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| Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh | IL AL MC | Oshkosh | 86
Facility
86
WI AVG
61
Rank
#105 / 496 | No |
49
Facility
49
WI AVG
42
Rank
#232 / 580 | 1 bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
12
Rank
#261 / 334 |
55.8%
Facility
55.8%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#335 / 406 | - | Hsl 17 LLC | Milo Pinkerton | 6 | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#223 / 312 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
12
Rank
#69 / 312 | 0.2
Facility
0.2
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#71 / 312 |
| Trinity Woods | IL AL MC NH | Milwaukee (Mount Mary) | 90
Facility
90
WI AVG
61
Rank
#90 / 496 | No |
63
Facility
63
WI AVG
42
Rank
#140 / 580 | Suite | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
12
Rank
#261 / 334 | - | - | Ssnd Mmu Mch Venture Inc | David Fulcher | - | - | - | - |
| Oak Park Place Madison East | IL AL MC NH | Madison (North Star) | 100
Facility
100
WI AVG
61
Rank
#67 / 496 | No |
53
Facility
53
WI AVG
42
Rank
#201 / 580 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20
Facility
20
WI AVG
12
Rank
#59 / 334 | - | A+ | Becky Balousek | Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC | - | - | - | - |
| Heritage Lake Country | IL AL MC | Hartland | 72
Facility
72
WI AVG
61
Rank
#148 / 496 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
WI AVG
42
Rank
#433 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
WI AVG
12
Rank
#160 / 334 |
90.3%
Facility
90.3%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#90 / 406 | - | Hsl 15 LLC | Milo Pinkerton | 3 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#108 / 312 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
12
Rank
#69 / 312 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#75 / 312 |
| Waunakee Valley Senior Living | IL NH AL MC | Waunakee (Country Aire) | 94
Facility
94
WI AVG
61
Rank
#85 / 496 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
WI AVG
42
Rank
#219 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
12
Rank
#299 / 334 |
56.1%
Facility
56.1%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#334 / 406 | - | Ryan Hoekstra | Ahr Waunakee Trs Sub LLC | - | - | - | - |
| Pine Haven Christian Communities | IL AL HC MC PC RC | Sheboygan Falls | 105
Facility
105
WI AVG
61
Rank
#59 / 496 | No |
33
Facility
33
WI AVG
42
Rank
#357 / 580 | Private Rooms | 39
Facility
39
WI AVG
12
Rank
#11 / 334 |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#169 / 406 | - | Pine Haven Christian Home Inc | Peter Leer | 2 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#108 / 312 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 312 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 312 |
| The Waterford at Fitchburg | IL AL RC | Fitchburg | 71
Facility
71
WI AVG
61
Rank
#152 / 496 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
WI AVG
42
Rank
#133 / 580 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
WI AVG
12
Rank
#109 / 334 | - | - | Csl West Bend LLC | Kirsten Hutchison | 2 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#59 / 312 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
12
Rank
#69 / 312 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#95 / 312 |
| New Perspective North Shore | IL AL MC | Brown Deer (North 60Th Street) | 60
Facility
60
WI AVG
61
Rank
#186 / 496 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
WI AVG
42
Rank
#252 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
WI AVG
12
Rank
#69 / 334 | - | A+ | Beaver Creek Ops LLC | Ryan Novaczyk | - | - | - | - |
| New Perspective Senior Living | West Bend | IL AL MC | West Bend | 60
Facility
60
WI AVG
61
Rank
#186 / 496 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
WI AVG
42
Rank
#391 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
WI AVG
12
Rank
#69 / 334 |
56.7%
Facility
56.7%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#331 / 406 | A+ | West Bend Ops LLC | Ryan Novaczyk | 9 | 9
Facility
9
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#278 / 312 | 18
Facility
18
WI AVG
12
Rank
#246 / 312 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#213 / 312 |
| Stair Crest | IL AL MC | Muskego (Tess Corners) | 56
Facility
56
WI AVG
61
Rank
#212 / 496 | No |
14
Facility
14
WI AVG
42
Rank
#468 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
12
Rank
#299 / 334 |
69.6%
Facility
69.6%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#260 / 406 | - | Phw Inc Dba Stair Crest | Kari Ajack | 1 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#1 / 312 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 312 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 312 |
| Laurel Oaks Senior Living | IL AL RC | Glendale (West Bender Road) | 71
Facility
71
WI AVG
61
Rank
#152 / 496 | No |
39
Facility
39
WI AVG
42
Rank
#308 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#236 / 334 |
33.8%
Facility
