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The cost of independent living in Waupaca is about $3,122 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 249 options. Read 824 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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I have been very pleased with Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care. We chose this facility because I was in a time crunch and they were very accommodating and receptive to our needs. The room sizes...
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.
Care Partners Assisted Living in Weston (5905 Delikowski Street) is a 20 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides...
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Golf, lay poolside, walking trails in the summer..,snowshoe and cross country ski in the winter. The Reserve at Greenwood Hills is amazing. I’ve been a resident for a year and couldn’t be happier. Heated...
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.
The Reserve at Greenwood Hills Independent Living was founded on an innovative vision: to enhance the lives of our residents by offering apartments with every luxury of home, to enrich the lives of seniors through a comprehensive social activity program and to provide peace of mind through our...
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The staff and community are beyond kind. If you need someone to look at something, a maintenance man is over so quickly and ensures everything is all set for you. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept. The...
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.
Ridgeview Highlands is conveniently located in Appleton, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the...
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I have had great service from the beginning contact with Birchwood Highlands. The grounds are beautiful and the apartments are so nice. There are several layouts available. People are friendly and there are...
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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.
Birchwood Highlands is conveniently located in Weston, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of on-site...
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5 For all of them. Amazing community. Dad was so happy there. Friendly accommodating staff, wonderful and polite neighbors, lots of community events and dinners.
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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.
Highlands at Mahler Park is conveniently located in Neenah, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of...
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The place was great, but my father and one other patient were the only men in the entire site. Activities and socializing were almost entirely female oriented. Thus he found it better to be in his room alone...
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.
Adelaide Place is a comfortable assisted living community located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Located at the base of one of the country’s largest inland lakes, Fond du Lac offers majestic natural views during all four seasons of the year. Fond du Lac is conveniently located a mere hour away from...
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.
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Designed especially for seniors, Grace Apartments offer one-bedroom, ranch style apartment homes with great closet space, indoor mail service, off-street parking, and close to clinics and the hospital. Small pets are welcome. Save money during the winter months because...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
If you are looking for that welcoming-homelike atmosphere, then Rosemore Village Retirement Communities is the place for you. "WE ARE FAMILY WHEN YOURS IS NOT AROUND" Rosemore Village has a wide range of care levels starting at "TOTAL INDEPENDENCE" to "COMPLETE ASSISTANCE". Our seniors recieve...
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Photo of St. Joseph Residence - The Washington Center
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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: 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
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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
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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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted...
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: 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
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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: 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: 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: 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
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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
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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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The community is still under contruction but the part that is liveable is very nice and clean. I moved in two weeks ago and chose Highlands at River Crossing for the rent. It's less expensive than any of the...
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.
The Highlands at River Crossing is conveniently located in the charming village of Winneconne, Wisconsin, near the beautiful Wolf River, and offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all...
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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.
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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.
The goal at Our House Assisted Living is to create an environment that nourishes the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each resident. Our House provides secruity and care to seniors in their hometowns and are designed to support seniors who can no longer live alone. Respect, dignity...

Cost of independent living in Waupaca, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waupaca is $3,122 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,048 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waupaca, WI vs. nearby cities

Waupaca, WI
$3,122/mo
$3,326/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waupaca, WI vs. the state and national average

Waupaca, WI
$3,122/mo
U.S. national average
$4,125/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waupaca vs. other types of senior living

$3,991/mo
Independent Living
$3,122/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waupaca, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$5,300/mo
Studio
$5,387/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,351/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,940/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Waupaca over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Waupaca

Recent reviews for independent living in Waupaca

Emerald Bay Retirement Community in Hobart, WI

5.0
Our loved ones so far have not complained about the food and from what we have seen of it, it looks delicious. When we are able to visit we do see some people utilizing the different activities, but with the pandemic the activities are still pretty restricted. We do think the value for cost is ...
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Wellington Place at Whiting in Stevens Point, WI

5.0
Our Dad needed care that my Mom could not provide, but she did not quite see it that way. After touring some of the fancy senior living places in town, Mom chose Wellington because it had a homey feel. The group dining room is brightly lit with huge windows and an indoor garden. There is a ...
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The Residence at Oshkosh

3.8
It's a very typical Assisted living place. Nice size apartments, expensive rent with cheap food served cafeteria style. Standing in line waiting for food, like school kids. The ones that are not mobile wait even longer. I would recommend but with reservations.

Waupaca independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waupaca independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waupaca, 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 Waupaca 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 Waupaca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waupaca, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.4%
21.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.1%
35.3%
No sugar
No sugar
13%
31.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Waupaca 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 Waupaca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waupaca, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
37.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.2%
44.5%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waupaca 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 Waupaca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waupaca, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.6%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12%
29%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.2%
33.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.7%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.6%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.2%
55.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.3%
43.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.4%
39%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.6%
42.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
21.8%
47.8%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
33.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
40.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ridgeview Highlands Apartments 55+, Landings of Kaukauna and The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waupaca, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 249 independent living facilities near Waupaca, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Waupaca, Wisconsin is Landings of Kaukauna. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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