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The cost of independent living in South Milwaukee is about $3,314 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 107 options. Read 845 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 Trustwell Living at Oak Creek Place
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1-7 all 5s. Amazing staff worked closely w me to get paperwork from drs. Very patient. My need was immediate and someone available to talk to even on weekends. The staff is so pleasant from cooks to aides...
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.
Welcome to Trustwell Living at Oak Creek Place. If you are looking for senior living in a home-like setting in a wonderful South Milwaukee neighborhood you have come to the right place. On hot summer days, you can feel the cool breezes of Lake Michigan, which is just two miles away. We are also...
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The staff is friendly. A robust offering for activities. The food and dining are great. The apartment is a good size. I have heard he is enjoying the experience. The only slight negative that it appears the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Library Square is a Sinceri Senior Living community in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin. With friendly neighbors such as the West Allis Public Library, the West Allis Senior Center, and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center, seniors can enjoy numerous lifestyle activities in our community or around...
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Wonderful caring facility. They aim to provide the best possible experience. They have a great activities employee so on Friday afternoon there is great entertainment. Also, we have a nurse on duty who can...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Hickory Park Independent & Assisted Living in Greenfield, WI, is conveniently in Milwaukee County. Bordering on Hales Corners, Greendale, West Allis, New Berlin and Franklin, this thriving village is the fourth largest community in Milwaukee County. Minutes away from shopping, doctor's...
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My father recently transferred from independent living to Assisted Living at Meadowmere. The transfer went smoothly. The staff were very warm and welcoming, which really helped my father feel comfortable 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.
We are conveniently located near Oak Creek High School and in close proximity to fine restaurants and shopping. Whether you are living at Meadowmere, Mitchell Manor or ManorPointe, we understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service...
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The first time there when we were shown around by [name removed] was wonderful. She showed my dad several different room sizes plus gave us a tour of the facility. Dad chose a one bedroom apartment. He loves...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
SIMPLY UNCOMPROMISED LIVING SINCE 2001Howard Village is a Sinceri senior living community in St. Francis, Wisconsin. Many people at Howard Village come from the communities on Milwaukee’s South Shore, choosing to stay in the area where they have worked, raised their families, and maintained their...
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I'd rate them an overall 5 for all things. Food I'm not sure about but all else they have been wonderful and go above and beyond! The staff are great! We would absolutely recommend this community to other...
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.
Harbour Village is a senior living community in Greendale, Wisconsin that provides independent living, assisted living and memory care services to senior citizens.With a convenient location just outside Milwaukee, Harbour Village retirement community in Greendale offers independent living,...
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They were flexible with their services. Maintained a very nice facility. Welcoming and caring staff. Dining was a nice variety and of good quality.
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.
The Waters of Oak Creek opened in June 2019. The community features 136 apartment homes within an elegantly designed 4-story building located in the Drexel Town Square development in Oak Creek, WI. We offer Independent Senior Living, Assisted Living (RCAC) and Memory Care (CBRF.) The Waters of...
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The employees and residents of VMP are extremely friendly. It is not the newest or fanciest of several that we toured. It was the most welcoming & comfortable.
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.
VMP (formerly known as The Village at Manor Park) and its affiliates are dedicated to providing a full range of care and services for older adults that respects each individual's personal, physical and spiritual needs. These needs are met through individually tailored services delivered by a...
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My loved one stayed at Villa St. Francis for a 10 day respite stay. They were great with her, but it was just assisted living - not memory care, so she struggled quite a bit. There was no minimum, but a...
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.
Villa St. Francis is nestled in a well-established and well maintained residential area on Milwaukee’s South Side and is sponsored by the Felician Sisters. The hallways are spacious and well lit with built in handrails for your safety and stability. Each private apartment is equipped with a...
Photo of Oak Park Place - Oak Creek
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Everything there at Oak Park place is beyond expectations! So glad we found it! I would absolutely recommend Oak Park Place to others who are searching for memory care for their loved one.
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.
Oak Park Place is excited to announce its newest Senior Living community in Oak Creek, Wisconsin ! Oak Park Place will provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care services at our location on Rawson Avenue, just off I-94. We focus on offering opportunities for residents to maintain their...
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Photo of Eden Vista Greendale
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There has been a change in ownership...Now called Eden Vista. For the most part the staff has been friendly, accommodating, flexible and tends to the residents' needs. One consistent complaint centers around...
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.
Living in Eden Vista Greendale is like staying at a spacious country estate. The rooms are large and airy with outside views of the country setting. All room include a mini-kitchenette and carpeted floors to add an extra texture of home living. Friendly and compassionate staff are committed to...
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I knew dementia care was going to be needed soon but came way sooner than I planned after mom had a fall. I was fortunate enough to find Parkview Gardens Dementia Care and couldn't be happier. Every single...
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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Moms been here for 10 years. The staff are like family and it’s quiet clean and the apartments new and up to date. There’s a Lake Geneva trip coming up and usually something scheduled to do. There’s a nice...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Forest Ridge, a Wimmer Senior Community, is your affordable hometown senior community. We feature 259 residences with 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms with 2 bath, and 1 bedroom with den apartments, many with patio or balcony. If you join our community as an independent resident and your needs change, you...
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The value for cost is always going up. It is a nice area. My brother feels safe. I live close to. I would definitely recommend this community to other families, I saw as I passed in hall 3 new occupants...
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.
Layton Terrace is a Laureate Group senior living community committed to serving those in Greenfield, Wisconsin. Many throughout Southeastern Milwaukee come to Layton Terrace because it’s in the heart of it all — 84SOUTH and Southridge Mall for shopping and restaurants, nearby beautiful parks, and...
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I like this community it is clean and well kept up. The maintenance and managers are going through a turnover now and the maintenance helps in a timely manner now that they are full time now. The apartments...
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.
Marquette Manor is an independent senior living community which provides one and two bedroom apartment homes for seniors who are 62 AND BETTER. Marquette Manor contains 74 luxurious apartment homes. Each home has large closet areas, telephone and cable television hook-ups, and air conditioning....
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[Name removed] the owner works hard and is very loyal to the residents that live here. They definitely trust her. Last time I visited the building there was a line of residents waiting by her office. She...
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.
South Milwaukee Group Home's staff members are hand-picked and among the most highly skilled in the assisted living industry. They understand the needs of our residents and work around the clock, seven days a week to help fulfill those needs. They are kind, caring and compassionate. Residents...
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I seldom write reviews but want to take time to thank the incredible caregivers, plus [name removed]and [name removed], for the awesome job they do taking care of loved ones. The nurses, food, cleanliness,...
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.
 Franciscan Villa is a not-for-profit health organization that provides a continuum of care through: Spiritual services. We are committed to honoring the different faith traditions and diverse spiritualities of all our residents, and we offer weekly Mass in our chapel and monthly Protestant...
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The thing I like about Sylvan Crossings and a few others is they don't make you put any endowment in. I also like that it's very small, my husband is more introverted. It's in a suburb, far away from any...
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.
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. We also strive to lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of independence into the life of your loved one. Our priority is to provide the highest level of care...
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We are very pleased so far with The Cornerstone of Oak Creek community. The staff is friendly and caring and attentive to her care needs. It has a very warm and homey atmosphere. There are not a lot of...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cornerstone of Oak Creek is a 36-apartment assisted-living residence that has been serving the Oak Creek, Wisconsin community for more than 20 years. Through the passionate pursuit of excellent care and superior service, we help make the your treasured years fulfilling, purposeful and enjoyable...
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My mother spent her last months at Mathews. My sisters and I are so grateful we found this small caring community. Mom was very reclusive and it was so important to her to have a private room. The staff was...
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.
Adava Care of Oak Creek is devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach to assisted living. We are small and located in residential neighborhoods, so you'll enjoy a...
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I like the care that my father is getting here. The food is very good. My father is happy doing a lot of the activities with others. We are happy with the cleanliness of the community. The staff are very...
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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of St. Francis are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.
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It's a nice, new place. The people are nice and it's close to where my mother lived anyway so she's still in the neighborhood. It's really clean because it's new and they keep up with it very well. They have...
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.
Creek Side Manor is a small, semi-private assisted living community nestled in the rural suburb of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, just outside of Milwaukee. Living so close to the vibrant city, residents have access to a wealth of cultural and historical avenues of entertainment. In addition, the area...
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I recently moved into this community and have no complaints about how things are going. I would have to say my favorite thing is the layout and the floor plan of the studio they gave to me. It came with a...
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.
Faircrest Apartments is a 55+ Senior Community nestled in a neighborhood of single family homes in the City of St. Francis with convenient access to the 794-Lake Park Freeway. Built in 1993, the traditional brick and sided two-story building contains 43 (24 one bedroom and 19 two bedroom)...
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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.
The Suites at Greenfield Assisted Livingis located in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Conveniently located on Highway 41 aka South 27th Street, the residence offers 47 assisted living units. The attractive architecture is welcoming and has a home-like feel. The apartments are smartly decorated with...
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Cost of independent living in South Milwaukee, WI

