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The cost of independent living in Waldwick is about $3,731 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 254 options. Read 1957 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: 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: 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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I really like that the community is kept clean and organized. The manager and landlord are lovely people. My room is very spacious i love that. I really hope that the maintenance people can get stuff fixed...
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Oakbrook which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that 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: 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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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...
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 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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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'm hoping to make more friends here at Cannery Row Senior Apartments. My children thought this was the best place for me when they decided where I should live. There are a lot of people are older in their...
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.
Cannery Row is an active senior community located in the one and only Waunakee, WI. It has been designed to provide comfortable, exquisitely designed apartment homes for a wide range of lifestyles and income levels. We offer one and two bedroom apartments, in a variety of floor plans that...
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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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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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
Mt. Pleasant Home has provided affordable, dignified support of residents' independence for over 140 years.The centrally-located, bright, well-maintained facilities and caring staff support a community of 40 residents for short- or long-term stays. It offers residents the freedom to treasure 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.
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ St. Mary's Apartments offers newly renovated affordable one-bedroom apartment homes in a beautiful park-like setting. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood, this friendly apartment community offers elevator service, twice an hour front door bus service, and a smoke...
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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, 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: 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
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...
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.
At Applewood II 55+ Adult Community we offer 91 one and two bedroom units for those 55 and better. Located in a residential neighborhood on the west side of Dubuque, Applewood has convenient proximity to tri-state attractions and amenities including shopping and medical facilities. Residents...
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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.
Applewood III 55+ Adult Community is a new, 3-story apartment building located on the west side of Dubuque near shopping and medical facilities. It features 43 affordable one and two bedroom units in a variety of floor plans. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the...

Cost of independent living in Waldwick, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waldwick is $3,731 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shullsburg, WI with an average of $1,999 per month.

Independent living costs in Waldwick, WI, vs. nearby cities

Waldwick, WI
$3,731/mo

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

Waldwick, WI
$3,731/mo
U.S. national average
$4,247/mo

Independent living costs in Waldwick, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,570/mo
Independent Living
$3,731/mo

Independent living costs in Waldwick, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,272/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,625/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,472/mo

Senior living costs in Waldwick 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: Waldwick, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaldwick, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,731/mo$3,580/mo$4,247/mo
Assisted Living$4,474/mo$4,438/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$4,570/mo$4,471/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Waldwick, WI:$3,731/mo
Wisconsin:$3,580/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
Assisted Living
Waldwick, WI:$4,474/mo
Wisconsin:$4,438/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Waldwick, WI:$4,570/mo
Wisconsin:$4,471/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
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Independent living costs in Waldwick, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waldwick 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
Waldwick, WI$3,617/mo$3,460/mo+4.6%
Wisconsin$2,726/mo$2,845/mo-4.2%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Waldwick, WI
2024 average cost:$3,617/mo
2023 average cost:$3,460/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,726/mo
2023 average cost:$2,845/mo
Percent change:-4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Waldwick

Recent reviews for independent living in Waldwick

Hallowstone at Middleton

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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Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
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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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Residents and their families frequently mention the friendly and inviting nature of the staff and residents in communities like Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg, and Quarry Ridge Retirement Community.
Variety of activities for socialization. Communities offer a range of social activities for residents, such as cards, music, field trips, and Bible study, as seen in reviews for Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Communit ...
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Delicious and varied meal options. The quality of the food stands out in numerous reviews, with residents praising the meal choices and variety at communities such as Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, and Quarry Ridge Retirement Community.
Supportive and caring staff. Reviews consistently highlight the compassionate and helpful nature of staff members in communities like Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, and Quarry Ridge Retirement Community.
Clean and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews comment on the cleanliness of the facilities, whether it's for the private rooms or common areas, in communities such as Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg, and Quarry Ridge Retirement Community.
Flexible and personalized care options. Some residents appreciate the range of care services available to accommodate individual needs, as mentioned in reviews for Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community, and Quarry Ridge Retirement Community.
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Waldwick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldwick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldwick, 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 Waldwick 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 Waldwick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waldwick, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.2%
20.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.8%
35.2%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
31.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.3%
34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.9%
11.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Waldwick 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 Waldwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waldwick, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
37.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.8%
44.3%
Room service
Room service
21%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldwick 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 Waldwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waldwick, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.4%
28.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
33.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.5%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.2%
43.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.5%
39.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.5%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
47.5%
Dances
Dances
14.5%
33.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
40.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.2%
47.2%
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