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The cost of independent living in Sun Prairie is about $4,152 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 70 options. Read 604 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 Meadow Grove
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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My wife and I live at this senior apartments and we are happy with it. The grounds and public area are clean. We have all the amenities to prepare our own meals. Everything is quiet nice too. The community...
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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.
Atwood CourtyardAtwood Courtyard is a senior apartment community, located right in the heart of the community in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Madison is a friendly community that is buzzing with a wide variety of activities. Spend a Saturday browsing through the Dane County Farmers Market,...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Sienna Crest. It's a smaller facility than some of the others in the area. The room size is much smaller with no kitchenette. Otherwise, we're very satisfied with the...
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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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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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It's going fantastic! I don't have any concerns, or anything I would like to see improved or done better. They are doing a great job.
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.
Senior Living Designed with YOU in mind!  Located on the north shore of Lake Mendota.  We are in the 55+ 'Westshire Village Community'.  We have 8 different floor plans including spacious 1 bedroom, beautiful 2 bedroom, and exquisite 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments.  Many...
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I've already recommended them to a few people. I like the life lease. You sort of buy the place as if it were a condo, but you don't really buy it. Instead, you've bought the ability to live there as long...
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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 Stratford Building offers a variety of floor plans, ranging from our 870 square foot 1 bedroom and 1 bath to a 1334 square foot 2 bedroom and 2 baths. The homes in our Stratford Building include a full Frigidaire Brand appliance package; complete with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher AND full...
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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.
Our newest community hugs the edge of several residential neighborhoods on the growing outskirts of Waunakee. Abutted next to a preserved wooded area of the village, the community offers a natural setting in suburban Dane County. The community will mimic its sister community in Madison with its...
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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.
Quality and luxury really are affordable at the Frost Woods II 55+ Adult Community. Frost Woods II offers adults a stimulating new place to call home in Monona. Live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized. Frost Woods Apartments II are within a short distance of...
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My Mother Carmen Hernandez's last home was at Monona Meadows. More than once either myself or brother's/sister's had called the Manager Whitney (since some of us live far away from the City of Madison) in...
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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.
Monona Meadows is senior housing located the outskirts of Madison, the county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin. Adjacent to the Edward Taylor Conservation Park, less than a mile from Lake Monona, and practically surrounded by half a dozen other parks, lakes, and golf courses, Monona Meadows is...
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Cost of independent living in Sun Prairie, WI

The average cost of senior living in Sun Prairie is $4,152 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Mills, WI with an average of $3,513 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sun Prairie, WI vs. nearby cities

Sun Prairie, WI
$4,152/mo
$4,056/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sun Prairie, WI vs. the state and national average

Sun Prairie, WI
$4,152/mo
U.S. national average
$4,048/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sun Prairie vs. other types of senior living

$4,794/mo
Independent Living
$4,152/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sun Prairie, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,011/mo
Studio
$5,134/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,548/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,284/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Sun Prairie over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Sun Prairie

Recent reviews for independent living in Sun Prairie

Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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Sun Prairie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sun Prairie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sun Prairie, 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 Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sun Prairie, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
33.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sun Prairie, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
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35.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.9%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sun Prairie, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
53.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.7%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.7%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Park Glen Apartments, The Waterford at Fitchburg and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 70 independent living facilities near Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg and The Ridge at Madison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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