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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.
Bright airy apartmentsKitchenettes with microwave and refrigeratorPrivate bathrooms with walk-in showersHeat and electricity includedA beautiful, stained-glass chapel open to all faithsBeauty and barber salonWeekly housekeepingComplimentary laundry service
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We love it here our apt is nice and we have a full kitchen, but we also have the option of going to the dining room if we don't feel like cooking. We have great neighbors and the staff here are excellent. ...
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 Polonaise Assisted Living in Milwaukee is the perfect lifestyle choice for seniors who request or require some assistance with their activities of daily living. With a 24-hour staff to support you, you're encouraged to take advantage of the resort-style amenities on-site, as well as the...
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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 Chopin encourages an active lifestyle balanced with the carefree living you desire, and the comfort and security you expect. Choose from a variety of apartment styles with unique and well-designed features. Several apartment styles include patios, balconies, and washer/dryer connections. All...
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Community is welcoming and nice size for me. People care about you here and make sure my needs are met. My apartment is spacious-nice things for us to do and activities outsie of community- great food- so...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Cedarhurst of Mequon 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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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.
Alexian Village offers beautiful surroundings, distinctive services, innovative lifestyle programs and high-quality care which are rooted in the Alexian Brothers 800 year legacy of care and Alexian Village's outstanding hospitality. Alexian Village is a fully accredited 'Continuing Care...
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I would recommend the facility because the residents were all so friendly. We had two cases of thievery from the room. One was a wallet. As for the food: great hamburgers. The dinners from the kitchen were...
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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.
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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.
Cedar Glen Independent Living Community for adults 55 and better is the first component of a 17 acre multi-family housing development in the city of Wauwatosa. The 80 unit senior housing building, which opened March 2012, offers income affordable apartment homes for those with low to moderate...
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I have been a resident of Terova Senior Living for just over a month now. I had a traumatic time leaving my home for health reasons, but am sooooo glad I am at Terova. I can't say enough about the ...
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.
The Sarah Chudnow Community offers asssisted living situated in a 19-acre park-like environment in Mequon, Wisconsin, located in Ozaukee County. Our residents enjoy the country club setting surrounded by beautiful woodland and meadow. We offer apartments for seniors who want assisted living, and...
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The owner is very friendly and very helpful. I think there is an aid or two that could use some improvement - there is one that my mother doesn't really like. I think it is very valuable - I'm getting what I...
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.
The Bluemound Home is our 20 bed home we accept residents who are both ambulatory and semi-ambulatory. Our residents can use canes, walkers or wheelchairs.The second floor is easily accessible by elevator.  Every room is private,with own bathroom. Families may decorate and bring in...
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5 for all. Except the care services & the meals and dining, those don't apply because it is independent living. What I like the most about Parkwood Highlands is how friendly and helpful the staff is; other...
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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.
Parkwood Highlands is conveniently located in New Berlin, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors.Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the...
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I recommend 100%! A friendly, involved, & extra kind community. [name removed] is a very hard working, motivated & welcoming Manager, & [name removed] running the office also, is very sweet. I’ve lived here...
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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They have been extraordinarily wonderful to me. The staff is very good and happy to assist you. I really appreciate and enjoy the people who live here.
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 Highlands at Riverwalk, conveniently located in Mequon, WI, offers multiple styles of spacious one and two bedroom apartments to Active Seniors age 55 or better. Our community lies in a beautiful park-like setting, with a walking path to the Milwaukee River. Enjoy the convenience of nearby...
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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: 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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A relative of mine received her rehab care at Milwaukee Catholic Home and had an excellent experience! The staff were caring, thoughtful, and intuitive to her needs. She enjoyed the food and the services...
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: 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.
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Parkside Commons are senior apartments located in the city of Glendale, WI, which is located in Milwaukee county. The area holds a variety of places to visit and things to see, from going to the beautiful Lake Michigan to visiting Sprecher Brewing Co. Go to iPic Theaters, Neroli Nail Salon or...
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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.
McAuley Apartments offer affordable housing apartments as well as market rate apartments. Located on Milwaukee’s Lower East side, McAuley Apartments is blocks away from Lake Michigan. The area provides seasonally changing scenery plus hiking and biking trails, tennis courts and all the city...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Chai Point Senior Living Chai Point Senior Living is an assisted living community located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Located walking distance from Veterans Park Pond and the McKinley Park and Marina, Chai Point Senior Living is a dream come true for anyone that loves...
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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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Love the art programs and trivia nights. [Name removed] encourages feedback and suggestions.
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 Shorewood, WI

The average cost of senior living in Shorewood is $3,245 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greendale, WI with an average of $3,171 per month.

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

Shorewood, WI
$3,245/mo
$3,266/mo

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

Shorewood, WI
$3,245/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,469/mo
Independent Living
$3,245/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,330/mo
Studio
$4,382/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,747/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,286/mo

Senior living costs in Shorewood 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: Shorewood, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShorewood, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,245/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,385/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,469/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shorewood, WI:$3,245/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Shorewood, WI:$4,385/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Shorewood, WI:$4,469/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Shorewood, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shorewood 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
Shorewood, WI$2,087/mo$2,389/mo-12.6%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Shorewood, WI
2024 average cost:$2,087/mo
2023 average cost:$2,389/mo
Percent change:-12.6%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Shorewood

Recent reviews for independent living in Shorewood

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.

Marquette Manor in South Milwaukee, WI

5.0
After 20 years of taking care of my mom, we decided it would be best for her to start living on her own. It was a tough transition, but [Removed], the manager, made it so easy for her to feel at home. She addresses concerns and needs right away and makes sure that all of the residents feel ...
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Shorewood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shorewood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shorewood, 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 Shorewood 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 Shorewood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shorewood, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
17.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Shorewood 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 Shorewood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shorewood, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shorewood 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 Shorewood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shorewood, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
25.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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