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The cost of independent living in Fayette is about $3,880 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 229 options. Read 1668 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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We chose Prairie Gardens because it is a very local place and we actually knew some of the caretakers who worked here so it was more of a familiar feel. It is a super nice place and everyone was informative....
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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.
Prairie Gardens Assisted Living for a Better Quality of Life Offering a Lifestyle Built on the Values of Personal Care, Comfort, and Security Services & Amenities Jerry & Suzy Harbort, RN, Owners / Managers of Prairie Gardens offers an array of amenities and services designed to provide an...
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It would be nice if all the units had a bathtub/shower combo. Grab bars in the showers should also be installed in all the showers. They allow smoking, but that will be phased out beginning in July. 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.
Williamstown Bay DeForest is an independent apartment home community of older adults, age 55 and over, located in the growing community of DeForest. We are convenient to shopping and the local senior center which offers daily meals and activities. DeForest offers small town living with easy...
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Things have been working out very well with Faith Living Center! The facility itself is very nice looking, and always clean, and the rooms individual rooms are lovely. The staff are all very friendly, and...
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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.
FAITH LIVING CENTER IS HERE TO ENHANCE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPDENENCE. At Faith Living Center we welcome all faiths and people from all walks of life understanding that each individual is to be treated with respect and dignity. We offer a full, affordable complement of assisted living...
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My mom was at the facility for 1 year it was an amazing experience for her. The caring staff always went above and beyond. They made my mom feel as an important member of the family. Everyone there was...
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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, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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I am so pleased with Crestridge Assisted Living as a wonderful place for my mother to spend her older years! She has now been there for over a year. She attends as many of the twice daily activities as she...
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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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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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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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 Platteville 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...
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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.
Friendly and personable staff await you at our private, residential care apartments (aka independent living apartments) designed for older adults with minimal care needs who appreciate independence and maintenance-free living. Our spacious apartments feature kitchenettes, private baths, ample...
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Photo of Aster Assisted Living of Monroe
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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It has been very nice for my mother in this community. The staff is nice. It is very safe. They have a lot of activities for the residents to enjoy. It is very clean and well up-kept. She makes her own meals...
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.
Independent living, maintenance free living, full time management and maintenance staff, variety of floor plans, Barrier free living, No stairs, fantastic buy back program with the purchase of a life lease, planned social activities, meal order program, heated underground parking, storage 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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Located in the heart of downtown Platteville, these beautifully designed and decorated apartment homes are close to all your needs. For your convenience, Jenor Towers offers indoor mail service, laundry facilities, elevator, and social activities in the community room,...
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: 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.
Our assisted living facility is a great option for those who need some assistance with daily personal care and/or memory care. We are located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of Ingleside Communities' campus setting and offer private studios with bathrooms, featuring a continuum of care...
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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+ Only minutes from Dubuque and historic Galena, Village Green is located on a quiet street and offers independent living in the comfort of a small town atmosphere. Enjoy a community with indoor mail delivery, planned social activities, and laundry facilities. Small pets...
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The staff is awesome. I think they are taking a good job taking care of her, she is always clean. They are very attentive to her. They always stop to visit with us, and her, when we are in the common area....
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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.
Heartsong Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful area of Belleville, WI. Here at Heartsong, we believe that it is important that our residents maintain an active lifestyle, we provide plenty of activities for our seniors to enjoy. Our facility has common areas in...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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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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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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.
Four Winds Assisted Living is an assisted living community that is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Verona, WI. Verona is located just 10 miles outside of the downtown area of Madison, WI. You get the quiet neighborhood with the ease of being able to visit Madison if the need...
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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.
At the Academy you’ll find 33 - 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. The Academy overlooks the beautiful countryside of southwest Wisconsin. The grounds at The Academy boast ample places to walk, enjoy nature, and just spend quiet time. The historic architecture and beauty of...

Cost of independent living in Fayette, WI

The average cost of senior living in Fayette is $3,880 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shullsburg, WI with an average of $1,997 per month.

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

Fayette, WI
$3,880/mo
$3,301/mo

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

Fayette, WI
$3,880/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$4,698/mo
Independent Living
$3,880/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$4,870/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,432/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,799/mo

Senior living costs in Fayette 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: Fayette, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFayette, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,880/mo$3,549/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,590/mo$4,408/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,698/mo$4,438/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Fayette, WI:$3,880/mo
Wisconsin:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Fayette, WI:$4,590/mo
Wisconsin:$4,408/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Fayette, WI:$4,698/mo
Wisconsin:$4,438/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Fayette, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fayette 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.

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Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fayette, WI$3,731/mo$3,532/mo+5.6%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fayette, WI
2024 average cost:$3,731/mo
2023 average cost:$3,532/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fayette

Recent reviews for independent living in Fayette

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.

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and responsive staff. Several reviews mention the attentiveness and accessibility of community staff at different facilities. For instance, at Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, residents praise the staff's readiness to listen and make changes, while at The Waterford at Fitchburg, visitors appreci ...
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Delicious and varied meals. Many reviews highlight the high-quality food offerings at various communities, such as at Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, where the food is described as very good and having a lot of variety. Reviews for Oak Park Place - Dubuque also note that the food is good and that the ...
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Comfortable and accommodating living spaces. Reviews for Quarry Ridge Retirement Community and Sienna Crest - Darlington mention the nice apartments and friendly communities, making residents feel at home. At the former community, residents have reported enjoying their independent living experience, while at the latter, they have descr ...
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Engaging activities and social opportunities. Based on reviews for Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, activities play a significant role in residents' overall satisfaction. Activities, such as bingo, exercises, field trips, and shopping trips provide opportunities for ...
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Welcoming and friendly residents. Reviews for communities like Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community and Pepperwood Senior Living and Memory Care at Madison mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the residents. This creates a sense of community and makes it easier for new residents to fit in and make friend ...
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Affordable and accessible pricing. Reviews for Oak Park Place - Dubuque and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community indicate that these communities offer reasonable pricing. In addition to affordability, Oak Park Place - Dubuque is one of the cheaper places in town, while Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living C ...
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Fayette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fayette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fayette, 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 Fayette 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 Fayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fayette, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Fayette 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 Fayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
15.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fayette 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 Fayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fayette, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.1%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community and The Waterford at Fitchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fayette, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Fayette, 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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