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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 Gerou | Milwaukee 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% | A | Avalon Square Inc | David Fulcher | 1 | 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,LLC | Rick Schaller | 3 | 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 Inc | Peter Leer | 2 | 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 Inc | Melissa Oconnor | 2 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
4
Rank
#53 / 302 |
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.
The Residence at Oshkosh, Wisconsin, upholds compassionate senior care, particularly independent living and memory care. Rooted in dignity and respect, the community fosters a family-like atmosphere where seniors experience a relaxing retirement in a home-like setting. Committed to excellence, the dedicated staff ensures residents receive the highest quality of care and promotes well-being and comfort through personalized services.
Residents at The Residence at Oshkosh enjoy the freedom to pursue personal interests and engage socially while receiving round-the-clock care from attentive staff. Additionally, residents benefit from independent living amenities such as a beautiful garden, patio, well-appointed bedrooms, spacious living areas, and a communal dining room, enhancing their overall quality of life.
Perfectly set in the peaceful neighborhood of Greenfield, WI, Hickory Park Senior Living strives to provide a haven for seniors with assisted living and independent living services. With a competent and responsive team helping with their daily needs and aspirations, seniors can rest assured of retaining their independence while being able to do the things they truly enjoy. The community also fosters a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere to optimize seniors’ comfort and convenience.
Have fun with visiting families and friends and mingle with people of different backgrounds to lead a fulfilling lifestyle. Here, residents enjoy hassle-free dining with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. With convenient local amenities nearby, Hickory Park Senior Living is ideal for seniors who want to experience a blissful retirement.
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.
Touchmark on West Prospect offers exquisite living for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care housing options. Regardless of what kind of living option you are in, management and staff are guaranteed to provide resort-like accommodations with exceptional hospitality. The luxurious and elegant senior living community is a wonderful community that offers a dedicated environment wherein every senior’s need is met.
Touchmark on West Prospect strives to provide its residents with a comfortable lifestyle of everyday living, making it an ideal place to call a new home. Residents have a full kitchen, walk-in closets, air conditioning, central heating, washer, and dryer. Inclusive services include scheduled transportation, housekeeping, religious services, and a full-service salon. Touchmark also provides a private dining room, guest suites, activity rooms, and courtyards– to name a few.
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.
Live in comfort and style with the eminent senior living community of New Perspective Senior Living Howard in the peaceful Elm Tree Hill, Howard, WI, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With cozy and elegant floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors maximize their independence. The community strives to deliver top-tier care and assistance with a dedicated and highly skilled team to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations.
Promoting a vibrant and friendly environment, seniors reach their full potential and learn new things every step of the way. Healthy and tasty meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. New Perspective Senior Living Howard is ideal for combined relaxation and activeness with its serene spaces and incredible amenities.
The Grand Wisconsin sits right in the middle of downtown Milwaukee, in the Westown neighborhood, at 720 North Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Drive. This is independent living, and the high-rise format makes that clear immediately: you’re half a mile from the city center, close enough that “downtown Milwaukee” isn’t a selling point so much as a literal description of where you’d be living.
Layout options run the full range, from one bedroom up through four, with square footage stretching from 633 up to 2,186. There are also two-story penthouse units if someone wants more vertical space than a standard floor plan offers. Every unit comes with a few consistent details: granite countertops in the kitchen, premium appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, high-speed internet already wired in, big windows, and central air.
Walkability is where the numbers get genuinely notable. A Walk Score of 98 puts this in “Walker’s Paradise” territory, meaning most daily errands, groceries, coffee, whatever, don’t require a car at all. Aurora Sinai Medical Center sits under a mile away, too, which matters more than people usually think it does until they need it.
Pets are welcome, so this isn’t a place where residents have to choose between moving downtown and keeping their dog or cat around.
What The Grand Wisconsin adds up to is urban independent living without the usual apartment-hunting tradeoffs: real square footage, real finishes, and a walk score that actually holds up when you test it on foot.
A few minutes from Burlington, Killarney Court in Racine provides a comfortable community in their independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. The luxurious retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. They hope residents discover many possibilities for anything to happen at the premier residence in the city.
As a Capri senior living community, residential living at Kilarney Court offers specific care plans for each unique individual but with the same purpose of ensuring comfort and stability. Amenities and services extend to all living options, such as an outdoor courtyard, dining in the restaurant-style dining room, grand lounge areas, well-lit recreational areas, a library, a chapel, and heated underground parking.
Nestled in the heart of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Aspire Senior Living is a vibrant community where residents can age with grace and dignity, transitioning seamlessly between Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care as their needs evolve. Rooted in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, their mission is to provide a supportive environment that fosters seniors’ independence, wellness, and a sense of belonging. Compassion, respect, and integrity guide every aspect of their care, ensuring residents feel valued and empowered throughout their journey.
The community boasts many amenities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life and promote social engagement. From a movie theater with club seating to a warm-water pool and on-site therapy services, residents can access entertainment and wellness activities tailored to their interests. Additionally, the community features a salon/barbershop, pub/socialization area, and an on-site restaurant with a premier menu, offering convenience and luxury within reach. With beautifully appointed apartments featuring modern amenities and a prime location near shopping centers and entertainment venues, Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh provides its residents with a fulfilling and enriching independent living lifestyle.
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 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.



















