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10 Best Independent Living Communities in North Prairie, WI

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I enjoy living here at Oak Hill Terrace. I’m thankful for my friends and the kind staff that go out of their way to help. I enjoy the delicious food and great activities that Oak Hill Terrace provides....
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.
Oak Hill Terrace is a community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into the fabric of...
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There has been quite a bit of turnover in the management staff lately but it hasn't affected the day to day care as far as I've seen. All of the staff is very friendly and helpful.
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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I owned houses for over 50 years until I moved into Hillside Woods 1 Apartments.My Wife died 5 years ago and thought I would try Apartment living after much thought and urging from my children. One year ago...
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.
Hillside Woods II 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting. Hillside Woods II offers 60- one and two bedroom income eligible and market rate apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit Hillside Woods to see all that it has to offer.
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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.
Hillside Woods 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting. Hillside Woods I offers 60- one and two bedroom income eligible apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit Hillside Woods to see all that it has to offer.
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Mission Creek is a wonderful facility. The nurses take wonderful care of the residents and keep them busy with many activities.
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.
Mission Creek is located in Waukesha, WI. The 36th Best Small City in America, Waukesha is the largest city in Waukesha County. Once known for the healing properties of its spring water, Waukesha has a rich history centered around health and family, making it an ideal location. With large...
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The property is very well managed, and the residents are very friendly. The maintenance crew is well appointed and the property is kept up to above average standards. The activities for the residents are...
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 Berkshire independent senior apartment communities are specially designed to meet the changing needs of today's seniors. Our comfortable units are an ideal option for those who no longer want the responsibility and upkeep of a house but still desire privacy and independence. Our properties...
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They have a catholic mass every Sunday, which is important to my loved ones. They have bridge – so the activities calendar looks really good. . There is enough parking. The staff have all been friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the woods, Summit Woods is a premier Senior Retirement Community. Summit Woods offers residents a worry free active lifestyle. Summit Woods offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that include heat and water, generous storage, and all appliances including dishwashers. Summit Woods has a...
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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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Things are going well at Linden Ridge-Mukwonago. I have not heard otherwise. I think overall everything is good at this facility. It has been a good experience.
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.
The Linden Ridge assisted living community is located in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Situated across the street from St. James Parish, Linden Ridge is an exemplary assisted living community offering easy access. Residents here enjoy a full life, and are encouraged to maintain their independence as...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
The Berkshire at Sunset: a very active, completely independent living, apartment community, exclusively for those aged 55 or better. Located in the growing and popular dining and shopping area of Sunset Drive in Waukesha, we are a small community near everything. At Sunset, we understand 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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in North Prairie, WI

The average cost of senior living in North Prairie is $3,273 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lauderdale Lakes, WI with an average of $3,140 per month.

Independent living costs in North Prairie, WI, vs. nearby cities

North Prairie, WI
$3,273/mo
$3,247/mo
$3,484/mo

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

North Prairie, WI
$3,273/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in North Prairie, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,530/mo
Independent Living
$3,273/mo

Independent living costs in North Prairie, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,747/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,470/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,973/mo

Senior living costs in North Prairie 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: North Prairie, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNorth Prairie, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,273/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,428/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,530/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
North Prairie, WI:$3,273/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
North Prairie, WI:$4,428/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
North Prairie, WI:$4,530/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in North Prairie, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in North Prairie 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
North Prairie, WI$2,948/mo$1,737/mo+69.7%
Wisconsin$2,500/mo$2,546/mo-1.8%
National$2,867/mo$2,798/mo+2.5%
North Prairie, WI
2024 average cost:$2,948/mo
2023 average cost:$1,737/mo
Percent change:+69.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,500/mo
2023 average cost:$2,546/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
National
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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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 North Prairie

Recent reviews for independent living in North Prairie

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.

Frontida of Elkhorn

4.9
My loved one was a resident at Frontida of Elkhorn. Everything was great for my loved one at this facility. The friendliness and cleanliness were great. The staff and quality of care was great also. I would recommend this facility to others.

North Prairie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in North Prairie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in North Prairie, 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 North Prairie 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 North Prairie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
North Prairie, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.4%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in North Prairie 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 North Prairie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
North Prairie, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in North Prairie 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 North Prairie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
North Prairie, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.1%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
35.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.4%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
28.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.6%
47%
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