Page 16 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
All Saints Neighborhood
IL
AL
MC
RC
Madison
-No
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 43
Rank #50 / 196
-
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 13
Rank #31 / 129
-A+-
Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau
IL
AL
MC
Wausau
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 58
Rank #48 / 161
Yes
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 43
Rank #17 / 196
-
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 13
Rank #55 / 129
--Tsmm Management, LLC
StoryPoint Mequon
IL
AL
MC
RC
Mequon
-Yes
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 43
Rank #79 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 13
Rank #83 / 129
-A+-
Ballard Glenn I
IL
AL
Appleton
55
Facility 55
WI AVG 58
Rank #70 / 161
Yes
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 43
Rank #189 / 196
-
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 13
Rank #114 / 129
--Capri Communities LLC
Ruby Commons
IL
AL
MC
Brookfield
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 58
Rank #81 / 161
Yes
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 43
Rank #172 / 196
-
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 13
Rank #120 / 129
--Chiara Housing And Services Inc
Avina on 32nd
IL
AL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Kenosha (Isetts)
110
Facility 110
WI AVG 58
Rank #9 / 161
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 43
Rank #162 / 196
--
54.8%
Facility 54.8%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #110 / 134
--
Eden Meadows
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Oshkosh
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 58
Rank #81 / 161
No
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 43
Rank #178 / 196
--
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #102 / 134
--
Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Madison (Berkeley Oaks)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
WI AVG 43
Rank #69 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--A-
Charter Senior Living of West Bend
IL
AL
MC
NH
West Bend
-Yes
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 43
Rank #86 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed----
The Grand Wisconsin
IL
Milwaukee (Westown)
-Yes
98
Facility 98
WI AVG 43
Rank #1 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed / 4 Bed----

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Overview of All Saints Neighborhood

All Saints Neighborhood is a campus composed of cottages and condos for 55+ adult residents. A Christian organization that has been one of the trusted senior living communities in Madison; they have maintained a high-quality service that contributes to a secure and wonderful lifestyle.

All Saints is designed with amenities such as a private dining room and other areas for family gatherings, savory restaurant-style meals at their dining room, an arts and crafts studio for creative activities, a library, a pharmacy, a full-service salon, and scheduled transportation.

Contact All Saints Neighborhood

Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau

With 11 years of care, Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau in Wausau, WI, offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Aside from assistance with daily tasks, the community also provides housekeeping, linen services, and utilities. Nursing services are also available for those who require continuous clinical support. Moreover, the community’s 24-hour staffing allows residents to receive care whenever needed.

The community has 68 beds, with memory care starting at $7,695 per month. Respite care also offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, while rehabilitation services support residents receiving therapy.

An 83 Walk Score places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot. Meanwhile, pets are allowed, and residents can use the wellness center, beauty shop and barbershop, and outdoor courtyard with walking paths for wellness activities, grooming, and outdoor walks. Brandan Benzing serves as director, while Tsmm Management operates the community.

$7,695/Month

Contact Primrose Retirement Community of Wausau

Overview of StoryPoint Mequon

Part of the StoryPoint senior living network, StoryPoint Mequon is a senior living community in Mequon, Wisconsin, offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. The community has been serving residents for 6 years. It is housed in a three-story building about 2 miles from downtown Mequon. Aurora Medical Center Grafton is approximately 7.8 miles away, providing convenient access to nearby hospital care.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences ranging from about 270 to nearly 1,000 square feet. The various floor plans give residents flexibility when selecting a home that fits their lifestyle, space needs, and budget.

Around-the-clock licensed staff are available to provide support whenever needed. Transportation services help residents get to appointments and local destinations, while fitness and recreation programs encourage an active lifestyle. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can move in with a companion animal.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require driving.

Contact StoryPoint Mequon

Overview of Ballard Glenn I

Ballard Glenn I provides assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Appleton, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services rather than daily care.

Starting monthly prices are $4,775 for assisted living and $2,350 for independent living, so families can budget according to the care level selected. The community has 55 beds. That creates a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Personal care appointments are available through an on-site spa and full service beauty salon. Outdoor patio space and walking paths give residents places to spend time outside, while scheduled transportation supports trips to shopping, organized activities, and events. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet with them.

Respite care may suit a household that needs short term support while its usual caregiver travels or recovers. Teresa Sulok is the director, and Capri Communities operates Ballard Glenn I.

