Best Independent Living in Wisconsin

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Last updated

May 2026

We analyzed

102 homes in Wisconsin

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Wisconsin Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

Other senior care options in Wisconsin:

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Appleton Brookfield Burlington Fitchburg Germantown Glendale Green Bay Greenfield Kenosha Madison Menomonee Falls Milwaukee Oshkosh Racine Superior West Bend

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Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Oshkosh	86 Facility 86 WI AVG 61 Rank #105 / 496	No	49 Facility 49 WI AVG 42 Rank #232 / 580	1 bed / 2 Bed	3 Facility 3 WI AVG 12 Rank #261 / 334	55.8% Facility 55.8% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #335 / 406	-	Hsl 17 LLC	Milo Pinkerton	6	6 Facility 6 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #223 / 312	1 Facility 1 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 312	0.2 Facility 0.2 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #71 / 312
Trinity Woods	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Milwaukee (Mount Mary)	90 Facility 90 WI AVG 61 Rank #90 / 496	No	63 Facility 63 WI AVG 42 Rank #140 / 580	Suite	3 Facility 3 WI AVG 12 Rank #261 / 334	-	-	Ssnd Mmu Mch Venture Inc	David Fulcher	-	-	-	-
Oak Park Place Madison East	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Madison (North Star)	100 Facility 100 WI AVG 61 Rank #67 / 496	No	53 Facility 53 WI AVG 42 Rank #201 / 580	1 Bed / 2 Bed	20 Facility 20 WI AVG 12 Rank #59 / 334	-	A+	Becky Balousek	Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC	-	-	-	-
New Perspective North Shore	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Brown Deer (North 60Th Street)	60 Facility 60 WI AVG 61 Rank #186 / 496	Yes	47 Facility 47 WI AVG 42 Rank #252 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 334	-	A+	Beaver Creek Ops LLC	Ryan Novaczyk	-	-	-	-
New Perspective Senior Living \| West Bend	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	West Bend	60 Facility 60 WI AVG 61 Rank #186 / 496	Yes	28 Facility 28 WI AVG 42 Rank #391 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 334	56.7% Facility 56.7% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #331 / 406	A+	West Bend Ops LLC	Ryan Novaczyk	9	9 Facility 9 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #278 / 312	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #246 / 312	2.0 Facility 2.0 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #213 / 312
Villa St. Francis Assisted Living	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Milwaukee (Morgandale)	134 Facility 134 WI AVG 61 Rank #19 / 496	Yes	62 Facility 62 WI AVG 42 Rank #148 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	38 Facility 38 WI AVG 12 Rank #12 / 334	82.1% Facility 82.1% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #156 / 406	A+	Villa St Francis Inc	Susan Seegert	1	0 Facility 0 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #1 / 312	0 Facility 0 WI AVG 12 Rank #1 / 312	0.0 Facility 0.0 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #1 / 312
New Perspective Senior Living \| Waukesha	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Waukesha (Village Of Waukesha)	60 Facility 60 WI AVG 61 Rank #186 / 496	Yes	33 Facility 33 WI AVG 42 Rank #357 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 334	48.3% Facility 48.3% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #364 / 406	A+	Waukesha Ops LLC	Ryan Nocaczyk	18	16 Facility 16 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #312 / 312	51 Facility 51 WI AVG 12 Rank #298 / 312	2.8 Facility 2.8 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #249 / 312
Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center	NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Madison (North Star)	100 Facility 100 WI AVG 61 Rank #67 / 496	No	5 Facility 5 WI AVG 42 Rank #533 / 580	1 Bed / 2 Bed	20 Facility 20 WI AVG 12 Rank #59 / 334	25.0% Facility 25.0% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #405 / 406	A+	Becky Balousek	Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC	8	4 Facility 4 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #178 / 312	37 Facility 37 WI AVG 12 Rank #291 / 312	4.6 Facility 4.6 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #286 / 312
The Terraces at Oak Creek Lodge and Place	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Oak Creek (East Puetz Road)	60 Facility 60 WI AVG 61 Rank #186 / 496	No	59 Facility 59 WI AVG 42 Rank #163 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	25 Facility 25 WI AVG 12 Rank #43 / 334	-	A+	Meadowmere Slc Wi Tenant LLC	Christopher Bilotto	-	-	-	-
New Perspective Senior Living Howard	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Green Bay	45 Facility 45 WI AVG 61 Rank #315 / 496	Yes	25 Facility 25 WI AVG 42 Rank #410 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 334	91.1% Facility 91.1% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #80 / 406	A+	Howard Ops LLC	Ryan Novaczyk	7	6 Facility 6 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #223 / 312	8 Facility 8 WI AVG 12 Rank #201 / 312	1.1 Facility 1.1 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #173 / 312
New Perspective Sun Prairie	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	Sun Prairie (South Bristol Street)	50 Facility 50 WI AVG 61 Rank #235 / 496	Yes	68 Facility 68 WI AVG 42 Rank #105 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 334	52.0% Facility 52.0% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #359 / 406	A+	Sun Prairie Ops LLC	Ryan Novaczyk	16	14 Facility 14 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #308 / 312	53 Facility 53 WI AVG 12 Rank #300 / 312	3.3 Facility 3.3 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #266 / 312
New Perspective Franklin	IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Franklin (Velo Village Apartments)	60 Facility 60 WI AVG 61 Rank #186 / 496	Yes	32 Facility 32 WI AVG 42 Rank #366 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 334	60.0% Facility 60.0% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #314 / 406	A+	Franklin Ops LLC	Ryan Novaczyk	7	11 Facility 11 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #295 / 312	17 Facility 17 WI AVG 12 Rank #245 / 312	2.4 Facility 2.4 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #238 / 312
Fairway Knoll	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Germantown (Village Of Germantown)	22 Facility 22 WI AVG 61 Rank #442 / 496	Yes	27 Facility 27 WI AVG 42 Rank #399 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	6 Facility 6 WI AVG 12 Rank #202 / 334	90.9% Facility 90.9% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #82 / 406	A	Phw Germantown Inc D/B/A Fairway Knoll	Karri Shill	4	3 Facility 3 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #143 / 312	4 Facility 4 WI AVG 12 Rank #149 / 312	1.0 Facility 1.0 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #143 / 312
New Perspective Senior Living \| Twin Ports	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Superior (City Of Superior)	44 Facility 44 WI AVG 61 Rank #323 / 496	Yes	39 Facility 39 WI AVG 42 Rank #308 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 WI AVG 12 Rank #69 / 334	88.6% Facility 88.6% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #99 / 406	A+	Superior Ops LLC	Ryan Novaczyk	11	6 Facility 6 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #223 / 312	14 Facility 14 WI AVG 12 Rank #232 / 312	1.3 Facility 1.3 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #176 / 312
Dickson Hollow	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Menomonee Falls (Pilgrim Road)	20 Facility 20 WI AVG 61 Rank #449 / 496	No	12 Facility 12 WI AVG 42 Rank #485 / 580	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	9 Facility 9 WI AVG 12 Rank #138 / 334	100.0% Facility 100.0% WI AVG 74.3% Rank #1 / 406	A	Phw Menomonee Falls Inc	Jenny Weise	3	0 Facility 0 WI AVG 3.8 Rank #1 / 312	3 Facility 3 WI AVG 12 Rank #125 / 312	1.0 Facility 1.0 WI AVG 2.0 Rank #143 / 312

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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.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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 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.

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This page features 102 independent living communities in Wisconsin. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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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.

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