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10 Best Independent Living Communities in West Allis, WI
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The cost of independent living in West Allis is about $3,313 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 164 options. Read 1395 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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We have been satisfied with our stay at Thompson Meadows. I would recommend these senior apartments as long as you are able to afford them.
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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.
Thompson Meadows is an apartment community designed for seniors 55 and older. We offer spacious 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. We are located in a quiet area close to shopping. Heat, air conditioning and hot water are included in the rent. Pets are welcome. (Some restrictions do apply). Thompson...
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I have lived at Ruby Commons for almost a year. My experience is safe and a terrific place to live! Friendly residents, an excellent activity director, always busy with something going on. The dining room...
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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.
“Our Family Welcomes Your Family” is Heritage Place Brookfield!! Our apartment complex personifies a warm, fun, and independent lifestyle at its finest. Heritage is family owned and managed in a professional and kind manner, combined with a loyal and passionate staff dedicated to serving its...
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: 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.
West Park Place is a Class CS CBRF Community located in downtown West Allis, close to restaurants, shops, doctors, shopping, City Hall, Post Office, library and much more. Many recent updates make this well-established facility a true beauty at very affordable prices. Well staffed with nursing...
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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Friendly service, something going on every day. Close to everything you could need. underground parking included. nice large rooms with open floor plan, tons of closet space.
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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.
General Capital Group is proud to announce an exciting new housing community in West Allis, specifically designed for adults 55 and better. A newly constructed, affordable apartment community. The Berkshire provides one and two bedroom apartment homes in an ideal location. The Berkshire offers...
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.
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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St. Camillus has been a very welcoming community. The staff show great concern and care for my family member. The facility appears clean when I go in. I've noticed only good smells and no bad ones. ...
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.
As a not-for-profit, St. Camillus is dedicated to our mission of providing quality service to the aging. St. Camillus has been proudly serving southeastern Wisconsin for over 90 years. St. Camillus is a Life Plan Community in Wauwatosa, WI. We allow seniors to choose their own future and offer...
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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.
Three Oaks Circle is managed by Capri Communities. Our mission is to foster quality of life and independent living for older adults, by providing appropriate and affordable housing and by facilitating access to services. Residents of Three Oaks Circle must be at least 62 years of age and are...
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.
Abbey Manor Assisted Living, located in beautiful Elkton, Maryland is a place many like to call home. We at Abbey Manor offer a warm and inviting atmosphere to all of our residents. At Abbey Manor you will find a lovely entrance that has a cozy porch that is enclosed which leads into a large...
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, 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.
Lutheran Home and Harwood Place provides a full continuum of care and services. The Lutheran Home provides rehabilitation services, skilled nursing, specialized memory care assisted living, adult day services and child care. Harwood Place provides assisted living and independent living. Memory...
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.
Deer Creek's units offer spacious floor plans, ranging from approximately 638 square feet for a one bedroom up to approximately 1010 sq. feet for a two bedroom-two bathroom apartment. Each unit will have generous closet areas, additional storage outside the unit, and cable TV hook-ups. The...
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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.
Frontida's Fardale Home offers a comfortable, home-like environment located on Milwaukee's South Side. The home is designed with large, bright, open living and dining areas that are easily accessible from each resident's private room. The atmosphere supports a sense of community and family...
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.
To the many residents who call the White Oaks 55+ Adult Community "home", one of the finest aspects is the feeling of community. It is much like the way that neighborhoods are meant to be: friendly and invigorating with a sense of pride and belonging. White Oaks features 80 units of 1...
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in West Allis, WI
The average cost of senior living in West Allis is $3,313 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cudahy, WI with an average of $3,226 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in West Allis
Recent reviews for independent living in West Allis
Birchrock Castle in Mukwonago, WI
5.0
I would recommend Birchrock Castle to others because it's small, family-like, cozy and clean. My mom has been there for less than a month, so I'm not sure about the food, and my mom is not fussy, but I heard the food is homemade. The staff is kind. Communication with the family has been good, so ...
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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.
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Friendly and helpful staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at various communities. For example, at Holiday Village at the Falls, residents and their families appreciate the staff's encouragement for engagement in activities, despite occasional understaffing. At Hart Park Square, st ...
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Variety of activities. Reviews frequently highlight the diverse range of activities offered at communities, with residents engaging in everything from gardening and social events to movies and classes. At Harwood Place a CCRC, residents enjoy the proximity to Old Town Wauwatosa and its cultural activities, while at ...
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Cleanliness and upkeep. Communities with clean and well-maintained living spaces are a common theme in reviews. Residents of Layton Terrace appreciate the bright dining room and helpful dining staff, while Oak Hill Terrace mentions a recent renovation that has made the community 'absolutely beautiful'. At Holiday ...
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Great food and dining experiences. Nutritious and tasty meals stand out as a major factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Harbour Village, staff accommodates dietary restrictions and individual preferences, making mealtimes a highlight for residents. At Luther Manor: A Life Plan Community, the food is good, with a vari ...
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Thoughtful and accommodating staff. Communities with staff members who go above and beyond to meet residents' needs and preferences are often praised in reviews. At Oak Hill Terrace, staff makes residents feel at ease and responds promptly to their concerns. At Layton Terrace, staff assist with minor issues and help residents ...
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Engaging social environment. Many reviews mention the importance of social interactions and making new friends in the senior living experience. At Holiday Village at the Falls, residents are encouraged to participate in activities and engage with one another, while Harbour Village offers a wide range of activities and t ...
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West Allis independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Allis independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Allis, 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 West Allis 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 West Allis partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Allis, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.8%
20.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.2%
33.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.5%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.9%
33%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
8.6%
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Availability of select dining options in West Allis 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 West Allis communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Allis, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.9%
35.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.8%
42.9%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
36.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
17.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Allis 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 West Allis offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Allis, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.9%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
28%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.1%
32.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40.7%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49%
53.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.1%
42.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.5%
37.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
41%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
37.9%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.9%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.9%
46%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Parkwood Highlands Apartments 55+, Oak Hill Terrace and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near West Allis, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 164 independent living facilities near West Allis, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in West Allis, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek and StoryPoint Mequon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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