The average cost of senior living in South Milwaukee is $3,314 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Racine, WI with an average of $3,284 per month.

Independent living costs in South Milwaukee, WI, vs. nearby cities

South Milwaukee, WI
$3,314/mo
$3,294/mo
$3,308/mo

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

South Milwaukee, WI
$3,314/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in South Milwaukee, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,589/mo
Independent Living
$3,314/mo

Independent living costs in South Milwaukee, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,445/mo
Studio
$4,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,502/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,968/mo

Senior living costs in South Milwaukee 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: South Milwaukee, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Milwaukee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,314/mo$3,544/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,544/mo$4,403/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,589/mo$4,433/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
South Milwaukee, WI:$3,314/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
South Milwaukee, WI:$4,544/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
South Milwaukee, WI:$4,589/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in South Milwaukee, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in South Milwaukee 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 median 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
South Milwaukee, WI$2,360/mo$2,488/mo-5.1%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
South Milwaukee, WI
2024 average cost:$2,360/mo
2023 average cost:$2,488/mo
Percent change:-5.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in South Milwaukee

Recent reviews for independent living in South Milwaukee

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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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.

South Milwaukee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Milwaukee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Milwaukee, 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 South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Milwaukee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Milwaukee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Milwaukee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
32.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
35.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Trustwell Living at Oak Creek Place, Library Square and Hickory Park Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 107 independent living facilities near South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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