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I've already recommended them to a few people. I like the life lease. You sort of buy the place as if it were a condo, but you don't really buy it. Instead, you've bought the ability to live there as long...
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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 Stratford Building offers a variety of floor plans, ranging from our 870 square foot 1 bedroom and 1 bath to a 1334 square foot 2 bedroom and 2 baths. The homes in our Stratford Building include a full Frigidaire Brand appliance package; complete with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher AND full...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Taylor RidgeTaylor Ridge is a charming senior living community located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.  There are 66 apartment homes in the community that consist of both market rate and affordable one and two bedroom apartments.  All apartment homes feature full appliances (including...
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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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My mother was there when she lived in Wisconsin it was good but it was like a 4 out of 5 compared to the place mother moved to in California. There were not nearly as many volunteers at Harbor House and the...
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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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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.
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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.
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, 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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Dempsey ManorAt Dempsey Manor you can enjoy the freedom of personal independence at our warm, friendly community.  Catered to individuals 55 and better, Dempsey Manor offers one and two bedroom apartment homes with full appliances, spacious floor plans, ample closet space and on-site laundry...
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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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The Arbors was a wonderful community. It was a very nice place. The staff here were very caring. I would highly recommend them. They have assisted living and memory care in the building next door too, so...
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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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
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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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My wife and I live at this senior apartments and we are happy with it. The grounds and public area are clean. We have all the amenities to prepare our own meals. Everything is quiet nice too. The community...
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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.
Atwood CourtyardAtwood Courtyard is a senior apartment community, located right in the heart of the community in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Madison is a friendly community that is buzzing with a wide variety of activities. Spend a Saturday browsing through the Dane County Farmers Market,...
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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, 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Friesland, WI

The average cost of senior living in Friesland is $3,757 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Princeton, WI with an average of $2,268 per month.

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

Friesland, WI
$3,757/mo
$3,230/mo
$2,917/mo

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

Friesland, WI
$3,757/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

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

$4,422/mo
Independent Living
$3,757/mo

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

Studio
$3,159/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,677/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,319/mo

Senior living costs in Friesland 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: Friesland, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFriesland, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,757/mo$3,567/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$4,375/mo$4,424/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$4,422/mo$4,455/mo$5,015/mo
Independent Living
Friesland, WI:$3,757/mo
Wisconsin:$3,567/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Friesland, WI:$4,375/mo
Wisconsin:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Friesland, WI:$4,422/mo
Wisconsin:$4,455/mo
U.S.:$5,015/mo
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Independent living costs in Friesland, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Friesland 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 location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Friesland, WI$3,624/mo$3,460/mo+4.8%
Wisconsin$2,726/mo$2,845/mo-4.2%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Friesland, WI
2024 average cost:$3,624/mo
2023 average cost:$3,460/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,726/mo
2023 average cost:$2,845/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Friesland

Recent reviews for independent living in Friesland

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Several reviews mention the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and residents at Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg, and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, making these communities feel like home for many residents.
Varied activities and opportunities. Activities are a key factor in many residents' positive experiences at their communities. New Perspective Sun Prairie, Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, and Talamore Sun Prairie offer activities like swimming classes, musical programs, and social hours, keeping residents engaged and activ ...
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Accommodating staff and management. Reviews for Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg, and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community praise the responsiveness and availability of staff, who go above and beyond to help residents with their needs and concerns.
Delicious and diverse meals. At Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg, and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, the quality of meals is a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. Chefs accommodate individual preferences and dietary restrictions to ensure ev ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep. Cleanliness is a priority at New Perspective Sun Prairie, Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community. Residents frequently comment on the well-maintained interiors and exteriors of their communities.
Community involvement and socialization. Residents at New Perspective Sun Prairie, Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, and Talamore Sun Prairie all express appreciation for the opportunities to socialize and make friends through various activities and events.
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Friesland independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Friesland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Friesland, 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 Friesland 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 Friesland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Friesland, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Friesland 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 Friesland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Friesland, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.7%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Friesland 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 Friesland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Friesland, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
25.1%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.2%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.7%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.3%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
13%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.8%
46.8%
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