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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 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 | - | 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
12
Rank
#162 / 338 | 95.7% | - | - | Clement Manor Inc | 8 | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
4
Rank
#136 / 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
12
Rank
#32 / 338 | 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
12
Rank
#64 / 338 | 96.0% | A | David Fulcher | Avalon Square Inc | 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
12
Rank
#203 / 338 | 92.3% | - | Rick Schaller | Appleton Retirement Community, LLC | 3 | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
4
Rank
#136 / 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
12
Rank
#11 / 338 | 81.0% | - | Peter Leer | Pine Haven Christian Home Inc | 2 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
4
Rank
#100 / 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
12
Rank
#119 / 338 | 87.5% | A+ | Melissa Oconnor | Home Again Assisted Living Inc | 2 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
4
Rank
#53 / 302 |
The Harbor at State and Main Apartment Homes strives to positively impact each resident’s life. They promote an active 55+ senior independent living at its finest. The upscale community offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living.
The Harbor encourages its residents to maintain an engaging and active lifestyle throughout. The resort-style living allows residents to focus on themselves while receiving compassionate support and care. Accommodations include premium services and amenities– fitness activities, recreational programs, scheduled outings, entertainment programs, specialized programs, gourmet-style dining, housekeeping, transportation, and ADLs.
Catering to those who require extra support with their daily routines, Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Waunakee is a remarkable community in Waunakee, WI that provides assisted living. Residents here enjoy the support from an excellent care team available 24/7 to accommodate their unique needs. The community prioritizes residents’ preferences and autonomy while ensuring they receive the care they need in their daily lives.
Each day is a chance to relax, make new connections, or discover new hobbies with a full range of Life Enhancement activities available. Mealtimes are also to look forward to with fresh and nutritious meals packed with nutrients and flavor. At Sienna Crest Assisted Living – Waunakee, everyone is given the opportunity and comfort they need to make the most of their golden years.
Berkshire Grafton promotes an active senior living lifestyle at its finest. The staff encourages residents to take part in enriching and engaging activities that cultivate their personal growth during their golden years. The residential community offers a home-like atmosphere that can provide all the essential benefits for its residents, as they make it a point to enhance the lifestyle of every resident and elevate their daily living.
As a member of the Berkshire Community senior living group, the apartment-style complex has well-curated accommodations that encourage residents to thrive. The residential home provides comprehensive services such as scheduled housekeeping and transportation, resident-centered enrichment programs, an on-site nurse available 24/7, well-balanced daily meals, ADLs, wheelchair-accessible features, and a recreational room.
Brookview Meadows is an upscale community that provides amenities that promote fulfillment and relaxation in a cozy and welcoming environment. This community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care housing options. The committed staff aims to build an active social life while not worrying about any chores to do. The award-winning community promotes a lifestyle centered on the independence of its residents that leads to receiving the best possible care. Brookview Meadows is the home where residents live a hassle-free lifestyle.
As a Sonida senior living community, expect that Brookview has a range of comprehensive amenities and services that help with everyday living; from an active independent living experience to engaging in assisted living activities calendar, or from sipping coffee at the exquisite dining room to reading a book in lounge areas– Brookview ensures a community that is enriching.
Pleasant Point Senior Living, located in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, is highly regarded for its compassionate care, akin to a close-knit family. This community not only offers residential assisted living but also embraces independent living retirement communities, providing a comprehensive range of services that go above and beyond. They also extend their support to short-term respite care, ensuring residents enjoy a comfortable and worry-free lifestyle.
Amidst the spacious and convenient setting at Pleasant Point Senior Living, residents benefit from the presence of on-call nurses 24/7 and an inviting interior design palette that soothes the senses. The amenities include fine dining, housekeeping, and laundry services, all complemented by a diverse calendar of events and activities that infuse vibrancy into the community. For added convenience, there’s even an on-site beauty salon and barbershop. The strategic location offers easy access to local conveniences, making this Wisconsin home a standout choice for seniors.
Experience an extraordinary stay with the New Perspective West Bend located in the harmonious community of West Bend, WI. This community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. With a scenic view of Big Cedar Lake and Little Cedar Lake to the west and Lake Michigan to the East, residents can surely enjoy comfort and relaxation in this beautiful place. Cozy and spacious accommodations are also available depending on tastes and needs. In terms of memory care, an on-site care team, daily nutritional support, and immediate care are offered for those with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other cognitive conditions.
Embrace its lively community through a wide array of top-notch amenities and services. Experience chef-prepared dining with healthy and delectable meals. Moreover, residents can avail of an in-apartment washer/dryer, cafe & pub, library, warm-water pool, dance hall, fitness center, and on-site OT/PT services. Meet new companions and build lasting connections through its various social activities. At the New Perspective West Bend, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.
A branch of the New Perspective Senior Living group, New Perspective Franklin caters to independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents. New Perspective Franklin is relatively new, just a few years when they opened; and ever since, they have been known for their life enriching programs that are administered by their professional staff. The upscale community understands the importance of celebrating individuals, which is why they do their best in ensuring that each and every resident is provided with comprehensive care tailored to their unique needs. New Perspective Franklin prides itself on being a warm and welcoming community that beams a vibrant and delightful atmosphere.
New Perspective Franklin has standardized amenities that are thoughtfully-designed to include in the development of the building. To name a few of their amenities include a pub, cafe, swimming pool, and a fitness center. As for the apartments of each resident, it is designed with granite countertop of the center islands, stainless steel appliances, and washer and dryer included– these are essentially catered for independent living residents. Assisted living and memory care residents essentially are taken care of by the nursing staff; ready to attend to any needs one may have. Management and staff also provide enriching and engaging activities for seniors to take part in. The current residents are mostly local, having more women to men ratio; whose ages are about 60 to 90-years-old. New Perspective Franklin provides a vibrant new social life that is why they encourage residents to engage in activities.
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.
Spend a wondrous retirement with the distinct senior living community of New Perspective Sun Prairie in the harmonious neighborhood of South Bristol Street, Sun Prairie, WI, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Surround yourself with a vibrant and welcoming residence in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans for optimum relaxation and safety. Working closely with the residents, the community doubles its efforts to carefully craft a care plan that best matches their needs and preferences.
Reach your full potential and experience a meaningful lifestyle through engaging activities and exciting events. Healthy and tasty meals are served to satisfy nutritional needs and preferences. New Perspective Sun Prairie is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their golden years with its world-class amenities and serene spaces.
Trinity Woods is a thriving intergenerational community, where residents from different backgrounds come together to create a vibrant environment. The community has strong partnerships with local educational and religious organizations like Mount Mary University, the School Sisters of Notre Dame, and Milwaukee Catholic Home. It offers a variety of housing options, including independent living, assisted living, and student housing. Residents here can enjoy a range of amenities and activities, such as full-service dining, social events, fitness classes, volunteer opportunities, pastoral care, and weekly Roman Catholic Mass. The community also provides practical conveniences like public wifi, campus security, spa and salon services, underground parking, and more. Wellness services like podiatry care, regular wellness clinics, and memory care programming are also available, ensuring that residents’ health and well-being are taken care of.
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.



















