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Photo of Park Glen Apartments
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Just to clarify its my Mother in law living there, but she seems to really like it and is very happy with her apartment and the people she's met.
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.
Park Glen Apartments is for those 55 and better, located in Madison, Wisconsin. It is where luxury meets affordability. You may have heard of Madison being referred to as a college town but rest assured, college kids have not cornered the market on enjoying all this Midwest city has to offer....
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We of course, would like the cost a little less, but we understand that is the way things are these days. I would suggest them to check out Kettle Park. Our first year at Kettle Park we've been very pleased.
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.
Welcome to Kettle Park Senior LivingYou will experience the comfort and convenience of home with state of the art amenities and individualized services that are available to meet your lifestyle needs. We offer Independent Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care services.The Norwegian heritage of...
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This facility has a very caring staff, a capable administrative team, and is an excellent quality facility. The needs of my sister-in-law were fully met. I would highly recommend this community for 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.
Cedarhurst of Madison provides truly person-directed care, taking the time to know and work with each resident as an individual and providing them with care that’s as unique as they are. In Assisted Living, our caring, compassionate staff, first-rate amenities, new community and welcoming,...
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Actually, my folks moved the end of August because my Mom needed memory care and they did not have a unit in memory care that would fit 2 people. Med passers and activities staff were very friendly. They...
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.
Within the doors of Heritage Monona, you'll find a warm and gentle community where daily assistance is provided with love and the utmost respect for the personal integrity of our residents. Our compassionate staff has been specially selected and carefully trained to serve with an open heart and a...
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I am very sure that working on a memory care unit is extremely difficult for staff. Staff have to be mind readers with the patience of a saint when dealing with folks with dementia who can be violent, angry,...
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.
Welcome to Oak Park Place! Located on Madison's far east side, Oak Park Place offers options beyond traditional senior living for the lifestyle you or your loved one deserve. Imagine an all-inclusive list of amenities and services that support a carefree, independent way of life for residents...
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My mother is a resident here. They could get a new activities director because my mother does not get along with her.They need more staff on the weekends. We chose Aster Retirement because they offer...
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.
The Aster Retirement Communities and its dedicated staff recognize that you make the difference in our lives and we want to make a difference in yours. By dedicating ourselves to our 'mission' to care for you, we create an environment that is a positive way of life for all of our residents. We...
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This is an incredible facility. The care received here is the best. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. A very calming place to be.
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living Cambridge Assisted Care is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus...
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I am a PT and have worked in many care facilities in my career. Never before have I experienced the level of care and concern for a resident as I did with my Mom. Always pleasant, always professional and...
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.
Our beautiful Cambridge Assisted Living Facility is crafted in warm earthy colors in a beautiful Prairie style charm. This location has unique features like an on-site chef, in-house beauty salon, remote patient monitoring and security system, and the latest in assisted living technology.Home...
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I moved into Westminster in June 2020. I must say it was the best move I made after selling my house. My sister [name removed] lived at Westminster for 9 years before she passed away in 2016. She absolutely...
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.
On Madison’s far east side, Westminster 55+ Adult Community is easy to find. One block from the Richmond Hill Neighborhood and minutes from East Towne Mall, Westminster offers one- and two-bedroom apartment homes in a variety of floor plans plus underground parking. Common areas not only include...
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McFarland Villa is a really great place. The staff were all very nice and accommodating, and they put up with my loved one. He did not want to live this far away from his friends so he moved. I would...
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.
At McFarland Villa Assisted Living, we strive to provide each of our residents a caring, nurturing environment with dignified and respectful services at a special place that they are proud to call 'home'. We understand there is no greater comfort in life than being around people who care. Our...
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Photo of Chamomile Assisted Living II
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The place is bright, clean and goo quality food and care. Meals are made from scratch not shipped in or reheated from a local service.
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.
Chamomile Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the lovely and charming Madison, Wisconsin. The two different locations of this community provide you with choice and variety. The lovely private apartments are accommodating and spacious. You can enjoy the beautiful foliage and...
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Overall it has been pretty good experience so far. Only issues we have had is with the food and activities. On the food, the menu items are unusual sometimes and it is just not that great. They have not...
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.
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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.
Meadow Grove is a vibrant senior community that is located off Cottage Grove Road in Madison, Wisconsin. Make yourself at home in one of our 60 apartment homes and enjoy the convenience of being close to shopping, restaurants, medical services and much more. All apartments feature full...
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My mother moved to Harmony 4 months ago. Teresa has gotten her involved with Bingo, word game, balloon volleyball and even some sit and be fit. This has been great for my mother. She walks to all meals 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.
Stoughton Meadows Assisted Living is located in its namesake city of Stoughton, which can be found in Dane County, Wisconsin. Located right by the Yahara River, Stoughton takes pride in its strong Norwegian heritage, and love of the arts. Visiting loved ones can explore the many historical...
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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.
Conveniently located in the heart of Monona, Frost Woods offers quality and luxury at an affordable price. Frost Woods Apartments have one & two bedroom apartment homes. Call today to schedule a tour!
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I can’t imagine a better assisted living place for my mother than Camomile 1. First, she has a great apartment – living area, sleeping area, kitchen alcove, bathroom and two large closets. Great windows...
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.
Chamomile Assisted Living, LTD is located in a tranquil area of Madison, Wisconsin. Our community is close to several large public parks and nestled between quiet residential neighborhoods. It is an ideal place for our residents to call home, and we find that visitors and family guests often have...
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The staff is very patient and friendly to the residents. They're very good at communication with me as well. The food is good, and they're good about serving a fair amount of fruits and vegetables. A...
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.
At Madison Pointe Senior Living, we strive to provide each of our residents a caring, nurturing environment with dignified and respectful services at a special place that they are proud to call 'home'. We understand there is no greater comfort in life than being around people who care. Our team...
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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
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.
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 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...
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: 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.
Taylor RidgeTaylor Ridge is a charming senior living community located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.  There are 66 apartment homes in the community that consist of both market rate and affordable one and two bedroom apartments.  All apartment homes feature full appliances (including...
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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.
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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.
The Skaalen Village Independent Living Community, WISkaalen Village is an independent living community in Dane County, on the eastern shore of Lake Waubesa McFarland, WI. Skaalen Village accords residents who are 55+ access to over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails. Skaalen Village is on the...
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Cambridge Court is really a one of a kind place. My aunt has lived there for over 3 years and I can't express my gratitude to Joy and the staff at Cambridge Court. Every time I visit my aunt they are...
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Nora, WI

The average cost of senior living in Nora is $3,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Edgerton, WI with an average of $3,097 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nora, WI vs. nearby cities

Nora, WI
$3,859/mo
$3,831/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nora, WI vs. the state and national average

Nora, WI
$3,859/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Nora vs. other types of senior living

$4,502/mo
Independent Living
$3,859/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Nora, WI by room type

Studio
$4,689/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,889/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Nora over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Nora

Recent reviews for independent living in Nora

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.

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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Nora independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nora independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nora, 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 Nora 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 Nora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nora, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.9%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Nora 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 Nora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nora, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nora 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 Nora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nora, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
19.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
27.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
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Holiday Middleton, Park Glen Apartments and The Waterford at Fitchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Nora, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 42 independent living facilities near Nora, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Nora, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg and The Ridge at Madison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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