$4,775/Month

Contact Ballard Glenn I

Ruby Commons

17560 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI 53045
Overview of Ruby Commons

Located in Brookfield, WI, Ruby Commons offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in a 50-bed setting. The community supports private living while assisting with daily tasks. Specialized care is also provided for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a supervised environment.

The community’s multiple levels of care allow residents to stay even when their needs grow. An on-site salon and spa gives residents a place for personal grooming. Moreover, pets are allowed, so a resident can continue living with an animal companion.

Contact Ruby Commons

Avina on 32nd

8633 32Nd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53142
Overview of Avina on 32nd

Avina on 32nd in Kenosha provides nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing include licensed nursing care around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers short term stays for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. With several care levels available, Avina on 32nd may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 110 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 53 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted.

Short term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services support temporary recovery needs within the facility. Residents can use the salon or spa for salon services, attend religious services, and spend time in the large courtyard during events. Transportation services and a doctor on staff are also available.

Contact Avina on 32nd

Overview of Eden Meadows

Eden Meadows is a compassionate nursing home in Oshkosh, WI, that focuses on rehabilitation. With its nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults are comfortable during their stay. Recreational programs, therapy services, and skilled nursing are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. Dedicated to residents’ full recovery, the community follows exceptional standards of care to ensure they can return home without worries.

Spiritual services, social programs, and various games for leisure and wellness provide residents with more opportunities to learn and connect with peers of the same age. Here, residents have plenty of amenities they can utilize, including a spa room with a whirlpool tub, a well-maintained garden, and a spacious outdoor patio. With its ideal location in the quiet residential area of Oshkosh, residents experience a stress-free retirement. As a Miravida Living community, this nursing home is a trusted choice for rehabilitation in Wisconsin.

Contact Eden Meadows

Overview of Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living

In Madison, WI, Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living offers independent living, memory care, and assisted living. A family planning ahead can count on later care happening in the same community, without a second move.

Independent living keeps things private and adds the community’s services, but leaves daily care aside. With assisted living, a resident keeps an apartment while staff handle the daily tasks they need help with. Memory care is the secured, supervised level, meant for a resident with a risk of wandering.

Rehabilitation services and Advanced Care are both on the service list, and residents can keep pets. At 52, Bay Harbor’s Walk Score lands in the somewhat walkable range, and a resident without a car can still manage some errands on foot.

Berkeley Oaks is the neighborhood, and the apartments range from studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. Studios are single private spaces. A couple, or someone sharing with a companion, can take a two-bedroom.

Contact Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living

Overview of Charter Senior Living of West Bend

Charter Senior Living of West Bend is a top-notch assisted living community in West Bend, WI, that offers personal care, independent living, and memory care. The community also ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay, especially with its nurturing and inviting environment. With three nutritious meals daily, housekeeping services, and an emergency call system, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free living. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care, with all-inclusive and individualized care plans.

Light exercises, fun gatherings, and art classes are among the many activities that residents can participate in to explore new hobbies and have fun. A fitness center, a full-service salon, and beautiful gardens also ensure residents can move around and maintain wellness. Residents also have a stress-free retirement, with its ideal setting near parks and local amenities in West Bend. With its comprehensive services and dedicated amenities, this assisted living community is one of the best options for senior living in Wisconsin.

$3,400/Month

Contact Charter Senior Living of West Bend

The Grand Wisconsin

720 N Doctor M.l.k. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203
Overview of The Grand Wisconsin

The Grand Wisconsin sits right in the middle of downtown Milwaukee, in the Westown neighborhood, at 720 North Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Drive. This is independent living, and the high-rise format makes that clear immediately: you’re half a mile from the city center, close enough that “downtown Milwaukee” isn’t a selling point so much as a literal description of where you’d be living.

Layout options run the full range, from one bedroom up through four, with square footage stretching from 633 up to 2,186. There are also two-story penthouse units if someone wants more vertical space than a standard floor plan offers. Every unit comes with a few consistent details: granite countertops in the kitchen, premium appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, high-speed internet already wired in, big windows, and central air.

Walkability is where the numbers get genuinely notable. A Walk Score of 98 puts this in “Walker’s Paradise” territory, meaning most daily errands, groceries, coffee, whatever, don’t require a car at all. Aurora Sinai Medical Center sits under a mile away, too, which matters more than people usually think it does until they need it.

Pets are welcome, so this isn’t a place where residents have to choose between moving downtown and keeping their dog or cat around.

What The Grand Wisconsin adds up to is urban independent living without the usual apartment-hunting tradeoffs: real square footage, real finishes, and a walk score that actually holds up when you test it on foot.

Contact The Grand Wisconsin

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.