Health Center

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.