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| Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh | IL AL MC | 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 | IL AL MC NH | 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 | IL AL MC NH | 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 | - | - | - | - |
| Heritage Lake Country | IL AL MC | Hartland | 72
Facility
72
WI AVG
61
Rank
#148 / 496 | Yes |
22
Facility
22
WI AVG
42
Rank
#433 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 8
Facility
8
WI AVG
12
Rank
#160 / 334 |
90.3%
Facility
90.3%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#90 / 406 | - | Hsl 15 LLC | Milo Pinkerton | 3 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#108 / 312 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
12
Rank
#69 / 312 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#75 / 312 |
| Waunakee Valley Senior Living | IL NH AL MC | Waunakee (Country Aire) | 94
Facility
94
WI AVG
61
Rank
#85 / 496 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
WI AVG
42
Rank
#219 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
12
Rank
#299 / 334 |
56.1%
Facility
56.1%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#334 / 406 | - | Ryan Hoekstra | Ahr Waunakee Trs Sub LLC | - | - | - | - |
| Pine Haven Christian Communities | IL AL HC MC PC RC | Sheboygan Falls | 105
Facility
105
WI AVG
61
Rank
#59 / 496 | No |
33
Facility
33
WI AVG
42
Rank
#357 / 580 | Private Rooms | 39
Facility
39
WI AVG
12
Rank
#11 / 334 |
81.0%
Facility
81.0%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#169 / 406 | - | Pine Haven Christian Home Inc | Peter Leer | 2 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#108 / 312 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 312 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 312 |
| The Waterford at Fitchburg | IL AL RC | Fitchburg | 71
Facility
71
WI AVG
61
Rank
#152 / 496 | Yes |
64
Facility
64
WI AVG
42
Rank
#133 / 580 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
WI AVG
12
Rank
#109 / 334 | - | - | Csl West Bend LLC | Kirsten Hutchison | 2 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#59 / 312 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
12
Rank
#69 / 312 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#95 / 312 |
| New Perspective North Shore | IL AL MC | 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 | IL AL MC | 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 |
| Stair Crest | IL AL MC | Muskego (Tess Corners) | 56
Facility
56
WI AVG
61
Rank
#212 / 496 | No |
14
Facility
14
WI AVG
42
Rank
#468 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
12
Rank
#299 / 334 |
69.6%
Facility
69.6%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#260 / 406 | - | Phw Inc Dba Stair Crest | Kari Ajack | 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 |
| Laurel Oaks Senior Living | IL AL RC | Glendale (West Bender Road) | 71
Facility
71
WI AVG
61
Rank
#152 / 496 | No |
39
Facility
39
WI AVG
42
Rank
#308 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#236 / 334 |
33.8%
Facility
33.8%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#398 / 406 | - | Lo Opco LLC | Chrsitian Cummings | 3 | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#178 / 312 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
12
Rank
#100 / 312 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#117 / 312 |
| Appleton Retirement Community | IL AL RC | Appleton (Downtown) | 104
Facility
104
WI AVG
61
Rank
#62 / 496 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
WI AVG
42
Rank
#31 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
12
Rank
#202 / 334 |
92.3%
Facility
92.3%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#72 / 406 | - | Appleton Retirement Community,LLC | Rick Schaller | 3 | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#143 / 312 | 0
Facility
0
WI AVG
12
Rank
#1 / 312 | 0.0
Facility
0.0
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#1 / 312 |
| Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale | IL AL MC | Madison (Madison Yards At Hill Farms) | 64
Facility
64
WI AVG
61
Rank
#171 / 496 | No |
85
Facility
85
WI AVG
42
Rank
#20 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#236 / 334 |
60.9%
Facility
60.9%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#312 / 406 | - | Madison Senior Services LLC | Bryan Cook | 1 | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#59 / 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 | IL AL MC | 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 |
| Hart Park Square Senior Living | IL AL RC | Wauwatosa (River Parkway) | 55
Facility
55
WI AVG
61
Rank
#215 / 496 | No |
77
Facility
77
WI AVG
42
Rank
#61 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
12
Rank
#236 / 334 |
45.5%
Facility
45.5%
WI AVG
74.3%
Rank
#370 / 406 | - | Hpsmld Opco LLC | Christian Cummings | 3 | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
3.8
Rank
#178 / 312 | 2
Facility
2
WI AVG
12
Rank
#100 / 312 | 0.7
Facility
0.7
WI AVG
2.0
Rank
#117 / 312 |
In the very heart of Wisconsin, The Legacy of Deforest sits as an awe-inspiring and luxurious assisted living and memory care community that promises to deliver the ultimate care experience for its residents. Basked in a serene residential environment, this community offers the perfect balance of personal freedom and intentional care that guarantees a remarkable stay for its guests. The spacious, cozy, and well-appointed rooms create an inviting and warm atmosphere that residents will surely find irresistible. With the reliable emergency response system that we have in place, residents are assured of their safety at all times.
Their dedicated staff provides housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services, ensuring that residents are relieved of any mundane chores and can focus on the more enjoyable aspects of life. With seasonal menus available, seniors are spoilt for choice, and their reliable transportation services to physician, dental, therapy, specialist, and optometrist appointments take away any worries that residents may have. At The Legacy of Deforest, they create harmonious living space that perfectly reflects the tastes and preferences of their residents.
