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The cost of independent living in Dakota is about $3,152 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 235 options. Read 806 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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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.
Alten Haus is located in a residential neighborhood. The homes were designed to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood. Careful consideration has been given to the design and floor plan of the homes. Since the homes are small, just 8- 22 residents, we are able to provide a warm family...
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I like the great care from this community. The staff is outstanding and very caring. They need to work on getting a few things completed on time. The menu is outstanding. They offer her activities and...
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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of Irish Road 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.
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Our mother was living here for a short time. She has Alzheimer's disease. She is 70 years old. The people here are very nice, and she had excellent care. Arcadia is a clean, quiet facility. However, the...
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.
Seated in a peaceful residential area, you will find Arcadia Communities of Beaver Dam Wisconsin. This beautiful community based residential facility features all the comforts of your own home. Within the community, there are sixteen bedroom suites and five deluxe bedroom suites available. Each...
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Parkside Senior Living was the right choice for my parents. It allowed them privacy, independence lasting friendships, their cat and an educated, dedicated staff to help through their aging journey. 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.
Parkside Senior Living is an assisted living community in the charming community of Neenah, Wisconsin. Neenah is a Midwestern town on the banks of Little Lake Butte des Morts, Lake Winnebago and the Fox River. Our friendly and vibrant town feels like everyone's hometown. It's a special place to...
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The have a great location. The staff is good. The food is pretty good. The layout of the community is good and the room sizes are good. The do not have much outdoor for the memory care. They have a seciure...
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 Adava Care of Neenah 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.
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We picked this community because my sister liked it. Simple and not stuffy or arrogant. I would recommend it. A Place for Mom was great. It was because of this site that we were able to find a comfortable,...
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.
Greetings and welcome to Emerald Ridge! Emerald Ridge is the ideal retirement community located 1/2 mile from Hwy 41, nestled in a warm and friendly neighborhood and just blocks from shopping and downtown Neenah. Emerald Ridge is a state certified Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC)...
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KindredHearts is a very good facility and they really are taking such good care of our loved one. She is extremely happy with the meals and dining service. We do know they have activities like bingo and...
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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Our House Assisted Care is very homey. The staff is very supportive to each individual resident. They are very friendly to each person. The food is good. There is just a lack of fresh fruit. I also noticed...
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Lodi is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a robust...
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From the reports we get from my brother in law, my mother is doing well since her move to this community. She is enjoying her time at this community. Everything seems to be working in the right direction for...
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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.
Carolina Assisted Living is a place where people know each other well, exchanging stories and points of view in comfortable conversation-and also recognizing when it's time for a thoughtful stroll on your own or the chance to settle down with a good book. Our role is to provide assistance and...
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This assisted living community has catered to everything my mom needs. What I like most about the community are the staff. They're attitude and care shows what good people they while providing her individual...
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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.
Brookdale Fond du Lac is an assisted living community in the historic town of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Our community offers dedicated senior living services in a home-like community where our residents are considered family. Fond du Lac means 'bottom of the lake' in French, named for its location...
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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.
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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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...
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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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.
Traditions at Westfield includes comfortable apartments, daily activities and care plans customized for each resident. We offer professional services that meet residents at their level and independence. View our comprehensive assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. Our community...
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.
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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
If you are looking for that welcoming-homelike atmosphere, then Rosemore Village Retirement Communities is the place for you. "WE ARE FAMILY WHEN YOURS IS NOT AROUND" Rosemore Village has a wide range of care levels starting at "TOTAL INDEPENDENCE" to "COMPLETE ASSISTANCE". Our seniors recieve...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Designed especially for seniors, Grace Apartments offer one-bedroom, ranch style apartment homes with great closet space, indoor mail service, off-street parking, and close to clinics and the hospital. Small pets are welcome. Save money during the winter months because...
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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
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Dakota, WI

The average cost of senior living in Dakota is $3,152 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,048 per month.

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

Dakota, WI
$3,152/mo
$2,048/mo
$2,195/mo

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

Dakota, WI
$3,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$3,796/mo
Independent Living
$3,152/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,800/mo
Studio
$5,144/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,085/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,330/mo

Senior living costs in Dakota 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: Dakota, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDakota, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,152/mo$3,549/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$3,849/mo$4,408/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$3,796/mo$4,438/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Dakota, WI:$3,152/mo
Wisconsin:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Dakota, WI:$3,849/mo
Wisconsin:$4,408/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Dakota, WI:$3,796/mo
Wisconsin:$4,438/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Dakota, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dakota 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
Dakota, WI$2,100/mo$2,300/mo-8.7%
Wisconsin$2,529/mo$2,509/mo+0.8%
National$2,927/mo$2,825/mo+3.6%
Dakota, WI
2024 average cost:$2,100/mo
2023 average cost:$2,300/mo
Percent change:-8.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,529/mo
2023 average cost:$2,509/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,927/mo
2023 average cost:$2,825/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dakota

Recent reviews for independent living in Dakota

Wellington Place at Whiting in Stevens Point, WI

5.0
Our Dad needed care that my Mom could not provide, but she did not quite see it that way. After touring some of the fancy senior living places in town, Mom chose Wellington because it had a homey feel. The group dining room is brightly lit with huge windows and an indoor garden. There is a ...
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The Residence at Oshkosh

3.8
It's a very typical Assisted living place. Nice size apartments, expensive rent with cheap food served cafeteria style. Standing in line waiting for food, like school kids. The ones that are not mobile wait even longer. I would recommend but with reservations.

Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage

4.0
My mother is having a hard time adjusting to this community, but I do feel she is in good hands, This is a good community with kind people . The staff is kind, and trying their best to help her adjust. They have nice activities, and good meals available for the residents. They do a good job ...
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Dakota independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota, 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 Dakota 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 Dakota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota 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 Dakota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.7%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota 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 Dakota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
22.9%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
11.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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