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The cost of independent living in Elmwood Park is about $2,544 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 529 options.

Read 9021 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 Kenosha, Gurnee and Burlington.

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I was previously a resident at Wildwood Highlands Apartments 55+. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Wildwood Highlands Apartments to others.
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.
Wildwood Highlands is conveniently located in Menomonee Falls, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes for Active Seniors age 55 or better. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of on-site walking trails, nearby...
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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.
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It has been a good experience for us here at this community. They are caring for my relative very well. The community is nice and clean. The staff is good, they are helpful and kind. . Everything is working...
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.
Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Elkhorn is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of...
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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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Overall the community is nice, staff is very friendly, community clean and well maintained. There is a handyman onsite that is very helpful. The apartments facing the parking get really hot in the summer....
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.
Mequon Court Mequon Court is a senior housing complex located in Mequon, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. Mequon is a small community on the coast of Lake Michigan. The town is home to hundreds of acres of parks and recreation areas. Mequon Court is situated on a quiet street not far from shopping,...
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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.
Sussex Mills LLC is an independent living senior housing for seniors 55 years or older, located in Sussex, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Sussex is a village that is dedicated to maintaining a small town atmosphere. The size of Sussex Village is only 7.7 square miles, with a population of almost...
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: 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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From the first moment we walked into this community. we were sold. My brother in law is doing wonderful since his move to this community. We are pleased with all they have done for us. Everyone in the...
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.
Mill Pond Senior Living is a senior living center in Ankeny, Iowa is internationally recognized as the senior care for people coming into that part of their lives. We offer a very comfortable and elegant style of living environments and we offer world class care, catering to individuals' needs....
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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.
Welcome home to Jolly Aire Senior Apartments, Menomonee Falls most exciting senior community. Designed specifically for adults 55 years or better, our affordable one-bedroom apartment homes offer spacious floor plans, generous closet space, cable ready hookups and individually controlled heat and...
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They have been extraordinarily wonderful to me. The staff is very good and happy to assist you. I really appreciate and enjoy the people who live here.
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 Highlands at Riverwalk, conveniently located in Mequon, WI, offers multiple styles of spacious one and two bedroom apartments to Active Seniors age 55 or better. Our community lies in a beautiful park-like setting, with a walking path to the Milwaukee River. Enjoy the convenience of nearby...
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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...
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.
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: 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.
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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...
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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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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: 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, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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I’ve only been living here since last year, but I’m so very happy to be here. Every single day I look around at my place and give thanks that I chose to live here. I was widowed a few years ago, and could no...
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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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Our mom is at Newcastle Place in assisted living. She is very happy and being well taken care of. Also, no Covid infections from staff or residents. That is awesome. Keep up the great work. It is a...
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.
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village is located on 55 park like acres just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement: residential retirement, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled...

Cost of independent living in Elmwood Park, WI

The average cost of senior living in Elmwood Park is $2,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukesha, WI with an average of $2,424 per month.

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

Elmwood Park, WI
$2,544/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Elmwood Park, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,342/mo
Independent Living
$2,544/mo

Independent living costs in Elmwood Park, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,917/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,790/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,609/mo

Senior living costs in Elmwood Park 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: Elmwood Park, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElmwood Park, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,544/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,085/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,342/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Elmwood Park, WI:$2,544/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Elmwood Park, WI:$5,085/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Elmwood Park, WI:$6,342/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Elmwood Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Elmwood Park

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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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

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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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Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

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We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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Elmwood Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elmwood Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elmwood Park, 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 Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elmwood Park, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elmwood Park, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
27.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elmwood Park, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
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34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Discovery Village Des Plaines, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort and Sedgebrook, a CCRC are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elmwood Park, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 529 independent living facilities near Elmwood Park, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elmwood Park, Wisconsin are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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