The sister community of Copperleaf Senior Living, North Crest, is a cozy assisted senior living place that promotes fun and relaxation in a nurturing environment. The vibrant community encourages seniors to build an active social life while not worrying about any chores to do. The tight-knit assisted living home is an enriched lifestyle centered on independence while receiving the best care.
North Crest’s management and staff have been dedicated to providing residents with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. Its invigorating community services include medication management, short-term stays, 24-hour availability of caregivers, transportation and housekeeping, individualized memory care services, and engaging activities. Home care services are provided upon request.
Nestled near Renstone Park and a short drive from Madison, Wisconsin, Brookdale Sun Prairie offers specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care tailored to the unique needs of each resident. This memory care community provides a secure and supportive environment where residents can maintain their independence and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. At Brookdale Sun Prairie, the staff is available 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. The community’s dementia-friendly programs are designed to help preserve residents’ current abilities, empowering them to live with a sense of purpose and dignity.
Residents can engage in a continuous stream of activities, from yoga and bingo to trivia and gardening in the enclosed outdoor courtyard. The community’s robust activity calendar is curated to encourage the use of residents’ current skills and foster a warm, fulfilling life. Dining is also a highlight, with healthy and delicious menu choices, restaurant-style service, and specialized support for residents who may have difficulty with swallowing or using utensils. Brookdale Sun Prairie’s personalized approach to memory care ensures that each resident receives the compassionate care they need to thrive.
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.
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.
Emerald Bay Retirement Community, located in Wisconsin, is an ideal destination for assisted senior living. This picturesque community offers a serene and peaceful environment, complete with ponds, beautiful patios, and lush gardens. Residents can choose from spacious one and two-bedroom apartments, featuring cozy kitchens, well-appointed bathrooms, and convenient walk-in showers.
Within Emerald Bay, various common areas cater to a wide range of activities. Whether residents are baking delicious treats or engaging in creative crafts, there are ample opportunities for them to pursue their passions and connect with others. The community boasts a delightful bistro, a cozy fireplace, and an elegant dining room, creating spaces for socializing and enjoying meals together. With their expertise in assisted living, they ensure that residents receive the support they need to enhance their quality of life. Additionally, the community offers specialized care for seniors with diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, and colostomy care needs.
All Saints Neighborhood is a campus composed of cottages and condos for 55+ adult residents. A Christian organization that has been one of the trusted senior living communities in Madison; they have maintained a high-quality service that contributes to a secure and wonderful lifestyle.
All Saints is designed with amenities such as a private dining room and other areas for family gatherings, savory restaurant-style meals at their dining room, an arts and crafts studio for creative activities, a library, a pharmacy, a full-service salon, and scheduled transportation.
Ideally set in the serene Fayette Rd, Darlington, WI, Sienna Crest – Darlington is an idyllic retreat that offers assisted living and independent living. 24-hour care and assistance are provided to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. The community features cozy and welcoming accommodations in various one-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents can adapt to their surroundings without too much trouble.
Do the things you love with a robust calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs customized for your enjoyment and wellness. Delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. With the community’s beautiful amenities and top-tier services, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience.
Charter Senior Living of West Bend is a top-notch assisted living community in West Bend, WI, that offers personal care, independent living, and memory care. The community also ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay, especially with its nurturing and inviting environment. With three nutritious meals daily, housekeeping services, and an emergency call system, residents are guaranteed a maintenance-free living. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care, with all-inclusive and individualized care plans.
Light exercises, fun gatherings, and art classes are among the many activities that residents can participate in to explore new hobbies and have fun. A fitness center, a full-service salon, and beautiful gardens also ensure residents can move around and maintain wellness. Residents also have a stress-free retirement, with its ideal setting near parks and local amenities in West Bend. With its comprehensive services and dedicated amenities, this assisted living community is one of the best options for senior living in Wisconsin.
Muskego Regency – the Lodge, nestled in Muskego, Wisconsin, is a distinguished senior living community specializing in Memory Care services. Designed to foster a secure and delightful haven, The Lodge boasts a distinctive country club atmosphere within its serene 32-acre campus. This picturesque setting is adorned with a private lake encircled by wildflowers and scenic walking trails, creating a wildlife and nature paradise. The Lodge prides itself on an array of amenities and services meticulously curated to support and enhance seniors’ lifestyles. Residents benefit from the presence of a professionally trained care team, ensuring a high staff-to-resident ratio. Residents enjoy a private studio apartment with electricity, water, gas, and trash utilities. The community provides a secure and dedicated environment, encompassing a sunroom, outdoor courtyard, and walking areas.
Welcoming common areas, reminiscent of a home-like kitchen, dining, and activity space, offer a communal atmosphere. Safety is a priority, reflected in features such as an emergency notification system, wayfinding cues, and emergency lighting. For culinary endeavors, the community is equipped with a dedicated HVAC system and an induction cooktop, ensuring safe cooking in the communal kitchen. Personalized care, aiding in daily activities and mobility, is a crucial focus, complemented by scheduled transportation for medical appointments, shopping, and group outings. The Lodge at Muskego Regency stands as a dedicated sanctuary committed to providing comprehensive care and a nurturing environment for its residents.
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 199 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.



















