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Overview of Carmel Residence

Carmel Residence, part of Miravida Living community, is a senior living community that offers independent living services in Oshkosh, WI. This welcoming community offers a range of services designed to empower residents in their golden years, promoting a lifestyle of freedom and comfort. Residents of Carmel Residence enjoy a host of amenities, including air-conditioned living spaces, with cable TV, a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, and microwave ensuring modern convenience. The community provides the added convenience of in-unit washer and dryer, allowing residents to manage their household tasks with ease.

Carmel Residence offers the innovative “Hello, I’m OK!” program encouraging social interaction and safety, where residents place cards in the hall each morning to alert one another of their well-being. The community offers additional services at an added cost, including access to a beauty shop/barbershop, heated underground parking, noon meal service, and pharmacy facilities. Amenities such as 24-hour maintenance, a community garden, guest rooms, hearing loop, indoor mail delivery, library, meeting rooms, social lounges, a screened community porch, secure building, and ample storage space contribute to a fulfilling and secure living experience. With a smoke and tobacco-free campus, Carmel Residence provides seniors with a tranquil and supportive environment, where they can embrace their independence and enjoy the golden years to the fullest.

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Overview of The Gables of Germantown

Part of the Capri senior living group, The Gables of Germantown is a senior living community in the Village of Germantown, Wisconsin. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents receive additional support without moving to another campus if their needs change. Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital is about 3.69 miles away, giving residents and families convenient access to nearby medical care.

Residents can choose from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, providing several options to suit different space needs and budgets. Memory care is offered within the same community, making the transition to a higher level of support more familiar if it becomes necessary.

An outdoor courtyard, restaurant-style dining room, grand lounge areas, library, chapel, and well-lit recreation spaces are all available here. There’s a heated underground parking area, which can be useful during Wisconsin winters for residents, staff, and visiting family.

The community also welcomes pets. Residents can keep a companion animal after moving in. Transportation services, fitness programs, and recreation activities help residents stay active and connected. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 32, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service.

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Oakwood Hills–Sky Active Living

4316 Oakwood Hills Pkwy, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Overview of Oakwood Hills–sky Active Living

A classic senior living community located at Oakwood Hills Parkway, Eau Claire, WI, Oakwood Hills–sky Active Living provides a spectrum of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community offers elegant residences for seniors. More than a beautiful façade, Oakwood Hills ensures 24-hour quality care and assistance from a highly skilled and compassionate team.

Oakwood Hills fosters a warm and welcoming environment, conducting engaging activities and fun programs for its residents’ enjoyment and leisure. Moreover, the community promotes safe and personalized care for seniors to ensure they receive the best care suited to their needs. Providing spacious common areas, a well-stocked library, an activity room, and a fitness center, the Oakwood Hills prioritizes its residents’ enjoyment and safety.

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Overview of Wilson Commons

Garnering local acclaim for excellent service, Wilson Commons offers a gold standard independent living facility experience for retirees that want to devote their time to pursuing personal leisure, growth, and newfound friendships. Situated on a scenic seven acres of land near Milwaukee’s Wilson park, spacious and cozy private quarters provide a serene view and natural lighting for that home-like feel as you settle in without ever having to worry about housekeeping, cleaning, or cooking, ever again thanks to a dedicated staff.

Your new independent living home boasts top notch security and safety, while fostering exciting days through amenities such as an on-site fitness room, extensive library and lush walking trails. Socialize and immerse yourself in the community with events prepared by their Lifestyle Enrichment staff that are geared towards resident interests, hangout in elegant common areas, and if you’re in need of a change of scenery, the campus is in close proximity to shopping and dining establishments.

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Overview of Wilson Commons

Wilson Commons sits on seven acres in Milwaukee’s Wilson Park neighborhood, at 1500 West Sonata Drive, and that acreage actually shows up in how the place feels. It’s a mid-rise offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care, with one- and two-bedroom units available for residents 55 and up.

A fitness center, a library, walking trails that make use of all that outdoor space, restaurant-style dining, a salon, a spa, a chapel, a garden, and a patio all show up on the property. Wifi, housekeeping, and laundry are handled too, and a Lifestyle Enrichment team runs the day-to-day activities and social calendar rather than leaving that to chance.

