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Page 7 of Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

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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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

Compare Independent Living around Wisconsin

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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
-
Facility -
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
11
Facility 11
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 Ovation Chai Point

Situated in the quiet neighborhood of North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI is the outstanding senior living community of Ovation Chai Point offering assisted living and independent living. With naturally lit and specially designed residences ranging from studio to three-bedroom floor plans, seniors have a relaxing and safe retirement. A compassionate and highly trained team assists with daily living activities, housekeeping, and medication management to ensure seniors enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Pursue your interests and gain meaningful experiences with a wide array of enjoyable activities and engaging events conducted to maintain happiness and wellness. The community also provides various health services including adult day services, outpatient, respite care, and transitional care to ensure residents receive the utmost care and assistance for their ever-changing needs. Featuring extensive amenities and top-notch services, Ovation Chai Point is ideal for seniors looking to maximize their freedom.

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Overview of Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living

Welcoming seniors and guests with its bright and airy spaces, Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living is a prominent senior living community in Kensington Drive, Waukesha, WI, that offers assisted living, independent living, companion living, memory care, and respite care. The community features a wide selection of beautifully crafted and spacious studios, ensuring the utmost comfort and security. With a dedicated and highly skilled team delivering top-tier care and support, seniors keep their peace of mind and live their golden years doing what they love.

Participate in exciting activities and meet new friends through engaging programs conducted for enjoyment and wellness. Dedicated to seniors’ well-being, the community serves delectable and nutritious meals catering to dietary needs and tastes. Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living is ideal for relaxation with its ethereal campus filled with wonderful amenities and welcoming environment.

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Overview of New Perspective Senior Living | North Shore

Spend your golden years at New Perspective- North Shore, an outstanding community in Brown Deer, WI, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Housekeeping, laundry, and linens are also taken care of, so residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

With a carefully planned calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and healthy dining options. A fall detection system is also provided for residents’ safety. This pet-friendly community is ideal for those seeking comfort and convenience in retirement, especially with its wide range of care and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Clement Manor

Offering a comprehensive continuum of care for seniors in Greenfield, Wisconsin, Clement Manor’s faith-based community has been serving the elderly for four decades. Among the programs they provide are independent living apartments, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and transitional care. Their services are designed to cater to residents’ evolving needs as they age. Whether you require daily assistance or simply prefer a warm and welcoming community atmosphere, Clement Manor offers a comfortable and supportive environment.

Residents enjoy a variety of amenities that promote socialization and well-being. These include in-house therapy services, lifelong learning classes to encourage continued engagement, and a beautifully landscaped campus for residents to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Clement Manor is dedicated to fostering a spirit of community and providing its residents with the highest quality of care.

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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.

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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.

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Overview of Laurel Oaks Senior Living

Set amidst the beautiful setting of Glendale, WI, Laurel Oaks Senior Living is an inspiring senior living community that offers various senior living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Respite Care. Choose from a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments that provide an inviting and cozy space for hosting friends and family. Licensed nurses are on-site 24/7 to provide round-the-clock supervision.

Fostering a vibrant living experience, the community conducts a wide range of leisure and social activities 7 days a week. Encouraging residents to preserve their cognitive abilities and learn new skills, the community offers plenty of lifelong learning opportunities through guest speakers, fine arts programs, and educational series. Nutritionally balanced meals and coffee bar/snacks available 24 hours a day, provide residents with the energy to take on a thrilling daily life.

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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.

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Overview of Bethany St Joseph Care Center

Owned by Megan Feirtag, Bethany St Joseph Care Center is a skilled nursing community operated by Kristine Blexrud in La Crosse, Wisconsin. It’s licensed to serve 100 residents and currently maintains a 56 percent occupancy rate, so there’s availability for seekers of skilled nursing care or short-term rehabilitation. The average stay duration is about 303 days, indicating a mix of post-acute residents and those in longer-term care arrangements. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are welcome, giving families numerous ways to arrange coverage.

Clinically, Bethany St Joseph Care Center offers rehabilitation services alongside skilled nursing care. In turn, it’s a suitable option for those recovering from surgery, a hospital stay, or handling complex medical needs. Total nursing care averages roughly 5 hours 3 minutes per resident day, providing substantial hands-on support. To bolster daily care activities, the staffing model includes registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPNs. An adult day center operates on-site, valuable for families managing community-dwelling and facility-based care or exploring options before fully shifting to residential care. This dual-use model adds flexibility for those in transition. The Shelby Road location reflects a quieter, car-dependent area of La Crosse.

Visiting families should plan transportation accordingly, though the setting may captivate those wanting a less urban environment.

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Germantown Home

W164N10502 Timberline Ct, Germantown, WI 53022
Overview of Germantown Home

Situated in the quiet neighborhood of Germantown, WI, Germantown Home is a reliable senior living community, offering an affordable living environment for seniors. The community makes sure residents enjoy a comfortable and well-supported living experience by offering compassionate assisted living services. Whether you need medication management, assistance with daily living activities, or supervised care, a dedicated team is always ready to accommodate your various needs here.

A wide variety of engaging activities are also available to help residents live actively to maintain their overall well-being. Located near houses of worship, retail stores, healthcare services, and other local conveniences, the community ensures that residents have easy access to important life necessities. Here, residents are guaranteed to enjoy their retirement life comfortably and fully.

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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.