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The cost of independent living in Milwaukee County is about $3,338 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 185 options. Read 1513 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.

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53 reviews
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The staff is friendly. A robust offering for activities. The food and dining are great. The apartment is a good size. I have heard he is enjoying the experience. The only slight negative that it appears the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Library Square is a Sinceri Senior Living community in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin. With friendly neighbors such as the West Allis Public Library, the West Allis Senior Center, and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, seniors can enjoy numerous lifestyle activities in our community or around...
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9.7
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51 reviews
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Wonderful caring facility. They aim to provide the best possible experience. They have a great activities employee so on Friday afternoon there is great entertainment. Also, we have a nurse on duty who can...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Hickory Park Independent & Assisted Living in Greenfield, WI, is conveniently in Milwaukee County. Bordering on Hales Corners, Greendale, West Allis, New Berlin and Franklin, this thriving village is the fourth largest community in Milwaukee County. Minutes away from shopping, doctor's...
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9.6
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24 reviews
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My mother moved in this past June. This place has been up and way beyond her expectations. Everyone that works at Laurel Oaks is always friendly and helpful. There are countless activities and outings to...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Laurel Oaks is a Sinceri senior living community in a quiet Glendale, Wisconsin neighborhood. Those who live in our community experience a Milwaukee North Shore lifestyle with the convenience and peace of mind that a senior living community setting offers. Choose to easily explore the cultural...
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9.5
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34 reviews
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My father recently transferred from independent living to Assisted Living at Meadowmere. The transfer went smoothly. The staff were very warm and welcoming, which really helped my father feel comfortable and...
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.
We are conveniently located near Oak Creek High School and in close proximity to fine restaurants and shopping. Whether you are living at Meadowmere, Mitchell Manor or ManorPointe, we understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service...
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1-7 all 5s. Amazing staff worked closely w me to get paperwork from drs. Very patient. My need was immediate and someone available to talk to even on weekends. The staff is so pleasant from cooks to aides...
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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living at Oak Creek Place. If you are looking for senior living in a home-like setting in a wonderful South Milwaukee neighborhood you have come to the right place. On hot summer days, you can feel the cool breezes of Lake Michigan, which is just two miles away. We are also...
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The first time there when we were shown around by [name removed] was wonderful. She showed my dad several different room sizes plus gave us a tour of the facility. Dad chose a one bedroom apartment. He loves...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
SIMPLY UNCOMPROMISED LIVING SINCE 2001Howard Village is a Sinceri senior living community in St. Francis, Wisconsin. Many people at Howard Village come from the communities on Milwaukee’s South Shore, choosing to stay in the area where they have worked, raised their families, and maintained their...
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1. Need a more timely system for opening the memory care door for guest families to come in. 2. Need more frequent showers for residents besides once a week-a sink bath in mornings would be great! 3. Mom's...
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.
Situated in Milwaukee's North Shore near the serene Milwaukee River with Lake Michigan just a few miles away, Heartis Village North Shore is a beautiful backdrop for continuing a life well lived in a community where residents enjoy upscale apartments and amenities offer endless opportunities to...
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55 Floor plans available
9.1
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I'd rate them an overall 5 for all things. Food I'm not sure about but all else they have been wonderful and go above and beyond! The staff are great! We would absolutely recommend this community to other...
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.
Harbour Village is a senior living community in Greendale, Wisconsin that provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services to senior citizens.With a convenient location just outside Milwaukee, Harbour Village retirement community in Greendale offers independent living,...
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The employees and residents of VMP are extremely friendly. It is not the newest or fanciest of several that we toured. It was the most welcoming & comfortable.
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.
VMP (formerly known as The Village at Manor Park) and its affiliates are dedicated to providing a full range of care and services for older adults that respects each individual's personal, physical and spiritual needs. These needs are met through individually tailored services delivered by a...
Photo of The Waters of Oak Creek
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They were flexible with their services. Maintained a very nice facility. Welcoming and caring staff. Dining was a nice variety and of good quality.
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.
The Waters of Oak Creek opened in June 2019. The community features 136 apartment homes within an elegantly designed 4-story building located in the Drexel Town Square development in Oak Creek, WI. We offer Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living (RCAC) and Memory Care (CBRF.) The Waters of...
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Photo of Hart Park Square
2020 Photos available
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22 reviews
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I can't believe how lucky I got with this community. It's a family in 3 parts: residents, staff and administration. Each seems to value one another and it has a synergistic effect. It's a caring, clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Discover the epitome of senior living at Hart Park Square, nestled in the heart of picturesque Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Our community offers a perfect blend of serene tranquility along the beautiful River Parkway, coupled with convenient proximity to the vibrant Tosa Village, featuring a plethora of...
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8.5
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21 reviews
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Always keep in touch. Notify Definitely recommend me if any problems. Allow me into care meeting remotely. Attentive to my concerns.
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.
For 135 years and counting, Eastcastle Place has been a beautifully welcoming senior living community in the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side. What makes life rich is all within reach — from the lake and your favorite spots on Downer Avenue to the friend next door who shares your love of life. With...
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Helpful to know residents will not need to find another facility as their level of care increases. The Woods provides services to end of life and also works with hospice services.
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.
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Friendly staff, good quality food, caring staff. Ability to communicate with staff would benefit from improvement ie being able to communicate with direct care staff. Staff turnover frustrating at times....
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.
Ciel of Shorewood is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in Shorewood, Wisconsin. Our community is licensed for Medicaid (limited availability) and provides a wide range of care levels for seniors living in and around the Northshore area. With beautiful interior design, along...
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My loved one stayed at Villa St. Francis for a 10 day respite stay. They were great with her, but it was just assisted living - not memory care, so she struggled quite a bit. There was no minimum, but a...
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.
Villa St. Francis is nestled in a well-established and well maintained residential area on Milwaukee’s South Side and is sponsored by the Felician Sisters. The hallways are spacious and well lit with built in handrails for your safety and stability. Each private apartment is equipped with a...
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Everything there at Oak Park place is beyond expectations! So glad we found it! I would absolutely recommend Oak Park Place to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one.
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.
Oak Park Place is excited to announce its newest Senior Living community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin ! Oak Park Place will provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care services at our location on Rawson Avenue, just off I-94. We focus on offering opportunities for residents to maintain their...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
At Ovation Chai Point we celebrate life every day. We may celebrate it with guest speakers from the local university, while the next day we may celebrate it with the Shabbat. The important thing is that we acknowledge the blessing of life and take advantage of it as fully as possible. In the...
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There has been a change in ownership...Now called Eden Vista. For the most part the staff has been friendly, accommodating, flexible and tends to the residents' needs. One consistent complaint centers around...
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.
Living in Eden Vista Greendale is like staying at a spacious country estate. The rooms are large and airy with outside views of the country setting. All room include a mini-kitchenette and carpeted floors to add an extra texture of home living. Friendly and compassionate staff are committed to...
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Moms been here for 10 years. The staff are like family and it’s quiet clean and the apartments new and up to date. There’s a Lake Geneva trip coming up and usually something scheduled to do. There’s a nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Forest Ridge, a Wimmer Senior Community, is your affordable hometown senior community. We feature 259 residences with 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms with 2 bath, and 1 bedroom with den apartments, many with patio or balcony. If you join our community as an independent resident and your needs change, you...
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Many engaging activities. Good food and kind staff. When there has been a few issues with the apartment, they have been responsive. Good decision to move here. We looked at four other properties and what we...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Luther Manor’s Wauwatosa Life Plan Community offers a wide range of programs and services including Independent Living, Supportive Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, and Hospice Care.We know you have options. We are grateful that you’re considering Luther Manor...
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It was a wonderful place for the short time my father was there. Everyone was so caring and kind and made us feel at home right from the start!
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Mequon! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...
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I enjoy living here at Oak Hill Terrace. I’m thankful for my friends and the kind staff that go out of their way to help. I enjoy the delicious food and great activities that Oak Hill Terrace provides....
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.
Oak Hill Terrace is a community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into the fabric of...
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Room size was great for her and cleanliness was good. Staff activities was more than adequate, varied and often customized for individuals. Meals were satisfactory but several times the food was not warmed...
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.
Heritage Elm Grove assisted living community, located in Elm Grove, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, specializes in assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care, making it a great option for people with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. The community sits along tree-lined...
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I would say a 41/2 because nothing is perfect but pretty darn good. Very clean place , staff is helpful and always say hello. The room size was very nice and private. Activities are everyday which is nice...
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.
ASSISTED LIVING: Heritage at Deer Creek is an elegant, yet affordable 43 unit Assisted Living Community located in New Berlin, Wisconsin.Choose between studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Within each apartment is a kitchenette, private bath and walk in shower, individually controlled...
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We picked them because of the newness of facilities, a large facility that therefore could support a lot of activities, short driving distance from my house(15 minutes), immediate room availability, and...
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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Cost of independent living in Milwaukee County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Milwaukee County is $3,338 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Francis, WI with an average of $3,292 per month.

