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The cost of independent living in Friesland is about $3,747 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 415 options. Read 2499 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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After researching many assisted living facilities on line, and visiting others in person, this was by far the best one. Apartments are very nice, the hallways are bright, and clean. (Never any bad odors...
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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.
Swifthaven Community Assisted Living of Watertown is a State Certified Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) located in Watertown, Wisconsin. The facility includes 49 apartments with studio, one and two bedroom units with kitchenettes, some with a den, all with private bathrooms. Restored to...
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My mom is happy in this community. It is clean and a safe enviroment for senior care. The grounds are clean to enjoy. I would recommend this to others for a good 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.
The Landmark Building is a senior housing located in Watertown, WI in Dodge and Jefferson counties. Our residence offers beautiful luxury apartments in a quiet suburban neighborhood with gorgeous scenery and smiling faces. The apartments were built with comfort in mind and provide all 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.
It's easy to see how Deerview Meadows offers an assisted living experience with a difference.  Personalized, quality care and supportive surroundings help create the ideal setting for meeting personal care needs.  The Fond du Lac facility is located on a quiet cul-du-sac. Friendly,...
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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
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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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So far, things are going well here. The home itself is nice and clean and they seem to keep it maintained well. The staff is nice and they give a lot of attention to the residents. It is homey and inviting.
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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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They're a good outfit. They have good maintenence. They're decent people. It's independent living here, they have a meeting place where everyone gets together. It had cheaper price for a pretty good size...
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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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I'm hoping to make more friends here at Cannery Row Senior Apartments. My children thought this was the best place for me when they decided where I should live. There are a lot of people are older in their...
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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.
Cannery Row is an active senior community located in the one and only Waunakee, WI. It has been designed to provide comfortable, exquisitely designed apartment homes for a wide range of lifestyles and income levels. We offer one and two bedroom apartments, in a variety of floor plans that...
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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 newest community hugs the edge of several residential neighborhoods on the growing outskirts of Waunakee. Abutted next to a preserved wooded area of the village, the community offers a natural setting in suburban Dane County. The community will mimic its sister community in Madison with its...
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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
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.
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I really like that the community is kept clean and organized. The manager and landlord are lovely people. My room is very spacious i love that. I really hope that the maintenance people can get stuff fixed...
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Oakbrook which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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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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: 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
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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.
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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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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: 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.
Webster Manor Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in beautiful Webster, Massachusetts. Our 135-bed facility includes three floors of private or semi-private residences. We pride ourselves in our connection to the community. Just as many of our elderly...
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It's going fantastic! I don't have any concerns, or anything I would like to see improved or done better. They are doing a great job.
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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.
Senior Living Designed with YOU in mind!  Located on the north shore of Lake Mendota.  We are in the 55+ 'Westshire Village Community'.  We have 8 different floor plans including spacious 1 bedroom, beautiful 2 bedroom, and exquisite 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments.  Many...
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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...

Cost of independent living in Friesland, WI

The average cost of senior living in Friesland is $3,747 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Princeton, WI with an average of $2,181 per month.

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

Friesland, WI
$3,747/mo
$3,123/mo
$2,751/mo

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

Friesland, WI
$3,747/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

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

$4,416/mo
Independent Living
$3,747/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,404/mo
Studio
$5,273/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,325/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,434/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$3,747/mo$3,554/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$4,369/mo$4,414/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$4,416/mo$4,444/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Friesland, WI:$3,747/mo
Wisconsin:$3,554/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Friesland, WI:$4,369/mo
Wisconsin:$4,414/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Friesland, WI:$4,416/mo
Wisconsin:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,972/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.

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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Friesland, WI$3,624/mo$3,460/mo+4.8%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,863/mo-4.6%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Friesland, WI
2024 average cost:$3,624/mo
2023 average cost:$3,460/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,863/mo
Percent change:-4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.7%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
28.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
13%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.4%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.8%
46.5%
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