Page 7 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 203 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
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.
Clement Manor Inc
IL
AL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Greenfield
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 58
Rank #99 / 161
No
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 43
Rank #102 / 196
-
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 13
Rank #68 / 129
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #18 / 134
-Clement Manor Inc8
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #58 / 112
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #71 / 112
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #47 / 112
Brookdale Sun Prairie
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Sun Prairie (Renstone)
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 58
Rank #146 / 161
Yes
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 43
Rank #105 / 196
Studio
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 13
Rank #14 / 129
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #99 / 134
Dawn KussowBrookdale Senior Living Communities Inc9
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #44 / 112
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #102 / 112
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #92 / 112
Brookdale Middleton Century Ave
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Middleton (Middleton Hills)
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 58
Rank #142 / 161
Yes
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 43
Rank #35 / 196
Studio
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 13
Rank #14 / 129
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #84 / 134
Dawn KussowBrookdale Senior Living Communities Inc4
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 112
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 12
Rank #89 / 112
3.5
Facility 3.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #107 / 112
Franciscan Courts
IL
AL
NH
SNF
South Milwaukee
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 58
Rank #113 / 161
No
82
Facility 82
WI AVG 43
Rank #21 / 196
-
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 13
Rank #65 / 129
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #68 / 134
-Chi Living Communities3
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #58 / 112
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #48 / 112
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #55 / 112
New Perspective Senior Living | Waukesha
IL
AL
MC
Waukesha (Village Of Waukesha)
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 58
Rank #57 / 161
Yes
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 43
Rank #122 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 13
Rank #31 / 129
48.3%
Facility 48.3%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #122 / 134
Ryan NocaczykWaukesha Ops LLC18
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 4
Rank #112 / 112
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 12
Rank #111 / 112
2.8
Facility 2.8
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #101 / 112
Reflections at Moraine Ridge
IL
AL
MC
Green Bay (Schmitt Park)
30
Facility 30
WI AVG 58
Rank #132 / 161
Yes
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 43
Rank #136 / 196
1 Bed / 2 Bed
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 13
Rank #73 / 129
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #99 / 134
Michael KleinMoraine Ridge LLC4
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #44 / 112
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #64 / 112
0.8
Facility 0.8
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #62 / 112
Arbor View Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Burlington
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 58
Rank #160 / 161
Yes
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 43
Rank #136 / 196
Studio
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 13
Rank #73 / 129
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #67 / 134
Michael AndersonArhc Avburwi01 Trs LLC C/O Healthcare Trust Inc3
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 4
Rank #71 / 112
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #64 / 112
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #66 / 112
Cardinal View Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Middleton (Northside)
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 58
Rank #140 / 161
No
30
Facility 30
WI AVG 43
Rank #127 / 196
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 13
Rank #96 / 129
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #78 / 134
Thomas PientkaCardinal View Senior Living Inc2
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 112
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #48 / 112
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #66 / 112
Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Platteville
IL
AL
MC
Platteville
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 58
Rank #146 / 161
No
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 43
Rank #169 / 196
Studio-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #1 / 134
Sue WhiteSienna Crest Assisted Living Inc1
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
Pine Haven Christian Communities – Oostburg
IL
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RC
Oostburg
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 58
Rank #116 / 161
No
56
Facility 56
WI AVG 43
Rank #64 / 196
-
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 13
Rank #45 / 129
63.9%
Facility 63.9%
WI AVG 75.3%
Rank #95 / 134
-Pine Haven Christian Home Inc1
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

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 203 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Clement Manor

Clement Manor in Greenfield, Wisconsin, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home services, and skilled nursing. Independent living provides private housing, while assisted living helps with personal care like bathing, dressing, and medications. Memory care features a secure layout to support the safety of those living with dementia.

The 47-bed location maintains a 96% occupancy rate, with nurse staffing averaging 4 hours and 4 minutes per resident daily. Amenities feature a warm water therapy pool, a salon, an art gallery, a chapel, and outdoor walking paths. Located in a car-dependent area with a 41 walk score, most local errands require driving.

Interested families can contact Clement Manor to discuss available openings, schedule a visit, or review payment options through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay.

Contact Clement Manor Inc

Overview of Brookdale Middleton Century Ave

Brookdale Middleton Century Ave, located near Madison, Wisconsin, offers an assisted living experience tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident. This community provides the care and support residents require, allowing them to focus on enjoying life’s meaningful moments. At Brookdale Middleton Century Ave, residents can receive assistance with daily tasks like dressing, medication management, and household chores, freeing them up to pursue their passions. Whether it’s gardening with grandchildren or revisiting a beloved hobby, the community’s personalized approach empowers residents to live life on their own terms.

The community’s robust amenities, including a library, beauty salon, and landscaped grounds, provide ample opportunities for residents to stay active and engaged. The daily activity calendar is filled with wellness classes, social events, and cultural outings, ensuring that every day is enriching. Residents can also savor delicious, chef-inspired meals in the elegant dining room, with the option to provide input on menu planning. With 24/7 staff availability and the inclusion of most utilities and maintenance in the service rate, Brookdale Middleton Century Ave offers a carefree retirement experience.