Wilson Commons runs the Blu Grotto Memory Care program, built around structured memory exercises and peer relationship building. It’s a named, defined offering rather than a vague mention of “memory support,” which tells you something about how intentional the design is. Rehabilitation services and respite care round out the clinical side, useful for both short recovery stints and a break for family caregivers.

Walkability sits in the somewhat-walkable range, low thirties on the Walk Score, so you’re driving for most errands but can manage a few on foot. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is under two miles out, close enough that a hospital trip isn’t a production. Pricing starts at $5,085 a month, and pets are welcome, no tradeoff required there.

What Wilson Commons offers, in the end, is space, structure, and a named memory program that actually has a shape to it rather than being an afterthought.

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Overview of Lake Oaks Senior Apartment Homes

Lake Oaks is an exquisite senior living community that boasts resort-style living in a modern apartment complex exclusively for 55+ adults. Independent living apartment-style residences encourage seniors to maintain independence while receiving exceptional care from compassionate staff. The compassionate staff truly cares about its residents and families by creating a welcoming and comfortable environment that helps residents feel more safe and secure.

Lake Oaks residential living is built on a list of all-inclusive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, and engaging activities scheduled. Amenities include underground parking, a business center, a clubhouse, a picnic area, and a media room.

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Overview of Sienna Crest Memory Care – Mineral Point

Mineral Point, Wisconsin is home to Sienna Crest Memory Care, a senior living community located at 210 Copper Street. Operating entirely on a single level, the building layout eliminates stairs to provide clear, accessible pathways for residents who rely on walkers or wheelchairs. The campus is set up to provide independent living, assisted living, and memory care, allowing residents to stay in the same community even if their physical or cognitive needs change.

The neighborhood around the property carries a walk score of 25 out of 100, meaning the location is car-dependent and families will need a vehicle for shopping or medical visits. Inside the facility, accommodations consist of private studio apartments where the burden of daily chores is lifted through regular housekeeping services.

Around-the-clock supervision and hands-on assistance are managed by an on-site team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. To support cognitive health and peer interaction, the staff organizes a routine schedule of social events, memory-focused activities, and light exercises.

Prospective representatives can contact the administrative office to check current studio availability and monthly tier pricing.

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Overview of Crystal Bay Senior Apartments

Crystal Bay Senior Apartment strives to make a positive impact in the lives of each resident; they are ready to attend to any needs an individual may have. The staff encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years. The vibrant home for independent living offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living.

Crystal Bay residents can enjoy seamless access to lounge areas, entertainment rooms, a wood shop, and computer rooms.  Other services include essential housekeeping, laundry, transportation, medication management, and recreational activities.

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Holiday Village at the Falls

W129 N6889, Northfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Overview of Holiday Village at the Falls

Guests are greeted with a beautiful entrance at the peaceful Northfield Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI. Holiday Village at the Falls is a paradisal senior living community offering independent living. The community features a spectrum of floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. With a team of kind, compassionate, and well-trained professionals, the community ensures personalized care 24/7.

Holiday Village at the Falls fosters an active and engaged lifestyle with its signature Engage Life program. Ensuring that seniors remain connected and energized, the community provides different learning opportunities and social activities. Preparing home-cooked meals three times daily, the community caters to its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The pet-friendly community is equipped with a comfortable lounge area, a barber and beauty salon, a community center, a gym, an activity room, a game room, a library, a business center, accessible gated and heated underground parking spaces, a sunlit patio, a beautiful garden and community grounds, and walking paths with scenic views.

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Overview of The Terraces at Coventry Village Senior Living

Indulge in 22 acres of lush landscape and picturesque views at Coventry Village, a stress-free senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care & short-term stays. Choose from a wide range of roomy studio or two-bed apartments with kitchenettes and barrier-free showers. The community offers their Lifestyle360 activities, group trips and clubs, complemented with weekly housekeeping, linen services, 24/7 front desk concierge, and free transportation, to ensure residents have plenty to explore and time to enjoy.

Coventry Village partners with a national leader in developing specialized rehabilitation and fitness training solutions for seniors to provide its residents easy-access to outpatient rehabilitation and fitness training at the community clinic. A broad range of amenities is also provided for leisure and entertainment, such as an ice cream shop, beauty salon, sauna, pub & bistro, a chapel and beautiful walking paths for relaxing walks with friends or alone.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.