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The cost of independent living in Waterville is about $3,381 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 35 options. Read 300 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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Parents have only lived there for 3 weeks and so far are happy.
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.
Silvernail is an affordable senior housing community located in the village of Pewaukee, Waukesha County, WI. The community itself is located directly across from the Willow Run Golf Course and just down the street from the Western Lakes Golf Club. Pewaukee is home to large Pewaukee Lake and...
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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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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 Berkshire at Sunset: a very active, completely independent living, apartment community, exclusively for those aged 55 or better. Located in the growing and popular dining and shopping area of Sunset Drive in Waukesha, we are a small community near everything. At Sunset, we understand 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.
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Cost of independent living in Waterville, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waterville is $3,381 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nashotah, WI with an average of $3,302 per month.

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

Waterville, WI
$3,381/mo
$3,436/mo
$3,480/mo

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

Waterville, WI
$3,381/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$4,612/mo
Independent Living
$3,381/mo

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

Studio
$5,675/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,727/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,967/mo

Senior living costs in Waterville 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: Waterville, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterville, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,381/mo$3,544/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,565/mo$4,404/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,612/mo$4,433/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Waterville, WI:$3,381/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Waterville, WI:$4,565/mo
Wisconsin:$4,404/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Waterville, WI:$4,612/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Waterville, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waterville 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
Waterville, WI$2,948/mo$1,737/mo+69.7%
Wisconsin$2,500/mo$2,546/mo-1.8%
National$2,867/mo$2,798/mo+2.5%
Waterville, WI
2024 average cost:$2,948/mo
2023 average cost:$1,737/mo
Percent change:+69.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,500/mo
2023 average cost:$2,546/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Waterville

Recent reviews for independent living in Waterville

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 in Menomonee Falls, WI

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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Waterville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterville, 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 Waterville 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 Waterville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterville, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterville 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 Waterville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterville, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
37%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterville 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 Waterville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterville, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.7%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.1%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.6%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
46.4%
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