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

Milwaukee County, WI
$3,338/mo

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

Milwaukee County, WI
$3,338/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,584/mo
Independent Living
$3,338/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,792/mo
Studio
$5,095/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,696/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,287/mo

Senior living costs in Milwaukee 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: Milwaukee County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMilwaukee County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,338/mo$3,544/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,537/mo$4,403/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,584/mo$4,433/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Milwaukee County, WI:$3,338/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Milwaukee County, WI:$4,537/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Milwaukee County, WI:$4,584/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Milwaukee County, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Milwaukee County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Milwaukee County, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Milwaukee County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Milwaukee County, WI$2,230/mo$2,376/mo-6.1%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Milwaukee County, WI
2024 average cost:$2,230/mo
2023 average cost:$2,376/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Milwaukee County

Recent reviews for independent living in Milwaukee 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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LakeHouse Menomonee in Menomonee Falls, WI

4.8
The staff members are all definitely friendly, and we do think they offer good activities. We think it is nicely ran, everyone there is very nice. We would recommend this community to a family or friend.

Marquette Manor in South Milwaukee, WI

5.0
After 20 years of taking care of my mom, we decided it would be best for her to start living on her own. It was a tough transition, but [Removed], the manager, made it so easy for her to feel at home. She addresses concerns and needs right away and makes sure that all of the residents feel ...
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Milwaukee County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Milwaukee County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.5%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Milwaukee County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
18.4%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Library Square, Hickory Park Senior Living and Laurel Oaks are the top-rated independent living facilities near Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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