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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Milwaukee, WI
The cost of independent living in South Milwaukee is about $3,240 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 107 options. Read 781 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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Super friendly management and residents. Located nearby shopping and doctors, great place for my mom.
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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 Woods of Cedar Village provides wonderful unassisted senior living for ages 62 and better. With government subsidized apartments, the housing here is affordable for you! The location will immerse you in Wisconsin's serene beauty. The abundant wooded grounds will make you feel like you are on...
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We love it here our apt is nice and we have a full kitchen, but we also have the option of going to the dining room if we don't feel like cooking. We have great neighbors and the staff here are excellent. ...
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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 Polonaise Assisted Living in Milwaukee is the perfect lifestyle choice for seniors who request or require some assistance with their activities of daily living. With a 24-hour staff to support you, you're encouraged to take advantage of the resort-style amenities on-site, as well as the...
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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.
The Chopin encourages an active lifestyle balanced with the carefree living you desire, and the comfort and security you expect. Choose from a variety of apartment styles with unique and well-designed features. Several apartment styles include patios, balconies, and washer/dryer connections. All...
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Valerie was as nice as she could be. She helped me get through the hardest time in my life, the death of my husband and managing the issues associated with moving. Val is a really nice person to work with,...
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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.
Bell Tower Place offers income-eligible senior apartment homes ranging from 645-1,110 sf in size. •Professional on-site managers •Controlled access entry with private intercom •Mailboxes located within the building •Elevator service to all floors •Urgency call system •Club room and community...
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My mom is very happy since she made the move into this community. She is content with her apartment and loves all the great amenities that are available to her. It has enough space for all over her...
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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.
Clare Meadows Senior Apartments has independent living and offers 135 luxurious, income-eligible or market-rate senior apartment homes. Call or email and schedule a tour today! Floor plans are available in one- or two-bedroom layouts, ranging from 640-1,080 sf in size. Professional on-site...
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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.
Located in Franklin, Wisconsin, Clifden Court West is an assisted living community that focuses on quality of life by providing extraordinary care. From local treasures such as Trimborn Farm and the Victorian Era State Historic Site to the newly remodeled Southridge Mall, your home will be part...
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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.
Located in Franklin, Wisconsin, Clifden Court East is an assisted living community that focuses on quality of life by providing extraordinary care. From local treasures such as Trimborn Farm and the Victorian Era State Historic Site to the newly remodeled Southridge Mall, your home will be part...
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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.
Bright airy apartmentsKitchenettes with microwave and refrigeratorPrivate bathrooms with walk-in showersHeat and electricity includedA beautiful, stained-glass chapel open to all faithsBeauty and barber salonWeekly housekeepingComplimentary laundry service
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These reviews must be old. There is no RN on staff. When the RN left they replaced her with an CNA as manager. That being said, we can't say enough about the caring staff for our relative. They stop...
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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.
Willowgreen Home is Frontida's newest community! Willowgreen is an Assisted Living setting for those who are unable to live alone, including the frail elderly and those with physical disabilities who need some assistance, but still want to maintain as much independence as possible. There are 20...
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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.
Bay Harbor Greenfield/The Villa of Greenfield is a very active home offering many activities, and group outings. Our home is designed for 42 residents. We can give assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication monitoring and dressing in a home like atmosphere with plenty...
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I like it here. The size of the apartments is good. They have one and two-bedroom units. All the units have balconies. There is an outdoor area in the back with a grill. They have a huge community room. The...
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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.
Brenwood Park Senior Community provides one and two bedroom apartment homes in a convenient location for seniors who are 55 and better. This community offers luxurious, high quality apartment homes including spacious floor plans, top quality design, generous amenities, and convenient access to...
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I haven't had any problems with this community. My mother is doing well since her mover here. I know she is safe, and in good hands. They have a very nice staff , and they are taking good care of her, and...
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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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
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My mom has been here 3 months and it's so much friendlier and caring than where she was in Kenosha. Clean, staff are beyond nice.
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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.
The Woods of Caledonia can offer a customized blend of independence and essential services to meet your individual needs. As a resident, you'll enjoy a cheerful, friendly atmosphere with programs and services that nurture body, mind and spirit. The Woods of Caledonia offers peace of mind, with a...
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Hill Crest 55+ Adult Community is a 41 unit apartment building situated in the Woodland Ridge neighborhood in a warm and friendly community.
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We are so greatful that we found this apartment for my mom. It is trendy looking, the rent is reasonable, the neighbors are very friendly. There are plenty of activities if you want to partake in them. If...
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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.
High Grove 55+ Adult Community sits on the Woodland Ridge of Greenfield campus which incorporates a mature wooded conservancy. High Grove has 61 luxurious one and two bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. Visit High Grove to see in person what this beautiful property has to offer.
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Located at the Woodland Ridge of Greenfield, WI, the Crestview 55+ Adult Community is proud to provide an excellent choice in housing for active adults. Crestview offers 76 income eligible apartments in one- and two- bedroom floor plans. While located close to all the shopping, restaurants, and...
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It is good so far for me, I am a new resident. Everything in my apartment is fine. There is no staff here to help. They do have some activities here for participation.
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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.
Prairie Hill 55+ Adult Community sits on the Woodland Ridge of Greenfield campus which incorporates a mature wooded conservancy. Prairie Hill has 68 one and two bedroom income eligible apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit this beautiful property to see all that it has to offer.
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We chose St. Rita Square because they were flexible in regards to what your needs are. They have also remained flexible throughout our time here. They have a ton of amenities available and it is in a great...
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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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My loved one has recently moved into this community and he is absolutely loving it here. He says he loves it and could have not picked a better place to live. I love that there is a lot of things for him to...
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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.
Located in the heart of West Allis and metropolitan Milwaukee, The Landmark has become a warm and comfortable home for many residents who enjoy the deluxe amenities of the facility and the proximity to the neighborhoods they know and love. Choose from a variety of spacious 1 & 2 bedroom...
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1-6: I give a 5+ (#4 doesn't really apply I don't think, as we are independent). This is a phenomenal residence. The Resident Services & Maintenance staff are top notch. They are really focused on us. We...
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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.
Parkwood Highlands is conveniently located in New Berlin, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors.Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the...
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My aunt is very happy with her apartment and is getting to know her neighbors. I get joyful reports each week on her bingo and polish poker winnings. She is a dog owner and location has been fantastic. She...
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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.
Foresthill Highlands is conveniently located in Franklin, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of...
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We have been satisfied with our stay at Thompson Meadows. I would recommend these senior apartments as long as you are able to afford them.
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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.
Thompson Meadows is an apartment community designed for seniors 55 and older. We offer spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. We are located in a quiet area close to shopping. Heat, air conditioning and hot water are included in the rent. Pets are welcome. (Some restrictions do apply). Thompson...
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The management and staff are friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, some of the newer residents are not as respectful as they should be of other residents and their property, e.g. spilling liquids in the...
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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.
Cost of independent living in South Milwaukee, WI
The average cost of senior living in South Milwaukee is $3,240 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Racine, WI with an average of $3,180 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Milwaukee, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in South Milwaukee, WI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in South Milwaukee
Recent reviews for independent living in South Milwaukee
Birchrock Castle in Mukwonago, WI
5.0
I would recommend Birchrock Castle to others because it's small, family-like, cozy and clean. My mom has been there for less than a month, so I'm not sure about the food, and my mom is not fussy, but I heard the food is homemade. The staff is kind. Communication with the family has been good, so ...
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Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Parkwood Highlands Apartments 55+, Oak Hill Terrace and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek 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.
The best independent living facilities near you in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek and StoryPoint Mequon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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