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Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Independent Living communities. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one; and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 50 Independent Living communities in Madison and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.
1479 Pleasant St, Ripon, WI 54971
Choosing a Senior Living Community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. In selecting our community, you're making a conscious lifestyle choice to enjoy opportunities for ursuing health and...
W181 S8540 Lodge Boulevard, Muskego, WI 53150
Regency — Muskego is conveniently located near the intersection of Racine Avenue and Woods Road. Situated on 32 scenic acres and offering a private 3 acre lake, patios, gazebo and woods lining the campus, we offer full-service senior living with continuing care for mature adults aged 55...
121 Knaup Dr, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Keystone Manor Apartments is a senior community located in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Beaver Dam is a small city in Dodge County, and it is known for its numerous annual events that take place all throughout the year. Residents enjoy participating in events such as the Christmas Parade, the Dodge...
630 E State Street, Rockford, IL 61104
Faust Landmark, located in Rockford, Illinois, is a high-rise affordable senior housing apartment community for independent-minded seniors, and those with physical limitations, on a fixed or low income. Faust Landmark is a beautifully renovated and remodeled historical building. At the Faust,...
2975 Village Square Drive, Hartland, WI 53029
Heritage Lake Country in Hartland offers a wide array of community services and modern amenities. Our goal is to provide inspiration for active lifestyles, engaging the mind and spirit with an abundance of choices and social opportunities with our utmost respect. Independent, Assisted, Enhanced...
620 E. Saint Mary Street, Milton, WI 53563
1101 Pine Street, Burlington, WI 53105
Springbrook Village is a senior housing apartment complex community located in the lovely town of Burlington, WI in Racine and Walworth counties. This quaint town in southern Wisconsin used to be a village and is a great place for seniors to live. It also makes a great, quiet getaway for family...
6639 Pederson Crossing, DeForest, WI 53532
The Legacy of DeForest, open since 2019, strives to provide each resident with a unique living environment that promotes and supports each resident's dignity, individuality, independence, self determination, privacy and choice.The community is located in a serene location in DeForest, Wisconsin,...
1005 S Moorland Rd, Brookfield, WI 53005
605 Chase Blvd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Tallgrass Senior Living is part of the Matthews Senior Living family of communities, a senior care company that provides Wisconsin older adults with the support and care needed to be as independent as possible and enjoy a healthy and vibrant lifestyle.Tallgrass Senior Living has been recently...
3495 McFarland Road, Rockford, IL 61114
The Grand Victorian of Rockford is located in an all-American city of 150,000 with all the attractions and services of a large metropolis but with the pace and lifestyle of a smaller town. Nicknamed 'The Forest City,' Rockford is a city of tree-lined streets and quiet, friendly neighborhoods. The...
N2270 Hwy 67, Walworth, WI 53184
Inspiration Ministries is an assisted living community for people with disability. Located in Walworth, WI, the village of Walworth is in Walworth County and home to about 2,800 people. Walworth is a small town that's on Lake Geneva with 40-acres of beautiful trails and paths. Residents can go...
1085 Jaystone Terrace, Waterloo, WI 53594
6401 Newburg Road, Rockford, IL 61108
Peterson Meadows is an independent living community that is located in Rockford, IL. This community provides seniors with a great place to live in a location that offers much to do and see. Rockford is a part of Winnebago County, and it provides opportunities to get out and have fun. Residents of...
6902 Parkside Circle, DeForest, WI 53532
Parkside Independent and Assisted Living in De Forest, WI, is located just 10 minutes north of Madison, WI. With its rich farmland, and rolling hills, De Forest is an up and coming community that is experiencing continuous growth — making it a desirable area for families. Residents who live at...
20825 George Hunt Circle, #708, Waukesha, WI 53186
Brookfield Highlands is conveniently located in Waukesha, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of on-site walking trails, nearby shopping and...
404 E Madison St, Dodgeville, WI 53533
The Dodgeville, Wisconsin, location of the Sienna Crest Assisted Living Corporation was founded in 1997 to provide a quality, respectful service for the elderly and chronically ill. At Sienna Crest, we pride ourselves in supporting family members who may be struggling with the necessary choices...
N77W17700 Lake Park Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Highlands at Wildwood Lake is conveniently located in Menomonee Falls, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of on-site walking trails around our...
