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10 Best Independent Living Communities in East Bristol, WI

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The cost of independent living in East Bristol is about $4,222 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 36 options. Read 284 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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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: 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.
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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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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in East Bristol, WI

The average cost of senior living in East Bristol is $4,222 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cambria, WI with an average of $3,121 per month.

Independent living costs in East Bristol, WI, vs. nearby cities

East Bristol, WI
$4,222/mo
$4,120/mo

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

East Bristol, WI
$4,222/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in East Bristol, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,811/mo
Independent Living
$4,222/mo

Independent living costs in East Bristol, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,011/mo
Studio
$4,754/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,388/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,177/mo

Senior living costs in East Bristol 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: East Bristol, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEast Bristol, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$4,222/mo$3,544/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,637/mo$4,404/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,811/mo$4,433/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
East Bristol, WI:$4,222/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
East Bristol, WI:$4,637/mo
Wisconsin:$4,404/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
East Bristol, WI:$4,811/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in East Bristol, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in East Bristol 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
East Bristol, WI$3,511/mo$3,197/mo+9.8%
Wisconsin$2,515/mo$2,546/mo-1.2%
National$2,897/mo$2,798/mo+3.5%
East Bristol, WI
2024 average cost:$3,511/mo
2023 average cost:$3,197/mo
Percent change:+9.8%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,515/mo
2023 average cost:$2,546/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,897/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in East Bristol

Recent reviews for independent living in East Bristol

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.

Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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East Bristol independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Bristol independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East Bristol, 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 East Bristol 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 East Bristol partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Bristol, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in East Bristol 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 East Bristol communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Bristol, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Bristol 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 East Bristol offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Bristol, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
65.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
46.4%
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There are 36 independent living facilities near East Bristol, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in East Bristol, Wisconsin are Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community and The Waterford at Fitchburg. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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