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The cost of independent living in Germantown is about $2,741 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 488 options.

Read 4268 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 Milwaukee, Brookfield and Waukesha.

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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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It's a newer, clean facility that offers the basics. Expected activities are offered (bingo, crafts, seasonal events, etc.). The 'common areas' are basic, tv/sofas, simple coffee bar, dining area, a...
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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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: 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.
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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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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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...
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.
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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They are happy and content at Villa Ciera. They have plenty of activities for them to do there. I believe they had bingo going on today. It has been a really good experience. They are very happy there.
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.
Home to active individuals 62 and better, Villa Ciera Adult Community offers 71 income eligible and market rate apartments. Our one- and two-bedroom apartments range from 653 square feet to 1,152 square feet and are available in a wide array of thoughtful floor plans. Located on the north side of...
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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.
Glenwood ApartmentsKenosha, Wisconsin, roughly 36 miles south of the city of Milwaukee, is home to the 60 unit, senior housing community known as Glenwood Apartments. Designed with convenience in mind, it is within walking distance of the Glenwood Crossings Shopping Center. Also close by are Pick...
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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.
If you are 62 years of age or older, enjoy living in a park-like setting with gazebos and manicured landscaping. Located in Kenosha, Wisconsin’s Saxon Manor senior apartments may be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Those unfamiliar with Kenosha will find it approximately 34 miles south of...
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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.
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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The staff was friendly and really knew what they were doing. Very satisfied. Would give a very positive rating.
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.
Larson House in Columbus, Wisconsin is an assisted living center with one and two bedroom apartments that provides quality care to the elderly. They accept all kinds of payment for insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Each room or suite has many amenities. We have a 24...
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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+ Farnham Village offers an affordable home for seniors. Located in historic Columbus, these one bedroom, ranch style apartment homes feature lots of closet space, off street parking, and laundry facilities. Small pets are welcome. Rental assistance is available.Friendly...
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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My grandma has been here for just over a year now. She is still moderately independent and able to clearly speak her mind. She enjoys the staff, feels safe and comfortable, loves the view from her room, and...
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.
At Vintage on the Ponds, we pride ourselves in giving the best care possible to our senior citizens. Located in Delavan, Wisconsin, this assisted living facility offers it's residents the independence they crave, with the support that they need. Our trained staff is always available to offer...
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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.
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Words are powerless to express my feelings about Arbor Village of Geneva Crossing. The facility is beautiful inside and out with a court yard, beautiful dining room, party room and much more. There are many...
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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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.

Cost of independent living in Germantown, WI

The average cost of senior living in Germantown is $2,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukesha, WI with an average of $2,424 per month.

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

Germantown, WI
$2,741/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,760/mo
Independent Living
$2,741/mo

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

Studio
$2,489/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,125/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,220/mo

Senior living costs in Germantown 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: Germantown, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGermantown, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,741/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,771/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,760/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Germantown, WI:$2,741/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Germantown, WI:$5,771/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Germantown, WI:$7,760/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Germantown, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Germantown 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 average 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
Germantown, WI$2,363/mo$2,558/mo-7.6%
Wisconsin$2,867/mo$2,990/mo-4.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Germantown, WI
2024 average cost:$2,363/mo
2023 average cost:$2,558/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,990/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Germantown

Recent reviews for independent living in Germantown

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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Lakehouse Menomonee Falls

4.8
The staff members are all definitely friendly, and we do think they offer good activities. We think it is nicely ran, everyone there is very nice. We would recommend this community to a family or friend.

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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Germantown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Germantown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Germantown, 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 Germantown 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 Germantown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Germantown, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Germantown 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 Germantown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Germantown, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
17%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Germantown 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 Germantown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Germantown, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
13.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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High Point Residence Germantown South, The Waterford at Plymouth and Library Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Germantown, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 488 independent living facilities near Germantown, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Germantown, Wisconsin are Library Square, StoryPoint Mequon and Archwood East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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