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45 Independent Living Facilities near Waukesha County, WI

If you’re looking for independent living in the Waukesha County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Waukesha County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 45 independent living facilities in Waukesha County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Waukesha County Independent Living Facilities | 472 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/1/23
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Types of care available in Waukesha County, WI

Independent Living

Average starting price $2,343/month
Average starting price $4,326/month
Average starting price $6,278/month
Average starting price $5,769/month
Average starting price $4,447/month
Average starting price $818/month
Recent reviews of Independent Living in Waukesha County, WI
Heartis Village North Shore in Glendale, WI
3.8

My loved one is currently a resident at Heartis Village North Shore. Overall, her experience at this facility has been good. The friendliness is great. The staff and care services are good. The value is good, also. I have and will continue to recommend Heartis Village North Shore to family and friends.

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.

Mission Creek in Waukesha, WI
3.0

We really like that Mission Creek is a smaller community - we felt this would allow our loved one to have more one on one personalized quality care. The staff members have all been friendly and helpful and based on our experience so far we would recommend Mission Creek to other families

Oak Hill Terrace

1805 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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32 reviews

I do really enjoy it here at Oak Hill Terrace. I enjoy the activities and the ladies who lead them. [name removed] at the front desk is so nice and very sharp, she knows all our names. [name removed] the...

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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sinceri Senior Living communities

Oak Hill Terrace is a 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 the fabric of...

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Heartis Village of Brookfield

16040 W Greenfield Ave, Brookfield, WI 53005

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
30 reviews

My mother has been at Heartis since, Jan 2023. Her care has been phenomenal! Leanne in Marketing was my first contact with Heartis Brookfield. She took time aside from my tour to talk to me and share her...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Integral Senior Living Management Group communities

At our Heartis Village communities, we celebrate life, individuality, growth, learning, diversity, social prosperity and overall well-being. When you hear the term “Vibrant Life!” from a staff member or a resident, you’ll notice the phrase is encased with excitement and enthusiasm. That’s...

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ProHealth Regency Senior Communities - Brookfield

777 North Brookfield Road, Brookfield, WI 53045

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9.2
Review Score
32 reviews

What I like the most about the PreHealth Regency Senior Communities is the meals, the quality of the meals is excellent. The administrative team reaches out to residents individually, and they have several...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living

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...

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Autumn Bay of Pewaukee

539 E Wisconsin Avenue, Pewaukee, WI 53072

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8.5
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22 reviews

My family and loved one have had a good experience with Autumn Bay. The staff are kind, caring, and helpful. Everyone is friendly. This truly feels like a family atmosphere. There are meals and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Autumn Bay of Pewaukee Autumn Bay of Pewaukee, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, is a small, family-owned assisted living community. It provides care to a range of different residents who range from needing short-term care to long-term or memory care options. There is even a special section of the...

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Hartland Terrace

327 North Ave, Hartland, WI 53029

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
Review Score
2 reviews

Our loved one moved here from a precious community and it has just been a night and day experience in comparison, we would recommend this community to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living

Heritage Lake Country

2975 Village Square Drive, Hartland, WI 53029

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.5
Review Score
19 reviews

What we really like about Heritage Lake Country is our loved one's room- it is quite spacious and comfortable. The administration is usually very responsive. It's not easy to contact the different...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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...

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Brookdale Brookfield Assisted Living/Crossings

660 Woelfel Road, Brookfield, WI 53045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.1
Review Score
52 reviews

This was a blessing, you people were Swift, thoughtful charitable, help me with my problem, a place in this friend of my husbands the community that [name removed]was placed in Brookdale Brookfield is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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When you’re ready to retire your housekeeping duties and home maintenance headaches and embrace all that retirement has to offer, then our community is ready and waiting for you. We are a dynamic assisted living community in Brookfield, Wis., just a short drive to Milwaukee, that also provides...

