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The cost of independent living in North Shore is about $2,639 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 505 options.

Read 5113 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 Janesville, Delavan and Sun Prairie.

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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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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: 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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Words are powerless to express my feelings about Arbor Village of Geneva Crossing. The facility is beautiful inside and out with a court yard, beautiful dining room, party room and much more. There are many...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: 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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Parents have only lived there for 3 weeks and so far are happy.
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.
Silvernail is an affordable senior housing community located in the village of Pewaukee, Waukesha County, WI. The community itself is located directly across from the Willow Run Golf Course and just down the street from the Western Lakes Golf Club. Pewaukee is home to large Pewaukee Lake and...
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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.
The Berkshire at Sunset: a very active, completely independent living, apartment community, exclusively for those aged 55 or better. Located in the growing and popular dining and shopping area of Sunset Drive in Waukesha, we are a small community near everything. At Sunset, we understand 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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mom moved in at 92, having lived in our family home for 63 years. It could have been a rough transition, but it was really good. All credit goes to the staff at Avalon Square. From front desk to nursing...
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.
Avalon Square is a beautiful, vibrant senior living community encompassing an entire city block in historic downtown Waukesha. Cultural activities, parks, and a charming mix of shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. Construction of Avalon Square was completed in 2003, consisting...
Provides: Home Care, Senior Apartments
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
Independent living for the 50+, non smoking seniors offering a variety of floor plans, activities, and amenities.Privately owned and operated Quail Pointe Management prides itself on it's commitment to offer the very best in active senior living.
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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Memory Care are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach...
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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.
HARVARD RANCH FOR SENIORS IS A 23 APARTMENT BUILDING ALL ON ONE FLOOR. APTS. INCLUDE STOVE FRIDGE AND GAS HEAT AND GAS COOKING. CENTRAL AIR AND PARKING. RESIDENT MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE INCOME BELOW 32,OOO PER YEAR.
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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.
Fields of Waterford has been open just over a year and we pride ourselves with lovely modern apartments and amenities with heat included. Indoor Garages are available on a first come basis and you will be situated on over 10 acres of land with a beautiful pond and many duck visitors and other...
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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, 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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There still is too much turnover in staff. Wash is not done in a timely manner... often behind. Communication with family is GREAT! The move process was good. The meals are also very good. I know it is...
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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.
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. We also strive to lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of independence into the life of your loved one. Our priority is to provide the highest level of care...
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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 Francis Meadows 55+ Adult Community offers 49 income eligible or market rate apartment homes. Francis Meadows is located on the grounds of the St. Francis Retreat center and is surrounded by 160 acres of fields and woods. Come visit Francis Meadows and see all that this beautiful property has...
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I like this community. The other residents are very nice and I like the quiet community. The staff are nice, and they offer nice activities. The community is very warm and they are needing to try and cool...
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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.
Springbrook Village is a senior housing apartment complex community located in the lovely town of Burlington, WI in Racine and Walworth counties. This quaint town in southern Wisconsin used to be a village and is a great place for seniors to live. It also makes a great, quiet getaway for family...
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Waterford Senior Living ins a very nice place. The staff is friendly. My wife was thriving prior to the quarantine. I hope to get in to visit her soon. The food is good. The room sizes are adequate. It has...
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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.
Waterford Senior Living and Waterford Memory Care are located on Sixth Street, in the quiet, friendly village of Waterford. We have two buildings, assisted living and memory care. Our assisted living has 40 one and two bedroom apartments. Residents choose their level of care and level of...
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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.
Sussex Mills LLC is an independent living senior housing for seniors 55 years or older, located in Sussex, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Sussex is a village that is dedicated to maintaining a small town atmosphere. The size of Sussex Village is only 7.7 square miles, with a population of almost...
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I’ve been living here a short time, but I can’t imagine a better home! The staff is compassionate and caring. The administrator frequently works the floor right along with caregivers. She is a blessing! ...
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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.
Matthews of Horicon is a 30 bed RCAC (Residential Care Apartment Complex)/Assisted Living community. We offer 3 styles of studio apartments, Small, Medium and Large units. All units have their own private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and private patio/balconies. We provide 3 meals per day in the...

Cost of independent living in North Shore, WI

The average cost of senior living in North Shore is $2,639 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukesha, WI with an average of $2,424 per month.

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

North Shore, WI
$2,639/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in North Shore, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,837/mo
Independent Living
$2,639/mo

Independent living costs in North Shore, WI, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$2,855/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,964/mo

Senior living costs in North Shore 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: North Shore, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Shore, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,639/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,581/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,837/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
North Shore, WI:$2,639/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
North Shore, WI:$5,581/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
North Shore, WI:$6,837/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in North Shore

Recent reviews for independent living in North Shore

Regency Muskego

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N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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Hallowstone at Middleton

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Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

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I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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North Shore independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Shore independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Shore, 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 North Shore 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 North Shore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Shore, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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Low / no sodium
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25.8%
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No sugar
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Availability of select dining options in North Shore 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 North Shore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Shore, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Shore 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 North Shore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
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46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.5%
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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Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
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Reena Senior Living, Quarry Ridge Retirement Community and Library Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near North Shore, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 505 independent living facilities near North Shore, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in North Shore, Wisconsin are Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, Library Square and Archwood East. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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