Page 17 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

Overview of Capitol Lakes

Capitol Lakes is a trusted continuing care retirement community in Madison, WI, that offers comprehensive care options, including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. With its nurturing and home-like environment, the community guarantees a comfortable and safe retirement for older adults and those with cognitive conditions. Residents also have a maintenance-free lifestyle, as three nutritious meals daily, weekly housekeeping, and medication management are also provided. The community strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences through its purposefully designed spaces and personalized care plans.

Aqua movement classes, music programs, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and connect with friends. Art galleries featuring local artists and residents’ works, an indoor pool, and a beautiful garden are among the state-of-the-art utilities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Set in the peaceful residential area of Madison, near the Wisconsin State Capitol and public transportation, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As a great choice for senior living in Wisconsin, this retirement community ensures older adults can age in place.

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$664/Day Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Situated in downtown Racine, Wisconsin, The Harbor at State and Main serves active adults aged 55 and older. The community targets individuals who handle their own daily tasks and prefer an independent lifestyle free from personal care services.

Living options consist of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, giving couples the option to share a larger space. Pets are welcome in the building, and the surrounding area features easy access to local shops, galleries, eateries, parks, and waterfront marinas. Given the walk score of 83, residents can manage most everyday trips on foot without needing a personal vehicle.

Individuals interested in learning more or visiting the property can reach out to the management team to ask questions and schedule a visit.

In Milwaukee’s Old North neighborhood, the historic North Milwaukee High School—built in 1924—has been imaginatively repurposed as Edison School Apartments, a 75-unit affordable senior living community for individuals 55 and older. This adaptive reuse project preserves the building’s architectural integrity, maintaining such features as original wood windows and terrazzo floors, while adding modern amenities to meet contemporary living needs. The building is a testament to the way in which the community wants to respect the past but meet present housing needs.

Residents have access to a range of amenities that are designed for comfort and convenience, including in-unit washer and dryer, energy-efficient appliances, and facilities that are ADA-accessible. Shared space features a fitness center, community room, and community gardens, all of which encourage social interaction and a sense of community. Within walking distance to neighborhood restaurants and shops, Edison School Apartments enables older adults to remain at home and age in place.

Overview of Woodside Senior Communities

Woodside Senior Communities offers nursing home care, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, independent living, memory care, respite care and skilled nursing in Green Bay, WI. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care, respite care supports a short term stay, and independent living provides private housing with community services rather than daily care.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving from independent living to assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing can happen within the same community. Woodside Senior Communities serves adults 55 and older and offers private rooms, studios and one bedroom apartments, giving residents the choice of a private room or apartment style living. Lutheran religious services are available for residents who want faith based programming.

Rehabilitation services are available in a therapy gym, so residents can receive therapy without arranging transportation to an outside facility. HUR fitness equipment, group exercise classes, drumming sessions and kickboxing offer several ways to take part in structured physical or recreational activities, while walking Brown County nature trails and swimming at Ashwaubenon Community Center provide options beyond the campus. The 18 acre campus includes outdoor space for residents who want to spend time outside. A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. With multiple care levels, rehabilitation services and respite care, the community may be a good fit for a person whose support needs could change or for a family caregiver who needs short term coverage.

Overview of Parkside

Located at 2234 Luann Ln in Madison’s Leopold neighborhood, Parkside is an independent living community for adults 55 and older. The facility offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom residential units. Madison’s city center lies 3.5 miles distant; Planned Parenthood Madison South Health Center is 1.19 miles away.

Parkside operates as a private-pay community without Medicare or Medicaid certification. The community provides activity-based programming centered on wellness and social engagement. Residents access BINGO, a therapy pool, fitness classes, rehabilitation services, and an organized walking club. These offerings reflect a model built around active lifestyle and peer interaction rather than personal care assistance.

The Walk Score is 49, placing the community 232nd of 581 Wisconsin senior facilities. This score means a few nearby services are reachable on foot, but most shopping, dining, and errands require transportation. The neighborhood is car-dependent for broader community access.

