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The cost of independent living in Dane is about $4,097 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 32 options. Read 314 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: 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.
Parkside Village is a vibrant 55+ Independent Living Community. Private and secure on 12 picturesque acres in the Township of Windsor. You get the quality of Country living with the benefits of City life just minutes away. We offer spacious 1-2 bedroom plans. All homes are maintenance and barrier...
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A Place For Mom provided me with a list of places to visit and the contact information to schedule a tour of the facilities for my parents. We were very impressed with the Jefferson Square senior community....
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jefferson Square is a 55 and older life lease community located on a 9 acre parcel.  We have 62 units and a clubhouse.  Each unit consists of 2 bedrooms, attached garage, four season porch, appliances and a gas fireplace.  Each unit is approximately 1440 square feet all...
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
Middleton Glen offers all the best in a retirement community. Located near the scenic Middleton Hills development, close to walking trails and the Pheasant Branch Conservancy area, and near grocery shopping, restaurants, and medical clinics. Our 97 units range from 703 sq. ft to over 1500 sq. ft....
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Cost of independent living in Dane, WI

The average cost of senior living in Dane is $4,097 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baraboo, WI with an average of $3,052 per month.

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

Dane, WI
$4,097/mo
$4,176/mo
$4,075/mo

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

Dane, WI
$4,097/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,823/mo
Independent Living
$4,097/mo

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

Studio
$5,223/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,160/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,180/mo

Senior living costs in Dane 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: Dane, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDane, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$4,097/mo$3,549/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,682/mo$4,404/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,823/mo$4,433/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Dane, WI:$4,097/mo
Wisconsin:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Dane, WI:$4,682/mo
Wisconsin:$4,404/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Dane, WI:$4,823/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Dane

Recent reviews for independent living in Dane

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.

Greentree Glen in Madison, WI

5.0
We appreciate everything the resident manager does - new exercise room - more lights in basement. We are treated like a family!

Dane independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dane independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dane, 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 Dane 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 Dane partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dane, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dane 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 Dane communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dane, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dane 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 Dane offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dane, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
27.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.7%
46.4%
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