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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lake Mills, WI

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The cost of independent living in Lake Mills is about $2,640 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 547 options.

Read 4947 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 Madison, Oconomowoc and Sun Prairie.

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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.
We are located in a lovely quiet wooded setting just outside the Village of Genoa City, Wisconsin, away from the noise of factories, businesses and schools. Our grounds offer much opportunity for safe walking, activities and relaxation.Our primary goal is to offer our residents a home-like...
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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.
Just South of West Highland Boulevard between South Layton Boulevard and North 17th Street, William A. Passavant is a perfectly located senior community for those 55 years or better in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All the convenience of city living, with countless dining, shopping, and entertainment...
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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.
We bring together personalized quality services, spacious apartments and a variety of amenities at a price you can afford.  Experience an independent lifestyle with optional supportive services in your state-of-the-art apartment home.  You'll enjoy peace of mind knowing our caring staff...
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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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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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Our loved one was only here a short time, but overall I think Homestead Ridge did a wonderful job, it was a very positive experience.The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the whole process, 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.
It's easy to see how Homestead Ridge offers an assisted living experience with a difference. Personalized, quality care and supportive surroundings help create the ideal setting for meeting personal care needs.Friendly, caring and specially trained staff members are here 24 hours a day to meet...
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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.
Our staff is specially trained to care for individuals with dementia and other related impairments.  We provide our residents with a personal care plan and guide them through their day with assistance as needed.   We strive to make each day special and meaningful.
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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.
Parkside Commons are senior apartments located in the city of Glendale, WI, which is located in Milwaukee county. The area holds a variety of places to visit and things to see, from going to the beautiful Lake Michigan to visiting Sprecher Brewing Co. Go to iPic Theaters, Neroli Nail Salon or...
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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 was at the facility for 1 year it was an amazing experience for her. The caring staff always went above and beyond. They made my mom feel as an important member of the family. Everyone there was...
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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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It has been very nice for my mother in this community. The staff is nice. It is very safe. They have a lot of activities for the residents to enjoy. It is very clean and well up-kept. She makes her own meals...
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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.
Independent living, maintenance free living, full time management and maintenance staff, variety of floor plans, Barrier free living, No stairs, fantastic buy back program with the purchase of a life lease, planned social activities, meal order program, heated underground parking, storage and...
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A beautiful facility with a beautiful view. The staff is professional and caring. The level of service here is excellent and so far we do not have any complaints. The other residents here are friendly too.
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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.
Brewery Point Apartments is a modern senior housing community located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. Our convenient location in the downtown Milwaukee area means great views of the city skyline for our residents, and convenient accommodations for visiting...
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I toured here for my loved one, and for assisted living, I have to say Dickson Hollow was beautiful. I really liked their community. I also like that they came and did an in-home assessment for us, However,...
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: 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.
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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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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Mills, WI

The average cost of senior living in Lake Mills is $2,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukesha, WI with an average of $2,446 per month.

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

Lake Mills, WI
$2,640/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Mills, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,860/mo
Independent Living
$2,640/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Mills, WI, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$2,806/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,964/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Mills 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: Lake Mills, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Mills, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,640/mo$3,030/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,635/mo$5,912/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,860/mo$7,405/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Lake Mills, WI:$2,640/mo
Wisconsin:$3,030/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Mills, WI:$5,635/mo
Wisconsin:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Lake Mills, WI:$6,860/mo
Wisconsin:$7,405/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Mills

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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Lake Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Mills, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.3%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
21.6%
32.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Mills, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.6%
44.9%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Mills, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.6%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.8%
29.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17%
34.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.8%
50.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.3%
39.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.8%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.7%
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Lilac Springs Assisted Living, LakeHouse Lake Mills and Quarry Ridge Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Mills, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Lake Mills, 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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