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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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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 Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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Really just a great place. I'd give them 5s across the board. It's a nice looking place, everyone is very friendly, and the services and activities they provide are great.
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+ Riverview Heights offers affordable one bedroom apartment homes with utilities included in a well-maintained building situated along the Rock River. This active apartment community has many planned social activities, a central courtyard, elevator service, laundry on each...
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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 name is [name removed] & I'm writing this review on behalf of my sister-in-law. She is happy with all the benefits of Lilac Apts. The elevators, the laundry facilities & the friendliness of everyone in...
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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.
We are a five story building with 105 apartments. 66-one bedroom and 39 two bedroom. We have five distinctive floor plans from 665 to 959 Square Feet of living space. Entire building conforms to ADA standards. We are conveniently located within easy walking distance to Shopping, Banking,...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
HARVARD RANCH FOR SENIORS IS A 23 APARTMENT BUILDING ALL ON ONE FLOOR. APTS. INCLUDE STOVE FRIDGE AND GAS HEAT AND GAS COOKING. CENTRAL AIR AND PARKING. RESIDENT MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE INCOME BELOW 32,OOO PER YEAR.
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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 Cedar Groves Gardens company strives to provide seniors and families the services and comforts of knowing that everything that is needed will be tended to by their caregivers with services, amenities, activities and any other types of needed attention. The nursing home is furnished with 20...
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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.
Here at Cedar Grove Gardens in Cedar Grove, WI we can provide you with some of the best amenities and conditions for assisted living. There are two separate facilities where we keep our guests. These facilities have both single and double suites for all the needs of your loved one. Our facilities...
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I became familiar with this building when active with the Chamber of Commerce - and was totally impressed with the facility. When looking to move from single family home to "senior living", I searched...
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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.
Our mission is to serve all the area's seniors in a first class development with the goal of maintaining a dignified quality of life for the residents in their new environment.Thomas Place has been specifically designed for seniors aged 55 and older. The mix of large, one and two bedroom units...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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, 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: 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.
Taylor RidgeTaylor Ridge is a charming senior living community located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.  There are 66 apartment homes in the community that consist of both market rate and affordable one and two bedroom apartments.  All apartment homes feature full appliances (including...
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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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My mother was there when she lived in Wisconsin it was good but it was like a 4 out of 5 compared to the place mother moved to in California. There were not nearly as many volunteers at Harbor House and the...
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.
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, 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: 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: 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.
Carmel House ApartmentsCarmel House Apartments is a beautiful senior living community located in Zion, Illinois. It caters for seniors who are 62 years plus. The friendly and serene atmosphere in Zion facilitates the residents to easily maintain a lifestyle that is active, in an environment that...
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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.
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The caregivers at Prairie Ridge work with a sense of urgency and stay on task during my visits. My mom is happy with the service given to her and always complements the employees. About the great job there...
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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: 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.
 You have spent a lifetime helping others and now it's time to do something special just for you. Barton Senior Residences of Zion gives you the time and opportunity to start enjoying senior living. Located on over 3 1/2 acres near Illinois Beach State Park ,Barton Senior Residences offers a...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

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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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%
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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
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40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.1%
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