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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Aurora, WI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Aurora 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 Aurora. 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 38 independent living facilities in Aurora, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Florist Highlands, Parkway Hills and Park Knoll.
You may also consider nearby communities such as West Bend, Cedarburg and Grafton.
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9.8
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Mom has has numerous UTI. Sample of urine always contaminated only to find out they don't use any female wipes before getting sample. (Waterford does not supple those!?) So I purchased some and sample were...
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.
Open your heart to a homelike atmosphere when taking up residence at The Waterford at Hartford. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Hartford, WI enriches the lives of residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Spacious...
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The staff is very personable and genuinely seems to care about the residents and their families. The size of the facility is perfect for Mom because it allows her to walk around but not get lost. More fresh...
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.
Enjoy thoughtful amenities and kindhearted care at The Waterford at West Bend in charming West Bend, WI, known for its numerous historic sites and countless recreation options. We offer a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Built along...
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8 reviews
As a family member, finding the right place for a loved one is an incredibly challenging and emotional decision. After extensive research and numerous visits to various assisted living facilities, we chose...
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.
Serenity Villa Assisted Living A Forever Home~We Offer luxury assisted living services for the elderly who need help with daily living. Home cooked meals, snacks and special diets are prepared everyday and are included along with laundry and housekeeping. We have Certified...
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30 reviews
Once we took a tour and saw all they have to offer my mom was happy to move there. The move and paperwork was simple. My mom loves the staff, food and all the activities that are available. Very friendly,...
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.
Offering: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory CareSeniors are “Living Life on Purpose®” at New Perspective senior living community in West Bend, Wisconsin. There are so many fun activities to take part of at our West Bend assisted living facility, whether it’s gardening in our raised bed...
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We love hartford estates. All the staff were wonderful and friendly. There was always prompt information and updates given as I was my grandmothers POA. I always had a managers number to call with any...
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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It's a nice facility and the caregivers are good. Would like to see more staff, to help the residents. The addition of hospice support has helped with the level of care for my mom.
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.
Cedarhurst of Jackson is a senior living community designed to make the most of a naturally beautiful setting. Surrounded by lush landscaping, our waterfront location opens up a world of natural wonder and surprises. The Northwoods Resort atmosphere is evident throughout. Stone and timber...
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They are pretty good at providing care. They are doing a good job with the Covid -19 virus. The food is good. My dad is in a shared room, which is adequate. They have an outdoor patio space for the...
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.
Wellington Place at Hartford is a friendly assisted living community with a legacy of excellence in senior care. Independence and quality of life a are always promoted and caring, professional staff are nearby to help with activities of daily living, ensuring the comfort and safety of our...
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The staff takes such good care of my Mom.(And all the resident's) Communication is good when she needs something they let me know.
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 Gardens of Hartford is a comfortable and vibrant Christian assisted living community nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Hartford. We have 48 beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with full kitchens. Our residents are welcome to cook in their own apartment or join others...
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.
Cedar Bay West Cedar Bay West is a vibrant assisted living community in the charming town of West Bend, Wisconsin. With over 1,200 acres of parks and beautiful greenery, West Bend is the perfect location for our community, and for family to visit, and for our active residents to enjoy the...
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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.
Cedar Ridge is home base for vibrant men and women age 62 and better. Nestled on more than 90 acres of wood trails, ponds and prairie, this 309 unit apartment complex features a restaurant, 5000 square foot woodworking shop, computer lab, classes, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, country...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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.
Who is Compassionate Heights? Compassionate Heights is a small assisted living community that will provide assistance and emotional support for the elders in our community. The team consists of owner/operators who have 30+ years of combined experience in caregiving, and management and...
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.
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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, 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.
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
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.
Autumn Oaks is 30 bed community based Residential Facility which cares for persons 50 or older who have minimal to moderate physical or mental conditions that prevent them from caring for themselves. Our goal is to assist residents in maintaining the maximum level of independence of which they...
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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.
River Way Place, LLC is a 40 unit CBRF nestled among the trees and wildlife of the Milwaukee River in West Bend. We are licensed for 45 beds and can accommodate double occupancy if desired. Opened in 1992, our facility has been in operation for 20 years serving the elderly community. Our staff...
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Located in the Village of Kewaskum, Maple Dale Manor of Kewaskum offers home-like comfort along with 24-hour care and supervision. We are a state-licensed CBRF (Community-Based Residential Facility) providing trained staff and nurse management. We offer medication management, housekeeping, and...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Aurora, WI
The average cost of senior living in Aurora is $3,422 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Horicon, WI with an average of $3,245 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Aurora, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Aurora, WI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Aurora, WI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Aurora
Recent reviews for independent living in Aurora
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.
The Waterford at West Bend
4.0
The Waterford checked all the boxes for Mom. After living alone in her own home for 40 years, she didn't know how she'd adapt to community living. She did not want to walk long halls with confusing floor plans and elevators. The Waterford is small and a single story which has made her transition ...
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StoryPoint Mequon
3.8
I have experience theft of meds, clothing and money but have been assured the guilt party is no longer an employee. So far so good
Aurora independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aurora independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aurora, 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 Aurora 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 Aurora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Aurora, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.4%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Aurora 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 Aurora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Aurora, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.9%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
9.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Aurora 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 Aurora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Aurora, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
22.6%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
12.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
6.5%
31.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Hartford, StoryPoint Mequon and The Waterford at West Bend are the top-rated independent living facilities near Aurora, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 38 independent living facilities near Aurora, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Aurora, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Hartford, StoryPoint Mequon and The Waterford at West Bend. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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