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I absolutely adore the staff at Apple Creek! I wish I could place more of my members there but they are private pay. They have a truly GREAT facility and they treat members like family. I could not have...
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.
If you're a senior living in Appleton, Wisconsin and are seeking a place to call your own for the rest of your life, look no further than Apple Creek Place. We put your care first and ensure you feel at home in your own private living quarters, in a community staffed with friendly, caring people...
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This assisted living community has catered to everything my mom needs. What I like most about the community are the staff. They're attitude and care shows what good people they while providing her individual...
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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.
Brookdale Fond du Lac is an assisted living community in the historic town of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Our community offers dedicated senior living services in a home-like community where our residents are considered family. Fond du Lac means 'bottom of the lake' in French, named for its location...
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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.
Home to active individuals 55 and better, Canal Place offers 24 income eligible apartments in one- and two- bedroom floor plans. Nestled in downtown Kaukauna, WI, Canal Place sits right at the edge of the Fox River and is within blocks of banking, shops, restaurants, and places of worship....
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My sister lived at Riverwood for 6 months. She has since passed away. Overall, we were very satisfied with our experience there. The sides were absolutely wonderful - so kind and caring.
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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When it comes to the meals and dining they have a lot of dinners and lunches you can buy during that month. What we like most about Highlands at Mahler Park is the daily activities and smaller trips. What we...
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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.
Highlands at Mahler Park is conveniently located in Neenah, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments 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 convenience of...
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My mother moved into Ridgeview Highlands last [date removed] . Your facilities are well maintained, clean and safe. The apartment meets all my mother's needs.
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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.
Ridgeview Highlands is conveniently located in Appleton, 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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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.
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.
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.
If you are looking for that welcoming-homelike atmosphere, then Rosemore Village Retirement Communities is the place for you. "WE ARE FAMILY WHEN YOURS IS NOT AROUND" Rosemore Village has a wide range of care levels starting at "TOTAL INDEPENDENCE" to "COMPLETE ASSISTANCE". Our seniors recieve...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Designed especially for seniors, Grace Apartments offer one-bedroom, ranch style apartment homes with great closet space, indoor mail service, off-street parking, and close to clinics and the hospital. Small pets are welcome. Save money during the winter months because...
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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.
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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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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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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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
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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.
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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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.
Traditions at Westfield includes comfortable apartments, daily activities and care plans customized for each resident. We offer professional services that meet residents at their level and independence. View our comprehensive assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. Our community...
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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.
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.
KindredHearts is built on more than 25 years of achieving excellence in meeting today's senior needs, and anticipating those of tomorrow. We are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living and independent living in a personalized, home-like setting,...
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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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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.
Webster Manor Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in beautiful Webster, Massachusetts. Our 135-bed facility includes three floors of private or semi-private residences. We pride ourselves in our connection to the community. Just as many of our elderly...
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The community is still under contruction but the part that is liveable is very nice and clean. I moved in two weeks ago and chose Highlands at River Crossing for the rent. It's less expensive than any of the...
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 River Crossing is conveniently located in the charming village of Winneconne, Wisconsin, near the beautiful Wolf River, and offers spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all...
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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 Waushara County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waushara County is $3,084 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,107 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waushara County, WI vs. nearby counties

Waushara County, WI
$3,084/mo
$2,107/mo
$2,354/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waushara County, WI vs. the state and national average

Waushara County, WI
$3,084/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Waushara County vs. other types of senior living

$3,796/mo
Independent Living
$3,084/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Waushara County, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,519/mo
Studio
$4,685/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,010/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,436/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Waushara County over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Waushara County

Recent reviews for independent living in Waushara County

Oak Park Place Menasha

5.0
Oak Park Place Menasha has been a great place for my mom. Mom is in the Memory Care area and they really do a nice job. I’d like to specifically call out the Activities staff, they really keep everyone involved, mom really enjoys it there. The facility is very nice, I would highly recommend it ...
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The Courtyard at Oshkosh

3.4
My Mom actually ended up only staying at the Courtyard for about 2 months before moving to another Assisted Living Facility. I felt sad at the time because we were certainly hoping it would be longer, but there were a couple of circumstances that happened that didn't work for her to stay longer. ...
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The Residence at Oshkosh

3.8
It's a very typical Assisted living place. Nice size apartments, expensive rent with cheap food served cafeteria style. Standing in line waiting for food, like school kids. The ones that are not mobile wait even longer. I would recommend but with reservations.

Waushara County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waushara County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waushara County, 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 Waushara County 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 Waushara County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waushara County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Waushara County 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 Waushara County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waushara County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.4%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.1%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waushara County 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 Waushara County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waushara County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
22.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.7%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.1%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.9%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
22.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
9.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19%
46.1%
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Landings of Kaukauna, Riverwood Senior Living and The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waushara County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 264 independent living facilities near Waushara County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Waushara County, Wisconsin is Landings of Kaukauna. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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