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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
In Eau Claire, WI, Oakwood Hills, Sky Active Living offers independent living. Nobody here needs help getting through the day, and that is the premise of the accommodation. Private quarters come with what the community puts around them.
The layouts number three, studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, which is a choice about how much room a resident wants. A studio comes to one private space. A two-bedroom gives a resident room for a spouse or a companion. Pets can come with their owners.
Wilson Commons is located in Milwaukee, WI, with assisted living, independent living, and respite care on the license. Wilson Park is the neighborhood. Assisted living takes on bathing, dressing, and taking medication, while independent living is a private home with the community’s services and no daily care.
Short stays are what respite care covers, arranged when a family caregiver has travel or a recovery ahead. Somebody who wants a private apartment with support in reach is served by the first two, and a family needing temporary cover is served by the third. Starting prices are $5,085 a month.
Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are the room types. A studio is the single-space version of that, and pets are allowed either way.
A Walk Score of 30 is car-dependent territory, and a car or a ride handles most errands. Transportation is among the services. A fitness center, a salon, a spa, a chapel, a garden, a patio, and dining are on the amenity list, and religious services are held at the community.
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.
Park View Home in Woodville, Wisconsin, offers skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living options on a single campus. Assisted living residents receive help with personal routines, such as bathing, dressing, and medication management, while maintaining their own apartments. Independent living units provide private accommodation paired with community amenities for individuals who do not require daily physical care.
Led by administrator Melissa Walthall, the 50-bed residence logs an average of 5 hours and 31 minutes of daily nursing care per resident. Facilities include a Children’s Learning Center, incorporating early childhood education services directly onto the campus grounds. Payment methods accepted include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay.
Prospective families researching long-term care options can reach out to Park View Home to verify current bed openings, discuss payment structures, or request a campus visit.
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.
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.
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.
The Terraces at Coventry Village is a nurturing retirement community in Madison, WI, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its home-like and supportive environment, older adults are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. Three nutritious meals served restaurant-style, 24-hour care, and on-site nursing supervision are among the high-quality services provided, so residents have a maintenance-free living. Memory care residents also experience the community’s exclusive program that combines their past behaviors and routines with personalized care, ensuring they are well-cared for.
Cognitive activities, light physical exercises, and social events allow residents to live actively and have fun. A fitness center, a library, and serene walking paths are just some of the state-of-the-art amenities available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Located near serene parks and various retail shops in Madison, the community is easily accessible for visitors and families. This retirement community has a continuum of care services and a clean setting, making it one of the best options for senior living in Wisconsin.
Welcoming guests with a grandiose entrance, Holiday Middleton located at Old Sauk Road, Middleton, WI, is an exceptional senior living community providing independent living. Offering a wide array of spacious floor plans, including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures a relaxing and secure residence. Holiday Middleton strives to enhance the seniors’ quality of life, providing them with care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences around the clock.
With the Engage Life program, residents are encouraged to remain active and engaged with various classes and activities related to social, physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental wellness. The community freshly serves nutritious homecooked meals three times daily, satisfying the seniors’ dietary needs and preferences. Holiday Middleton is a pet-friendly and wheelchair-accessible community that provides wondrous amenities including a barber and beauty salon, a community center, a large-screen TV lounge, an activity room, a game room, a library, a country store, a business center, a sunlit patio, aesthetic community grounds, gardens, and walking paths.
Francis Meadows Senior Apartments offers independent living in Burlington, WI, with private living and no daily care. That makes it suitable for residents who do not need daily assistance.
Residents can choose between one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Francis Meadows Senior Apartments may be a good fit for an individual or a couple who wants independent living in an apartment layout suited to their household.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials. Rank badges compare each community against other independent living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
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 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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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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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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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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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.
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.
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