Page 2 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 203 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. 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.
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.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Autumn Oaks
IL
AL
MC
RC
Slinger
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 58
Rank #124 / 161
No
55
Facility 55
WI AVG 43
Rank #66 / 196
Suite
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 13
Rank #25 / 129
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #86 / 134
A+Hillel FeuermanOsl 227 Slinger Operating LLC7
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #81 / 112
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #48 / 112
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #38 / 112
New Perspective Senior Living Howard
IL
AL
MC
Green Bay
45
Facility 45
WI AVG 58
Rank #103 / 161
Yes
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 43
Rank #136 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 13
Rank #31 / 129
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #33 / 134
A+Ryan NovaczykHoward Ops LLC7
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #87 / 112
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #84 / 112
1.1
Facility 1.1
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #79 / 112
Bellevue Senior Living
IL
AL
Green Bay
126
Facility 126
WI AVG 58
Rank #8 / 161
Yes
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 43
Rank #136 / 196
Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 13
Rank #91 / 129
54.8%
Facility 54.8%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #110 / 134
-Thomas OstromEncore Wisconsin LLC3
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #24 / 112
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 112
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 112
Harbour Village
IL
AL
MC
Greendale
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 58
Rank #57 / 161
Yes
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 43
Rank #141 / 196
-
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 13
Rank #7 / 129
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #63 / 134
A+Gelynna ShawLcs Greendale LLC7
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #87 / 112
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #35 / 112
0.1
Facility 0.1
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #35 / 112
Heritage Lake Country
IL
AL
MC
Hartland
72
Facility 72
WI AVG 58
Rank #40 / 161
Yes
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 43
Rank #145 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 13
Rank #68 / 129
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #36 / 134
-Milo PinkertonHsl 15 LLC3
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #44 / 112
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #35 / 112
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #38 / 112
Sienna Crest – Darlington
IL
AL
MC
Darlington (Town Of Darlington)
15
Facility 15
WI AVG 58
Rank #157 / 161
No
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 43
Rank #159 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 13
Rank #23 / 129
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #27 / 134
-Sue WhiteSienna Crest Assisted Living Inc1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 112
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 112
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 112
Hickory Park Senior Living
IL
AL
Greenfield
56
Facility 56
WI AVG 58
Rank #68 / 161
Yes
44
Facility 44
WI AVG 43
Rank #93 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 13
Rank #91 / 129
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #1 / 134
-Thomas OstromEncore Wisconsin LLC2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #24 / 112
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #35 / 112
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #47 / 112
Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale
IL
AL
MC
Madison (Madison Yards At Hill Farms)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 58
Rank #53 / 161
No
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 43
Rank #10 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 13
Rank #96 / 129
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #98 / 134
-Bryan CookMadison Senior Services LLC1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #24 / 112
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 112
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 112
Sienna Crest – Dodgeville
IL
AL
MC
Dodgeville
15
Facility 15
WI AVG 58
Rank #157 / 161
No
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 43
Rank #112 / 196
Private Room
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 13
Rank #23 / 129
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #27 / 134
-Sue WhiteSienna Crest Assisted Living Inc2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #24 / 112
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 112
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 112
Willow View
IL
AL
MC
RC
Milwaukee (Alverno)
59
Facility 59
WI AVG 58
Rank #66 / 161
No
43
Facility 43
WI AVG 43
Rank #96 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 13
Rank #114 / 129
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #14 / 134
-Hillel FeuermanOsl 3353 Milwaukee Operating LLC2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #44 / 112
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 112
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 112

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other WI independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 203 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale

Nestled in Madison, Wisconsin, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale stands as a distinguished senior living community offering premier assisted living and memory care services to the Hilldale and Madison neighborhoods. With a commitment to providing comprehensive care, this state-of-the-art facility spans 75,000 square feet across 10 stories, housing 92 meticulously designed units. Among these, 64 units are dedicated to assisted living, while 28 are tailored for memory care.

Opened its doors in early 2022, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale caters to diverse levels of care, encompassing Alzheimer’s, dementia, and respite care, ensuring a continuum of support for residents’ unique needs. The community prides itself on a vibrant social calendar, fostering lively engagement, complemented by a team of seasoned caregivers dedicated to delivering exceptional services tailored to individual requirements. At Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale, senior residents can expect a compassionate environment where their well-being is prioritized, ensuring a comfortable and supportive living experience within a welcoming community.

Contact Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale

Overview of Autumn Oaks

Settled in the welcoming neighborhood of Slinger, WI, the Autumn Oaks is an enticing senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Spacious and comfortable accommodations, ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom suites, are offered for its residents. With its highly equipped and dedicated team, this community provides memory care programs for those with cognitive conditions. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services, including laundry and housekeeping service, on-site beauty salon, on-site laboratory services, podiatry and diabetic care, and 24-hour emergency monitoring. Indulge in 3 delectable and nutritious meals daily and engage in social activities like community outings. With the Autumn Oaks, seniors are guaranteed an exceptional living experience.

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Overview of Sienna Crest – Dodgeville

Sienna Crest – Dodgeville is a 15-bed senior living community on East Madison Street in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Operated by Sienna Crest Assisted Living Inc. under administrator Sue White, the two-story home provides independent living apartments alongside assisted living and memory care services.

Having served Iowa County seniors for 24 years, the home maintains a 93 percent occupancy rate. Residents live in private rooms and receive support with housekeeping, laundry, daily meals, and personal care. The neighborhood carries a walk score of 38, meaning the area is car-dependent, and most daily errands require a vehicle.

Prospective representatives seeking a long-established senior care option with multiple levels of support can contact the community directly to discuss current room availability.

