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The cost of independent living in Monterey is about $2,741 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 593 options.

Read 5284 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 Brookfield, Waukesha and West Bend.

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Staff is friendly and caring about the welfare of each person here. I feel like I'm living in a high quality hotel. Every nook and cranny is clean. Our apartments are cleaned every other week by...
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.
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The place was great, but my father and one other patient were the only men in the entire site. Activities and socializing were almost entirely female oriented. Thus he found it better to be in his room alone...
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.
Adelaide Place is a comfortable assisted living community located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Located at the base of one of the country’s largest inland lakes, Fond du Lac offers majestic natural views during all four seasons of the year. Fond du Lac is conveniently located a mere hour away from...
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I have stayed with my mother while visiting her at Primrose Mt Pleasant several times for several day each time over the last 4 years. Primrose Mt Pleasant is the best retirement community I have seen. I...
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.
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Last year on our 60th anniversary, they had a special dinner for us and a guest in a side room with flowers and champagne. It was much more than I expected and greatly appreciated.
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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The building is clean. Saturday morning coffee and donuts are paid for by management but residents make it successful. Residents organize cook-outs, holiday pot lucks, cards, Xmas tree decorating. A single...
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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Rosewood Manor is a smaller community and it is a wonderful place. My mom has been doing great since her move to the community.The staff have been very friendly and caring to mom. They have done a great job...
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.
Rosewood Manor in Delavan, WI is a State licensed 8bed Assisted Living Home with a very comfortable environment. Our unique license and VA Certification encompasses care for independent individuals as well as those requiring total care at an affordable cost. We provide escorted transportation to...
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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.
The View At Pine RidgeThe View at Pine Ridge is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in beautiful Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The name Oconomowoc is a Potawatomi term meaning waterfall. The natural beauty of this place includes beautiful tree-lined streets, lakes,...
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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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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Located next to Watertown Regional Medical Center, Highland Village II 55+ Adult Community offers 49 income eligible and market rate one and two bedroom apartments. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for adults.
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.
Located next to Watertown Regional Medical Center, the Highland Village I 55+ Adult Community offers 49 income eligible one and two bedroom apartments. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for adults.
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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, 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.
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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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My grandma lives here and generally enjoys it. She lives in the Milo Loppnow independent living apartments. Her one bedroom apartment is great - good layout, very functional, and no yard work! She has...
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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After researching many assisted living facilities on line, and visiting others in person, this was by far the best one. Apartments are very nice, the hallways are bright, and clean. (Never any bad odors...
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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.
Swifthaven Community Assisted Living of Watertown is a State Certified Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) located in Watertown, Wisconsin. The facility includes 49 apartments with studio, one and two bedroom units with kitchenettes, some with a den, all with private bathrooms. Restored to...
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My mom is happy in this community. It is clean and a safe enviroment for senior care. The grounds are clean to enjoy. I would recommend this to others for a good 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.
The Landmark Building is a senior housing located in Watertown, WI in Dodge and Jefferson counties. Our residence offers beautiful luxury apartments in a quiet suburban neighborhood with gorgeous scenery and smiling faces. The apartments were built with comfort in mind and provide all 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.
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.
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.
Parkside Senior Village is a housing community in Hartford specifically designed for independent seniors 55 and better.  Parkside provides one and two bedroom apartment homes in a convenient downtown location.  This is a 50 unit building that offers underground and surface parking,...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Monterey, WI

The average cost of senior living in Monterey is $2,741 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include West Bend, WI with an average of $2,449 per month.

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

Monterey, WI
$2,741/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,760/mo
Independent Living
$2,741/mo

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

Studio
$2,489/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,125/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,220/mo

Senior living costs in Monterey 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: Monterey, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMonterey, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,741/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,771/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,760/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Monterey, WI:$2,741/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Monterey, WI:$5,771/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Monterey, WI:$7,760/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Monterey, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Monterey 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
Monterey, WI$2,363/mo$2,558/mo-7.6%
Wisconsin$2,867/mo$2,990/mo-4.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Monterey, WI
2024 average cost:$2,363/mo
2023 average cost:$2,558/mo
Percent change:-7.6%
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 Monterey

Recent reviews for independent living in Monterey

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 Falls

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.

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.

Monterey independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Monterey independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Monterey, 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 Monterey 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 Monterey partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Monterey, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Monterey 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 Monterey communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Monterey, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.6%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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44.8%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Monterey 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 Monterey offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Monterey, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.1%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
32.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
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34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Wilkinson Woods, The Waterford at Plymouth and Library Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Monterey, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Monterey, Wisconsin are Library Square, StoryPoint Mequon and Archwood East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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