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The cost of independent living in Salem Lakes is about $3,866 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 7 options. Read 64 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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Photo of Archwood West
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9.5
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11 reviews
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Very nice place. All one level nice size rooms. The staff is very caring and they do watch out for your loved ones. They will call or email if any issues. And they are available to anwser questions when...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Archwood East
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9.4
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28 reviews
9.4
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28 reviews
5 star
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The management is very well trained and experienced. The staff are wonderful caregiver, also staff is very loving and careful of all residents and very caring people. They help all residents with every...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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25 reviews
10
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25 reviews
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Overall experience with Galloway 5/5! The staff cares well for their residents. They have engaging and fun activities. They have created a good atmosphere. The rooms are very nice and spacious. The facility...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
About UsLocally-owned and expertly-operated, Galloway Senior Living is one-of-a-kind. Nestled in the charming village of Wadsworth, Illinois, we offer a perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Our community is situated within a peaceful residential area near the shores of Lake Michigan,...
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9.8
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81 reviews
9.8
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81 reviews
5 star
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21%
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Great caregivers! Management is doing a superb job. Could have my sister in law in assisted living and brother in law in memory care at the same facility!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Cottages of Fox Lake - A Charter Senior Living Community - is a unique, retirement lifestyle which opened in 2005. Located on a beautiful campus, each of the four assisted living homes caters to only 16 residents. Our residents can feel the warmth of home and experience individualized...
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8.3
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6 reviews
8.3
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6 reviews
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From our phone experience with all of the A Place For Mom representatives to the folks at Lakewood Tower everything has gone very smoothly. The appointment for for a look at the apartment to completing the...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Lakewood Tower Apartments where you will find a beautiful new apartment home for active adults 62 and better, at an affordable price. We offer senior living at its best; where our residents come first!Beautiful Lake Villa is the perfect location for your new apartment home. We are just...
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7.0
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17 reviews
7.0
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What we love about The Village at Victory Lakes is the staff team - they are so friendly, workable and were very understanding of our families situation. During the beginning transitions and while we were...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Village at Victory Lakes, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois on a 38-acre campus with a picturesque, lush prairie setting, offers an active, enriching lifestyle with everything you need now and in the future, including: *Independent Living *Assisted Living *Skilled Nursing Care and...
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8.5
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I lived in Lakeland apartments for 3 years, and returned. It was alright when I first moved here and it did start going downhill for a bit. A new manager came in and made a lot of improvements. She works...
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
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Salem Lakes, WI

The average cost of senior living in Salem Lakes is $3,866 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Racine, WI with an average of $3,284 per month.

Independent living costs in Salem Lakes, WI, vs. nearby cities

Salem Lakes, WI
$3,866/mo
$3,729/mo

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

Salem Lakes, WI
$3,866/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Salem Lakes, WI, vs. other senior living options

$5,297/mo
Independent Living
$3,866/mo

Independent living costs in Salem Lakes, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$7,179/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,295/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,825/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,910/mo

Senior living costs in Salem Lakes 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: Salem Lakes, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSalem Lakes, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,866/mo$3,544/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,204/mo$4,403/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,297/mo$4,433/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Salem Lakes, WI:$3,866/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Salem Lakes, WI:$5,204/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Salem Lakes, WI:$5,297/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Salem Lakes

Recent reviews for independent living in Salem Lakes

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

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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Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

5.0
We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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Salem Lakes independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Salem Lakes independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Salem Lakes, 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 Salem Lakes 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 Salem Lakes partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Salem Lakes, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Salem Lakes 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 Salem Lakes communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Salem Lakes, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Salem Lakes 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 Salem Lakes offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Salem Lakes, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
46.4%
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Archwood West, Archwood East and Galloway Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Salem Lakes, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 7 independent living facilities near Salem Lakes, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin are Galloway Senior Living, The Cottages of Fox Lake and Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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