618-719 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Welcome to Oak Park Place! Located on Madison's far east side, Oak Park Place offers options beyond traditional senior living for the lifestyle you or your loved one deserve. Imagine an all-inclusive list of amenities and services that support a carefree, independent way of life for residents...
W197 N4848 Hickory St, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Those 55 and better are invited to embrace a more connected way of senior living at Highlands at Aero Park. From friendly neighbors to attentive team members, it’s our goal to create an independent senior community that you’re proud to call home.Located in the Village of Menomonee Falls and on...
1205 E Lisbon Rd, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
508 Roosevelt Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115
TLC Living Community Where it feels like home, because it is home. TLC Living Community is a newly constructed, 92 apartment assisted living community, Phase 1 completed in March 2020. Located on six acres in Machesney Park, Illinois, it offers an ideal location close to retail, shopping,...
9401 Old Sauk Road, Middleton, WI 53562
The Jefferson has been here for over 16 years near beautiful farmland, Pope Farm and corn fields.We have senior care on site to offer Assisted Living. Our staff members have longevity over 15 years and more. We have won "Best Place to Live" 2018 and "Best Place to Work 3 years in a row. We are...
4141 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
Wesley Willows, a not-for-profit organization, has been making a difference in the lives of seniors since 1966. The Rockford area's premier continuing-care retirement community, Wesley Willows, offers a full continuum of housing and services on one campus — duplex homes, independent living...
405 N 8th St, Mt Horeb, WI 53572
1234 S Park Blvd, Freeport, IL 61032
116 Cherry st, Williams Bay, WI 53191
477 W Madison St, Waterloo, WI 53594
1311 Parkview Ave, Rockford, IL 61107
471 Prairie Way Blvd, Verona, WI 53593
Open since November 2016, Noel Manor Retirement Living is located in a serene setting in Verona, Wisconsin. Our mission is "taking care of our loved ones with compassion and grace." It is reflected in our core values of dignity, transparency, collaboration, and compassion.Our commitment in...
1805 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188
Oak Hill Terrace is a Laureate Group community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into...
326 W Pine Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551
Since we first opened in 1988, Trinity Pines has been home to people who want independent living with neighbors of a similar age. TYou will feel right at home from the minute you visit us in beautiful Lake Mills, Wisconsin. 'The Pines' is a warm, friendly community of 39 carefully designed and...
8104 Sayer Road, Rockford, IL 61108
Anam Care, which is part of the Anam Campus in Rockford, is designed to meet, in the most loving way possible, the specialized needs of all who are affected with a dementia, including Alzheimer's, Lewy Body, Parkinson's and Frontal-temporal dementias, memory loss and cognitive impairment. ...
2851 Fitchrona Road, Madison, WI 53711
Quarry Ridge, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Fitchrona Road in Fitchburg. We look forward to opening brand new during the Spring of 2022! Quarry Ridge will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
150 N Douglas St, Ripon, WI 54971
The team at Maplecrest understands that the little things make all the difference. We've been serving seniors for nearly 20 years at Maplecrest. Our tenants' wants and needs don't fit neatly into a mold, so neither do our offerings. We believe in working every hour of every day to go above and...
2685 Airport Road, Portage, WI 53901
Heritage of Portage is an assisted living community located in the town of Portage, Wisconsin. Portage is practically the picture of a traditional mid western small town, where school aged kids enjoy little league baseball in the spring and soccer in the fall, families gather at the park for...
777 North Brookfield Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
ProHealth Regency Senior Communities - Brookfield has been serving seniors in Waukesha County for nearly 30 years. Regency – Brookfield senior living apartments and assisted living facility has it all – an incredible 23-acre campus that overlooks a quiet conservancy area with walking trails and...
222 South Bristol Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
New Perspective | Sun Prairie is located just off of Main Street, right near downtown.This beautiful community, which opened on April 1, 2013, makes use of attractive and creative interior design combining warm, friendly tones with the wonderful ambiance of a fine hotel. New Perspective | Sun...
W180 N7890 Town Hall Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Nestled on 16 acres of beautiful wooded land, The Arboretum provides studio, one and two bedroom independent and assisted living apartments. Many have outdoor balconies. There are a variety of different floor plans to choose from based on availability. The Arboretum is conveniently located near...
104 Fakes Court, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Beaver Dam Assisted Living, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, is located just a few short blocks from Beaver Dam Lake offers 80 one bedroom apartments suitable for one or two people. The community is welcome and all the residents there are proud to call it home.Residents can spend their time visiting...
