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Page 4 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 200 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
Jul 2026
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200 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

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Milwaukee Catholic Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Milwaukee (Northpoint)
107
Facility 107
WI AVG 61
Rank #55 / 494
No
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 42
Rank #36 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 10
Rank #75 / 342
89.3% A+Kate GerouMilwaukee Catholic Home Inc--
Clement Manor Inc
IL
AL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Greenfield
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 61
Rank #302 / 494
No
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 42
Rank #296 / 580
-
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 10
Rank #152 / 342
95.7% -Clement Manor Inc-8
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #137 / 302
Lasata Care Center
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Cedarburg
106
Facility 106
WI AVG 61
Rank #56 / 494
No
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 42
Rank #31 / 580
-- 73.3% A+Barton Smith---
Morrow Memorial Home
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Sparta
80
Facility 80
WI AVG 61
Rank #120 / 494
No
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 42
Rank #105 / 580
-
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 10
Rank #28 / 342
84.0% A+Jennifer Brieske---
Avalon Square
IL
AL
MC
Waukesha
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
Yes
92
Facility 92
WI AVG 42
Rank #6 / 580
-
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 10
Rank #53 / 342
96.0% AAvalon Square IncDavid Fulcher1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 302
Cedar Crest Health Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Janesville
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 61
Rank #151 / 494
Yes
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 42
Rank #561 / 580
-- 85.4% -David Tanck---
Rennes Health and Rehab Center-Appleton
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Appleton
88
Facility 88
WI AVG 61
Rank #97 / 494
No
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 42
Rank #422 / 580
-- 83.8% -Kendra Vandenheuvel---
Park View Home
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Woodville
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
No
29
Facility 29
WI AVG 42
Rank #384 / 580
-- 89.8% -Melissa Walthall---
Schmitt Woodland Hills
IL
AL
NH
PC
SNF
Richland Center
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
No
70
Facility 70
WI AVG 42
Rank #94 / 580
-- 83.6% -Addison Platt---
Chippewa Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Chippewa Falls
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
No
79
Facility 79
WI AVG 42
Rank #49 / 580
-- 78.6% -Jill Gengler---
Appleton Retirement Community
IL
AL
RC
Appleton (Downtown)
104
Facility 104
WI AVG 61
Rank #62 / 494
Yes
84
Facility 84
WI AVG 42
Rank #31 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 10
Rank #199 / 342
92.3% -Appleton Retirement Community,LLCRick Schaller3
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #137 / 302
Pine Haven Christian Communities
IL
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RC
Sheboygan Falls
105
Facility 105
WI AVG 61
Rank #59 / 494
No
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 42
Rank #357 / 580
Private Rooms
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 10
Rank #8 / 342
81.0% -Pine Haven Christian Home IncPeter Leer2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #101 / 302
Christian Community Home
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
SNF
Hudson
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 61
Rank #234 / 494
Yes
70
Facility 70
WI AVG 42
Rank #94 / 580
-- 69.8% -Jennie Orman---
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Mondovi
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 61
Rank #380 / 494
No
59
Facility 59
WI AVG 42
Rank #163 / 580
-- 60.6% -Tonya Lisowski---
Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee
IL
AL
MC
Waunakee (Connery Cove)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 61
Rank #170 / 494
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 42
Rank #477 / 580
Studio / Suite
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 10
Rank #172 / 342
87.5% A+Home Again Assisted Living IncMelissa Oconnor2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #53 / 302
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Overview of Heritage Lake Country

Heritage Lake County is a senior living community, operated by HSL 15 LLC, in Hartland, Wisconsin, offering a full continuum of care, ranging from independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care. The community has been in operation since May 2017 and has 46 licensed beds, providing older adults in Waukesha County with a personalized approach to care, along with shared amenities.

With an occupancy rate of approximately 90%, the community currently has 65 beds occupied, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the community has undergone three standard inspections, with the most recent dated November 5, 2025. This inspection concluded with one deficiency, which is significantly below Wisconsin’s state average of 12 deficiencies.

Along with 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services and respite care are also offered. The community is also wheelchair-accessible and is equipped with emergency response systems, which is ideal for those focusing on mobility and safety. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle, as housekeeping and restaurant-style dining are provided.

Heritage Lake Country is ideal for older adults aged 55+ seeking comprehensive care and structured lifestyle services. Those looking to spend their later years in one place can rest assured of finding the right care in the community, especially with its continuum of care options, ranging from independent living to memory care. Older adults and families may also find the community’s high demand and clean inspection record appealing.