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Mission Creek

3217 Fiddlers Creek Dr, Waukesha, WI 53188

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5.7
Review Score
58 reviews

Our family and loved one had a great experience at Mission Creek. Our loved one enjoys the meals offered. The staff take very good care of our loved one. There are times on the weekends the community...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Eden Senior Care communities

Mission Creek is located in Waukesha, WI. The 36th Best Small City in America, Waukesha is the largest city in Waukesha County. Once known for the healing properties of its spring water, Waukesha has a rich history centered around health and family, making it an ideal location. With large...

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Summit Woods

2501 Summit Ave, Waukesha, WI 53188

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They have a catholic mass every Sunday, which is important to my loved ones. They have bridge – so the activities calendar looks really good. . There is enough parking. The staff have all been friendly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments

Nestled in the woods, Summit Woods is a premier Senior Retirement Community. Summit Woods offers residents a worry free active lifestyle. Summit Woods offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that include heat and water, generous storage, and all appliances including dishwashers. Summit Woods has a...

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The Berkshire at Kensington

1800 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188

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1.0
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9 reviews

The property is very well managed, and the residents are very friendly. The maintenance crew is well appointed and the property is kept up to above average standards. The activities for the residents are...

Provides: Senior Apartments

The Berkshire independent senior apartment communities are specially designed to meet the changing needs of today's seniors. Our comfortable units are an ideal option for those who no longer want the responsibility and upkeep of a house but still desire privacy and independence. Our properties...

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Hillside Woods I & II

3270 Hillside Dr. #319, Delafield, WI 53018

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I owned houses for over 50 years until I moved into Hillside Woods 1 Apartments.My Wife died 5 years ago and thought I would try Apartment living after much thought and urging from my children. One year ago...

Provides: Senior Apartments

Hillside Woods II 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting. Hillside Woods II offers 60- one and two bedroom income eligible and market rate apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit Hillside Woods to see all that it has to offer.

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Lynnwood of Delafield

W302 N1632 Maple Avenue (Highway E), Pewaukee, WI 53072

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I just placed my Aunt at Lynnwood of Delafield and so far I am truly pleased. [Removed] was been wonderful and a blessing to work with and so has all the staff. I love the home like atmosphere and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the town of Delafield, LynnWood of Delafield is a small licensed residential facility providing care for 8-10 residents in a homelike setting with private rooms and private half baths. In addition we offer spa services in our whirlpool...

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Legacy Assisted Living - Pewaukee

N26W26511 College Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1.5
Review Score
3 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Matthews of Hartland

300 E. North Shore Dr., Hartland, WI 53029

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They have been excellent. They are very clean and very friendly. She doesn't like their food at all. They should have a computer for the residents to use, to check emails and things. Other than that we have...

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Encore communities

Matthews of Hartland is a 20 bed RCAC (Residential Care Apartment Complex) with all private studio units with their own private bathrooms and kitchenettes. The community is located off of North Shore Drive and Maple Avenue in Hartland. Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you...

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Cecelia Place

1061 Cecelia Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.0
Review Score
26 reviews

We absolutely love Cecelia Place! Our mom moved here and she is so very happy!! The staff is so friendly and helpful. She never has to worry about anything. The food is good, they have a chef! The activities...

Provides: Assisted Living

Providing the finest in independent and assisted living, Cecelia Place is for individuals who are able to live on their own and may need supportive services. Conveniently located in Pewaukee and within walking distance of over 60 retail businesses and restaurants. Four major medical clinics and...

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Matthews of Pewaukee

1109 Cecelia Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072

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It's very hard when you have to reach a decision on what's best for a loved one. I finally realized that mother need more then the family support. It was with sadness that we as a family began looking for a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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Golden Oaks Home

21600 W. Cleveland Avenue, New Berlin, WI 53146

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My brother and ward has lived at Golden Oaks since July, 2016. He can be challenging at times, and all of the staff try very hard to make his life enjoyable while still abiding by the rules. I'm impressed...

