Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
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
Waterford Senior Living
IL
MC
Waterford
54
Facility 54
WI AVG 58
Rank #75 / 161
No
65
Facility 65
WI AVG 43
Rank #47 / 196
-
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 13
Rank #44 / 129
90.7%
Facility 90.7%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #35 / 134
--Waterford Senior Living 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
Park Vista Retirement Living Waupaca
IL
AL
MC
RC
Qq Waupaca
88
Facility 88
WI AVG 58
Rank #26 / 161
Yes
58
Facility 58
WI AVG 43
Rank #61 / 196
-
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 13
Rank #55 / 129
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #41 / 134
--Park Vista Senior Housing Management LLC3
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
Valley VNA Assisted Living
IL
AL
HC
MC
RC
Neenah
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 58
Rank #53 / 161
No
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 43
Rank #10 / 196
-
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 13
Rank #114 / 129
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #26 / 134
--Valley Vna Health Systems Inc1
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
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 #69 / 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
Brookdale Onalaska
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
N. Onalaska
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 58
Rank #146 / 161
Yes
17
Facility 17
WI AVG 43
Rank #154 / 196
Studio
48
Facility 48
WI AVG 13
Rank #1 / 129
65.0%
Facility 65.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #93 / 134
A+Dawn KussowBrookdale Senior Living Communities Inc3
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #24 / 112
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #64 / 112
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #66 / 112
Pro Health Care Regency Senior Comm Muskego
IL
AL
MC
Muskego
96
Facility 96
WI AVG 58
Rank #22 / 161
No
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 43
Rank #191 / 196
-
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 13
Rank #25 / 129
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #41 / 134
--National Regency Of New Berlin 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
St. Rita Square
IL
AL
MC
RC
Milwaukee (Lower East Side)
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 58
Rank #142 / 161
Yes
94
Facility 94
WI AVG 43
Rank #3 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 13
Rank #120 / 129
45.5%
Facility 45.5%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #123 / 134
-Glenwood ChobanChiara Housing And Services Inc1
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
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
New Perspective Senior Living | Twin Ports
IL
AL
MC
Superior (City Of Superior)
44
Facility 44
WI AVG 58
Rank #106 / 161
Yes
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 43
Rank #105 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 13
Rank #31 / 129
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #39 / 134
A+Ryan NovaczykSuperior Ops LLC11
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #87 / 112
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 12
Rank #89 / 112
1.3
Facility 1.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #81 / 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 200 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Sienna Crest – Darlington

Sienna Crest, Darlington offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Darlington, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space; Independent living is for residents who want private living without daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, since different care levels are available within the community. With 15 beds, Sienna Crest, Darlington is a small setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studios and one-bedroom units, with a studio offering one private living space and a one-bedroom layout providing a separate bedroom.

Monthly rates range from $4,700 to $6,700, giving families a stated range for monthly budgeting. Sugar-free, low-salt, and low-fat diets are accommodated for residents who follow those dietary plans, and rehabilitation services are available. Sue White serves as the administrator, and Sienna Crest, Darlington is operated by Sienna Crest Assisted Living.

Price range $4,700 - $6,700/Month

Contact Sienna Crest – Darlington

Overview of Waterford Senior Living

Waterford Senior Living offers independent living and memory care in Waterford, WI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia.

Having both care levels may suit a resident who prefers to remain in the same community if their care needs grow over time. The community has 54 beds, placing it in the smaller community range for someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents may get to know each other.

Residents can use the pool and spa, and the dining program includes gourmet meals. A Walk Score of 65 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete some nearby errands independently.

Contact Waterford Senior Living

Overview of Park Vista Retirement Living Waupaca

Park Vista Retirement Living Waupaca offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Waupaca, WI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

The community has 88 beds and is operated by Park Vista Senior Housing Management. A salon and spa are available for residents who want those services on site, without arranging an outside visit. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to bring a pet when moving into the community.

The area has a Walk Score of 58, classified as somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain errands independently, while other trips may require a car or ride.

Contact Park Vista Retirement Living Waupaca

Overview of Valley Vna Assisted Living

Valley Vna Assisted Living offers assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Neenah, WI. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while 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, and home care brings support to a person’s residence. Respite care is a short stay, and the range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time. The community has 64 beds.

Valley VNA Health Systems operates Valley Vna Assisted Living, which also has Volunteer Opportunities, In-Home Care, and Community-Based Programs. With a Walk Score of 85 out of 100, the area is very walkable, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

Contact Valley VNA Assisted Living

Overview of Heritage Lake Country

Licensed for independent living, assisted living, and memory care, Heritage Lake Country is located in Hartland, WI. Independent living is a private apartment with the community’s services around it and no daily care built in. Assisted living adds bathing, dressing, and medication management to that. Memory care is the secured, supervised level, and a wandering risk is what sends a resident to it.

Starting prices vary by level. Independent living begins at $3,395 a month, assisted living at $5,495, and memory care at $6,595. Seventy-two beds accommodate all three, and the residence comes in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom.

Somebody who wants independent living today and may want one of the other two in a few years is buying the levels ahead of needing them. Nothing about that requires a second search later.

