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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Appleton, WI

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The cost of independent living in Appleton is about $3,465 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 371 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Helens House Lake Park
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Pioneer Village
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This was my Dad’s home for 4 years. His care was exceptional, kind, caring, thoughtful staff. Healthy wholesome home cooked meals. Wide variety of activities, the entire place was very, very clean. Good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Country Villa Assisted LivingCountry Villa Assisted Living is located in the growing community of Freedom, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Freedom is situated between Green Bay and Lake Winnebago. It’s a rural community that is a wonderful place to live and is welcoming to visiting family...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Century Oaks Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Heartwood Homes Senior Living Inc IV
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Heartwood Homes Senior Living Inc III
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Willow Lane Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I think they do a great job at Hallmark Place, my loved one lived here for quite a while before she moved due to increased care needs. The facility itself is well kept and well maintained, the staff are...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Caring and safe ... that's Hallmark Place!Conveniently located just east of Appleton, Hallmark Place is the place to be! We are just minutes away from many restaurants and stores. Our apartments are affordable and spacious and when you add your personal touch to your apartment, it truly feels...
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The environment was an excellent fit for my grandma. She was 97 and stayed for 7 weeks before passing.The communication between the staff and me were great. They had a team that was cohesive and they really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Emerald Valley Assisted Living is located on the border of Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago counties just off the 441 & Oneida Street exit.  We are a state licensed Community Based Residential Facility.  We provide assistance for all needs varying from independent to individuals...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Prairie Home Elder Services LLC
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Adare Place
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Adare Place, an Elmcroft Senior Living Community, is an intimate, homelike senior living community located in the small but vibrant city of Menasha, a short drive from Appleton and Green Bay. Residents enjoy our warm, relaxing environment, engaged and friendly staff, and personalized care –...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Century Oaks are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach to...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Touchmark on West Prospect welcomes you home to a 55-plus community where you choose the conveniences that make sense for your lifestyle. Whether you live within the apartment community or Fox Pointe homes at Touchmark Village, you’ll enjoy maintenance-free living with access to hospitality...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of independent living in Appleton, WI

The average cost of senior living in Appleton is $3,465 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Winneconne, WI with an average of $3,310 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Appleton, WI vs. nearby cities

Appleton, WI
$3,465/mo
$3,491/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Appleton, WI vs. the state and national average

Appleton, WI
$3,465/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Appleton vs. other types of senior living

$4,311/mo
Independent Living
$3,465/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Appleton, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$5,300/mo
Studio
$5,317/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,551/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,077/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Appleton

Recent reviews for independent living in Appleton

Marla Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care in Green Bay, WI

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful with any questions. They are great with my loved one and he can be difficult at times. They call me if anything happens. The place is always clean. They do the laundry. The move in went as well as one could expect. It is hard for them and hard for me. They ...
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Oak Park Place Menasha

5.0
Oak Park Place Menasha has been a great place for my mom. Mom is in the Memory Care area and they really do a nice job. I’d like to specifically call out the Activities staff, they really keep everyone involved, mom really enjoys it there. The facility is very nice, I would highly recommend it ...
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Berkshire Ashwaubenon Apartments

4.4
Apartment room location in the building is based on income level. Lots of paperwork to be completed to be approved for an apartment. Takes time, be patient!

Appleton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Appleton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Appleton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Appleton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Appleton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Appleton, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
13.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Appleton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Appleton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Appleton, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.4%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Appleton independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Appleton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Appleton, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.4%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.9%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.4%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
9%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.4%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bellevue Senior Living, Landings of Kaukauna and Dimensions Living Appleton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Appleton, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 73 independent living facilities near Appleton, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Appleton, Wisconsin are Bellevue Senior Living and Landings of Kaukauna. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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