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The cost of independent living in Manitowoc is about $3,006 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 237 options.

Read 1376 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 Sheboygan, Chilton and Two Rivers.

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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: 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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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.
Marla Vista Gardens Memory Care is a secure community compassionately caring for individuals with late-stage dementias and Alzheimer's Disease. The building structure is designed to assist with behaviors associated with memory impairment. Such as a fear of sleeping alone. Every two apartments...
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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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This was my Dad’s home for 4 years. His care was exceptional, kind, caring, thoughtful staff. Healthy wholesome home cooked meals. Wide variety of activities, the entire place was very, very clean. Good...
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.
Country Villa Assisted LivingCountry Villa Assisted Living is located in the growing community of Freedom, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Freedom is situated between Green Bay and Lake Winnebago. It’s a rural community that is a wonderful place to live and is welcoming to visiting family...
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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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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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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.
Here at Cedar Grove Gardens in Cedar Grove, WI we can provide you with some of the best amenities and conditions for assisted living. There are two separate facilities where we keep our guests. These facilities have both single and double suites for all the needs of your loved one. Our facilities...
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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 Cedar Groves Gardens company strives to provide seniors and families the services and comforts of knowing that everything that is needed will be tended to by their caregivers with services, amenities, activities and any other types of needed attention. The nursing home is furnished with 20...
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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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The environment was an excellent fit for my grandma. She was 97 and stayed for 7 weeks before passing.The communication between the staff and me were great. They had a team that was cohesive and they really...
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.
Emerald Valley Assisted Living is located on the border of Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago counties just off the 441 & Oneida Street exit.  We are a state licensed Community Based Residential Facility.  We provide assistance for all needs varying from independent to individuals...
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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My husband is still adjusting with his move to this community. The family, and myself is very pleased with all they have done for us. They have a great staff at this community. They have been very helpful....
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.
Bay Road Place is a premier memory care provider located in Algoma, Kewaunee County, Wisconsin. The senior community sits on five acres of land and enjoys the best views of Lake Michigan. Our senior living residents enjoy the tranquility of the Progressive Rural Community. Our grounds are...
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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.
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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, 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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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.
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, 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.
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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.
Valley VNA Senior Services helps seniors and their families make the best choices for living. In fact, we've been serving people like you in our community for nearly 100 years.As an independent, non-profit community organization, Valley VNA Senior Services helps seniors in three important...

Cost of independent living in Manitowoc, WI

The average cost of senior living in Manitowoc is $3,006 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sheboygan, WI with an average of $2,795 per month.

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

Manitowoc, WI
$3,006/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,924/mo
Independent Living
$3,006/mo

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

Studio
$2,845/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,288/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,232/mo

Senior living costs in Manitowoc 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: Manitowoc, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeManitowoc, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,006/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,746/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,924/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Manitowoc, WI:$3,006/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Manitowoc, WI:$4,746/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Manitowoc, WI:$6,924/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Manitowoc

Recent reviews for independent living in Manitowoc

Marla Vista Assisted Living and Memory Care in Green Bay, WI

5.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful with any questions. They are great with my loved one and he can be difficult at times. They call me if anything happens. The place is always clean. They do the laundry. The move in went as well as one could expect. It is hard for them and hard for me. They ...
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Caraton Commons on Humboldt #1 in Green Bay, WI

4.0
I really love this place i feel that my loved one is in an amazing place. The nurses are wonderful they are attentive with the care needs that my family member needs. Meals are healthy and good the portions are great. One of the things that my loved one does mention is the soup being the main ...
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Berkshire Ashwaubenon Apartments

4.4
Apartment room location in the building is based on income level. Lots of paperwork to be completed to be approved for an apartment. Takes time, be patient!

Manitowoc independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Manitowoc independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Manitowoc, 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 Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Manitowoc, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Manitowoc, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
14.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Manitowoc, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.3%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
10.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.5%
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LakeHouse Manitowoc, Fieldcrest Manor and The Waterford at Plymouth are the top-rated independent living facilities near Manitowoc, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 237 independent living facilities near Manitowoc, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Manitowoc, Wisconsin is Brookview Meadows. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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