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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Spring, WI

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The cost of independent living in Big Spring is about $2,568 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 235 options.

Read 1979 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 Baraboo, Reedsburg and Portage.

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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: 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.
Friendly and personable staff await you at our private, residential care apartments (aka independent living apartments) designed for older adults with minimal care needs who appreciate independence and maintenance-free living. Our spacious apartments feature kitchenettes, private baths, ample...
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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.
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: 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, 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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We just referred a friend of the family to go live there.The staff is friendly and personable. It's a homey environment. You have opportunities to mingle and socialize if you so choose. It's a safe...
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.
Liberty Village is committed to providing all the comforts of home in a caring, community setting. Our residents start with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom and Comfort. Peace of mind is part of this lifestyle, not only for the residents but also for their loved ones. Liberty Village is...
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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, 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.
The Skaalen Village Independent Living Community, WISkaalen Village is an independent living community in Dane County, on the eastern shore of Lake Waubesa McFarland, WI. Skaalen Village accords residents who are 55+ access to over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails. Skaalen Village is on the...
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Cost of independent living in Big Spring, WI

The average cost of senior living in Big Spring is $2,568 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wisconsin Dells, WI with an average of $2,568 per month.

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

Big Spring, WI
$2,568/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Big Spring, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,058/mo
Independent Living
$2,568/mo

Independent living costs in Big Spring, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,576/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,031/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,914/mo

Senior living costs in Big Spring 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: Big Spring, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Spring, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,568/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,262/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,058/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Big Spring, WI:$2,568/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Big Spring, WI:$5,262/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Big Spring, WI:$6,058/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Big Spring, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Big Spring 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Big Spring, WI$2,831/mo$2,971/mo-4.7%
Wisconsin$2,303/mo$2,428/mo-5.1%
National$2,810/mo$2,767/mo+1.6%
Big Spring, WI
2024 average cost:$2,831/mo
2023 average cost:$2,971/mo
Percent change:-4.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,303/mo
2023 average cost:$2,428/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,810/mo
2023 average cost:$2,767/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Big Spring

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Spring

Hallowstone at Middleton

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 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.

Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage

4.8
Our mom has dementia and has been there a few years now. The office staff and most of the employees are very good with her. She loves the feeling of living on her own and being able to have her dear cat with her and Our House gives her that. She would like more in house friends, but seems to ...
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Big Spring independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Spring independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Spring, 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 Big Spring 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 Big Spring partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Spring, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
23.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Spring 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 Big Spring communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Spring, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
20.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Spring 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 Big Spring offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Spring, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
31.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
47.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Riverwood Senior Living, Quarry Ridge Retirement Community and The Waterford at Fitchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Spring, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 235 independent living facilities near Big Spring, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Big Spring, Wisconsin are Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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