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Page 2 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 200 independent living communities in Wisconsin using Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in WI
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200 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wisconsin. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Milwaukee Catholic Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Milwaukee (Northpoint)
107
Facility 107
WI AVG 61
Rank #55 / 494
No
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 42
Rank #36 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 10
Rank #75 / 342
89.3% A+Kate GerouMilwaukee Catholic Home Inc--
Clement Manor Inc
IL
AL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Greenfield
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 61
Rank #302 / 494
No
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 42
Rank #296 / 580
-
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 10
Rank #152 / 342
95.7% -Clement Manor Inc-8
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #137 / 302
Lasata Care Center
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Cedarburg
106
Facility 106
WI AVG 61
Rank #56 / 494
No
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 42
Rank #31 / 580
-- 73.3% A+Barton Smith---
Morrow Memorial Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Sparta
80
Facility 80
WI AVG 61
Rank #120 / 494
No
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 42
Rank #105 / 580
-
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 10
Rank #28 / 342
84.0% A+Jennifer Brieske---
Avalon Square
IL
AL
MC
Waukesha
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
Yes
92
Facility 92
WI AVG 42
Rank #6 / 580
-
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 10
Rank #53 / 342
96.0% AAvalon Square IncDavid Fulcher1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 302
Cedar Crest Health Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Janesville
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 61
Rank #151 / 494
Yes
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 42
Rank #561 / 580
-- 85.4% -David Tanck---
Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Appleton
88
Facility 88
WI AVG 61
Rank #97 / 494
No
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 42
Rank #422 / 580
-- 83.8% -Kendra Vandenheuvel---
Park View Home
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Woodville
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
No
29
Facility 29
WI AVG 42
Rank #384 / 580
-- 89.8% -Melissa Walthall---
Schmitt Woodland Hills
IL
AL
NH
PC
SNF
Richland Center
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
No
70
Facility 70
WI AVG 42
Rank #94 / 580
-- 83.6% -Addison Platt---
Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Chippewa Falls
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
No
79
Facility 79
WI AVG 42
Rank #49 / 580
-- 78.6% -Jill Gengler---
Appleton Retirement Community
IL
AL
RC
Appleton (Downtown)
104
Facility 104
WI AVG 61
Rank #62 / 494
Yes
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 42
Rank #31 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 10
Rank #199 / 342
92.3% -Appleton Retirement Community,LLCRick Schaller3
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #137 / 302
Pine Haven Christian Communities
IL
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RC
Sheboygan Falls
105
Facility 105
WI AVG 61
Rank #59 / 494
No
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 42
Rank #357 / 580
Private Rooms
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 10
Rank #8 / 342
81.0% -Pine Haven Christian Home IncPeter Leer2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #101 / 302
Christian Community Home
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Hudson
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
Yes
70
Facility 70
WI AVG 42
Rank #94 / 580
-- 69.8% -Jennie Orman---
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Mondovi
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 61
Rank #380 / 494
No
59
Facility 59
WI AVG 42
Rank #163 / 580
-- 60.6% -Tonya Lisowski---
Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee
IL
AL
MC
Waunakee (Connery Cove)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 61
Rank #170 / 494
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 42
Rank #477 / 580
Studio / Suite
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 10
Rank #172 / 342
87.5% A+Home Again Assisted Living IncMelissa Oconnor2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #53 / 302
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Appleton Retirement Community

200 W Packard St, Appleton, WI 54911
Overview of Appleton Retirement Community

Appleton Retirement Community is a trusted senior living community situated in the tranquil city of Appleton, WI, offering assisted living and independent living services. Live a comfortable and secure retirement with cozy and spacious residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, purposely crafted to meet residents’ needs and preferences. The community is dedicated to improving seniors’ quality of life, delivering top-notch care and assistance around the clock with a kind and well-trained team.

Rediscover passions and explore new interests with a variety of fun activities and nurturing programs conducted for seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Delight with healthy and delicious meals prepared to satisfy seniors’ dietary needs and tastes. With its enchanting landscapes and friendly environment, Appleton Retirement Community doubles its efforts to provide a haven for seniors to live a glorious retirement and create unforgettable moments.

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Overview of Pine Haven Christian Communities

An independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in the county of Sheboygan in Wisconsin for more than 70 years– Pine Haven Christian Communities is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created to ensure that residents can live a stress-free lifestyle and create a joyous experience in the community.  The senior living home boasts a beautiful location that strives to offer a harmonious environment for seniors seeking.

Pine Haven residents can feel confident knowing it is filled with safe, comfortable, and therapeutic service. Seniors are encouraged to maintain independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities.

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Overview of Christian Community Home

Christian Community Home is a 50-bed nursing home at 1320 Wisconsin Street in Hudson, Wisconsin. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families numerous ways to cover short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term nursing care. The home operates at about 60 percent occupancy, with occupants staying 120 days on average.