Contact Brookdale Middleton Century Ave

Overview of New Perspective Senior Living | Waukesha

Situated in the heart of Waukesha, WI, the New Perspective Waukesha is a trusted senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Warming and spacious accommodations are available based on residents’ preferences. Known for its mantra of putting hospitality in the front and center, this community offers a round-the-clock on-site and on-call nurse, along with a trained and dedicated team, to attend to the needs of its residents. As for memory care, those with cognitive conditions are provided with an on-site care team, daily nutritional support, and immediate care.

The community is dedicated to fostering a lively and vibrant environment wherein residents can enjoy an in-apartment washer/dryer, cafe & pub, library, warm-water pool, dance hall, fitness center, and on-site OT/PT services. Eat delightful and nutritious meals prepared by a talented culinary team. Have fun watching in a movie theater and engaging in diverse social activities. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with the New Perspective Waukesha.

Contact New Perspective Senior Living | Waukesha

Overview of Reflections at Moraine Ridge

Sister retirement home of Moraine Ridge, Reflections offers assisted living and memory care. The community provides high-quality senior care that allows seniors to stay active and maintain a level of individuality;  they ensure to keep an open mind when encouraging residents to live their best life. Reflections at Moraine Ridge is the ideal place for an elderly who seeks to find a community that is accepting and inviting with programs and services that celebrate each individual. 

Moraine’s essential services include housekeeping and laundry, transportation, medication management, health services, and a schedule of activities calendar.

Contact Reflections at Moraine Ridge

Overview of Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Platteville

Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Platteville is a 20-bed senior community on Bear’s Court in Platteville, Wisconsin. Operated by Sienna Crest Assisted Living Inc. under administrator Sue White, the single-story building provides studio apartments that integrate independent living, assisted living, and memory care services under one roof.

The community currently runs at full capacity with all 20 beds occupied. Residents receive daily personal care, housekeeping, meals, and scheduled recreational activities. The surrounding Grant County neighborhood carries a walk score of 11, indicating a car-dependent location where most off-site trips and errands require a vehicle.

Families who prefer the quiet setting of a smaller residential home over a campus-style community can contact the facility directly to discuss waitlist opportunities and future vacancies.

Contact Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Platteville

Overview of Pine Haven Christian Communities – Oostburg

Pine Haven Christian Communities, Oostburg offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Oostburg, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Hospice care supports residents at the end of life, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel or recover. Supported Independent Living is a named program for residents who need support while living as independently as possible.

Because the community offers several types of care, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time and who may be able to remain within the same community. With 36 beds, Pine Haven Christian Communities, Oostburg is a smaller community where staff and residents get to know each other. Therapy services and rehabilitation services are available, giving residents access to treatment aimed at recovery or maintaining function through the community’s services. A Walk Score of 56 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives has some opportunity to get out independently.

Pine Haven Christian Home operates the community.

Contact Pine Haven Christian Communities – Oostburg

Overview of Brookdale Sun Prairie

Operating for 28 years, Brookdale Sun Prairie is a nursing home along Broadway Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc. under the administration of Dawn Kussow, it accommodates up to 20 residents and currently serves 12, reflecting a 60% occupancy rate. This pet-friendly community also features studios in a single-story setting.

In addition to 24-hour nursing care and assistance with daily activities, the community offers respite care, continuing care services, and at-home care programs to support changing needs over time. Yoga sessions, bingo, trivia games, gardening in the enclosed courtyard, and opportunities to cook in the community kitchen are also conducted. Restaurant-style dining features healthy menu options, while amenities such as a beauty and barber shop, landscaped walking paths, a piano, and secure outdoor garden areas enhance comfort and recreation.

The community’s neighborhood is also relatively walkable, with a walkability score of 39, suggesting that only a few amenities can be reached on foot. Moreover, its smaller size promotes familiarity among residents and the care team, allowing a more individualized approach to care.

Contact Brookdale Sun Prairie

Franciscan Courts

1010 Williams Ave, South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Overview of Franciscan Courts

Franciscan Courts offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in South Milwaukee, WI. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care needs change.

Franciscan Courts has 39 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know one another. An 82 / 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Chi Living Communities operates the community.

Contact Franciscan Courts

Overview of Arbor View Senior Living

Arbor View Senior Living is an elegant home built based on its residents’ convenience and comfort. The services provided and designed in the community call on its residents to expand their vibrant social lives. Management aims to raise the standard for Burlington’s assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Arbor View is one of the trusted homes in the city that many families have gone to because they have strived to embrace its residents to a senior lifestyle that has been reimagined.

As a proud Jaybird Senior Living community member, expect services to be delivered exceptionally, offering gracious amenities that make everyday living easier. A full-service salon and barbershop, outdoor common areas, spacious lounge areas, an elegant dining room with delicious meals served, enriching activities, and specialized memory care training offered.

Contact Arbor View Senior Living

Overview of Cardinal View Senior Living

Cardinal View aims to provide a community of growth for residents to feel empowered to nurture and develop their golden years. Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care options– the community provides essential amenities and services that help with the daily living of each resident while being encouraged to live a life of independence. As a Life Spark™ senior living home, expect that Cardinal View raises the standard for luxury living.

Management encourages residents to sign up for engaging and enriching activities for a vibrant and stimulating lifestyle. Other community amenities and services include elegant dining services, a private dining room, a hair salon service, and professional ADLs– available for all residents.

Contact Cardinal View Senior Living

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 203 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.