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The cost of independent living in Basco is about $4,275 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 42 options. Read 425 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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Would be nice to have resident manager on site for 49 hours per week. Apartments are in pretty good condition. Bathroom stalls could be updated so they are higher to accommodate handicap. Staff is helpful...
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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.
Chapel Valley Housing II is a senior housing community located in the beautiful, residential area of Fitchburg, Dane County, Wisconsin. Our property has a park-like setting with numerous walking paths and spacious outdoor areas for relaxing outdoors. We're also only about 15 minutes away from all...
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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.
Chapel Valley in nestled in a park-like setting in Fitchburg, WI just 15 minutes away from Madison's beautiful State Capitol building, the new Overture Performing Arts Center and the University of Wisconsin. Our campus includes 111 distinctive senior apartments that are housed in two traditional...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
A non-profit, locally owned and managed organization dedicated to providing low-cost rental housing for the elderly
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The Resident Manager made my move so easy. She worked overtime to get my papers completed and lease signed so I could move in on the day I wanted. Went above and beyond to help me -- much appreciated.
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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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My mother lived at Greentree and loved it. She unfortunately passed away during her first year. Judi, the resident manager, was the BEST manager I have ever dealt with. She made my mother feel at home and...
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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.
Greentree Glen 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting with many trees. Greentree Glen has 13 income eligible and 48 market rate one and two bedroom apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit us so that you can see all that this beautiful property has to...
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My mom really like it here, she had to leave when my father got sick and wanted to come right back. She had created friendships and she was comfortable there, it wasn't always perfect but she had developed...
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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.
          Discover the Power of Spirited Community Living; All Saints Retirement Neighborhood, premier living for those 55 and better.Located on Madison’s far west-side, you can walk across the street to Brennan’s Foods, Aldi's Foods and...
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Cost of independent living in Basco, WI

The average cost of senior living in Basco is $4,275 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Evansville, WI with an average of $3,102 per month.

Independent living costs in Basco, WI, vs. nearby cities

Basco, WI
$4,275/mo
$4,317/mo

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

Basco, WI
$4,275/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,952/mo
Independent Living
$4,275/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$6,038/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,133/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,262/mo

Senior living costs in Basco 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: Basco, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBasco, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$4,275/mo$3,544/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,758/mo$4,404/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,952/mo$4,433/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Basco, WI:$4,275/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Basco, WI:$4,758/mo
Wisconsin:$4,404/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Basco, WI:$4,952/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Basco, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Basco 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 Basco, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Basco 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 median 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
Basco, WI$4,482/mo$4,439/mo+1.0%
Wisconsin$2,781/mo$2,505/mo+11.0%
National$3,044/mo$2,857/mo+6.5%
Basco, WI
2024 average cost:$4,482/mo
2023 average cost:$4,439/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,781/mo
2023 average cost:$2,505/mo
Percent change:+11.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,044/mo
2023 average cost:$2,857/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Basco

Recent reviews for independent living in Basco

Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Basco independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Basco independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Basco, 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 Basco 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 Basco partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Basco, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Basco 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 Basco communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Basco, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Basco 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 Basco offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Basco, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
22.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
46.4%
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