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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waunakee, WI

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The cost of independent living in Waunakee is about $4,075 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 77 options. Read 862 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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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 wife and I live at this senior apartments and we are happy with it. The grounds and public area are clean. We have all the amenities to prepare our own meals. Everything is quiet nice too. The 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.
Atwood CourtyardAtwood Courtyard is a senior apartment community, located right in the heart of the community in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Madison is a friendly community that is buzzing with a wide variety of activities. Spend a Saturday browsing through the Dane County Farmers Market,...
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Rosewood has a wonderful staff and many fun activities. Improvements? 1. Seniors are VERY sensitive to chemicals - please do not use on extensive lawns or garden areas...organic is better and safer. 2....
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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.
Welcome to Rosewood Villas, an apartment community for Active Seniors. Rosewood offers both 1 and 2 bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and over. It is a place where you can choose your lifestyle. Take time to relax and reflect, or become involved with our daily social activities. The 170...
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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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This community was very good and the care staff are really good. We are happy with our loved one here.
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.
Welcome to Capitol Lakes! Capitol Lakes is downtown Madison, Wisconsin's only continuing care retirement community! Our entire campus is infused with the energy and inspiration of our vibrant location right in the heart of one of the Midwest's most sought after retirement destinations. We embrace...
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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.
This is a very friendly caring community. There are lots of opportunities to meet new friends. We do have a Red Hat Group. The guys have a lot of fun too.
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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.
Attic Angel Community is a Madison original, still locally owned and operated after more than 125 years! We offer senior living for the entire continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Attic Angel residents live...
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Dempsey ManorAt Dempsey Manor you can enjoy the freedom of personal independence at our warm, friendly community.  Catered to individuals 55 and better, Dempsey Manor offers one and two bedroom apartment homes with full appliances, spacious floor plans, ample closet space and on-site laundry...
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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
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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.
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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.
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My mother lived at Greentree and loved it. She unfortunately passed away during her first year. Judi, the resident manager, was the BEST manager I have ever dealt with. She made my mother feel at home and...
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.
Greentree Glen 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting with many trees. Greentree Glen has 13 income eligible and 48 market rate one and two bedroom apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit us so that you can see all that this beautiful property has to...
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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 mom really like it here, she had to leave when my father got sick and wanted to come right back. She had created friendships and she was comfortable there, it wasn't always perfect but she had developed...
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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.
          Discover the Power of Spirited Community Living; All Saints Retirement Neighborhood, premier living for those 55 and better.Located on Madison’s far west-side, you can walk across the street to Brennan’s Foods, Aldi's Foods and...
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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.
Voted ‘Best Rentals’ by the Sun Prairie Star proving that this community is built around customer service and comfort. Offering spacious floor plans, top quality design, generous amenities and scenic views; this community is designed for seniors who appreciate convenience and luxury. We are...

Cost of independent living in Waunakee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waunakee is $4,075 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mazomanie, WI with an average of $3,877 per month.

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

Waunakee, WI
$4,075/mo
$4,097/mo

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

Waunakee, WI
$4,075/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$4,793/mo
Independent Living
$4,075/mo

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

Studio
$5,075/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,516/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,041/mo

Senior living costs in Waunakee 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: Waunakee, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaunakee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$4,075/mo$3,544/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,633/mo$4,403/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,793/mo$4,433/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Waunakee, WI:$4,075/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Waunakee, WI:$4,633/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Waunakee, WI:$4,793/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Waunakee, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waunakee 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waunakee, WI$3,421/mo$3,090/mo+10.7%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Waunakee, WI
2024 average cost:$3,421/mo
2023 average cost:$3,090/mo
Percent change:+10.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Waunakee

Recent reviews for independent living in Waunakee

Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Waunakee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waunakee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waunakee, 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 Waunakee 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 Waunakee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waunakee 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 Waunakee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waunakee 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 Waunakee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waunakee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee, Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community and Talamore Sun Prairie are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waunakee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 77 independent living facilities near Waunakee, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Waunakee, Wisconsin are Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community and The Waterford at Fitchburg. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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