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Cost of independent living in Fayette, WI

The average cost of senior living in Fayette is $3,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shullsburg, WI with an average of $1,801 per month.

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

Fayette, WI
$3,717/mo
$3,562/mo

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

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

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

$4,511/mo
Independent Living
$3,717/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,500/mo
Studio
$4,806/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,529/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,787/mo

Senior living costs in Fayette 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: Fayette, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFayette, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,717/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,421/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,511/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Fayette, WI:$3,717/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Fayette, WI:$4,421/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Fayette, WI:$4,511/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Fayette, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fayette 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fayette, WI$3,731/mo$3,532/mo+5.6%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fayette, WI
2024 average cost:$3,731/mo
2023 average cost:$3,532/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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 Fayette

Recent reviews for independent living in Fayette

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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Fayette independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fayette independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fayette, 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 Fayette 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 Fayette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fayette, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Fayette 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 Fayette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fayette, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fayette 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 Fayette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fayette, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.4%
47%
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