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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Albany, WI

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My 94 year old father-in-law, [name removed], lived in assisted living at Ridgestone Terrace (Elkhorn) for 2 years. I visited every assisted living facility within a 50 mile radius and chose Ridgestone. We...
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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.
RidgeStone Terrace Assisted Living is a Residential Care Apartment Complex, located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin offering up to 28 hours of service per week to each resident with their activities of daily living in a beautiful homelike setting.  Assistance is based on each resident's...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
HARVARD RANCH FOR SENIORS IS A 23 APARTMENT BUILDING ALL ON ONE FLOOR. APTS. INCLUDE STOVE FRIDGE AND GAS HEAT AND GAS COOKING. CENTRAL AIR AND PARKING. RESIDENT MUST BE 60 YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE INCOME BELOW 32,OOO PER YEAR.
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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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It has been a good experience for us here at this community. They are caring for my relative very well. The community is nice and clean. The staff is good, they are helpful and kind. . Everything is working...
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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 living...
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I am very impressed with the caring and attentive staff. They impress me as having genuine interest in the residents they serve.
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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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.
As a premier 13 bed assisted living facility we offer the best care to all residents in our home at affordable rates. We take pride in providing an enriching environment for all so they can thrive during their senior years. This environment includes nothing but high quality care, enriching...
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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+ Farnham Village offers an affordable home for seniors. Located in historic Columbus, these one bedroom, ranch style apartment homes feature lots of closet space, off street parking, and laundry facilities. Small pets are welcome. Rental assistance is available.Friendly...
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The staff was friendly and really knew what they were doing. Very satisfied. Would give a very positive rating.
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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.
Larson House in Columbus, Wisconsin is an assisted living center with one and two bedroom apartments that provides quality care to the elderly. They accept all kinds of payment for insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Each room or suite has many amenities. We have a 24...
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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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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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My mom is happy in this community. It is clean and a safe enviroment for senior care. The grounds are clean to enjoy. I would recommend this to others for a good community.
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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 Landmark Building is a senior housing located in Watertown, WI in Dodge and Jefferson counties. Our residence offers beautiful luxury apartments in a quiet suburban neighborhood with gorgeous scenery and smiling faces. The apartments were built with comfort in mind and provide all the...
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After researching many assisted living facilities on line, and visiting others in person, this was by far the best one. Apartments are very nice, the hallways are bright, and clean. (Never any bad odors...
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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.
Swifthaven Community Assisted Living of Watertown is a State Certified Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) located in Watertown, Wisconsin. The facility includes 49 apartments with studio, one and two bedroom units with kitchenettes, some with a den, all with private bathrooms. Restored to...

Cost of independent living in Albany, WI

The average cost of senior living in Albany is $3,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brodhead, WI with an average of $2,684 per month.

Independent living costs in Albany, WI, vs. nearby cities

Albany, WI
$3,717/mo
$2,684/mo

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

Albany, WI
$3,717/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Albany, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,374/mo
Independent Living
$3,717/mo

Independent living costs in Albany, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,867/mo
Studio
$4,645/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,541/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,799/mo

Senior living costs in Albany 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: Albany, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlbany, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,717/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,294/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,374/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Albany, WI:$3,717/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Albany, WI:$4,294/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Albany, WI:$4,374/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Albany, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Albany 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Albany, WI$3,525/mo$3,326/mo+6.0%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Albany, WI
2024 average cost:$3,525/mo
2023 average cost:$3,326/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Albany

Recent reviews for independent living in Albany

Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

Albany independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albany independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albany, 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 Albany 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 Albany partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Albany, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Albany 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 Albany communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albany, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albany 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 Albany offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Albany, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
26%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.6%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
29.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

TLC Living Community, Fairhaven Christian Retirement and Quarry Ridge Retirement Community are the top-rated independent living facilities near Albany, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 331 independent living facilities near Albany, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Albany, Wisconsin are Holiday Middleton and The Waterford at Fitchburg. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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