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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sun Prairie, WI

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The cost of independent living in Sun Prairie is about $4,237 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 72 options. Read 649 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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The facility is huge and has a great community environment quality. The staff and doctors are very informative,
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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.
Serenity Homes is located in the Village of DeForest, just north of Madison. The facility is compromised of two homes of 15 beds each, with different levels of care so residents are able to age-in-place without the disruption of another relocation. If you are old enough to remember life 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.
Dempsey ManorAt Dempsey Manor you can enjoy the freedom of personal independence at our warm, friendly community.  Catered to individuals 55 and better, Dempsey Manor offers one and two bedroom apartment homes with full appliances, spacious floor plans, ample closet space and on-site laundry...
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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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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...
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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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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.
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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...

Cost of independent living in Sun Prairie, WI

The average cost of senior living in Sun Prairie is $4,237 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Mills, WI with an average of $3,620 per month.

Independent living costs in Sun Prairie, WI, vs. nearby cities

Sun Prairie, WI
$4,237/mo
$4,120/mo

Independent living costs in Sun Prairie, WI, vs. state and national averages

Sun Prairie, WI
$4,237/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

Independent living costs in Sun Prairie, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,900/mo
Independent Living
$4,237/mo

Independent living costs in Sun Prairie, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,011/mo
Studio
$5,188/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,324/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,382/mo

Senior living costs in Sun Prairie 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: Sun Prairie, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSun Prairie, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$4,237/mo$3,550/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$4,720/mo$4,409/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$4,900/mo$4,439/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Sun Prairie, WI:$4,237/mo
Wisconsin:$3,550/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Sun Prairie, WI:$4,720/mo
Wisconsin:$4,409/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Sun Prairie, WI:$4,900/mo
Wisconsin:$4,439/mo
U.S.:$4,956/mo
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Independent living costs in Sun Prairie, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sun Prairie 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Sun Prairie, WI$3,489/mo$3,663/mo-4.8%
Wisconsin$2,881/mo$2,599/mo+10.8%
National$3,151/mo$2,953/mo+6.7%
Sun Prairie, WI
2024 average cost:$3,489/mo
2023 average cost:$3,663/mo
Percent change:-4.8%
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2024 average cost:$2,881/mo
2023 average cost:$2,599/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
National
2024 average cost:$3,151/mo
2023 average cost:$2,953/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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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 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
14.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
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31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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33.7%
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
19.4%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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
32.3%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.3%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.3%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.5%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.7%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
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