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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 259 independent living facilities in Waldwick, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Cost of independent living in Waldwick, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waldwick is $3,614 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Shullsburg, WI with an average of $1,801 per month.

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

Waldwick, WI

$3,614/mo

Hollandale, WI

$3,252/mo

Mineral Point, WI

$3,626/mo

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

Waldwick, WI

$3,614/mo

Wisconsin state

$3,388/mo

U.S. national average

$4,024/mo

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

Assisted Living

$4,351/mo

Memory Care

$4,434/mo

Independent Living

$3,614/mo

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

Studio

$2,395/mo

1 Bedroom

$2,807/mo

2 Bedroom

$3,709/mo

Senior living costs in Waldwick 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: Waldwick, WI

Column state: Wisconsin

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Waldwick, WI	Wisconsin	U.S.
Independent Living	$3,614/mo	$3,388/mo	$4,024/mo
Assisted Living	$4,351/mo	$4,235/mo	$4,565/mo
Memory Care	$4,434/mo	$4,261/mo	$4,803/mo

Independent Living

Waldwick, WI:$3,614/mo

Wisconsin:$3,388/mo

U.S.:$4,024/mo

Assisted Living

Waldwick, WI:$4,351/mo

Wisconsin:$4,235/mo

U.S.:$4,565/mo

Memory Care

Waldwick, WI:$4,434/mo

Wisconsin:$4,261/mo

U.S.:$4,803/mo

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Independent living costs in Waldwick, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waldwick 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.

Waldwick, WIWI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Waldwick, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waldwick 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Waldwick, WI	$3,617/mo	$3,460/mo	+4.6%
Wisconsin	$2,726/mo	$2,845/mo	-4.2%
National	$3,256/mo	$3,166/mo	+2.8%

Waldwick, WI

2024 average cost:$3,617/mo

2023 average cost:$3,460/mo

Percent change:+4.6%

Wisconsin

2024 average cost:$2,726/mo

2023 average cost:$2,845/mo

Percent change:-4.2%

National

2024 average cost:$3,256/mo

2023 average cost:$3,166/mo

Percent change:+2.8%

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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

Medicare and Medicaid

Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about independent living in Waldwick

Recent reviews for independent living in Waldwick

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 ...

Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6

I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...

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.

Waldwick independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waldwick independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waldwick, 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 Waldwick 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 Waldwick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Waldwick, WINational

Nutritionist / dietician

10%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

22.2%

34%

No sugar

20.4%

31.4%

Vegetarian

22.6%

33.4%

Pureed meals

4.1%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Waldwick 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 Waldwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Waldwick, WINational

Professional chef

14.5%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

22.2%

43.4%

Room service

17.6%

36.8%

Anytime dining

5.9%

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Waldwick 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 Waldwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Waldwick, WINational

Activity director

24%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

14%

28.3%

Community service programs

13.6%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

39.8%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

32.6%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

51.1%

54.9%

Piano or organ

23.1%

43%

Arts and crafts center

17.6%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

19%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

26.2%

47.4%

Live performances

26.7%

47.2%

Dances

13.1%

32.4%

Fitness center

15.8%

39.7%

Fitness classes

27.1%

46.9%

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