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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 200 independent living communities in WI using WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in WI
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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. 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.
Killarney Court – Racine
IL
AL
Sturtevant
55
Facility 55
WI AVG 58
Rank #70 / 161
Yes
54
Facility 54
WI AVG 43
Rank #67 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 13
Rank #74 / 129
52.7%
Facility 52.7%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #118 / 134
-Glenwood ChobanChiara Communities Inc2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #44 / 112
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #35 / 112
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #47 / 112
Dickson Hollow
IL
AL
MC
Menomonee Falls
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 58
Rank #146 / 161
No
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 43
Rank #166 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 13
Rank #65 / 129
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #1 / 134
A+Jenny WeisePhw Menomonee Falls Inc3
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 112
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #64 / 112
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #66 / 112
Stair Crest
IL
AL
MC
Muskego (Tess Corners)
56
Facility 56
WI AVG 58
Rank #68 / 161
No
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 43
Rank #159 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 13
Rank #114 / 129
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #91 / 134
-Kari AjackPhw Inc Dba Stair Crest1
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
Golden Harbor
IL
AL
MC
RC
Sheboygan (South Pier)
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 58
Rank #109 / 161
Yes
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 43
Rank #10 / 196
Suite
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 13
Rank #53 / 129
82.5%
Facility 82.5%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #60 / 134
AGolden Harbor LLCGolden Harbor LLC13
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 112
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 12
Rank #101 / 112
1.5
Facility 1.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #83 / 112
Brookdale Sussex
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Sussex
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 58
Rank #146 / 161
Yes
59
Facility 59
WI AVG 43
Rank #57 / 196
Studio
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 13
Rank #14 / 129
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #78 / 134
-Dawn KussowBrookdale Senior Living Communities Inc6
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 4
Rank #71 / 112
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #64 / 112
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #47 / 112
Fairway Knoll
IL
AL
MC
Germantown (Village Of Germantown)
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 58
Rank #142 / 161
Yes
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 43
Rank #134 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 13
Rank #83 / 129
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #34 / 134
A+Karri ShillPhw Germantown Inc D/B/A Fairway Knoll4
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #58 / 112
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #71 / 112
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #66 / 112
Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh
IL
AL
MC
NH
Oshkosh
86
Facility 86
WI AVG 58
Rank #28 / 161
No
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 43
Rank #79 / 196
1 bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 13
Rank #105 / 129
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #108 / 134
-Milo PinkertonHsl 17 LLC6
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #87 / 112
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #35 / 112
0.2
Facility 0.2
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #36 / 112
Touchmark on West Prospect
IL
AL
MC
Appleton
52
Facility 52
WI AVG 58
Rank #77 / 161
Yes
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 43
Rank #178 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 13
Rank #55 / 129
82.7%
Facility 82.7%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #59 / 134
-Brian PryorTouchmark On West Prospect LLC4
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #58 / 112
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #48 / 112
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #47 / 112
Emerald Bay Retirement Community
IL
AL
MC
Hobart
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 58
Rank #140 / 161
Yes
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 43
Rank #159 / 196
Private Rooms
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 13
Rank #74 / 129
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #55 / 134
-Michael CollinsScal Of Hobart LLC2
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
The Waterford at Fitchburg
IL
AL
RC
Fitchburg
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 58
Rank #42 / 161
Yes
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 43
Rank #48 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 13
Rank #54 / 129
--Kirsten HutchisonCsl West Bend LLC2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #24 / 112
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #35 / 112
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #47 / 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 Killarney Court – Racine

At its Sturtevant, WI, location, Killarney Court, Racine has assisted living and independent living. Assisted living pairs private living space with daily help, while only community services come with independent living. Because the two levels share a building, growing needs are handled without a move.

Fifty-five beds keeps it small, which is right for anyone wanting a smaller setting. One-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans are available. The starting price is $5,085 a month.

A 54 Walk Score means some nearby errands are walkable. Transportation, the Enjoy Life Adventure Series of outings, and rehabilitation services are all available. Residents also have a salon. A short stay through respite care gives a recovering family caregiver a break, and pets may live with residents. Its operator is Chiara Communities Inc., and Glenwood Choban holds the administrator’s seat.

Starting Price $5,085/Month

Contact Killarney Court – Racine

Dickson Hollow

W156N4881 Pilgrim Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Overview of Dickson Hollow

Set in the inviting town of Menomonee, WI, Dickson Hollow is a promising senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from convenient and spacious accommodations tailored to their needs. This community offers 24/7 care and support catering to the immediate needs of its residents.

Explore its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping and building maintenance, salon services, general store, garage parking, and transportation services. Meet new friends by visiting its beautifully appointed common spaces. Engage in a full calendar of social activities and other life enrichment programs coordinated by a professional team. With Summit Woods, seniors can enjoy a worry-free living experience.

Price range $4,950 - $7,700/Month

Contact Dickson Hollow

Stair Crest

S67W14765 Janesville Rd, Muskego, WI 53150
Overview of Stair Crest

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.

