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I've already recommended them to a few people. I like the life lease. You sort of buy the place as if it were a condo, but you don't really buy it. Instead, you've bought the ability to live there as long...
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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 Stratford Building offers a variety of floor plans, ranging from our 870 square foot 1 bedroom and 1 bath to a 1334 square foot 2 bedroom and 2 baths. The homes in our Stratford Building include a full Frigidaire Brand appliance package; complete with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher AND full...
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It's going fantastic! I don't have any concerns, or anything I would like to see improved or done better. They are doing a great job.
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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.
Senior Living Designed with YOU in mind!  Located on the north shore of Lake Mendota.  We are in the 55+ 'Westshire Village Community'.  We have 8 different floor plans including spacious 1 bedroom, beautiful 2 bedroom, and exquisite 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments.  Many...
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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.
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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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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.
A non-profit, locally owned and managed organization dedicated to providing low-cost rental housing for the elderly
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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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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.
The Maple Ridge 55+ Adult Community is pleased to provide 49 income eligible and market rate apartments designed for the active adult. Maple Ridge offers one- and two- bedroom floor plans in a wide variety of sizes. Just off of Main Street in the small city of Reedsburg, WI, Maple Ridge is close...
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My wife and I live at this senior apartments and we are happy with it. The grounds and public area are clean. We have all the amenities to prepare our own meals. Everything is quiet nice too. The 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.
Atwood CourtyardAtwood Courtyard is a senior apartment community, located right in the heart of the community in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Madison is a friendly community that is buzzing with a wide variety of activities. Spend a Saturday browsing through the Dane County Farmers Market,...
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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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
Prairie Ridge of Galena is the area's premier Independent Living and Memory Care community. Located in beautiful and historic Galena, Illinois, our state-of-the-art building began welcoming residents in August 2017. Residents of Prairie Ridge can expect the very best in retirement living; from...
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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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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.
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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: 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, 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.
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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.
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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.
Quality and luxury really are affordable at the Frost Woods II 55+ Adult Community. Frost Woods II offers adults a stimulating new place to call home in Monona. Live a carefree lifestyle where independence and convenience are emphasized. Frost Woods Apartments II are within a short distance of...
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They're a good outfit. They have good maintenence. They're decent people. It's independent living here, they have a meeting place where everyone gets together. It had cheaper price for a pretty good size...
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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 Mother Carmen Hernandez's last home was at Monona Meadows. More than once either myself or brother's/sister's had called the Manager Whitney (since some of us live far away from the City of Madison) in...
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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.
Monona Meadows is senior housing located the outskirts of Madison, the county seat of Dane County, Wisconsin. Adjacent to the Edward Taylor Conservation Park, less than a mile from Lake Monona, and practically surrounded by half a dozen other parks, lakes, and golf courses, Monona Meadows is...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Dodgeville, WI

The average cost of senior living in Dodgeville is $3,602 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Darlington, WI with an average of $2,069 per month.

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

Dodgeville, WI
$3,602/mo
$3,215/mo

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

Dodgeville, WI
$3,602/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,439/mo
Independent Living
$3,602/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,756/mo
Studio
$4,752/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,463/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,743/mo

Senior living costs in Dodgeville 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: Dodgeville, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDodgeville, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,602/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,353/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,439/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Dodgeville, WI:$3,602/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Dodgeville, WI:$4,353/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Dodgeville, WI:$4,439/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Dodgeville, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dodgeville 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dodgeville, WI$3,617/mo$3,486/mo+3.8%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Dodgeville, WI
2024 average cost:$3,617/mo
2023 average cost:$3,486/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
Wisconsin
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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What families are saying about independent living in Dodgeville

Recent reviews for independent living in Dodgeville

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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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.

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Multiple reviews mention the kindness and approachability of the staff at various communities. At Holiday Middleton, residents express appreciation for the warm and respectful interactions they have with the staff. Families of Oak Park Place - Dubuques loved one also comment on the helpfulne ...
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Variety of activities and social events. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered at several communities. At Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, individuals take part in movie nights, music sessions, and outings to local stores and restaurants. Reviews for Holiday Middleton mention the weekly Bible study and the impor ...
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Accessible and convenient location. Several reviews highlight the ease of access to amenities and services at their communities. At The Waterford at Fitchburg, residents are close to grocery stores, medical appointments, and other essentials, while Holiday Middletons mother enjoys the convenience of a nearby library and walkin ...
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Delicious and diverse meal options. Throughout the reviews, the quality and taste of the meals stand out as a key factor in residents' overall satisfaction. At Talamore Sun Prairie, residents appreciate the varied offerings, with multiple options for each meal. The Jefferson community also prioritizes individual preferences, acc ...
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Community spirit and friendliness among residents. Multiple reviews highlight the sense of camaraderie and togetherness among residents at different communities. At Holiday Middleton, residents have made new friends and enjoy socializing with their neighbors. Families of Oak Park Place - Dubuques loved one also mention the welcoming nature o ...
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Individualized attention and care. Residents and their families frequently comment on the attentiveness and personalized care they receive at their communities. At Holiday Middleton, residents are treated as family, and staff members go above and beyond to make sure their needs are met. Families of Talamore Sun Prairies fathe ...
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Dodgeville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dodgeville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dodgeville, 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 Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dodgeville, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dodgeville, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dodgeville 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 Dodgeville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dodgeville, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, Holiday Middleton and The Waterford at Fitchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dodgeville, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 256 independent living facilities near Dodgeville, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Dodgeville, 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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