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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waukau, WI

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The cost of independent living in Waukau is about $3,133 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 53 options. Read 138 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: 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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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 team at Maplecrest understands that the little things make all the difference. We've been serving seniors for nearly 20 years at Maplecrest. Our tenants' wants and needs don't fit neatly into a mold, so neither do our offerings. We believe in working every hour of every day to go above and...
Photo of Elijah's Place
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Designed for persons: 55+ Willowbrook Apartments is a bit of nature in the city. Located in a beautiful woodland river setting, enjoy the ease of being close to area shops, planned social activities, an on-site beauty/barber shop. In addition, the apartment community is a local meal site....
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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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I recently moved my mother to this community for better care. So far I'am pleased with all they have done for us. The staff have been very responsive, they inform me of anything that happens. This is a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
The American House has earned its exemplary reputation as a leader in the assisted living industry through its commitment to quality long-term care and providing residents with a sense of community. The American House provides personalized care and maximum family access while remaining...
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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: 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.
Imagine your new home on the banks of the Fox River! Does sipping coffee on your balcony as boats motor by on a warm spring day interest you? Your new home at The Rivers 55+ Adult Community awaits you! The Rivers presents affordable apartment homes that offer an easy living lifestyle while...
Photo of Clarity Care Vinland II House
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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.
Photo of Clarity Care Jefferson House
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.
Photo of Clarity Care Bowen Street House
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.
Photo of Court Tower RCAC
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: Assisted Living
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
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 and independent living in a personalized, home-like setting,...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Waukau, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waukau is $3,133 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Princeton, WI with an average of $2,181 per month.

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

Waukau, WI
$3,133/mo
$3,328/mo
$2,535/mo

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

Waukau, WI
$3,133/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$3,811/mo
Independent Living
$3,133/mo

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

Studio
$5,132/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,300/mo

Senior living costs in Waukau 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: Waukau, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaukau, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,133/mo$3,544/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$3,884/mo$4,403/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$3,811/mo$4,433/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Waukau, WI:$3,133/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Waukau, WI:$3,884/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Waukau, WI:$3,811/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Waukau

Recent reviews for independent living in Waukau

The Residence at Oshkosh

3.8
It's a very typical Assisted living place. Nice size apartments, expensive rent with cheap food served cafeteria style. Standing in line waiting for food, like school kids. The ones that are not mobile wait even longer. I would recommend but with reservations.

New Perspective Island Shores in Neenah, WI

5.0
Our experience with Island Shores has been a very good one overall. The facility is clean and well kept, and the person that we worked with, Rebecca, was a huge help throughout the whole process.

LakeHouse Fond du Lac

5.0
My dad, [name removed], passed away on [date removed]. He was a resident of Lake View Place for near three years: The last year requiring full-time care. I cannot say enough of the exceptional care he was given. The staff are ALL very extremely caring and comforting. Meals are great and facility ...
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Waukau independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waukau independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waukau, 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 Waukau 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 Waukau partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waukau, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waukau 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 Waukau communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waukau, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
15.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waukau 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 Waukau offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waukau, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.6%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
17.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
8.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.8%
46.4%
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Aspire Oshkosh, The Residence at Oshkosh and The Courtyard at Oshkosh are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waukau, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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