The community describes its approach as holistic wellness, emphasizing resident autonomy, support, and participation in a structured social environment. The facility does not provide medical staffing or personal care oversight; it is positioned solely for independent-living older adults who manage their own activities of daily living and medications.

Parkside fits older adults seeking an independent living residential setting with organized social activities and wellness programming, without medical care or personal assistance.

Overview of Cedar Community – Cedar Ridge Campus

Cedar Community, Cedar Ridge Campus is a continuing care retirement community in West Bend, WI, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock. Several care levels are available here, so the community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. That range may be especially relevant for someone who wants to remain on one campus as care needs change.

Cedar Community, Cedar Ridge Campus is a faith based senior living community with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space. A two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together, giving each person room within the same residence.

The community’s specific programs include Lifestyle & Service Options and Community Calendars. Its Memorial Garden provides an on site place for remembrance.

Designed for adults aged 55 and older, Ridgeview Highlands Apartments & Townhomes 55+ is an independent living community in Appleton, Wisconsin, about 2.1 miles from the city center. The three-story community offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments ranging from about 689 to 1,365 square feet, giving residents several options to match their space needs. The community also welcomes pets, so residents can bring a companion animal when they move in.

Residents live independently in private apartments while enjoying on-site amenities, dining, and social activities. Staff handles many of the routine responsibilities of home upkeep, so residents can spend less time on household chores. Transportation services are also available, which can be especially helpful for residents who no longer drive or prefer not to.

Recreational activities, fitness programs, and entertainment events help residents stay active and connected. Shared amenities such as the library, media room, and social spaces provide places for residents to gather without leaving the community. Together, these features support an active lifestyle while allowing residents to remain close to home.

The area is moderately walkable with a Walk Score of 62 out of 100. Some errands and nearby amenities can be reached on foot, but a car is still useful for many trips. Families considering Ridgeview Highlands Apartments & Townhomes 55+ may be pleased to find a combination of private living, planned activities, and a neighborhood that has some walkable amenities.

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Starting Price $1,498/Month Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

Overview of Eden Vista of Green Bay

Eden Vista of Green Bay offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Green Bay, WI, in the Allouez neighborhood. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while residents retain private living spaces. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a supervised, secured setting for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having these care levels together can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

Private rooms give each resident a single private space. Outdoor courtyards provide places for social gatherings and strolls, and restaurant-style dining gives meals a restaurant-style setting. Fitness programming includes scheduled exercise activities, with salon and spa services available on site. Transportation is available for residents who need rides beyond the community. A Walk Score of 48 places the area where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Eden Vista of Green Bay may be a good fit for someone who wants private living space with access to multiple care levels as needs change.

Overview of Villa Ciera Senior Apartments

Villa Ciera Senior Apartments is a 62+ independent senior living community with the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday tasks. Offering a range of opportunities tailored to its residents, seniors can feel inspired to create a better life with the continuum of care provided. Villa Ciera is an elegant independent living apartment home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents.

To keep the residents active and allow them to maintain a healthy lifestyle, the staff plans engaging activities and programs– recreational activities, fitness activities, and enriching programs. Amenities include a dining area, lounge, library, fitness room, and a patio. Daily chores are left to the staff as residents are encouraged to live hassle-free.

Overview of Anchor – Keble Court

Anchor, Keble Court offers independent living and home care in Fleet. There are 72 apartments in all, with one or two bedrooms, giving residents private living spaces. Home care can be provided within the community as support needs change. The combination may suit someone who wants independent living with access to care as needs change.

Residents can choose a one bedroom or two bedroom apartment, and the larger layout can suit someone moving with a companion. Respite care and short breaks are available for temporary stays. Rehabilitation services can support someone during recovery.

A Walk Score of 39 places the community in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation is available. Residents can also keep a companion animal, as pets are allowed.

The cafe, hairdressing salon, landscaped outdoor areas, seated patio and communal greenhouse give residents different places to spend time. Activities include yoga, coffee mornings, a film club and armchair exercises, offering scheduled choices for movement and shared leisure.