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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.
Adare Place, an Elmcroft Senior Living Community, is an intimate, homelike senior living community located in the small but vibrant city of Menasha, a short drive from Appleton and Green Bay. Residents enjoy our warm, relaxing environment, engaged and friendly staff, and personalized care –...
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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...
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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.
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 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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My mother was there when she lived in Wisconsin it was good but it was like a 4 out of 5 compared to the place mother moved to in California. There were not nearly as many volunteers at Harbor House and the...
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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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My mother in law was alright with it, but we never moved her stuff there because it didn't have a warm feeling and it was also harder for me to get to (I'm the primary care giver). I wasn't sold on it for...
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.
KindredHearts is built on more than 25 years of achieving excellence in meeting today's senior needs, and anticipating those of tomorrow. We are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living, memory care and independent living in a personalized, home-like...
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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.
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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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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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.
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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.
Middleton Glen offers all the best in a retirement community. Located near the scenic Middleton Hills development, close to walking trails and the Pheasant Branch Conservancy area, and near grocery shopping, restaurants, and medical clinics. Our 97 units range from 703 sq. ft to over 1500 sq. ft....
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At Whitetail Run Senior Living Community, we provide a one of a kind approach to independent Senior Living fournd no where else in Central Wisconsin.  Enjoy a comfortable, safe lifestyle in your own cozy, one level home designed for independent seniors.  Private entrances with the added...
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Courtyard has been a wonderful place for our grandfather. Staff is very friendly, accommodating, helpful and courteous to our needs as well as our grandfathers. The residents are great! The facility is...
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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.
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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I am doing just fine in my new community. They have a calendar that offers stuff to do here like book club. People come into the place and provide blood testing. I do Meals on Wheels, it has been helpful...
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.
For the active individual 55 and better who wishes to live in Middleton, WI, Pheasant Branch is the answer! Pheasant Branch is situated close to a beautiful nature preserve with a blacktop path, making nature easily scooter and wheelchair accessible. The property offers 47 market rate apartments;...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Mecan, WI

The average cost of senior living in Mecan is $3,594 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,107 per month.

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

Mecan, WI
$3,594/mo
$3,658/mo
$2,205/mo

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

Mecan, WI
$3,594/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$3,844/mo
Independent Living
$3,594/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,602/mo
Studio
$4,538/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,218/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,626/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Senior living costs in Mecan 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: Mecan, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMecan, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,594/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,852/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,844/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mecan, WI:$3,594/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mecan, WI:$3,852/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mecan, WI:$3,844/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Mecan, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Mecan 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
Mecan, WI$3,514/mo$3,735/mo-5.9%
Wisconsin$2,883/mo$2,713/mo+6.3%
National$3,166/mo$3,004/mo+5.4%
Mecan, WI
2024 average cost:$3,514/mo
2023 average cost:$3,735/mo
Percent change:-5.9%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,883/mo
2023 average cost:$2,713/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,166/mo
2023 average cost:$3,004/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
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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 Mecan

Recent reviews for independent living in Mecan

Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue

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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

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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.

Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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Mecan independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mecan independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mecan, 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 Mecan 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 Mecan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mecan, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Mecan 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 Mecan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mecan, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mecan 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 Mecan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mecan, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.6%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.2%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
29.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
11.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
22.3%
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