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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Brown Deer, WI

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A beautiful facility with a beautiful view. The staff is professional and caring. The level of service here is excellent and so far we do not have any complaints. The other residents here are friendly too.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Brewery Point Apartments is a modern senior housing community located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin in Milwaukee County. Our convenient location in the downtown Milwaukee area means great views of the city skyline for our residents, and convenient accommodations for visiting...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Just South of West Highland Boulevard between South Layton Boulevard and North 17th Street, William A. Passavant is a perfectly located senior community for those 55 years or better in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All the convenience of city living, with countless dining, shopping, and entertainment...
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Provides: Independent Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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.
McAuley Apartments offer affordable housing apartments as well as market rate apartments. Located on Milwaukee’s Lower East side, McAuley Apartments is blocks away from Lake Michigan. The area provides seasonally changing scenery plus hiking and biking trails, tennis courts and all the city...
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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.
Chai Point Senior Living Chai Point Senior Living is an assisted living community located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Located walking distance from Veterans Park Pond and the McKinley Park and Marina, Chai Point Senior Living is a dream come true for anyone that loves...
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Brown Deer, WI

The average cost of senior living in Brown Deer is $3,287 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenfield, WI with an average of $3,178 per month.

Independent living costs in Brown Deer, WI, vs. nearby cities

Brown Deer, WI
$3,287/mo
$3,323/mo

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

Brown Deer, WI
$3,287/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Brown Deer, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,465/mo
Independent Living
$3,287/mo

Independent living costs in Brown Deer, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,262/mo
Studio
$4,683/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,712/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,608/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,701/mo

Senior living costs in Brown Deer 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: Brown Deer, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrown Deer, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,287/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,381/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,465/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Brown Deer, WI:$3,287/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Brown Deer, WI:$4,381/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Brown Deer, WI:$4,465/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Brown Deer, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Brown Deer 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
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Brown Deer, WI$2,091/mo$2,411/mo-13.3%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Brown Deer, WI
2024 average cost:$2,091/mo
2023 average cost:$2,411/mo
Percent change:-13.3%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
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 Brown Deer

Recent reviews for independent living in Brown Deer

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - Muskego

5.0
N/a when it comes to the meals and dining. Dad is in independent living apartment so makes own meals. The activities are outstanding. Tons of activities for the residents to participate in. The value for cost was more than what we originally planned to spend. But after being there and ...
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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.

Marquette Manor in South Milwaukee, WI

5.0
After 20 years of taking care of my mom, we decided it would be best for her to start living on her own. It was a tough transition, but [Removed], the manager, made it so easy for her to feel at home. She addresses concerns and needs right away and makes sure that all of the residents feel ...
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Brown Deer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brown Deer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brown Deer, 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 Brown Deer 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 Brown Deer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brown Deer, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
23.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Brown Deer 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 Brown Deer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brown Deer, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brown Deer 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 Brown Deer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brown Deer, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
37.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
17.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
47%
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