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Overview of Willow View

Explore a wonderful stay with the Willow View located in Milwaukee, WI. This idyllic senior living community provides assisted living and respite care services. Spacious and comfortable accommodations, ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom suites, are available for its residents. With its highly skilled and dedicated team, residents can receive quality care and support while enjoying independence. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.

With its exceptional amenities and services, residents can avail of personalized support, including hospice care, PT/OT services, or spiritual counseling, medication monitoring and management, and 24-hour on-call licensed nurses. Indulge in 3 well-balanced and delightful meals daily and enjoy social events with scheduled transportation services. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the Willow View.

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Overview of Hickory Park Senior Living

Perfectly set in the peaceful neighborhood of Greenfield, WI, Hickory Park Senior Living strives to provide a haven for seniors with assisted living and independent living services. With a competent and responsive team helping with their daily needs and aspirations, seniors can rest assured of retaining their independence while being able to do the things they truly enjoy. The community also fosters a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere to optimize seniors’ comfort and convenience.

Have fun with visiting families and friends and mingle with people of different backgrounds to lead a fulfilling lifestyle. Here, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With convenient local amenities nearby, Hickory Park Senior Living is ideal for seniors who want to experience a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Bellevue Senior Living

Encore Wisconsin LLC operates Bellevue Senior Living, a 126-bed assisted living and independent living community at 1660 Hoffman Rd in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Thomas Ostrom administers the building, which is three stories tall and has been open for five years. The neighborhood scores 25 on Walk Score, so it’s somewhat walkable, but most errands still call for a car.

69 of the 126 beds are filled, nicely putting occupancy at 55 percent. That’s on the lower end for a community this size, though it also means there’s more room available than at a facility running near capacity. Private rooms are the housing option here, which matters if privacy is a priority for your family.

A therapy pool gives residents a gentler way to stay active or simply relax, and there’s also a library. An onsite beauty salon and barbershop cover basic grooming needs without leaving the building. Group activities include exercise classes and gardening trips, and pets are welcome.

Monthly rates run from $2,000 to $7,000 depending on room type and care level, a wide enough range that it’s worth asking directly which end applies to a specific situation. Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, conducts unannounced surveys of communities like this one to confirm they’re meeting health and safety standards.

Bellevue Senior Living reads as a smaller-scale option for families who want private rooms, pet-friendly policies, and a handful of specific amenities like a therapy pool, over a flashier or more crowded environment.

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Overview of New Perspective Senior Living Howard

Live in comfort and style with the eminent senior living community of New Perspective Senior Living Howard in the peaceful Elm Tree Hill, Howard, WI, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With cozy and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors maximize their independence. The community strives to deliver top-tier care and assistance with a dedicated and highly skilled team to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations.

Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, seniors reach their full potential and learn new things every step of the way. Healthy and tasty meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. New Perspective Senior Living Howard is ideal for combined relaxation and activeness with its serene spaces and incredible amenities.

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Overview of Heritage Lake Country

Heritage Lake County is a senior living community, operated by HSL 15 LLC, in Hartland, Wisconsin, offering a full continuum of care, ranging from independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care. The community has been in operation since May 2017 and has 46 licensed beds, providing older adults in Waukesha County with a personalized approach to care, along with shared amenities.

With an occupancy rate of approximately 90%, the community currently has 65 beds occupied, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the community has undergone three standard inspections, with the most recent dated November 5, 2025. This inspection concluded with one deficiency, which is significantly below Wisconsin’s state average of 12 deficiencies.

Along with 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services and respite care are also offered. The community is also wheelchair-accessible and is equipped with emergency response systems, which is ideal for those focusing on mobility and safety. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle, as housekeeping and restaurant-style dining are provided.

Heritage Lake Country is ideal for older adults aged 55+ seeking comprehensive care and structured lifestyle services. Those looking to spend their later years in one place can rest assured of finding the right care in the community, especially with its continuum of care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. Older adults and families may also find the community’s high demand and clean inspection record appealing.

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Harbour Village

5700 Mockingbird Ln, Greendale, WI 53129
Overview of Harbour Village

At Harbour Village, individuality is celebrated so they encourage a lifestyle suited for your preferences. This comes from choosing from among the living options they provide: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They provide a program called the LifesSTYLE Promise® which essentially provides a list of options for you to choose from in terms of schedule, flexibility, and activities adjusted to your liking. Residents have admired the way in which the management and staff promote an active lifestyle with activities and programs that keep them active. Their beautiful community has built with it a list of amenities residents can take advantage of: common areas, lounges, library, restaurant-style dining and cafe, and a fitness center. Every amenity is well-thought of and designed with beautiful interiors. Harbour Village is undoubtedly a delightful place, as proven by residents who have lived there over ten years, because of the welcoming environment and accommodating services that contribute to its unsurpassed quality. 
Harbour Village also prides itself as a pet-friendly community that allows them to walk their pet in their outdoor common areas; another feature of the home also has a swimming pool and jacuzzi, as well as an in-house movie theatre. Seniors of Harbour Village are currently about 70 to 80-years-old, with more women than men. The community has built their well-thought of building features because they trust residents would want to expand their social circle in the new chapter of their lives. 

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Overview of Aspire Senior Living Kimberly

A branch of Heritage Senior Living, Kimberly provides luxury assisted living and independent living with enhanced supportive services. Focusing on personalized care for assisted living, seniors receive efficient senior living care. The community welcomes adults as young as fifty-five to start living in their spacious and luxurious apartments. Both residents have access to the community amenities standardized by Heritage Senior Living.

With the amenities and services provided for each home, all residents are encouraged to take advantage of the activities and programs offered to have healthy and active well-being. The home also provides an on-site salon, spa, swimming pool, outdoor walking paths, activity room, and library– to name a few of their standardized amenities and essential services, including transportation, housekeeping, and laundry services.

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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 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.