2130 Continental Drive, West Bend, WI 53095
New Perspective Senior Living | West Bend is located in the heart of town; close to shopping, churches, and restaurants, as well as the West Bend Clinic, and Midwest Dialysis Center. Easy access to Highway 45 make this a convenient location for residents and families.This beautiful community,...
4929 Whitcomb Dr., Madison, WI 53711
The Whitcomb Square Apartments are a senior housing community that is located in the large capital city of Madison, Dane County, WI. In fact, Madison is the second largest city in all of Wisconsin. The community is ideally located directly across from the Odanna Hills Golf Course and is...
W194 N16744 Eagle Drive, Jackson, WI 53037
Forest View Manor is a 20-room assisted-living residence that has been operating inthe Jackson, WI community for more than 13 years. Through the passionate pursuitof excellent care and superior service, we help make the treasured years of ourresidents fulfilling, purposeful and enjoyable through...
1619 Fayette Rd, Darlington, WI 53530
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers eight different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin that offer seniors citizens a high quality of life and helps guide families through the important process of helping their loved ones transition to assisted living. Sienna Crest ù...
228 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Get to know the warm, friendly environment at The Waterford at Fitchburg and you'll see how thoughtful amenities and world-class services come together in harmony. Residents at our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Fitchburg, WI, are afforded the privacy and freedom to live a...
201 N Walbridge Ave, Madison, WI 53714
Park Glen Apartments for Seniors is located in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. You may have heard of Madison being referred to as a college town but rest assured, college kids have not cornered the market on enjoying all this Midwest city has to offer. Whether you're into shopping, arts and...
801 S Klein Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597
Welcome to Waunakee Manor, a Continuing Care Retirement Community serving the Greater Madison area since 1974. At Waunakee Manor, we strive to ensure that throughout all of life’s stages, we’ve got you covered. We offer senior living solutions across the Continuum of Care ranging from short term...
308 England St., Cambridge, WI 53523
Our beautiful Cambridge Assisted Living Facility is crafted in warm earthy colors in a beautiful Prairie style charm. This location has unique features like an on-site chef, in-house beauty salon, remote patient monitoring and security system, and the latest in assisted living technology.Home...
111 W State St, Rockford, IL 61102
Independent living communities – also known simply as retirement communities – in Madison, Wisconsin are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Madison retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Madison is about $1,780 in the city proper, and $2,813 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost for independent living in the state of Wisconsin is around $2,424.
For this type of senior living, Madison, Wisconsin offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.
Consistently ranked as the most expensive city in the state, the average cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin is rated 10 points higher than the national average. However, as with most other Midwestern cities the relative cost of groceries and fresh produce is extremely low compared to the rest of the country. These index ratings are based on a scale where 100 is equal to the national average.
There are at least four hospitals in the city that provide emergency services. The top three hospitals in Madison include:
Madison has a humid continental type of climate with warm-summer or hot-summer designation depending on the season. This means that Madison’s summers can vary from year to year, with some being pleasant and mild while others may be hot and humid. The winters tend to be cold with lots of seasonal snowfall. On average, the humidity level for Madison is roughly 72%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at roughly 77%.
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Madison is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.
As the capital of the state and home to one of the best universities in the Midwest, living in Madison, Wisconsin provides tons of entertainment. One of the most popular destinations for arts and culture in the city is the Overture Center for the Arts, which also houses the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. The Olbrich Botanical Gardens are another popular spot home to one of only four Thai Pavilions outside of Thailand.
For recreation, there are many hiking and biking trails that intersect throughout the city and the surrounding wilderness. During the winter months many locals enjoy cross country skiing, ice fishing, hockey, and snowmobiling. College sports are huge in Madison, and the most popular ones are hockey and football. The UW football team plays at the iconic Camp Randall Stadium which is nationally recognized as one of the best college football stadiums in the country. The University also puts on tons of arts and cultural events throughout the year.
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There are a number of bus lines throughout the city that offer public transportation. Madison is also considered a regional travel hub with Greyhound bus lines connects the city to other regional hubs such as Minneapolis and Chicago. Furthermore, the Badger Bus also connects the University to Wisconsin’s second major city, Milwaukee.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Madison, Wisconsin. See the full list.
Springbrook Village, Pa Peterson At The Citadel and Sienna Crest - Darlington are the top rated independent living facilities near Madison, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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