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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Salem Lakes, WI

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The cost of independent living in Salem Lakes is about $2,826 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 696 options.

Read 13310 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 Crystal Lake, Lake Forest and Kenosha.

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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.
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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I toured here for my loved one, and for assisted living, I have to say Dickson Hollow was beautiful. I really liked their community. I also like that they came and did an in-home assessment for us, However,...
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: 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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St. Camillus has been a very welcoming community. The staff show great concern and care for my family member. The facility appears clean when I go in. I've noticed only good smells and no bad ones. ...
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.
As a not-for-profit, St. Camillus is dedicated to our mission of providing quality service to the aging. St. Camillus has been proudly serving southeastern Wisconsin for over 90 years. St. Camillus is a Life Plan Community in Wauwatosa, WI. We allow seniors to choose their own future and offer...
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My mother had Alzheimer's. She stayed at The Vines. First I should say that the owners are personal friends of mine for over 40 years. But don't write off my review. The owners are not some big...
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: 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.
We bring together personalized quality services, spacious apartments and a variety of amenities at a price you can afford.  Experience an independent lifestyle with optional supportive services in your state-of-the-art apartment home.  You'll enjoy peace of mind knowing our caring staff...
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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Photo of Avidor Glenview, 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
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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.
This premier 55+ active adult community features extensive amenities, designer finishes and daily events and activities. Enjoy the pool with sun deck, fitness club, stainless steel appliances, custom flooring and cabinetry. Our designers have thought of everything to make your next adventure...
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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: 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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Parents have only lived there for 3 weeks and so far are happy.
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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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I am giving Franciscan Place a 5 star, not because "everything" is perfect, that would be realistically impossible. However, they do take very good care of my mom and they strive to do their best. My mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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...
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.
“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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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.
Just South of West Highland Boulevard between South Layton Boulevard and North 17th Street, William A. Passavant is a perfectly located senior community for those 55 years or better in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All the convenience of city living, with countless dining, shopping, and entertainment...
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A beautiful facility with a beautiful view. The staff is professional and caring. The level of service here is excellent and so far we do not have any complaints. The other residents here are friendly too.
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.
Brewery Point Apartments is a modern senior housing community located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. Our convenient location in the downtown Milwaukee area means great views of the city skyline for our residents, and convenient accommodations for visiting...
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The Emerald Village community was very clean but in the apartment closet it smelled like cat urine at move in. Other than that, very good. There is a little miscommunication before move in but it was...
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.
Emerald Village offers the ideal combination of independence with safety and security for its residents. Emerald Village, a 97 unit, 4 story building provides a new lifestyle free from worries and filled with good times shared with good friends.
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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.
Lutheran Home and Harwood Place provides a full continuum of care and services. The Lutheran Home provides rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, specialized memory care assisted living, adult day services and child care. Harwood Place provides assisted living and independent living. Memory...
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: 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 recommend 100%! A friendly, involved, & extra kind community. [name removed] is a very hard working, motivated & welcoming Manager, & [name removed] running the office also, is very sweet. I’ve lived here...
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.
McAuley Apartments offer affordable housing apartments as well as market rate apartments. Located on Milwaukee’s Lower East side, McAuley Apartments is blocks away from Lake Michigan. The area provides seasonally changing scenery plus hiking and biking trails, tennis courts and all the city...
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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.
At Ovation Chai Point we celebrate life every day. We may celebrate it with guest speakers from the local university, while the next day we may celebrate it with the Shabbat. The important thing is that we acknowledge the blessing of life and take advantage of it as fully as possible. In the...
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Cost of independent living in Salem Lakes, WI

The average cost of senior living in Salem Lakes is $2,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitewater, WI with an average of $2,507 per month.

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

Salem Lakes, WI
$2,826/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,039/mo
Independent Living
$2,826/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$3,062/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,036/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$2,826/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,738/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,039/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Salem Lakes, WI:$2,826/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Salem Lakes, WI:$5,738/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Salem Lakes, WI:$7,039/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Salem Lakes

Recent reviews for independent living in Salem Lakes

Liberty Village in Elmhurst, IL

5.0
I could not be happier with the Liberty Village community is every regard. [name removed] and [name removed] has been amazing and I am very happy that my father is there. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend this community to other families.

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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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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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
20.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
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32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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
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37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
28.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
39.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
56.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.6%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
25.2%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
29.4%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Archwood East, Archwood West and Discovery Village Des Plaines are the top-rated independent living facilities near Salem Lakes, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 696 independent living facilities near Salem Lakes, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Salem Lakes, Wisconsin are Discovery Village Des Plaines, Huntley Springs Retirement Resort and Clarendale of Algonquin. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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