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Overview of Waunakee Valley Senior Living

Residing in the quiet South Klein Drive, Waunakee, WI, Waunakee Valley Senior Living is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, adult day services, and skilled care. The community promises a comfortable and maintenance-free lifestyle by taking care of the household chores and keeping the surroundings clean and functional. A round-the-clock emergency alert system alongside a kind and compassionate team is available to ensure seniors are safe and secure.

Sit back and relax within the pet-friendly spaces and cozy outdoor seating of the community. Encouraging residents to maintain an active and well-connected lifestyle, the community conducts fun programs and exciting activities daily. Have a delightful dining experience from breakfast to dinner with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Waunakee Valley Senior Living is filled with incredible amenities and offers a wide array of top-tier services for seniors to maximize their independence.

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Overview of Sienna Crest – Darlington

Ideally set in the serene Fayette Rd, Darlington, WI, Sienna Crest – Darlington is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living and independent living. 24-hour care and assistance are provided to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. The community features cozy and welcoming accommodations in various one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can adapt to their surroundings without too much trouble.

Do the things you love with a robust calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs customized for your enjoyment and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. With the community’s beautiful amenities and top-tier services, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Oak Park Place Madison East

An assisted living and memory care community, Oak Park Place provides a unique accommodation for the specific needs of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. As a community that celebrates you as an individual,  management, and staff surely promote an independent lifestyle based on their own terms. Oak Park Place residents feel more comfortable and safe in a community they trust because meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care.

Oak Park Place provides an atmosphere of growth and security, ensuring that residents are able to feel comfortable in their new cozy home-like environment. A list of essential services provided for assisted living and memory care residents await them– ADLs, medication management, and stimulating activities. Skilled nursing residents are able to experience state-of-the-art technologies that boost up their recovery period. 

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Harbour Village

5700 Mockingbird Ln, Greendale, WI 53129
Overview of Harbour Village

At Harbour Village, individuality is celebrated so they encourage a lifestyle suited for your preferences. This comes from choosing from among the living options they provide: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. They provide a program called the LifesSTYLE Promise® which essentially provides a list of options for you to choose from in terms of schedule, flexibility, and activities adjusted to your liking. Residents have admired the way in which the management and staff promote an active lifestyle with activities and programs that keep them active. Their beautiful community has built with it a list of amenities residents can take advantage of: common areas, lounges, library, restaurant-style dining and cafe, and a fitness center. Every amenity is well-thought of and designed with beautiful interiors. Harbour Village is undoubtedly a delightful place, as proven by residents who have lived there over ten years, because of the welcoming environment and accommodating services that contribute to its unsurpassed quality. 
Harbour Village also prides itself as a pet-friendly community that allows them to walk their pet in their outdoor common areas; another feature of the home also has a swimming pool and jacuzzi, as well as an in-house movie theatre. Seniors of Harbour Village are currently about 70 to 80-years-old, with more women than men. The community has built their well-thought of building features because they trust residents would want to expand their social circle in the new chapter of their lives. 

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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 Autumn Oaks

Settled in the welcoming neighborhood of Slinger, WI, the Autumn Oaks is an enticing 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.

Explore 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. With the Autumn Oaks, seniors are guaranteed an exceptional living experience.

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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.

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Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Appleton

Primrose Retirement Community of Appleton is one of the city’s best independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. The senior living home programs and activities help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence. Holistic wellness is the goal of the dedicated team of professionals; they ensure that the vibrant home-like atmosphere presents a feeling that elevates their daily living.

Community features include a billiards room, a computer lounge, a chapel, a library, a salon, and a quiet area. Services include handicapped-accessible features, housekeeping, an emergency response system, and washer/dryer hookups.

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Overview of The Terraces at Oak Creek Lodge and Place

Life goes at your own pace at Meadowmere & Mitchell Manor Oak Creek, an exceptional senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can choose from a range of spacious studio, one and two-bed apartments with amenities like a kitchen, pull cords for assistance and patios/balconies in select apartments. Personalized medical resources, housekeeping, linen services, and 24/7 front desk concierge and nursing assistance are available to provide residents with comprehensive care.

Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle at Meadowmere & Mitchell Manor Oak Creek with a range of on-site and outdoor activities. The community also provides an array of amenities, including a beauty salon, cafe, library, general store, fitness room, and movie theater. A culinary team ensures residents stay nourished and healthy with nutritious and delicious meals designed for maximum health benefits.

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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 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.