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The cost of independent living in Charlie Bluff is about $2,551 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 446 options.

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I'm still working so I'm paying the highest rate but it includes all the utilities so I don't think that's that bad. There is no housekeeping or meals or anything. You're all on your own there. They have...
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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
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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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We Could Not Of Done This Emotional Rollercoaster Of Emotions Without Every Staff Currently And Not Currently. [name removed] You Are A Godsend And Truely Amazing And I Can Honestly Say Your Heart Of Gold...
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, 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.
The name says it all. Just Like Home IV is a place where you or your loved one can live with as much or as little help as is needed. We are located in the beautiful community of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, near lakes and only about 1 hour from Great Lake Michigan, just to the west between Milwaukee and...
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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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My Mother Carmen Hernandez's last home was at Monona Meadows. More than once either myself or brother's/sister's had called the Manager Whitney (since some of us live far away from the City of Madison) in...
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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.
Monona Meadows is senior housing located the outskirts of Madison, the county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin. Adjacent to the Edward Taylor Conservation Park, less than a mile from Lake Monona, and practically surrounded by half a dozen other parks, lakes, and golf courses, Monona Meadows is...
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I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since he had made the move into this community. The staff where all very friendly and have welcomed him with open arms. I am comfortable with...
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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.
Our Commitment to you at RidgeStone is to maintain a warm and homelike atmosphere. We treat all our live-in guests with love, courtesy and respect of privacy. Your needs and comfort always come first. RidgeStone Village offers a continuum of care for seniors. We offer two levels of assisted...
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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.
Quality and luxury really are affordable at the Frost Woods II 55+ Adult Community. Frost Woods II offers adults a stimulating new place to call home in Monona. Live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized. Frost Woods Apartments II are within a short distance of...
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It's a newer, clean facility that offers the basics. Expected activities are offered (bingo, crafts, seasonal events, etc.). The 'common areas' are basic, tv/sofas, simple coffee bar, dining area, a...
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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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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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 loved one is currently a resident at Sienna Crest. It's a smaller facility than some of the others in the area. The room size is much smaller with no kitchenette. Otherwise, we're very satisfied with the...
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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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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My 94 year old father-in-law, [name removed], lived in assisted living at Ridgestone Terrace (Elkhorn) for 2 years. I visited every assisted living facility within a 50 mile radius and chose Ridgestone. We...
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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.
RidgeStone Terrace Assisted Living is a Residential Care Apartment Complex, located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin offering up to 28 hours of service per week to each resident with their activities of daily living in a beautiful homelike setting.  Assistance is based on each resident's...
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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, 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: 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.
The Sedgemeadow 55+ Adult Community offers 48 income eligible and market rate apartment homes ranging from 709 sf to 1001 sf. Visit us to see how the residents of Sedgemeadow enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Hawthorne Apartments are located on the outskirts of quaint Waterloo, WI. Hawthorne offers 24 income eligible one and two bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Residents of Hawthorne enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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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.
Facility services and features available:wheelchair accessibleon-site beauty shopon-site Podiatry visits every 3 monthson-site Primary MD visits every 3 monthson-site library servicehousekeepingmealslaundrymedication assistance (monitor or administer)personal care (dressing, bathing,...
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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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Dempsey ManorAt Dempsey Manor you can enjoy the freedom of personal independence at our warm, friendly community.  Catered to individuals 55 and better, Dempsey Manor offers one and two bedroom apartment homes with full appliances, spacious floor plans, ample closet space and on-site laundry...
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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 Charlie Bluff, WI

The average cost of senior living in Charlie Bluff is $2,551 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitewater, WI with an average of $2,507 per month.

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

Charlie Bluff, WI
$2,551/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Charlie Bluff, WI, vs. other senior living options

$5,728/mo
Independent Living
$2,551/mo

Independent living costs in Charlie Bluff, WI, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$2,952/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,817/mo

Senior living costs in Charlie Bluff 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: Charlie Bluff, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCharlie Bluff, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,551/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,595/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,728/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Charlie Bluff, WI:$2,551/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Charlie Bluff, WI:$4,595/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Charlie Bluff, WI:$5,728/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Charlie Bluff, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Charlie Bluff 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
Charlie Bluff, WI$2,813/mo$2,876/mo-2.2%
Wisconsin$2,937/mo$2,755/mo+6.6%
National$3,172/mo$3,029/mo+4.7%
Charlie Bluff, WI
2024 average cost:$2,813/mo
2023 average cost:$2,876/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,937/mo
2023 average cost:$2,755/mo
Percent change:+6.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,172/mo
2023 average cost:$3,029/mo
Percent change:+4.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Charlie Bluff

Recent reviews for independent living in Charlie Bluff

Regency Muskego

5.0
N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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Hallowstone at Middleton

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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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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Charlie Bluff independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Charlie Bluff independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Charlie Bluff, 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 Charlie Bluff 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 Charlie Bluff partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Charlie Bluff, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Charlie Bluff 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 Charlie Bluff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Charlie Bluff, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Charlie Bluff 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 Charlie Bluff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Charlie Bluff, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, The Waterford at Hartford and Archwood East are the top-rated independent living facilities near Charlie Bluff, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Charlie Bluff, Wisconsin are Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, Archwood East and The Waterford at Fitchburg. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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