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The cost of independent living in Jefferson County is about $2,639 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 595 options.

Read 5661 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 Oconomowoc, Watertown and Whitewater.

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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.
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...
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They really care for their residents and know them all on a first name basis. They are clean and friendly and have good communication with the family and between themselves. There isn't really anything that...
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.
Brolen Park Senior Care facility is dedicated to providing cost effective, quality care while respecting the personal integrity of each individual to participate in activities or services provided. Our mission is to provide a unique environment where older adults are offered the opportunity to...
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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
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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.
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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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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Things are going well at Linden Ridge-Mukwonago. I have not heard otherwise. I think overall everything is good at this facility. It has been a good experience.
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.
The Linden Ridge assisted living community is located in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Situated across the street from St. James Parish, Linden Ridge is an exemplary assisted living community offering easy access. Residents here enjoy a full life, and are encouraged to maintain their independence as...
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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.
The Skaalen Village Independent Living Community, WISkaalen Village is an independent living community in Dane County, on the eastern shore of Lake Waubesa McFarland, WI. Skaalen Village accords residents who are 55+ access to over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails. Skaalen Village is on the...
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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.
Located in the town of Janesville, First Senior II offers 36 income-eligible or market-rate apartment homes, ranging from 625-1,100 sf in size. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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.
Located in the City of Janesville, First Senior Apartments offer one & two bedroom apartment homes for those 55+. Visit First Senior and see how you can live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized.
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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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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
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Parents have only lived there for 3 weeks and so far are happy.
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.
Silvernail is an affordable senior housing community located in the village of Pewaukee, Waukesha County, WI. The community itself is located directly across from the Willow Run Golf Course and just down the street from the Western Lakes Golf Club. Pewaukee is home to large Pewaukee Lake and...
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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.
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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We have had an excellent experience since my mothers move to this community. Everything is working out very well since her move here. She may not like because it is not home, but I know she is in good hands....
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: 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.
Voted ‘Best Rentals’ by the Sun Prairie Star proving that this community is built around customer service and comfort. Offering spacious floor plans, top quality design, generous amenities and scenic views; this community is designed for seniors who appreciate convenience and luxury. We are...
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Really just a great place. I'd give them 5s across the board. It's a nice looking place, everyone is very friendly, and the services and activities they provide are great.
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+ Riverview Heights offers affordable one bedroom apartment homes with utilities included in a well-maintained building situated along the Rock River. This active apartment community has many planned social activities, a central courtyard, elevator service, laundry on each...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Jefferson County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson County is $2,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukesha County, WI with an average of $2,424 per month.

Independent living costs in Jefferson County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Jefferson County, WI
$2,639/mo

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

Jefferson County, WI
$2,639/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Jefferson County, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,837/mo
Independent Living
$2,639/mo

Independent living costs in Jefferson County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,787/mo
Studio
$2,820/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,311/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson County 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: Jefferson County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,639/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,581/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,837/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson County, WI:$2,639/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson County, WI:$5,581/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson County, WI:$6,837/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Jefferson County

Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson County

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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Hallowstone at Middleton

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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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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

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I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Jefferson County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.7%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson County 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 Jefferson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.2%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.4%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
14.5%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
47.6%
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Lilac Springs Assisted Living, LakeHouse Lake Mills and Wilkinson Woods are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jefferson County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 595 independent living facilities near Jefferson County, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Jefferson County, Wisconsin are Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, Library Square and StoryPoint Mequon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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