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The cost of independent living in West Milwaukee is about $3,349 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 176 options. Read 1555 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: 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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different...
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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, 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.
Cudahy Place Senior Living is a small community based residential facility located in Cudahy, Wisconsin near Patrick Cudahy by Smithfield and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. We are ideal for residents who value their independence but would benefit from assistance with daily activities....
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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.
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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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.
Luther Manor is a nonprofit Life Plan Community based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Our 29-acre welcoming campus offers residents a loving, Christian atmosphere where they can enjoy carefree retirement living. We provide an array of amenities and services, including a variety of senior living options...
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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.
Dupar Assisted Living (DALE) provides residential long-term care housing that is state regulated and monitored.DALE provides oversight and services to meet the residents' individualized scheduled needs, based on the residents' assestments and service plans and their unscheduled needs as they...
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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.
Parkside Commons are senior apartments located in the city of Glendale, WI, which is located in Milwaukee county. The area holds a variety of places to visit and things to see, from going to the beautiful Lake Michigan to visiting Sprecher Brewing Co. Go to iPic Theaters, Neroli Nail Salon or...
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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.
Nestled conveniently on nine beautifully landscaped acres in New Berlin neighboring the municipalities of Hales Corners, Franklin and Muskego, life at Steeple View offers the independence and privacy of apartment living for active seniors in a supportive Christian atmosphere.Be as active as you...
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The move to Williamstown Bay has been a good move for us. We love our apartment it is very spacious and has everything we need. It is in a conveniently located area for our purposes. The people here are...
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.
Situated in the peaceful surroundings of Cudahy, Milwaukee County, WI, the apartment-based senior housing of Williamstown Bay boasts an abundance of suburban charm. This is supported by the green lawns and paved paths laid out before our buildings, which create a soothing sense of normality. Our...
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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
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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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Really friendly and helpful manager/owners that genuinely care about a resident's needs. Garden spaces, monthly activities, and church services keep my Aunt busy. Good location and affordable rent that fits...
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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Our loved one was only here a short time, but overall I think Homestead Ridge did a wonderful job, it was a very positive experience.The staff were very friendly and helpful throughout the whole process, and...
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.
It's easy to see how Homestead Ridge offers an assisted living experience with a difference. Personalized, quality care and supportive surroundings help create the ideal setting for meeting personal care needs.Friendly, caring and specially trained staff members are here 24 hours a day to meet...
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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.
Our staff is specially trained to care for individuals with dementia and other related impairments.  We provide our residents with a personal care plan and guide them through their day with assistance as needed.   We strive to make each day special and meaningful.
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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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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.
Golden Gardens assisted living is located in beautiful Milwaukee Wisconsin and offers premium care for our senior citizens in the most beautiful part of the country. We encourage friendships and socializing and moving about in our premium location. Our staff is on call 24 hours a day for our...
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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...
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.
“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: 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: 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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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
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.
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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.
Sunrise Village is a 48 unit senior community, providing quality senior housing. Conveniently located in South Milwaukee, just south of the Sunrise Plaza. Sunrise Village Senior Community offers spacious floor plans, top quality design, and countless amenities. Sunrise Village Senior Community...

Cost of independent living in West Milwaukee, WI

The average cost of senior living in West Milwaukee is $3,349 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Francis, WI with an average of $3,292 per month.

Independent living costs in West Milwaukee, WI, vs. nearby cities

West Milwaukee, WI
$3,349/mo
$3,367/mo

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

West Milwaukee, WI
$3,349/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in West Milwaukee, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,591/mo
Independent Living
$3,349/mo

Independent living costs in West Milwaukee, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,792/mo
Studio
$5,111/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,701/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,287/mo

Senior living costs in West Milwaukee 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: West Milwaukee, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWest Milwaukee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,349/mo$3,549/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$4,543/mo$4,408/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$4,591/mo$4,438/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
West Milwaukee, WI:$3,349/mo
Wisconsin:$3,549/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
West Milwaukee, WI:$4,543/mo
Wisconsin:$4,408/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
West Milwaukee, WI:$4,591/mo
Wisconsin:$4,438/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in West Milwaukee, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in West Milwaukee 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
West Milwaukee, WI$2,230/mo$2,376/mo-6.1%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
West Milwaukee, WI
2024 average cost:$2,230/mo
2023 average cost:$2,376/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
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 West Milwaukee

Recent reviews for independent living in West Milwaukee

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.

Marquette Manor in South Milwaukee, WI

5.0
After 20 years of taking care of my mom, we decided it would be best for her to start living on her own. It was a tough transition, but [Removed], the manager, made it so easy for her to feel at home. She addresses concerns and needs right away and makes sure that all of the residents feel ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, such as Maria Linden Senior Living and Oak Hill Terrace, creating a welcoming and caring environment for residents.
Variety of activities and social events. Residents enjoy the wide range of activities offered, including card games, social events, and group classes, as mentioned in reviews for Oak Hill Terrace, Layton Terrace, and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek.
Homey and spacious living quarters. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and size of apartments, like those at Layton Terrace, Library Square, and Hart Park Square, which allow residents to feel at home and comfortable.
Thoughtful and accommodating management. Managers and staff go above and beyond to address residents' concerns and make sure everyone is happy and well-catered to, as expressed in reviews for Harbour Village, Laurel Oaks, and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek.
Access to nearby attractions and amenities. Residents appreciate the convenience of being close to shopping, cultural activities, and health care services, as highlighted in reviews for Harwood Place, Maria Linden Senior Living, and Layton Terrace.
Community events and social gatherings. Community events and social gatherings bring residents together, fostering a sense of belonging and friendship, as noted in reviews for Harbour Village, Library Square, and Layton Terrace.
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West Milwaukee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in West Milwaukee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in West Milwaukee, 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
West Milwaukee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in West Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
West Milwaukee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
23.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.2%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in West Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
West Milwaukee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.9%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
36.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35.3%
46.4%
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