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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waushara County, WI

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wisconsin is $3,028, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Waushara County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Century Oaks are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach to...
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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: 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: 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.
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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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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.
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Very, demanding and challenging, and always put the patients loves ones safe and comfortable. Helping them throughout the day with daily activities and fun games.
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.
Prairie Ridge was made th you in mind. This is a special place where we celebrate your accomplishments, your family and your life. It's where seniors can enjoy more years in their lives and more life in their years. You're invited to join us!At Prairie Ridge we've created three positive options...
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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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted...
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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.
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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 Golden Venture Apartments are senior housing community located in the peaceful area of Kaukauna, Outagamie and Calumet counties, Wisconsin. The tranquil senior housing complex rests along the scenic Fox River, providing plenty of chances to view wildlife and nature through the changing...
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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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They just installed new carpets in all the apartments. They are now in the process of installing new appliances and cupboards. They just built a new gazebo overlooking the water. This is in an industrial...
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.
Round House Manor is a 46 apartment Independent Living Senior Community located on the beautiful Fox River in the heart of Kaukauna, WI. We are within walking distance of the downtown area which includes many retail shops, restaurants, and a pharmacy. The name Round House Manor was selected...
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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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They're a good outfit. They have good maintenence. They're decent people. It's independent living here, they have a meeting place where everyone gets together. It had cheaper price for a pretty good size...
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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This was my Dad’s home for 4 years. His care was exceptional, kind, caring, thoughtful staff. Healthy wholesome home cooked meals. Wide variety of activities, the entire place was very, very clean. Good...
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.
Country Villa Assisted LivingCountry Villa Assisted Living is located in the growing community of Freedom, Outagamie County, Wisconsin. Freedom is situated between Green Bay and Lake Winnebago. It’s a rural community that is a wonderful place to live and is welcoming to visiting family...

Cost of independent living in Waushara County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wisconsin is $3,028 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Wisconsin vs. 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 state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeWisconsinU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,028/mo$3,520/mo14.0% below national median
Assisted Living$5,889/mo$5,830/mo1.0% above national median
Memory Care$7,352/mo$6,999/mo5.0% above national median
Independent Living
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:14.0% below national median
Assisted Living
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:1.0% above national median
Memory Care
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.0% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Waushara County

Recent reviews for independent living in Waushara County

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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Wellington Place at Whiting in Stevens Point, WI

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Our Dad needed care that my Mom could not provide, but she did not quite see it that way. After touring some of the fancy senior living places in town, Mom chose Wellington because it had a homey feel. The group dining room is brightly lit with huge windows and an indoor garden. There is a ...
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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
8.4%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.5%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.1%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
9.8%
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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
16.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
18.1%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
15.2%
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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
24.7%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.5%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
32.7%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.5%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.2%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20.6%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.2%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.2%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, Dimensions Living Stevens Point and Landings of Kaukauna are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waushara County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 219 independent living facilities near Waushara County, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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