33.8%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#398 / 406 | - | Lo Opco LLC | Chrsitian Cummings | 3 | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#178 / 312 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
12
Rank
#100 / 312 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#117 / 312 |
| Appleton Retirement Community | IL AL RC | Appleton (Downtown) | 104
Facility
104
WI AVG
61
Rank
#62 / 496 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
WI AVG
42
Rank
#31 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
12
Rank
#202 / 334 |
92.3%
Facility
92.3%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#72 / 406 | - | Appleton Retirement Community,LLC | Rick Schaller | 3 | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#143 / 312 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 312 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 312 |
| Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale | IL AL MC | Madison (Madison Yards At Hill Farms) | 64
Facility
64
WI AVG
61
Rank
#171 / 496 | No |
85
Facility
85
WI AVG
42
Rank
#20 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#236 / 334 |
60.9%
Facility
60.9%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#312 / 406 | - | Madison Senior Services LLC | Bryan Cook | 1 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#59 / 312 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 312 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 312 |
| New Perspective Senior Living | Waukesha | IL AL MC | Waukesha (Village Of Waukesha) | 60
Facility
60
WI AVG
61
Rank
#186 / 496 | Yes |
33
Facility
33
WI AVG
42
Rank
#357 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
WI AVG
12
Rank
#69 / 334 |
48.3%
Facility
48.3%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#364 / 406 | A+ | Waukesha Ops LLC | Ryan Nocaczyk | 18 | 16
Facility
16
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#312 / 312 | 51
Facility
51
WI AVG
12
Rank
#298 / 312 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#249 / 312 |
| Hart Park Square Senior Living | IL AL RC | Wauwatosa (River Parkway) | 55
Facility
55
WI AVG
61
Rank
#215 / 496 | No |
77
Facility
77
WI AVG
42
Rank
#61 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#236 / 334 |
45.5%
Facility
45.5%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#370 / 406 | - | Hpsmld Opco LLC | Christian Cummings | 3 | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#178 / 312 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
12
Rank
#100 / 312 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#117 / 312 |
Experience an extraordinary stay with the New Perspective West Bend located in the harmonious community of West Bend, WI. This community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. With a scenic view of Big Cedar Lake and Little Cedar Lake to the west and Lake Michigan to the East, residents can surely enjoy comfort and relaxation in this beautiful place. Cozy and spacious accommodations are also available depending on tastes and needs. In terms of memory care, an on-site care team, daily nutritional support, and immediate care are offered for those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive conditions.
Embrace its lively community through a wide array of top-notch amenities and services. Experience chef-prepared dining with healthy and delectable meals. Moreover, residents can avail of an in-apartment washer/dryer, cafe & pub, library, warm-water pool, dance hall, fitness center, and on-site OT/PT services. Meet new companions and build lasting connections through its various social activities. At the New Perspective West Bend, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.
Stair Crest, situated in Muskego, Wisconsin, is a distinguished senior living community offering 20 memory care apartments meticulously designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or various forms of dementia. These thoughtfully crafted apartments boast safety features like emergency call systems and are cared for by adept professionals who provide round-the-clock support.
The community’s campus has various amenities, including a movie theater, dining room, fitness center, club lounge, and library. This vibrant setting also hosts a diverse team, including fitness instructors, a life enrichment director, and a campus pastor, fostering an environment that nurtures body, mind, and spirit growth. Stair Crest strives to be a place where residents continue their journey of learning and personal development. In addition to its enriching environment, Stair Crest offers many social programs and convenient amenities that contribute to its residents’ comfortable and engaging lifestyle. The community warmly welcomes both community members and the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa. Adding to its charm, the campus boasts an outdoor putting green and Bocce Ball court, ensuring that leisure and enjoyment are always within reach.