Price range $4,500 - $9,960/Month

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Overview of Golden Harbor

Located in the quiet community of Sheboygan, WI, the Golden Harbor is a remarkable senior living community providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Spacious and comfortable accommodations, ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom suites, are offered for its residents. With its highly equipped and dedicated team, this community provides memory care programs for those with cognitive conditions. Short-term stays are also available for respite care services.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, including laundry and housekeeping service, on-site beauty salon, on-site laboratory services, podiatry and diabetic care, and 24-hour emergency monitoring. Indulge in 3 delectable and nutritious meals daily and engage in social activities like community outings. The Golden Harbor proudly stands as a premier life community plan for senior living.

Price range $4,250 - $6,500/Month

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Overview of Brookdale Sussex

Brookdale Sussex offers an exceptional assisted living experience in a quaint residential neighborhood of Sussex, Wisconsin. This community provides residents with the perfect balance of independence and personalized care, allowing them to fully embrace the joys of retirement. Located near downtown Milwaukee and the shores of Lake Michigan, Brookdale Sussex combines small-town charm with convenient access to metropolitan amenities. Residents can enjoy the community’s attentive service, comfortable accommodations, and a wide range of amenities, including a robust activity calendar and restaurant-style dining.

The assisted living program at Brookdale Sussex is tailored to each resident’s needs, with trained caregivers providing support with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and mobility. This personalized approach empowers residents to maintain their independence while enjoying a fulfilling lifestyle. The community’s activity calendar is filled with opportunities for socialization, learning, and personal growth, from fitness classes and happy hours to resident council meetings and cultural outings. Residents can also savor delicious, chef-inspired meals made from seasonal ingredients, with options for special dietary needs. With its convenient location, exceptional amenities, and personalized care, Brookdale Sussex offers a retirement experience that combines the best of small-town living with the comforts and conveniences of a modern senior community.

Price range $3,570 - $4,165/Month

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Fairway Knoll

N112W17500 Mequon Rd, Germantown, WI 53022
Overview of Fairway Knoll

Fairway Knoll is a community that genuinely understands the aging process and is dedicated to providing its residents with the highest care. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, the community’s specially trained staff is committed to helping seniors achieve maximum independence with ability-centered programming promoting individuality.

As a Presbyterian senior living home, Fairway Knoll ensures comfort and flexibility as the focus of all its community features. Residents can immerse themselves in their exclusive LiveWell programs such as DOVE™ Memory Care Program, Liberty Personally Designed Living™, Wings® Wellness Program, Spiritual Care, and specialized therapy programs.

Starting Price $2,310/Month

Contact Fairway Knoll

Overview of Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh

Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and nursing care in Oshkosh, WI. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Nursing care adds ongoing nursing support for residents whose health needs go beyond daily assistance. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The combination of four care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care needs can be supported within one community.

The community has 86 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom housing options, including arrangements for one resident or two people moving together. Monthly rates range from $4,900 to $8,400, giving families a defined range for budgeting, while the final amount depends on the care and housing arrangement.

A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives would need a car or ride for routine errands. Milo Pinkerton serves as administrator, and Hsl 17 operates Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh.

Price range $4,900 - $8,400/Month

Contact Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh

Overview of Touchmark on West Prospect

Operating since 2015, Touchmark on West Prospect offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Appleton, WI. Residents receive assistance with daily activities. With its supervised setting, memory-related support is also provided for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

The community has 52 beds, with a variety of studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences in a three-story setting. Administered by Brian Pryor, its occupancy is currently at 83%. Monthly rates range from $7,520 to $7,875, giving families a defined monthly budget range when planning for care.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. Moreover, fitness and recreation provide opportunities for social interactions and wellness.

Price range $7,520 - $7,875/Month

Contact Touchmark on West Prospect

Overview of Emerald Bay Retirement Community

Emerald Bay Retirement Community sits on Centennial Centre Boulevard in Hobart, Wisconsin, in Brown County, just outside Green Bay. It’s a smaller place with just Twenty-four beds total, spread across a two-story building that’s been open for seven years. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of just 14, so residents and visiting family will mostly be driving to get anywhere.

The community is running at 83% occupancy, with 20 of those 24 beds filled. People live in one- and two-bedroom apartments with their own kitchens and walk-in showers. Outside, there are ponds, patios, and gardens.

Inside, there’s a bistro, a fireplace, and a shared dining room. Baking and craft activities show up regularly, which gives people something to do with their hands and a reason to be around each other. Emerald Bay also supports residents managing diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and colostomy care needs specifically, so this isn’t just general assisted living. Pets are welcome too, and the community offers transportation services plus fitness and recreation programming.

Monthly rates run $6,700 to $10,000. The community is legally operated by Scal Of Hobart LLC. Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, handles inspections here, showing up unannounced to check that health and safety rules are being followed.

This is a small, private-room community built around specific medical support as much as general daily living, set in a quiet, car-dependent pocket near Green Bay.

Price range $6,700 - $10,000/Month

Contact Emerald Bay Retirement Community

The Waterford at Fitchburg

5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Overview of The Waterford at Fitchburg

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.

Price range $3,725 - $4,560/Month

Contact The Waterford at Fitchburg

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.