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The cost of independent living in Appleton is about $3,112 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 285 options.

Read 1416 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Oshkosh, Kaukauna and De Pere.

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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.
Quality care and personalized service is the foundation of our Assisted Living communities. Independence in encouraged, with highly ttained staff on hand to assist in the activities of daily life when challenges arise, all in a setting that provides privacy and dignity for all residents
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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.
Wisteria Haus is a small, close-knit assisted living community that has been operating in the Two Rivers community for more than 20 years. Through the passionate pursuit of excellent care and superior service, we help make the treasured years of our residents fulfilling, purposeful and enjoyable...
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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.
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We chose Countryside Manor because it is beautiful inside and out and you can tell that is is well kept. The people here all looked happy and they had all sorts of things to do as well. The room sizes here...
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.
Countryside Manor West is nestled in a quiet residential area of Sheboygan, WI. Sheboygan offers top-notch medical care, high-end restaurants, numerous community events, providing a big city lifestyle with a small town feel. With large private and semi-private suites complete with private...
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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.
Marvin's Manor located in Fox Lake Wisconsin, is the premier senior assisted living communities. With our focus on individual lifestyle and the care of each of our resident's it's easy to see why so many choose our community. We strive to give residents what anyone would want, dignity, self worth...
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THERE IS MANY POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT ABOUT WATERVIEW APARTMENTS. PLEASE DON'T TAKE THE PERVIOUS REVIEW SERIOUS. THERE IS A NEW MAINTANCE MAN THAT I HAVE RECENTLY HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING AND CAN...
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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.
Living at the Waterview I 55+ Adult Community is convenient and comfortable. Waterview I has 67 income eligible one and two bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Visit us at Waterview to see how you too can enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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We moved my Mom here Feb 3rd and we were not disappointed. The people here are phenomenal! My Dad just died recently so I'm sure it'll take my mother awhile to get more involved but it's early yet. So...
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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.
Bayside Senior Living is Onconto's newest community built for those 55 and better! It features a variety of floor plans with large 1- and 2-bedroom apartment homes. A community that was designed to provide all of the facilities of a 5 star hotel, Bayside Senior Living offers a spacious Clubroom...
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What I like the most about the community is that it is quiet, near to entertainment and shopping . They shovel the snow, rake leaves and mow grass!! There is a place to plant a small garden. Yes I highly...
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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.
Ridgeview Highlands is conveniently located in Appleton, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the...
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I was nervous about my mother moving into an assisted living facility. But, as soon as we walked into Primrose we knew it was the perfect place. The staff, the facility, the Director are top notch. They...
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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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While my husbands dementia was starting to change, I wanted us to tour several options for him. After we visited at least a dozen places, and asking the same questions at each place, sylvan crossing always...
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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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Help was appreciated. Help finding a good home for your loved one is just a phone call away. I recommend using a place for mom to others.
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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.
Highlands at Mahler Park is conveniently located in Neenah, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of...
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Excellent facility all around! We picked them because of the, cleanliness, engagement with tenants, location of facility and rent pricing.
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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.
Nicolet Highlands is conveniently located in DePere, WI, near the beautiful Fox River and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with...
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The place was great, but my father and one other patient were the only men in the entire site. Activities and socializing were almost entirely female oriented. Thus he found it better to be in his room alone...
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.
Adelaide Place is a comfortable assisted living community located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Located at the base of one of the country’s largest inland lakes, Fond du Lac offers majestic natural views during all four seasons of the year. Fond du Lac is conveniently located a mere hour away from...
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Last year on our 60th anniversary, they had a special dinner for us and a guest in a side room with flowers and champagne. It was much more than I expected and greatly appreciated.
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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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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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.
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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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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: 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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Appleton, WI

The average cost of senior living in Appleton is $3,112 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrison, WI with an average of $2,862 per month.

Independent living costs in Appleton, WI, vs. state and national averages

Appleton, WI
$3,112/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Appleton, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,421/mo
Independent Living
$3,112/mo

Independent living costs in Appleton, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,703/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,115/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,498/mo

Senior living costs in Appleton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Appleton, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAppleton, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,112/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,132/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,421/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Appleton, WI:$3,112/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Appleton, WI:$5,132/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Appleton, WI:$6,421/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Appleton, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Appleton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Appleton, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Appleton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Appleton, WI$2,965/mo$3,228/mo-8.1%
Wisconsin$2,866/mo$2,646/mo+8.3%
National$3,141/mo$3,020/mo+4.0%
Appleton, WI
2024 average cost:$2,965/mo
2023 average cost:$3,228/mo
Percent change:-8.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,866/mo
2023 average cost:$2,646/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,141/mo
2023 average cost:$3,020/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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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Caraton Commons on Humboldt #1 in Green Bay, WI

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I really love this place i feel that my loved one is in an amazing place. The nurses are wonderful they are attentive with the care needs that my family member needs. Meals are healthy and good the portions are great. One of the things that my loved one does mention is the soup being the main ...
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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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
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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
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46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 285 independent living facilities near Appleton, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Appleton, Wisconsin is Brookview Meadows. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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