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The cost of independent living in Jefferson is about $2,639 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 593 options.

Read 5730 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 Janesville, Oconomowoc and Sun Prairie.

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Photo of Cottages of Madison- Elmwood
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.
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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
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.
Photo of Brolen Meadows
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.
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.
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My Mother Carmen Hernandez's last home was at Monona Meadows. More than once either myself or brother's/sister's had called the Manager Whitney (since some of us live far away from the City of Madison) in...
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.
Monona Meadows is senior housing located the outskirts of Madison, the county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin. Adjacent to the Edward Taylor Conservation Park, less than a mile from Lake Monona, and practically surrounded by half a dozen other parks, lakes, and golf courses, Monona Meadows is...
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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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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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Photo of Frost Woods II
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.
Quality and luxury really are affordable at the Frost Woods II 55+ Adult Community. Frost Woods II offers adults a stimulating new place to call home in Monona. Live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized. Frost Woods Apartments II are within a short distance of...
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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.
Dempsey ManorAt Dempsey Manor you can enjoy the freedom of personal independence at our warm, friendly community.  Catered to individuals 55 and better, Dempsey Manor offers one and two bedroom apartment homes with full appliances, spacious floor plans, ample closet space and on-site laundry...
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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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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...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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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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: 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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I have no complaints about how things are going for my loved one since he had made the move into this community. The staff where all very friendly and have welcomed him with open arms. I am comfortable with...
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.
Our Commitment to you at RidgeStone is to maintain a warm and homelike atmosphere. We treat all our live-in guests with love, courtesy and respect of privacy. Your needs and comfort always come first. RidgeStone Village offers a continuum of care for seniors. We offer two levels of assisted...
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My wife and I live at this senior apartments and we are happy with it. The grounds and public area are clean. We have all the amenities to prepare our own meals. Everything is quiet nice too. The community...
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.
Atwood CourtyardAtwood Courtyard is a senior apartment community, located right in the heart of the community in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Madison is a friendly community that is buzzing with a wide variety of activities. Spend a Saturday browsing through the Dane County Farmers Market,...
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.
The Berkshire at Sunset: a very active, completely independent living, apartment community, exclusively for those aged 55 or better. Located in the growing and popular dining and shopping area of Sunset Drive in Waukesha, we are a small community near everything. At Sunset, we understand the...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Jefferson, WI

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

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

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

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

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

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

1 Bedroom
$2,855/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,964/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson 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, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson, 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, WI:$2,639/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson, WI:$5,581/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson, 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

Recent reviews for independent living in Jefferson

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

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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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
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 independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson, 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 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
23%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
19.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
14.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.1%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, Library Square and The Waterford at West Bend are the top-rated independent living facilities near Jefferson, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 593 independent living facilities near Jefferson, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Jefferson, 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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