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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waukesha, WI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 66 independent living facilities in Waukesha, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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: 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.
Sussex Mills LLC is an independent living senior housing for seniors 55 years or older, located in Sussex, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Sussex is a village that is dedicated to maintaining a small town atmosphere. The size of Sussex Village is only 7.7 square miles, with a population of almost...
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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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: 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.
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The residents themselves are what make this place so great! All of the residents are somewhat local, so for someone who is out of town, they are incredibly patient and kind and helpful. That is the single...
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.
Woodview is a 55+ small close-knit senior community of 24 units, consisting of one and two bedroom one bathroom apartment homes for rent. Each unit will have generous closet areas, and additional storage outside the unit. Underground parking, heat, and hot water are included in the rent. The...
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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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Cost of independent living in Waukesha, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waukesha is $3,247 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenfield, WI with an average of $3,178 per month.

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

Waukesha, WI
$3,247/mo
$3,256/mo

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

Waukesha, WI
$3,247/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,456/mo
Independent Living
$3,247/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,197/mo
Studio
$5,761/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,559/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,509/mo

Senior living costs in Waukesha 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: Waukesha, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaukesha, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,247/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,385/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,456/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Waukesha, WI:$3,247/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Waukesha, WI:$4,385/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Waukesha, WI:$4,456/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Waukesha, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Waukesha 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waukesha, 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%
Waukesha, 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 Waukesha

Recent reviews for independent living in Waukesha

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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Waukesha independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waukesha independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waukesha, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Waukesha 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 Waukesha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waukesha, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
16.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waukesha 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 Waukesha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waukesha, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.4%
47%
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Oak Hill Terrace, Library Square and The Auberge at Brookfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waukesha, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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