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The cost of independent living in Germantown is about $3,423 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 72 options. Read 728 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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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.
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.
Golden Gardens assisted living is located in beautiful Milwaukee Wisconsin and offers premium care for our senior citizens in the most beautiful part of the country. We encourage friendships and socializing and moving about in our premium location. Our staff is on call 24 hours a day for our...
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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...
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My mother has told me how much she enjoys thier little picnics and birthdays and things. Cathryn, who runs the place, makes it what it is. She has such a friendly disposition. My mother also says Nick, 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.
Algonquin Manor is an independent senior living community which provides one and two bedroom apartment homes for seniors who are 55 and better. Algonquin contains 80 luxurious apartment homes ranging approximately 670 to 790 square feet for a one bedroom to approximately 950 to 1050 square feet...
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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, 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: 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.
Bradley Manor is a seniors community located in Brown Deer Wisconsin. There are 51 apartments in the community with 1 and 2 bedroom options. We offer a relaxing yet active community for seniors to live and socialize. The amenities are one of the best features of Bradley Manor because it gives...
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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, 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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Really friendly and helpful manager/owners that genuinely care about a resident's needs. Garden spaces, monthly activities, and church services keep my Aunt busy. Good location and affordable rent that fits...
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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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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.
KindredHearts 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 KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our 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: 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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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.
Dupar Assisted Living (DALE) provides residential long-term care housing that is state regulated and monitored.DALE provides oversight and services to meet the residents' individualized scheduled needs, based on the residents' assestments and service plans and their unscheduled needs as they...
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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....
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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,...

Cost of independent living in Germantown, WI

The average cost of senior living in Germantown is $3,423 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Merton, WI with an average of $3,373 per month.

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

Germantown, WI
$3,423/mo
$3,434/mo

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

Germantown, WI
$3,423/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$4,664/mo
Independent Living
$3,423/mo

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

Studio
$2,743/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,594/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,351/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
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Community typeGermantown, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,423/mo$3,567/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$4,617/mo$4,424/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,664/mo$4,455/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Germantown, WI:$3,423/mo
Wisconsin:$3,567/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Germantown, WI:$4,617/mo
Wisconsin:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Germantown, WI:$4,664/mo
Wisconsin:$4,455/mo
U.S.:$5,014/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 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Germantown, WI$2,148/mo$2,456/mo-12.6%
Wisconsin$2,726/mo$2,845/mo-4.2%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Germantown, WI
2024 average cost:$2,148/mo
2023 average cost:$2,456/mo
Percent change:-12.6%
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2024 average cost:$2,726/mo
2023 average cost:$2,845/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
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2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/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

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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 in Menomonee Falls, WI

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.

Milwaukee Catholic Home, a CCRC

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My mom enjoyed her stay in rehab after a cardiac procedure. The staff are warm, caring and very professional. The food is excellent! She raved about the therapists and how encouraging and knowledgeable everyone was during her stay. She appreciated the programs and ease of going to mass and ...
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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
12.3%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.7%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
16.9%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.7%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
10.8%
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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
23.1%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.6%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
37.3%
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
35.4%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.7%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.7%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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StoryPoint Mequon, New Perspective North Shore and The Arboretum are the top-rated independent living facilities near Germantown, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Germantown, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, Library Square and StoryPoint Mequon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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