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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waukesha County, WI

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The cost of independent living in Waukesha County is about $2,424 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 544 options.

Read 5032 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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Photo of Cedar Bay East
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, 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.
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.
Beautifully situated on the wooded grounds adjacent to St. Patrick's Church, Mulberry Glen offers the peaceful pace of life in the small but active community of Whitewater, Wisconsin. At Mulberry Glen you'll enjoy worry-free, luxury apartment living with resort style amenities. Your proximity to...
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The reason why I picked this community is that my Grandma actually stayed here and it is close to my mom’s home. My Mother is so happy here and she is doing well. The staff is so nice and the nurses have...
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.
Glenwood at Mulberry Glenwood at Mulberry is an attractive assisted living community surrounded by a gorgeous wooded area. Located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the residence provides assisted living services, while allowing residents to remain independent. Located near the University of Wisconsin...
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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.
Photo of The Way and the Light
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.
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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It has been a good experience for us here at this community. They are caring for my relative very well. The community is nice and clean. The staff is good, they are helpful and kind. . Everything is working...
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.
Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Elkhorn is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of...
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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.
Wellington Meadows is a friendly assisted living community with a legacy of excellence in senior care. Independence and quality of life a are always promoted and caring, professional staff are nearby to help with activities of daily living, ensuring the comfort and safety of our residents. We...
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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.
The Sedgemeadow 55+ Adult Community offers 48 income eligible and market rate apartment homes ranging from 709 sf to 1001 sf. Visit us to see how the residents of Sedgemeadow enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
Photo of The Cottages at Cedar Run
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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Photo of Riverview Manor Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Blackhawk Ridge
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.
Photo of Black Hawk Senior Residence
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.
At Black Hawk Senior Residence, of West Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, we pride ourselves on the little things we offer. All while allowing residents to make their own personal decisions to greatly improve the quality of life! We allow our residents to make decisions, such as wanting a one or two...
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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: 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.
Cedar Ridge is home base for vibrant men and women age 62 and better. Nestled on more than 90 acres of wood trails, ponds and prairie, this 309 unit apartment complex features a restaurant, 5000 square foot woodworking shop, computer lab, classes, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, country...
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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It was a good move for us to Village Pointe Commons. We are still settling in and unpacking. It is a clean and well-kept community. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The staff is very friendly and...
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.
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.
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: 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, 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.
Photo of The Fields of Washington County
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 Rivershores Regency
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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Fountain Hills has well kept buildings, elevators, grounds, fire protection with sprinkler system, heated garages, and individual storage area. Apartments have a refrigerator, self-cleaning electric range...
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.
Experience Fountain Hills Apartment, Racine's Finest Adult Community Fountain Hills Apartments offers condo style apartment homes dedicated to your comfort, while allowing you the freedom to enjoy a more active and worry free lifestyle. Scheduled social activities include trips, cookouts, and...

Cost of independent living in Waukesha County, WI

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

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

Waukesha County, WI
$2,446/mo

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

Waukesha County, WI
$2,446/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$8,093/mo
Independent Living
$2,446/mo

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

Studio
$2,500/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,457/mo

Senior living costs in Waukesha 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: Waukesha County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaukesha County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,446/mo$3,030/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,410/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,093/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Waukesha County, WI:$2,446/mo
Wisconsin:$3,030/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Waukesha County, WI:$5,410/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Waukesha County, WI:$8,093/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Waukesha County, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waukesha County 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 average 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
Waukesha County, WI$2,552/mo$2,624/mo-2.8%
Wisconsin$2,867/mo$2,990/mo-4.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Waukesha County, WI
2024 average cost:$2,552/mo
2023 average cost:$2,624/mo
Percent change:-2.8%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,990/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Waukesha County

Recent reviews for independent living in Waukesha 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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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Lakeland Apartments in Fox Lake, IL

5.0
We think this is a really good community and every time we come to visit things look clean and well taken care of. The outside of the building and everything around it is well maintained. The property manager [name removed] has been so wonderful to work with. She has been very helpful, ...
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Waukesha County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waukesha County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.9%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.9%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waukesha County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.3%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.6%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waukesha 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 Waukesha County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waukesha County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
34.7%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.9%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
47.6%
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