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Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 199 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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Last updated
Jun 2026
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199 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

Compare Independent Living around Wisconsin

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 LLCMilo Pinkerton6
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 IncDavid 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 BalousekOak 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 LLCMilo Pinkerton3
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 HoekstraAhr 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 IncPeter Leer2
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 LLCKirsten Hutchison2
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 LLCRyan 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 LLCRyan Novaczyk9
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 CrestKari Ajack1
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 LLCChrsitian Cummings3
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,LLCRick Schaller3
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 LLCBryan Cook1
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 LLCRyan Nocaczyk18
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 LLCChristian Cummings3
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
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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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Overview of Willow Brooke Point Senior Living

Considerably one of the trusted independent living and assisted living homes in Stevens Point, Willow Brooke Point is a resort-style community that provides a warm and welcoming environment for the residents, making them feel right at home. The premier choice in the city has been committed to providing its residents with meaningful relationships, vibrant ambiance, and happiness, enabling them to grow and live purposeful lives.

Willow Brooke’s lifestyle includes services and amenities that promote an independent lifestyle while receiving quality assistance. Their services include social clubs, restaurant-style dining, fitness classes, local transportation, personalized care 24/7, a salon, activity rooms, and common areas.

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Overview of New Perspective Sun Prairie

Spend a wondrous retirement with the distinct senior living community of New Perspective Sun Prairie in the harmonious neighborhood of South Bristol Street, Sun Prairie, WI, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Surround yourself with a vibrant and welcoming residence in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans for optimum relaxation and safety. Working closely with the residents, the community doubles its efforts to carefully craft a care plan that best matches their needs and preferences.

Reach your full potential and experience a meaningful lifestyle through engaging activities and exciting events. Healthy and tasty meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. New Perspective Sun Prairie is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its world-class amenities and serene spaces.

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Overview of Springbrook Community of Onalaska

Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of Onalaska, Wisconsin, SpringBrook Community flourishes as a sanctuary harmoniously embraced by natural wetlands, offering a picturesque backdrop of tranquility and wildlife. Rooted in a heartfelt commitment to replicate the warmth and familiarity of home, SpringBrook endeavors to create a nurturing community setting while upholding the cherished essence of individual dignity. SpringBrook is dedicated to catering to diverse needs and extends both assisted living and specialized memory care services.

At the heart of SpringBrook lies its sterling reputation as a distinguished senior living community, priding itself on ensuring residents’ safety, meticulous care, and utmost satisfaction through exemplary services and a nurturing environment that resonates deeply with each individual. Embracing a holistic approach to senior living, SpringBrook boasts a spectrum of amenities and engaging activities, including cable/WiFi connectivity, a well-equipped fitness center, a treasure trove of knowledge within the library, resident parking for convenience, and the rejuvenating indulgence of a swimming pool. Complementing these offerings are essential services such as a beauty or barber shop, housekeeping, and attentive laundry/linen services. SpringBrook is a haven where residents thrive amid a blend of comfort, thoughtful amenities, and an unwavering commitment to their well-being.

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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 Clement Manor INC

Clement Manor INC. is a faith-based, voluntary nonprofit senior living community operated by Clement Manor INC. and affiliated with a church organization in Greenfield, Wisconsin, offering an extensive continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, Clare Suites Memory Care, Enhanced Assisted Living, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care. The community has been licensed since April 2018 with 47 beds. With a high occupancy rate of 94%, the community has limited but available openings. It is also a frequent choice for both post-acute recovery and long-term residency, with 51% of admissions utilizing Medicare-funded short-term rehab and 46% consisting of private-pay residents.

In terms of clinical quality, the community significantly exceeds state benchmarks. It holds a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, surpassing the Wisconsin average of 3.6, while its quality measures score is a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. Residents also receive an average of 4 hours and 36 minutes of nursing care per day, 9% higher than the state average of 4 hours and 14 minutes. Additionally, across four visits, no deficiencies were found, and the community has maintained zero critical or serious health citations, performing 100% better than the state average in these categories.

The amenities in the community are designed to support an enrichment-focused mission, allowing residents to have access to an on-site chapel with pastoral care, a warm water therapy pool, a fitness center, and a salon and spa. The lifestyle is also enriched by restaurant-style dining, outdoor gardens, walking paths, an art gallery, and a country store. Unique programming includes a Lifelong Learning Center, the Lives Enriched Through Art initiative, and dedicated concierge services.

Clement Manor INC. is an ideal match for older adults who value a faith-informed, service-rich environment and require a setting that can adapt to varying needs, encompassing wellness-focused independent living, memory support, or short-term post-operative rehabilitation.

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Overview of Vista West

Settled in the lovely neighborhood of Crossroads Circle, Suite 400, Waukesha, WI, is the outstanding senior living community of Vista West Madison that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Spend your best years resting in the beautifully designed and sophisticated accommodations of the community in a wide array of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Vista West Madison handles the maintenance and helps residents with their daily activities with unwavering dedication from a kind and highly skilled team.

Here, residents utilize the inviting spaces for their leisure and join carefully curated activities to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Look forward to meal times with healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. Providing round-the-clock care and assistance, Vista West Madison ensures residents have a blissful retirement within its serene premises.

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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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Overview of Huntington Place

Overlooking the serene and refreshing neighborhood in Janesville, WI, Huntington Place is a peaceful senior living community that provides various levels of care, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite Care & Short-Term Stays. The community warrants a comfortable and vibrant environment with thoughtfully designed studios and 1 bedroom apartments, and an array of exciting recreational and social activities. A well-trained team is available to help residents thrive and stay engaged, complemented with 24/7 front desk concierge and nursing assistance.

Residents can leave the endless chores and to do list behind with weekly housekeeping, linen services, and maintenance handled. Activities, such as arts & crafts, bingo, barbecues, happy hours and live entertainment, helps residents make the most of their time, have fun and make new friends. The community also provides a wealth of amenities, including a beauty salon, library, physical therapy, and restaurant-style dining featuring delicious and healthy meals to ensure residents stay nourished.

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Overview of Avalon Square

Discover a comfortable living with Avalon Square located in Waukesha, WI. This senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and specialty care services. Beautifully designed and cozy accommodations are available and tailored to the needs of its residents. Having a competent and compassionate team, this community ensures convenience and security of its residents at all times.

Committed to providing utmost care and support, residents can enjoy amenities such as tasty and health meals, housekeeping services, salon services, handyman services, and many more. Boost physical health and wellness by attending on-site fitness classes. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories within the beautifully shared spaces of this community. With Avalon Square, seniors are assured of a with a classic living experience.

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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 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.