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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Okee, WI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 36 independent living facilities in Okee, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sherman Avenue Historic District, East Dayton Street Historic District and Langdon Street Historic District.
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Photo of Meadow Ridge Assisted Living
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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I really like that the community is kept clean and organized. The manager and landlord are lovely people. My room is very spacious i love that. I really hope that the maintenance people can get stuff fixed...
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 Oakbrook which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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.
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I'm hoping to make more friends here at Cannery Row Senior Apartments. My children thought this was the best place for me when they decided where I should live. There are a lot of people are older in their...
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.
Cannery Row is an active senior community located in the one and only Waunakee, WI. It has been designed to provide comfortable, exquisitely designed apartment homes for a wide range of lifestyles and income levels. We offer one and two bedroom apartments, in a variety of floor plans that...
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 Phoenix 55+ Adult Community consists of 44 income eligible apartment homes to those who meet income requirements. Conveniently located in downtown Portage at the intersection of West Cook Street (Hwy33) and DeWitt Street (Hwy 51), shopping, restaurants and other amenities are right outside...
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The facility is huge and has a great community environment quality. The staff and doctors are very informative,
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.
Serenity Homes is located in the Village of DeForest, just north of Madison. The facility is compromised of two homes of 15 beds each, with different levels of care so residents are able to age-in-place without the disruption of another relocation. If you are old enough to remember life in the...
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.
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...
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.
Located in Portage, Wisoconsin, Deer Run Apartments makes for an ideal living location for the elderly. Operating as exclusive senior housing, we provide a beautiful place to live for elders who want to live independently. We ensure that your loved ones are well cared for regardless of their...
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A Place For Mom provided me with a list of places to visit and the contact information to schedule a tour of the facilities for my parents. We were very impressed with the Jefferson Square senior 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.
Jefferson Square is a 55 and older life lease community located on a 9 acre parcel.  We have 62 units and a clubhouse.  Each unit consists of 2 bedrooms, attached garage, four season porch, appliances and a gas fireplace.  Each unit is approximately 1440 square feet all...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Okee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Okee is $3,605 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Merrimac, WI with an average of $2,568 per month.

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

Okee, WI
$3,605/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,926/mo
Independent Living
$3,605/mo

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

Studio
$3,138/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,397/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,608/mo

Senior living costs in Okee 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: Okee, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOkee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,605/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,353/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,926/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Okee, WI:$3,605/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Okee, WI:$6,353/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Okee, WI:$6,926/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Okee, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Okee 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 average 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
Okee, WI$3,312/mo$3,398/mo-2.5%
Wisconsin$2,867/mo$2,990/mo-4.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Okee, WI
2024 average cost:$3,312/mo
2023 average cost:$3,398/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,990/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 Okee

Recent reviews for independent living in Okee

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.

Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage

4.8
Our mom has dementia and has been there a few years now. The office staff and most of the employees are very good with her. She loves the feeling of living on her own and being able to have her dear cat with her and Our House gives her that. She would like more in house friends, but seems to ...
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Okee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Okee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Okee, 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 Okee 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 Okee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Okee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.9%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.5%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.4%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Okee 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 Okee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Okee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
24.9%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Okee 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 Okee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Okee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
43.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.1%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.2%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59.5%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.8%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
50.5%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
29%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.9%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee, The Rivers Portage and Brightstar Senior Living of Waunakee are the top-rated independent living facilities near Okee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 36 independent living facilities near Okee, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Okee, Wisconsin are Quarry Ridge Retirement Community, The Waterford at Fitchburg and Holiday Middleton. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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