A swimming pool, a movie theater, a salon, a bar, and a game room are on the amenity list. Outdoors, there is a patio with a fire pit. Coordinated activities and outings are listed as a line of their own.

Rehabilitation services run here, and short-term rehabilitation and respite care both cover the temporary stay. One suits a person recovering from an illness; the other suits a household whose usual caregiver needs a short break, and pets are allowed. Milo Pinkerton administers Heritage Lake Country, and HSL 15 LLC is the operating company.

$5,495/Month

Contact Heritage Lake Country

Overview of Brookdale Onalaska

At Brookdale Onalaska in Onalaska, Wisconsin, known as the Sunfish Capital of the World, residents can enjoy assisted living in a community that recreates the fun, communal experience of living with a family of friends. The community allows seniors to bond over mutual interests and common experiences, stay independent and active while receiving daily personal assistance if needed, and have peace of mind knowing that staff is available 24/7 for emergencies.

Brookdale Onalaska provides just the right amount of personal assistance and care, allowing residents more time for their desired activities. Residents can try their hand at painting, join the resident council, start a fitness program, engage in competitive games like bingo and cards, learn new hobbies, or teach others their skills. The community also offers excursions to local dining, shopping, and pontoon boat rides on Lake Onalaska. Dining is a highlight, with delicious restaurant-style meals prepared by a passionate culinary team using fresh seasonal ingredients, including resident favorites and family recipes.

Starting Price $6,065/Month

Contact Brookdale Onalaska

Overview of Pro Health Care Regency Senior Comm Muskego

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Community Muskego is a senior living community, operated by National Regency of New Berlin Inc., in Muskego, Wisconsin, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community has been providing care since February 2003 for older adults in Waukesha County, as the largest senior community in the area with 96 licensed beds. 

With two recorded inspections under the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, one of which was complaint-initiated and another was an abbreviated survey dated October 2025, the community was reported with no violations and has a clean compliance record. 84 out of 96 beds are also occupied, reflecting an approximately 88% occupancy rate, in line with the Wisconsin average, which suggests availability and consistent demand. 

The community offers a wide range of services, ranging from housing programs to specialized memory care. Featuring Blu Grotto® Memory Care, a branded memory care model that offers a structured and purpose-built approach to dementia and Alzheimer’s, the community is an appealing choice for those seeking specialized cognitive care. Additionally, a three-tier care model is also provided for active older adults who need assistance with daily living activities, ensuring they have access to higher levels of care when their needs progress. The community’s affordable housing program also appeals to families navigating costs for long-term care.

Contact Pro Health Care Regency Senior Comm Muskego

Overview of St. Rita Square

St. Rita Square sits in Milwaukee’s Lower East Side, at 728 East Pleasant Street, and covers a wider range of care than a lot of communities do in one building. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care all live under the same roof here, and the population reflects that: residents range from advanced-aged folks who just want support with daily life to people managing physical disabilities or dementia.

The building itself is a 22-unit mid-rise, with one- and two-bedroom layouts running from 744 to 1,487 square feet. Right now, about half the units are filled, ten out of twenty-two. Rent runs month-to-month, so there’s no big endowment fee sitting between a family and a decision. Monthly rates land somewhere between $5,260 and $12,785, depending on the unit and level of care needed.

On the amenity side, there’s a spa, a salon, a fitness studio, and an outdoor piazza, plus a wood-fired pizza trattoria and restaurant-style dining that goes a step past the usual cafeteria setup. Scheduled transportation and clean air systems round things out. Pets are welcome too, so that’s not a tradeoff residents have to make.

A Walk Score of 94 puts the neighborhood in the “Walker’s Paradise” range, meaning groceries, errands, and day-to-day stops are mostly doable on foot, with downtown Milwaukee less than a mile away.

Chiara Housing and Services Inc is the legal operator, Glenwood Choban administers the community, and Samantha Jemison holds a leadership role on-site. This is a newer property, still building its track record, but what it offers right now is a full spectrum of care, real dining, and a location most people would call genuinely walkable.

Price range $5,260 - $12,785/Month

Contact St. Rita Square

Overview of New Perspective Senior Living Howard

New Perspective Senior Living Howard offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Green Bay, WI. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and having all three care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time because moving to another level of care can happen without leaving the community.

The community has 45 beds. Residents can choose studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom residences, with a starting price of $2,952 per month that gives families a baseline for planning the monthly cost. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs time to travel or recover, and rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy.

Residents can use a pool and transportation, while memory care residents have access to a secured courtyard that provides outdoor space within a secured area. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet. Ryan Novaczyk serves as administrator, and Howard Ops operates the community.

Starting Price $2,952/Month

Contact New Perspective Senior Living Howard

Overview of New Perspective Senior Living | Twin Ports

New Perspective Senior Living  – Twin Ports provides services 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 Twin Ports also strives to provide a close-knit community where meaningful relationships are created to make a new set of family in their newfound home.

Community features of the senior living home include housekeeping and concierge services; on the other hand,  amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, common areas, a swimming pool, an arts and crafts studio, a fitness center, and a billiards loun

Starting Price $2,853/Month

Contact New Perspective Senior Living | Twin Ports

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 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.