Page 20 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

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Overview of Muskego Regency – the Lodge

Muskego Regency, the Lodge offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Muskego, WI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because care can continue within the same community. Housing options include one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, with the two-bedroom option able to suit a couple moving together. A seasonal patio gives residents an outdoor place to spend time when it is available.

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Overview of Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living

Based in the beautiful town of Middleton, WI, the Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living is a trusted senior living community that provides personal care services. Spacious and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can avail of 24-hour staffing for immediate needs and concerns during their stay.

Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and laundry services, fitness center, activity room, library, barber and beauty salon, and many more. Participate in a full calendar of activities and entertainment, and meet people with the same passions and interests. Thus, the Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living assures seniors a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Springbrook Village Apartment

Springbrook Village Apartment offers independent living in Burlington, WI, with private living and community services but no daily care. It may suit someone who does not need daily assistance and wants a home within a community setting.

Residents can choose a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment. A one-bedroom layout provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom apartment can work well for a couple moving in together.

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Overview of Rennes Group

Rennes Group operates a 122-bed senior housing and skilled nursing facility on South Ninth Street in De Pere, Wisconsin. The property accommodates a wide range of care needs, keeping separate wings for independent seniors, assisted living apartments, dedicated memory care, and traditional skilled nursing. The local neighborhood has a walk score of 40, meaning it is mostly a car-dependent residential area, and local relatives or out-of-town visitors will need a vehicle to handle common errands.

The facility focuses heavily on post-acute recovery through on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs conducted in a specialized therapy gym. Beyond typical rehabilitation routines, the floor staff provides advanced medical services including specialized wound care management, IV medication therapy, and coordinated hospice options. The daily life program includes structured recreational activities, and the operators work with regional universities and colleges to implement modern clinical internship routines.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services monitors long-term care facilities through regular unannounced field inspections to verify that staffing patterns and environmental conditions follow state safety laws.

Prospective individuals can contact the main registration office to ask about bed vacancies or to check long-term entry requirements. The administration team can outline how they coordinate billing with Medicare and Medicaid channels, explain private insurance rules, and help you schedule a time to view the therapy spaces and resident lounges.

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Overview of The Parkview Senior Living Community

Serving older adults in Racine, Wisconsin, The Parkview Senior Living Community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one location. Having all three levels of care under one roof allows residents to move between services as their needs change without relocating to another community. The property is on Douglas Avenue, about 4.5 miles from downtown Racine, with Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center nearby for residents and visiting family.

Residents can choose private apartments in either the independent living or assisted living areas, depending on the level of support they need. Staff is available around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and building maintenance are all included, helping residents enjoy a lower-maintenance lifestyle. Scheduled transportation is also available for appointments, shopping, and other errands.

Home-cooked meals are served each day, and residents can join a variety of planned activities. The memory care program includes activities created specifically for residents living with memory loss, giving them structured opportunities to stay engaged while receiving specialised support. The dedicated memory care programming alongside the community’s other services can be reassuring for families planning for changing care needs.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 36, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but most errands and outings require a car. Families touring The Parkview Senior Living Community should ask about available apartment layouts and a typical daily schedule, as those details can vary over time.

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Azura Memory Care of Eau Claire

4803 Bullis Farm Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Overview of Azura Memory Care of Eau Claire

Designed for memory care, Azura Memory Care of Eau Claire is a residential care community located on Bullis Farm Road in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The community also supports older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other memory-related conditions with a structured environment that emphasizes safety, consistent routines, and activities tailored to changing cognitive needs.

The surrounding area has a walkability score of 37, indicating that only a few nearby destinations are within walking distance, while most errands and appointments require transportation.

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Overview of St. Catherine Commons

Located in the Grant neighborhood of Kenosha, Wisconsin, St. Catherine Commons is a senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care in one location. The community is about 1.4 miles from downtown Kenosha and approximately 6 miles from Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. Catherine Commons is part of the Capri Senior Living group.

Care plans are built around each resident individually, so the community can support people across a range of needs, from those who want the independence of their own apartment to those who benefit from the additional support of assisted living or memory care. Having all three care types in one place also makes it easier for couples or families with different care needs to stay close together as those needs change over time.

Residents have access to an outdoor courtyard, spacious lounge areas, and bright recreation rooms that provide comfortable places to relax or socialize. Restaurant-style meals are served in the dining room. Additional amenities include a library, a chapel, and heated underground parking, which can be useful during Wisconsin’s winter season.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 33, and it’s somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, while most errands and outings require a car. Catherine Commons should plan for transportation needs for regular visits.

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Overview of Oak Grove

Oak Grove offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Necedah, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Because Oak Grove offers multiple care levels, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community or starting over socially. This range may suit a resident whose support needs could change over time.

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Overview of The Manor of Kenosha

The Manor of Kenosha offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Kenosha, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management, and respite care provides a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Having several care levels in one community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time, while respite care can suit a family caregiver who needs a short-term arrangement. The community has 153 beds, which means residents live in a setting with more than 150 residents, staff, and usually programming. Total nurse staffing is 3h 9m per resident/day, representing the total daily nurse time assigned per resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Rehabilitation services support short-term recovery or therapy within the community, while restaurant-style dining with hot lunches provides a prepared midday meal in that dining format. A large courtyard is available for events, and the salon or spa provides on-site grooming services.

Charlean Adams serves as the administrator. A doctor on staff provides physician care on site, and religious services are available within the community.

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Tudor Oaks

S77 W12929 Mcshane Dr, Muskego, WI 53150
Overview of Tudor Oaks

Tudor Oaks offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Muskego, Wisconsin. Independent living gives residents private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing offers licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

With several care levels available, Tudor Oaks may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move from one level of care to another without leaving the community. The home has 33 beds. That makes it a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other.

Rehabilitation services let a resident receive therapy within the community without arranging transportation elsewhere, while home care services provide support where a resident lives. Senior wellness programs offer wellness activities, and volunteering opportunities give residents a way to take part in volunteer work. A wellness center and warm water pool provide spaces for exercise and warm water activity; a theater, bistro, greenhouse, and man cave add places for entertainment, dining, gardening, and hobbies. Tudor Oaks is operated by American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest, with Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay among the payment options.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
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    Website
  • 10%
    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 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.