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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 846 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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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...
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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.
Sunrise Village is a 48 unit senior community, providing quality senior housing. Conveniently located in South Milwaukee, just south of the Sunrise Plaza. Sunrise Village Senior Community offers spacious floor plans, top quality design, and countless amenities. Sunrise Village Senior Community...
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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.
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The move to Williamstown Bay has been a good move for us. We love our apartment it is very spacious and has everything we need. It is in a conveniently located area for our purposes. The people here are...
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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.
Situated in the peaceful surroundings of Cudahy, Milwaukee County, WI, the apartment-based senior housing of Williamstown Bay boasts an abundance of suburban charm. This is supported by the green lawns and paved paths laid out before our buildings, which create a soothing sense of normality. Our...
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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.
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It's very good. My mom is just living on a fixed income so it's a little tight but it's well worth the move. She's always got something to do. They have different gatherings like for Halloween they had a...
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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 neighborhoods of the picturesque city of Oak creek, Milwaukee County, WI, The Centennial is a senior housing community that aims at giving its residents an independent life. From the moment you walk through the gates of the centennial, the breathtaking terrain our community is...
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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.
Cudahy Place Senior Living is a small community based residential facility located in Cudahy, Wisconsin near Patrick Cudahy by Smithfield and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. We are ideal for residents who value their independence but would benefit from assistance with daily activities....
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Cottonwood Trails 55+ Adult Community offers 49 income eligible apartments. Cottonwood Trails offers a quiet, non-smoking environment for those interested in independent living. Located near the bus route, stores, restaurants, and a shopping center, there is a need to visit to appreciate the...
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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living 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.Discover our refreshingly different...
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This facility really helped my Mother get in here and even though they couldn’t get her a room with a window, they are willing to let her move to one when it’s available. For the activities, they offer...
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.
Oak Crest Retirement Home - it's living in an assisted living home, with seniors like yourself, a home one would be proud to call their own. We can give assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication monitoring and dressing in a home like atmosphere with plenty of tender...
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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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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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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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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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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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I love living in this community. It is so safe and comfortable. I love the underground parking, it really helps for Dr. Appts and groceries along with the elevator. Valerie [removed] is a wonderful manager...
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.
Clare Heights Apartments, located on the southern edge of a quiet residential neighborhood, offers 44 units of one and two bedroom apartments for those 55 and better. The convenient location near bus lines, neighborhood shopping centers, restaurants and parks, features trees and professionally...
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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.
To the many residents who call the White Oaks 55+ Adult Community "home", one of the finest aspects is the feeling of community. It is much like the way that neighborhoods are meant to be: friendly and invigorating with a sense of pride and belonging. White Oaks features 80 units of 1...
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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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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.
Frontida's Fardale Home offers a comfortable, home-like environment located on Milwaukee's South Side. The home is designed with large, bright, open living and dining areas that are easily accessible from each resident's private room. The atmosphere supports a sense of community and family...
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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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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 $3,314 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Racine, WI with an average of $3,287 per month.

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

South Milwaukee, WI
$3,314/mo
$3,295/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
$4,161/mo

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

$4,597/mo
Independent Living
$3,314/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,445/mo
Studio
$4,856/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,511/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$3,549/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,550/mo$4,408/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,597/mo$4,438/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
South Milwaukee, WI:$3,314/mo
Wisconsin:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
South Milwaukee, WI:$4,550/mo
Wisconsin:$4,408/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
South Milwaukee, WI:$4,597/mo
Wisconsin:$4,438/mo
U.S.:$4,955/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%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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
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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
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33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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