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The cost of independent living in Monona is about $3,605 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 307 options.

Read 2299 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, Verona and Middleton.

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Photo of Sugar Creek Apartments
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.
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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 Village is a vibrant 55+ Independent Living Community. Private and secure on 12 picturesque acres in the Township of Windsor. You get the quality of Country living with the benefits of City life just minutes away. We offer spacious 1-2 bedroom plans. All homes are maintenance and barrier...
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I really like that the community is kept clean and organized. The manager and landlord are lovely people. My room is very spacious i love that. I really hope that the maintenance people can get stuff fixed...
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Oakbrook which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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A Place For Mom provided me with a list of places to visit and the contact information to schedule a tour of the facilities for my parents. We were very impressed with the Jefferson Square senior 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.
Jefferson Square is a 55 and older life lease community located on a 9 acre parcel.  We have 62 units and a clubhouse.  Each unit consists of 2 bedrooms, attached garage, four season porch, appliances and a gas fireplace.  Each unit is approximately 1440 square feet all...
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The facility is huge and has a great community environment quality. The staff and doctors are very informative,
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.
Serenity Homes is located in the Village of DeForest, just north of Madison. The facility is compromised of two homes of 15 beds each, with different levels of care so residents are able to age-in-place without the disruption of another relocation. If you are old enough to remember life in 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.
A non-profit, locally owned and managed organization dedicated to providing low-cost rental housing for the elderly
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Cambridge Court is really a one of a kind place. My aunt has lived there for over 3 years and I can't express my gratitude to Joy and the staff at Cambridge Court. Every time I visit my aunt they are...
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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My loved one is currently a resident at Sienna Crest. It's a smaller facility than some of the others in the area. The room size is much smaller with no kitchenette. Otherwise, we're very satisfied with the...
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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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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The staff is awesome. I think they are taking a good job taking care of her, she is always clean. They are very attentive to her. They always stop to visit with us, and her, when we are in the common area....
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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.
Heartsong Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful area of Belleville, WI. Here at Heartsong, we believe that it is important that our residents maintain an active lifestyle, we provide plenty of activities for our seniors to enjoy. Our facility has common areas in...
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It's a newer, clean facility that offers the basics. Expected activities are offered (bingo, crafts, seasonal events, etc.). The 'common areas' are basic, tv/sofas, simple coffee bar, dining area, a...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Edgewood Glen
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: 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.
Hawthorne Apartments are located on the outskirts of quaint Waterloo, WI. Hawthorne offers 24 income eligible one and two bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Residents of Hawthorne enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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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 assisted living facility is a great option for those who need some assistance with daily personal care and/or memory care. We are located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of Ingleside Communities' campus setting and offer private studios with bathrooms, featuring a continuum of care...
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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.
Facility services and features available:wheelchair accessibleon-site beauty shopon-site Podiatry visits every 3 monthson-site Primary MD visits every 3 monthson-site library servicehousekeepingmealslaundrymedication assistance (monitor or administer)personal care (dressing, bathing,...
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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: 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.
Friendly and personable staff await you at our private, residential care apartments (aka independent living apartments) designed for older adults with minimal care needs who appreciate independence and maintenance-free living. Our spacious apartments feature kitchenettes, private baths, ample...
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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.
Photo of Maple Terrace
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.
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.
As a premier 13 bed assisted living facility we offer the best care to all residents in our home at affordable rates. We take pride in providing an enriching environment for all so they can thrive during their senior years. This environment includes nothing but high quality care, enriching...
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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...

Cost of independent living in Monona, WI

The average cost of senior living in Monona is $3,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Evansville, WI with an average of $2,551 per month.

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

Monona, WI
$3,605/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,926/mo
Independent Living
$3,605/mo

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

Studio
$3,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,608/mo

Senior living costs in Monona 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: Monona, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonona, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,605/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,353/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,926/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Monona, WI:$3,605/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Monona, WI:$6,353/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Monona, WI:$6,926/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Monona, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Monona 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 Monona, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monona 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 average 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
Monona, WI$3,312/mo$3,398/mo-2.5%
Wisconsin$2,867/mo$2,990/mo-4.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Monona, WI
2024 average cost:$3,312/mo
2023 average cost:$3,398/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,990/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Monona

Recent reviews for independent living in Monona

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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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage

4.8
Our mom has dementia and has been there a few years now. The office staff and most of the employees are very good with her. She loves the feeling of living on her own and being able to have her dear cat with her and Our House gives her that. She would like more in house friends, but seems to ...
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Monona independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monona independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monona, 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 Monona 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 Monona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monona, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.5%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Monona 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 Monona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monona, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
17.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monona 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 Monona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monona, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
22.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
12.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.7%
47.6%
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