The community centers its care on transitional rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. It’s then a pragmatic choice for people healing from surgery or a hospital stay. Daily nursing support is significant, with total nursing care averaging nearly 4 hours 50 minutes per resident day, broken down between registered nurses, nurse aides, and other nursing staff. That level of hands-on care mirrors a focus on structured rehabilitation and recovery. The facility sits in a really walkable part of Hudson, with a Walk Score of 70, meaning most errands can be done on foot. This can be convenient for visiting family members wanting to explore the neighborhood on foot while spending time at the home.

For families contemplating Christian Community Home, visiting in person is worthwhile to see the rooms, the rehabilitation spaces, and the daily routines.

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Overview of American Lutheran Home-Mondovi

Owned by Amy Duhr, American Lutheran Home-Mondovi is a nursing home on Memorial Drive in Mondovi, Wisconsin. The 35-bed home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families multiple ways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

The community has an occupancy rate of 54%, so there’s availability for prospective residents. Most stay an average of 99 days, which includes post-acute rehabilitation residents and those remaining for ongoing skilled nursing care. The facility’s core offering is rehabilitation services. The home is a great choice for patients recovering from illness, injury, or hospital discharge.

On the nursing side, nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 13 minutes per resident each day. Nursing staff is distributed across registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical or vocational nurses. This staffing structure provides daily hands-on assistance for residents across the care continuum.

Mondovi’s location has a Walk Score of 59. Some errands can be done on foot, while most outings will require driving. The moderate walkability is best suited for families who value easy local access and the convenience of visiting in a small town.

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Overview of Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee

Home Again in Waunakee offers exceptional personal care for residents of assisted living and memory care services near Madison. The community strongly promotes independence that allows a sense of belonging for oneself in a resident-centered community– especially as a community that strives for an easy aging experience. Home again performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff.

Lifestyle at Home Again has a list of essential services including transportation, religious services, educational programs, and activities to keep them active. Other community amenities include a dining room, a fitness center, social areas, a movie theater, a full-service salon, and a library.

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Overview of Sienna Crest – Dodgeville

Experience a worry-free retirement with Sienna Crest – Dodgeville in the harmonious neighborhood of East Madison St, Dodgeville, WI, offering assisted living and independent living. With residents’ comfort and wellness in mind, the community features specially designed one-bedroom accommodations and top-notch care and assistance around the clock. Here, residents retain their independence without having to worry about household responsibilities with the community handling the busy work.

Encouraging residents to live actively and be socially engaged, the community conducts a jam-packed calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. The community is a safe place for residents to spend their golden years, especially with its purposely designed amenities.

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Overview of Evergreen Oshkosh

Evergreen Oshkosh stands as a comprehensive senior living community in Oshkosh, WI, catering to the diverse needs of its residents with a range of services, including independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care. This esteemed community provides a nurturing environment where seniors can enjoy their golden years. They offer apartments meticulously designed for residents with memory loss, featuring air-conditioned units to ensure a pleasant living space. With a focus on personalized care, the community provides round-the-clock assistance, including specialized services such as memory care, incontinence care, medication management, and grooming services.

Evergreen Oshkosh provides its residents with a variety of amenities and activities. The community provides meals that promote overall health and well-being, along with housekeeping and laundry services, to reduce the burden of daily chores. They also schedule regular physical activities that are tailored for fitness, and a diverse range of social events that fosters engagement and companionship among residents.

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Overview of Attic Angel Community

Indulge in an enriching living experience with Attic Angel Community, a vibrant senior living community in Middleton, WI, offering excellent independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents thrive with comprehensive care services provided by a dependable care team available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The community also offers recuperative stays for those needing short-term care for respite or rehabilitation, ensuring residents are provided with the care they need even as their needs change.

Committed to elevating residents’ quality of life, the community offers a broad range of programs, activities and off-campus outings for social enjoyment, intellectual stimulation, health, wellness and spirituality. Residents are provided a great selection of thoughtfully prepared meals daily that they can enjoy with the company of others in a cozy dining area or delivered right on their doorstep. Here, residents are empowered to live as independently as possible while also enjoying a high quality of life.

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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.

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Overview of Ovation Jewish Home

An elegant rehabilitation center in Milwaukee, Ovation Jewish Home provides a graceful living for short-term or long-term residents. The skilled nursing home provides service for inpatient and outpatient care; assisting everyday living with enriching activities that contribute to a high success rate for recovery. Ovation Jewish Home boasts its world-class clinical excellence that improves the quality of life for all seniors.
The lifestyle at Ovation Jewish Home is centered on the improvement of each individual’s wellness. They offer respite care services that include 24-hour care, housekeeping, and medication management. Outpatient care services include therapy for joint therapy, lymphedema, stroke, and cognitive retention. Other community highlights include fitness classes, recreational workshops, and support groups.

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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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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.