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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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.



















