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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Helena, WI
The cost of independent living in Helena is about $3,813 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 246 options. Read 1630 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Mount Horeb, Sauk City and Dodgeville.
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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.
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, 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.
Attic Angel Community is a Madison original, still locally owned and operated after more than 125 years! We offer senior living for the entire continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Attic Angel residents live...
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.
The Ridges Memory Care will give you everything that you need if you are dealing with memory related ailments. Some of these ailments might include Alzheimer's disease and dementia. These are the types of ailments that people end up dealing with for the rest of their lives, which is why it's...
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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
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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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Rosewood has a wonderful staff and many fun activities. Improvements? 1. Seniors are VERY sensitive to chemicals - please do not use on extensive lawns or garden areas...organic is better and safer. 2....
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.
Welcome to Rosewood Villas, an apartment community for Active Seniors. Rosewood offers both 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and over. It is a place where you can choose your lifestyle. Take time to relax and reflect, or become involved with our daily social activities. The 170...
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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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My mom really like it here, she had to leave when my father got sick and wanted to come right back. She had created friendships and she was comfortable there, it wasn't always perfect but she had developed...
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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.
Discover the Power of Spirited Community Living; All Saints Retirement Neighborhood, premier living for those 55 and better.Located on Madison’s far west-side, you can walk across the street to Brennan’s Foods, Aldi's Foods and...
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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.
Middleton Glen offers all the best in a retirement community. Located near the scenic Middleton Hills development, close to walking trails and the Pheasant Branch Conservancy area, and near grocery shopping, restaurants, and medical clinics. Our 97 units range from 703 sq. ft to over 1500 sq. ft....
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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I am doing just fine in my new community. They have a calendar that offers stuff to do here like book club. People come into the place and provide blood testing. I do Meals on Wheels, it has been helpful...
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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.
For the active individual 55 and better who wishes to live in Middleton, WI, Pheasant Branch is the answer! Pheasant Branch is situated close to a beautiful nature preserve with a blacktop path, making nature easily scooter and wheelchair accessible. The property offers 47 market rate 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.
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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Prairie Oaks II 55+ Adult Community is located in the Prairie Oaks Neighborhood in the town of Verona. Prairie Oaks II has 36 one and two bedroom apartments for the persons 55 and better. Prairie Oaks was built on the promise of independent, carefree living for adults.
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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 mother lived at Greentree and loved it. She unfortunately passed away during her first year. Judi, the resident manager, was the BEST manager I have ever dealt with. She made my mother feel at home and...
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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.
Greentree Glen 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting with many trees. Greentree Glen has 13 income eligible and 48 market rate one and two bedroom apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit us so that you can see all that this beautiful property has to...
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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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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 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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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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Cost of independent living in Helena, WI
The average cost of senior living in Helena is $3,813 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Avoca, WI with an average of $2,356 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Helena, WI vs. nearby cities
Helena, WI
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Helena, WI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Helena vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Helena, WI by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Helena over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Helena
Recent reviews for independent living in Helena
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 welcoming staff. Multiple reviews highlight the warm and friendly nature of the staff at various communities, such as Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community and The Waterford at Fitchburg, who are described as caring, helpful, and engaging with residents.
Variety of activities for socialization. Several communities, including New Perspective Sun Prairie, Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, and The Waterford at Fitchburg, offer diverse activities to encourage socializing, like swimming classes, musical programs, cards, and art classes.
Well-maintained facilities and amenities. Many residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their communities, like Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, The Ridge at Madison, and The Waterford at Fitchburg, which include nicely maintained living areas, gardens, and common spaces.
Comfortable accommodations. Communities like Quarry Ridge Retirement Community and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community provide comfortable living spaces, with some even offering individual garages and valet parking for residents.
Plentiful and delicious meals. Reviews consistently praise the quality of meals at various communities, such as Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, that offer a variety of options and cater to dietary restrictions.
Supportive community environment. Residents at communities like Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community and The Waterford at Fitchburg appreciate the sense of community and the caring, respectful interactions between staff and residents, allowing them to thrive in their new living environments.
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Helena independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helena independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helena, 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 Helena 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 Helena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helena, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.1%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Helena 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 Helena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helena, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.7%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
18.5%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helena 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 Helena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helena, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.7%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, Park Glen Apartments and The Waterford at Fitchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Helena, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 246 independent living facilities near Helena, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Helena, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg and The Ridge at Madison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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