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Frontida Management Group communities

Golden Oaks Home is a 16 bed group home style Assisted Living, located in New Berlin, where you will find peace of mind for your loved one. Golden Oaks Home specializes in caring for those 55 and older with mental health concerns.Golden Oaks Home is situated on a beautiful and private eight...

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Arbor View Assisted Living

W232N3471 Hunters Ridge Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
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We had my Mother at another assisted living complex and it was horrible. The facility was brand new and state of the art, but the staff had no experience and the turnover was constant. We went about...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Parkside Management Services communities

Arbor View Communities are tucked into a quiet neighborhoods close to churches, parks and shopping. There's a new kind of home for the elderly and others who need assistance with the activities of daily living. It's a beautiful residence with all the comforts of home, plus the special care that...

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Hartland Place

444 Merton Ave, Hartland, WI 53029

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
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7.0
Review Score
49 reviews

[name removed] and [name removed] are VERY RIGID when it comes to pill time and dining. They feel they should be taking their pills at the same time as when they were at home and not at the "random" times...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Hartland Place is an attractive option for seniors who may no longer be comfortable living in their own home but don't need round the clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home. At Hartland Place, you get the daily support needed, while remaining as independent as possible. Care plans...

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The Auberge at Brookfield

1105 Davidson Road, Brookfield, WI 53045

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3.0
Review Score
42 reviews

Everything is going really well here. I feel like they are very well equipped to handle people to redirect them. They are able to deal with pets too. The staff is very kind and reachable. I recommend this...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Frontier Senior Living communities

The Auberge at Brookfield is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...

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Lake Country Landing

2255 N Stonehedge Trail, Oconomowoc, WI 53066

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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6.8
Review Score
3 reviews

I came here with a broken him recovering. It has become my home. I enjoy my time with the many folks here. Enjoy the care and feel at home.

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
See all North Shore Healthcare, LLC communities

Lake Country Landing Senior Community is located in Oconomowoc WI. At Lake Country Landing, we believe in quality care and compassion while enhancing the lives of our residents. We have a dedicated healthcare professionals that offers supportive care centered around each individual.We offer Be...

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Brookdale Sussex

W240 N6351 Maple Avenue, Sussex, WI 53089

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6.5
Review Score
16 reviews

My mother is still taking some time to adjust to her move into this community. However I do feel she is safe, and in good hands. I do feel comfortable with her move to this facility, I have no problem with...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Sussex is a nice rural community with easy access to retail, restaurants, park and is a convenient drive other urban locations. Brookdale Sussex is a sister community to 3 other Brookdale properties in Brookfield. Brookdale Sussex is the only Assisted Living and CBRF in Sussex and is...

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Avalon Square

222 Park Place, Waukesha, WI 53186

8.0
Review Score
3 reviews

My mom moved in at 92, having lived in our family home for 63 years. It could have been a rough transition, but it was really good. All credit goes to the staff at Avalon Square. From front desk to nursing...

Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Presbyterian Homes & Services, Inc. communities

Avalon Square is a beautiful, vibrant senior living community encompassing an entire city block in historic downtown Waukesha. Cultural activities, parks, and a charming mix of shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. Construction of Avalon Square was completed in 2003, consisting...

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Ruby Commons

17560 W North Ave, Brookfield, WI 53045

8.0
Review Score
5 reviews

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

“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...

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Silvernail

2451 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072

Parents have only lived there for 3 weeks and so far are happy.

Provides: Senior Apartments

Silvernail is an affordable senior housing community located in the village of Pewaukee, Waukesha County, WI. The community itself is located directly across from the Willow Run Golf Course and just down the street from the Western Lakes Golf Club. Pewaukee is home to large Pewaukee Lake and...

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Cost of independent living in Waukesha County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waukesha County is 2,343 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wauwatosa, WI with an average of 2,173 per month.

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What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

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Oak Hill Terrace, Archwood East and Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point are the top rated independent living facilities near Waukesha County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 45 independent living facilities near Waukesha County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Waukesha County, Wisconsin are Heartis Village of Brookfield. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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