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The staff there at Capitol Lakes Terraces are super! They are very welcoming, very caring, and very well organized. Their staff is very well trained and they really care and do a great job. The only...
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.
Capitol Lakes Terraces is an assisted living community located in the heart of the city of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Surrounded on both the north and south by Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, respectively, residents of Capitol Lakes Terraces enjoy one of the best views in the city, no matter...
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When we were looking for a new place to move my mom, cost was a factor. We really liked this community. Her apartment is in the remodeled wing and it is supposed to have extra staff available for the...
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.
The Cottages of Madison, in operation for more than 20 years, offers CBRF-assisted living, licensed for Alzheimer’s, dementia and related neurological diagnoses.Our warm, welcoming, secure community has the perfect balance of private and public community living space, making it quaint, functional...
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There have been a lot of issues finding and maintaining staff just like everywhere else right now. They do their very best - but it has been a struggle. They are having a hard time finding an activities...
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.
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. In like manner we lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of self-respect into the life of your loved one. We take our responsibilities seriously at Sylvan...
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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 mother was there when she lived in Wisconsin it was good but it was like a 4 out of 5 compared to the place mother moved to in California. There were not nearly as many volunteers at Harbor House and 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.
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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.
Taylor RidgeTaylor Ridge is a charming senior living community located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.  There are 66 apartment homes in the community that consist of both market rate and affordable one and two bedroom apartments.  All apartment homes feature full appliances (including...
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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 mother in law was alright with it, but we never moved her stuff there because it didn't have a warm feeling and it was also harder for me to get to (I'm the primary care giver). I wasn't sold on it for...
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.
KindredHearts is built on more than 25 years of achieving excellence in meeting today's senior needs, and anticipating those of tomorrow. We are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living, memory care and independent living in a personalized, home-like...
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The Arbors was a wonderful community. It was a very nice place. The staff here were very caring. I would highly recommend them. They have assisted living and memory care in the building next door too, so...
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.
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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: 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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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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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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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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...
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.
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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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.
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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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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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.
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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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.
Voted ‘Best Rentals’ by the Sun Prairie Star proving that this community is built around customer service and comfort. Offering spacious floor plans, top quality design, generous amenities and scenic views; this community is designed for seniors who appreciate convenience and luxury. We are...
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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: 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.
The Skaalen Village Independent Living Community, WISkaalen Village is an independent living community in Dane County, on the eastern shore of Lake Waubesa McFarland, WI. Skaalen Village accords residents who are 55+ access to over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails. Skaalen Village is on 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 Vilas, WI

The average cost of senior living in Vilas is $4,259 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgerton, WI with an average of $3,046 per month.

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

Vilas, WI
$4,259/mo
$4,011/mo

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

Vilas, WI
$4,259/mo
U.S. national average
$4,029/mo

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

$4,659/mo
Independent Living
$4,259/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,011/mo
Studio
$4,747/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,309/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,863/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Vilas over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Vilas

Recent reviews for independent living in Vilas

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.

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Vilas independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vilas independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vilas, 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 Vilas 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 Vilas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vilas, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Vilas 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 Vilas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vilas, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.7%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vilas 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 Vilas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vilas, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.5%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.7%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.3%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
27.9%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
11.5%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.7%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
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