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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Portland, WI
The cost of independent living in Portland is about $4,342 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 38 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Madison, Waunakee and Fort Atkinson.
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Lake house was a great place I would recommend it. They took very good care of my mom when she was there. My mom had a pet and they took it outside for her, great service.
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.
Brook Gardens is a small community with a big heart. We are located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin about a mile east of Rock Lake. Lake Mills is a small community located between Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin. Our cheerful staff provides hands on care based on individual needs and will go the extra...
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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.
Lilac Springs, located in picturesque Lake Mills WI, is a brand new Assisted Living Community licensed by the State of Wisconsin. The attentive and professional staff recognizes the challenges of aging and is dedicated to assisting residents with exceptional service and encouraging an...
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We picked this community because it was smaller in size, and more personal. The facility is clean, is staffed appropriately and [name removed] loves her room and the food.
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.
Our beautiful Columbus Assisted Living Facility is crafted in warm earthy colors in a beautiful Prairie style charm. This location has unique features like an on-site chef, in-house beauty salon, remote patient monitoring and security system, and the latest in assisted living...
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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.
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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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.
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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...
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.
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 was friendly and really knew what they were doing. Very satisfied. Would give a very positive rating.
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.
Larson House in Columbus, Wisconsin is an assisted living center with one and two bedroom apartments that provides quality care to the elderly. They accept all kinds of payment for insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Each room or suite has many amenities. We have a 24...
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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...
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Cost of independent living in Portland, WI
The average cost of senior living in Portland is $4,342 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beaver Dam, WI with an average of $2,658 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Portland
Recent reviews for independent living in Portland
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC 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.
Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI
4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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Milestone Senior Living Stoughton
4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Portland independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Portland independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Portland, 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 Portland 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 Portland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Portland, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.3%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Portland 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 Portland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Portland, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
36.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Portland 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 Portland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Portland, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
18.2%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
32%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
45.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Park Glen Apartments, Kettle Park Senior Living and The Ridge at Madison are the top-rated independent living facilities near Portland, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Portland, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Portland, Wisconsin is The Ridge at Madison. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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