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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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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.
Three Oaks Circle is managed by Capri Communities. Our mission is to foster quality of life and independent living for older adults, by providing appropriate and affordable housing and by facilitating access to services. Residents of Three Oaks Circle must be at least 62 years of age and are...
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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.
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.
Abbey Manor Assisted Living, located in beautiful Elkton, Maryland is a place many like to call home. We at Abbey Manor offer a warm and inviting atmosphere to all of our residents. At Abbey Manor you will find a lovely entrance that has a cozy porch that is enclosed which leads into a large...
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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...
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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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...
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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.
The Parkview II is a senior housing development in the rural village of Caledonia, in Racine County, Wisconsin. The village is located between I-94 and Lake Michigan, allowing residents easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. The Caledonia area offers access to recreational activities, many...
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The Parkview Independent Senior Living Community located in Caledonia, Wisconsin is the place you want to be. Recently, due to an accident, I sold my home. After a stay at Parkside Gardens Assisted Living on...
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.
The Parkview is an exciting, active and vibrant apartment community in Caledonia that is specifically designed and built for independent seniors 55 and better. The Parkview provides one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment-homes conveniently located just north of 4 Mile Road. This community offers...
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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
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: 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.
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
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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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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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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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Friendly service, something going on every day. Close to everything you could need. underground parking included. nice large rooms with open floor plan, tons of closet space.
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.
General Capital Group is proud to announce an exciting new housing community in West Allis, specifically designed for adults 55 and better. A newly constructed, affordable apartment community. The Berkshire provides one and two bedroom apartment homes in an ideal location. The Berkshire offers...
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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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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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
Hedwig House is managed by Capri Communities. Our mission is to foster quality of life and independent living for older adults, by providing appropriate and affordable housing and by facilitating access to services. Residents of Hedwig House must be at least 62 years of age and are required to...

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 $3,285 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%
National
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
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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