Set in the welcoming neighborhood of Fitchburg, WI, the Waterford at Fitchburg is an enticing senior living community offering independent living, assisted living and temporary stay services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they need.
Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including delicious and nutritious meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and linen services, access to a third-party rehabilitation agency, regular personal care assessments, scheduled transportation, and many more. Join in various social activities and events such as themed parties, exercise classes, and movie nights. At the Waterford at Fitchburg, seniors can enjoy a blissful and secure retirement.
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.
A sister company to New Perspective Franklin, New Perspective North Shore provides service for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The amenities offered are designed to promote a social life for their residents that will help with their wellness. New Perspective North Shore also strives to provide a close-knit community where meaningful relationships are created to make a new set of family in their new found home.
New Perspective North Shore branch is conveniently located near town centers and medical centers where their transportation services can take residents there. Aside from their transportation services, some of their services include housekeeping and concierge services; on the other hand, amenities include wheelchair accessible showers, common areas, swimming pool, arts and crafts studio, fitness center, and billiards lounge. Residents of this community are around 70-years-old and are described to be active in the community, as they deem to have a delightful social circle. The current seniors occupying the community are from all over the country and have gone through all walks of life. New Perspective Franklin boast their approach to modern senior living by still encouraging residents to live their independence while receiving quality care from their professional care staff who ensures that residents are given respect and dignity when it comes to their delivery.
Set amidst the beautiful setting of Glendale, WI, Laurel Oaks Senior Living is an inspiring senior living community that offers various senior living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. Choose from a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that provide an inviting and cozy space for hosting friends and family. Licensed nurses are on-site 24/7 to provide round-the-clock supervision.
Fostering a vibrant living experience, the community conducts a wide range of leisure and social activities 7 days a week. Encouraging residents to preserve their cognitive abilities and learn new skills, the community offers plenty of lifelong learning opportunities through guest speakers, fine arts programs, and educational series. Nutritionally balanced meals and coffee bar/snacks available 24 hours a day, provide residents with the energy to take on a thrilling daily life.
Situated in the heart of Waukesha, WI, the New Perspective Waukesha is a trusted senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Warming and spacious accommodations are available based on residents’ preferences. Known for its mantra of putting hospitality in the front and center, this community offers a round-the-clock on-site and on-call nurse, along with a trained and dedicated team, to attend to the needs of its residents. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions are provided with an on-site care team, daily nutritional support, and immediate care.
The community is dedicated to fostering a lively and vibrant environment wherein residents can enjoy an in-apartment washer/dryer, cafe & pub, library, warm-water pool, dance hall, fitness center, and on-site OT/PT services. Eat delightful and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Have fun watching in a movie theater and engaging in diverse social activities. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the New Perspective Waukesha.
Howard Village Senior Living is a respected senior living community in St. Francis, WI, offering a range of living options for seniors, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. The community provides its residents with a nurturing environment through its wide selection of studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Understanding that residents have varying needs at different stages of their lives, the community provides personalized and flexible care plans.
Ensuring residents stay well-supported throughout their entire aging journey, the community offers 24-hour licensed supervision by a dedicated and well-trained licensed nurse. Residents never run out of things to do with a daily calendar of activities, variety of enrichment programs, and lifelong learning opportunities. With registered dietician consultation, balanced meals and special diets, as well as coffee bar/snacks available 24 hours a day, residents are sure to enjoy a delectable dining experience.
Based in Wauwatosa, WI, Hart Park Square Senior Living is a thriving senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. The community features cozy and elegant residences, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments that residents can personalize to their liking. A compassionate team trained to deliver various levels of care is available to assist and support residents to continue living an independent and empowered life.
Connect with like-minded individuals through an array of stimulating activities and events, customized programming, and cozy common spaces. The community features their Aging Experience program that educates the team and families on the aging process and engages the community’s team and families in a meaningful way so that they maintain a sense of empathy and empowerment. Here, retirement years are an ideal balance of self-discovery, engaging endeavors and relaxation without the taxing burdens of home maintenance or the isolation of living alone.
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.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 199 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.



















