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The cost of independent living in Washington County is about $2,449 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 485 options.

Read 4017 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Milwaukee, Brookfield and Waukesha.

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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.
Sunrise Village is a 48 unit senior community, providing quality senior housing. Conveniently located in South Milwaukee, just south of the Sunrise Plaza. Sunrise Village Senior Community offers spacious floor plans, top quality design, and countless amenities. Sunrise Village Senior 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.
Living at the Waterview 55+ Adult Community is convenient and comfortable. Waterview II has 24 income eligible and market rate apartment homes with two bedrooms. Visit Waterview to see how you too can enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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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.
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It's very good. My mom is just living on a fixed income so it's a little tight but it's well worth the move. She's always got something to do. They have different gatherings like for Halloween they had a...
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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.
Located in the neighborhoods of the picturesque city of Oak creek, Milwaukee County, WI, The Centennial is a senior housing community that aims at giving its residents an independent life. From the moment you walk through the gates of the centennial, the breathtaking terrain our community is...
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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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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.
Fields of Waterford has been open just over a year and we pride ourselves with lovely modern apartments and amenities with heat included. Indoor Garages are available on a first come basis and you will be situated on over 10 acres of land with a beautiful pond and many duck visitors and other...
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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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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 Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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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The staff was friendly and really knew what they were doing. Very satisfied. Would give a very positive rating.
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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.
Larson House in Columbus, Wisconsin is an assisted living center with one and two bedroom apartments that provides quality care to the elderly. They accept all kinds of payment for insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Each room or suite has many amenities. We have a 24...
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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, 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.
Eagle View Manor is a senior care home located in the picturesque city of Jefferson, Wisconsin, in the county of Jefferson. Our harmonious community is nestled in a safe and quiet neighborhood, not far from Riverfront Park and the heart of Jefferson proper. The city of Jefferson offers a...
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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+ Farnham Village offers an affordable home for seniors. Located in historic Columbus, these one bedroom, ranch style apartment homes feature lots of closet space, off street parking, and laundry facilities. Small pets are welcome. Rental assistance is available.Friendly...
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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.
Facility services and features available:wheelchair accessibleon-site beauty shopon-site Podiatry visits every 3 monthson-site Primary MD visits every 3 monthson-site library servicehousekeepingmealslaundrymedication assistance (monitor or administer)personal care (dressing, bathing,...
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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.
Hawthorne Apartments are located on the outskirts of quaint Waterloo, WI. Hawthorne offers 24 income eligible one and two bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Residents of Hawthorne enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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It's a newer, clean facility that offers the basics. Expected activities are offered (bingo, crafts, seasonal events, etc.). The 'common areas' are basic, tv/sofas, simple coffee bar, dining area, a...
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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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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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This facility really helped my Mother get in here and even though they couldn’t get her a room with a window, they are willing to let her move to one when it’s available. For the activities, they offer...
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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.
Oak Crest Retirement Home - it's living in an assisted living home, with seniors like yourself, a home one would be proud to call their own. We can give assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, medication monitoring and dressing in a home like atmosphere with plenty of tender...
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The Heritage is the place to be! Beautiful living with convenient amenities! The management team ([name removed] and [name removed]) are very professional and caring! Many opportunities for fun and adventure...
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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 Heritage is owned by the Kiwanis Heritage and managed by Oakbrook Corporation. Kiwanis Heritage, Inc. was established by the Kiwanis Club of Greater East Troy in 1998, with the mission of planning, constructing and operating affordable, quality senior citizens housing developetments. The...
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They really care for their residents and know them all on a first name basis. They are clean and friendly and have good communication with the family and between themselves. There isn't really anything that...
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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.
Brolen Park Senior Care facility is dedicated to providing cost effective, quality care while respecting the personal integrity of each individual to participate in activities or services provided. Our mission is to provide a unique environment where older adults are offered the opportunity to...

Cost of independent living in Washington County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Washington County is $2,449 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Waukesha County, WI with an average of $2,424 per month.

Independent living costs in Washington County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Washington County, WI
$2,449/mo

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

Washington County, WI
$2,449/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Washington County, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,477/mo
Independent Living
$2,449/mo

Independent living costs in Washington County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,962/mo
Studio
$3,326/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,641/mo

Senior living costs in Washington County 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: Washington County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWashington County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,449/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,720/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,477/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Washington County, WI:$2,449/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Washington County, WI:$4,720/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Washington County, WI:$6,477/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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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 Washington County

Recent reviews for independent living in Washington County

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 Falls

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.

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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Washington County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Washington County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Washington County, 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 Washington County 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 Washington County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Washington County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.4%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.8%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Washington County 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 Washington County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Washington County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.1%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
16.5%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Washington County 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 Washington County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Washington County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.4%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
33.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Waterford at West Bend, The Waterford at Hartford and New Perspective West Bend are the top-rated independent living facilities near Washington County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 485 independent living facilities near Washington County, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Washington County, Wisconsin are Library Square, StoryPoint Mequon and Oak Hill Terrace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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