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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Port Washington, WI
The cost of independent living in Port Washington is about $3,495 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 20 options. Read 123 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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All categories for Forest Haven I give a 5. Reason is simple. Each person from the owner [name removed] on down is professional, warm, helpful and likes what they do. They have the best interests of all...
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.
Forest Haven is an assisted living community built in the beautiful village of Fredonia, Wisconsin, which is located in Ozaukee County. The area is quiet and peaceful. When the weather is warm there are great parks to visit in the area. And, when the weather turns colder, the snow covers the...
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we gave the overall value for cost a 4 out of 5 because it is very expensive. However the Newcastle Place community is very clean, updated, and pleasant quality of the apartment and facilities overall. Staff...
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.
The Highest Standards Make the Best Retirement CommunitySet on 52 acres of lush, well-manicured grounds, scenic courtyards, and lovely walking paths Newcastle Place opened in 2002 in Mequon, WI. With a range of residential options, Newcastle Place is more than just a place to live. It's a...
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The overall experience with Hamilton House is great, we are very happy. The cleanliness of the community is excellent and the staff is very friendly, caring and helpful. We have been pleased with the quality...
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.
Maintain Comfort & IndependenceIndependence is key at Hamilton House. Our staff strives to provide it for each one of our residents, no matter their lifestyle. However, it never hurts to take away those tasks and chores that can eat up your time and energy.Get some time and comfort back in...
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Of course, no AL facility will ever be good enough for my parents. Just like no day care or school was ever good enough for my babies. That's because we love them dearly. That being said, when the time came...
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.
Lincoln Village Assisted Living & Memory Care Lincoln Village is a senior living community located in Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, that specializes in independent living, assisted living and memory care, making it a great option for people with memory loss, dementia, or...
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I haven't been up there, my sister visits a couple of times a week but I have spoken with my mother everyday, she's fine, it's hard to tell from moms reaction because she left the home that she had since...
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.
Maple Crest Apartments are settled comfortably in Wisconsin's Ozaukee County - more specifically, Port Washington, WI. Many people are more familiar with Milwaukee however, which is approximately 25 miles south; Chicago, Illinois being approximately 110 miles south as well. Maple Crest is...
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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.
Anita's Gardens is a locally-owned and operated assisted living facility. Anita's Gardens is licensed for 19 residents. We can take people with early to mid-stage dementia, those with aging problems and those with physical disabilities. We are located in beautiful downtown Port Washington,...
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My dad and I choose Ellen's Home of Port Washington to care for my mother when her needs exceeded our ability to care for her at home. We were concerned that making a wrong choice at this time would be...
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.
Although we have been taking care of the elderly since 1993, we have two newer homes. One is located in Germantown and the other is to the North of us in Port Washington. Both homes offer large private rooms and baths. Each bathroom is equipped with a roll in shower stall with many features to...
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Mom had wanted a forever home with nature close by. She found her spot at Milan Estates a kind client centered place. Almost two years of a wonderful place.
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.
Conveniently located in the friendly community of Saukville, Wisconsin. We are dedicated to providing quality care for the advanced aging, irreversible dementia/Alzheimer's, physical disabilities and terminal illness.
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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.
Magnolia Hill of Grafton ensures that we provide compassionate, individualized personal care for all people in a home-like setting. This includes being flexible and having the ability to change the services provided to meet the changing needs of residents and resident populations. Serving unique...
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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 Providence Place is a new, independent senior living facility built on a six-acre parcel of land located at 815 Washington Avenue Grafton, WI. We invite you to call for a personal tour!
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The ownership is new and I believe the administrative staff continues to refine and improve where needed. When issues are reported, action is taken. I would recommend them for assisted living and mild...
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.
At McKinley Place, our assisted living community in Cedarburg, WI, we provide personalized, attentive care in a warm yet stimulating environment. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and our full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours per day to provide...
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.
Lincoln VillageLincoln Village located in scenic Port Washington, Ozaukee County, WI is a senior housing community for those 55 and older. A historical and cultural treasure, Port Washington combines the best of a Lake Michigan harbor town with a hint of New England charm. With specialty food...
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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 mom has been a resident here for several years. She has dementia and despite previous comments, the size does not confuse her. In fact, it gives her many areas to relax in. The people here are...
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.
Premier Senior Living Facility located on 12 acres in the heart of Scenic Port Washington, Wisconsin. We offer 60 independent apartments with 15 different floor plans to choose from ranging from 570 to 1480 sq. ft., some with Lake Michigan views. We also offer 70...
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It was a good move for us to Village Pointe Commons. We are still settling in and unpacking. It is a clean and well-kept community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff is very friendly 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.
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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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.
Located in Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Anita’s Gardens of Grafton is one of three communities owned and operated by Bridgette, named after her mother Anita. This community is large in size but has few rooms. We keep them large to give all residents more of a feeling of home. There’s...
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In early August 2013 I relocated my Mother (80, w/mid-stage Alzheimer's) to Belgium Gardens. (She had lived the previous 1.5 years in an assisted living facility in Saukville where she was terribly unhappy...
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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.
Belgium Gardens is an assisted living home in Belgium, Wisconsin that offers a number of activities and opportunities for its residents. With 20 rooms, we give our residents the chance to live in a single room with one bed or a double room that they share with another. Our double rooms are great...
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Evergreen Park is a senior housing community situated in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, WI. Cedarburg, which is located near the shores of Lake Michigan, is a picturesque town with an abundance of amenities. This city is home to many specialty shops, art galleries, quaint restaurants, restored inns...
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Cost of independent living in Port Washington, WI
The average cost of senior living in Port Washington is $3,495 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitefish Bay, WI with an average of $3,315 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Port Washington, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Port Washington, WI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Port Washington vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Port Washington, WI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Port Washington
Recent reviews for independent living in Port Washington
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.
The Waterford at West Bend
4.0
The Waterford checked all the boxes for Mom. After living alone in her own home for 40 years, she didn't know how she'd adapt to community living. She did not want to walk long halls with confusing floor plans and elevators. The Waterford is small and a single story which has made her transition ...
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StoryPoint Mequon
3.8
I have experience theft of meds, clothing and money but have been assured the guilt party is no longer an employee. So far so good
Port Washington independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Port Washington independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Port Washington, 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 Port Washington 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 Port Washington partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Port Washington, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
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33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Port Washington 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 Port Washington communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Port Washington, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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Restaurant style dining
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Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Port Washington 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 Port Washington offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Port Washington, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
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Community service programs
Community service programs
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Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
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Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
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Piano or organ
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Hartford, The Waterford at Plymouth and StoryPoint Mequon are the top-rated independent living facilities near Port Washington, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 20 independent living facilities near Port Washington, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Port Washington, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Hartford, The Waterford at Plymouth and StoryPoint Mequon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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