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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Oconomowoc, WI

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The cost of independent living in Oconomowoc is about $2,741 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 613 options.

Read 5427 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 Watertown.

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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.
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
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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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I have lived at Ruby Commons for almost a year. My experience is safe and a terrific place to live! Friendly residents, an excellent activity director, always busy with something going on. The dining room...
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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.
“Our Family Welcomes Your Family” is Heritage Place Brookfield!! Our apartment complex personifies a warm, fun, and independent lifestyle at its finest. Heritage is family owned and managed in a professional and kind manner, combined with a loyal and passionate staff dedicated to serving its...
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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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5 stars or higher! Highlands at Wildwood Lake is a beautiful well maintained independent apartment complex for those over 55. I have no complaints and no criticism. There are no meals provided. There is no...
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.
Highlands at Wildwood Lake is conveniently located in Menomonee Falls, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better.Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of on-site walking trails around our lake,...
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I was previously a resident at Wildwood Highlands Apartments 55+. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Wildwood Highlands Apartments to others.
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.
Wildwood Highlands is conveniently located in Menomonee Falls, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes for Active Seniors age 55 or better. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of on-site walking trails, nearby...
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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.
Autumn Oaks is 30 bed community based Residential Facility which cares for persons 50 or older who have minimal to moderate physical or mental conditions that prevent them from caring for themselves. Our goal is to assist residents in maintaining the maximum level of independence of which they...
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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.
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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, 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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From the first moment we walked into this community. we were sold. My brother in law is doing wonderful since his move to this community. We are pleased with all they have done for us. Everyone in the...
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.
Mill Pond Senior Living is a senior living center in Ankeny, Iowa is internationally recognized as the senior care for people coming into that part of their lives. We offer a very comfortable and elegant style of living environments and we offer world class care, catering to individuals' needs....
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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.
Welcome home to Jolly Aire Senior Apartments, Menomonee Falls most exciting senior community. Designed specifically for adults 55 years or better, our affordable one-bedroom apartment homes offer spacious floor plans, generous closet space, cable ready hookups and individually controlled heat and...
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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.
Wellington Meadows is a friendly assisted living community with a legacy of excellence in senior care. Independence and quality of life a are always promoted and caring, professional staff are nearby to help with activities of daily living, ensuring the comfort and safety of our residents. We...
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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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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.
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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.
At Black Hawk Senior Residence, of West Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, we pride ourselves on the little things we offer. All while allowing residents to make their own personal decisions to greatly improve the quality of life! We allow our residents to make decisions, such as wanting a one or two...
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Really friendly and helpful manager/owners that genuinely care about a resident's needs. Garden spaces, monthly activities, and church services keep my Aunt busy. Good location and affordable rent that fits...
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.
Alta Mira II at North Hills is proud to present an exciting new home for active individuals 55 and better in the Menomonee Falls area. Alta Mira II Senior Housing offers 57 income eligible apartments in one- and two-bedroom styles. These apartments are available in a wide array of thoughtful...
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The Heritage is the place to be! Beautiful living with convenient amenities! The management team ([name removed] and [name removed]) are very professional and caring! Many opportunities for fun and adventure...
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 Heritage is owned by the Kiwanis Heritage and managed by Oakbrook Corporation. Kiwanis Heritage, Inc. was established by the Kiwanis Club of Greater East Troy in 1998, with the mission of planning, constructing and operating affordable, quality senior citizens housing developetments. 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.
Deer Creek's units offer spacious floor plans, ranging from approximately 638 square feet for a one bedroom up to approximately 1010 sq. feet for a two bedroom-two bathroom apartment. Each unit will have generous closet areas, additional storage outside the unit, and cable TV hook-ups. The...

Cost of independent living in Oconomowoc, WI

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Oconomowoc 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
Oconomowoc, 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%
Oconomowoc, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Oconomowoc

Recent reviews for independent living in Oconomowoc

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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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
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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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.

Oconomowoc independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oconomowoc independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oconomowoc, 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 Oconomowoc 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 Oconomowoc partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oconomowoc, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.5%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Oconomowoc 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 Oconomowoc communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oconomowoc, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.8%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.1%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
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38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oconomowoc 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 Oconomowoc offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oconomowoc, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.6%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
13.7%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.5%
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