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22 Floor plans available
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.
Our newest community hugs the edge of several residential neighborhoods on the growing outskirts of Waunakee. Abutted next to a preserved wooded area of the village, the community offers a natural setting in suburban Dane County. The community will mimic its sister community in Madison with its...
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I've already recommended them to a few people. I like the life lease. You sort of buy the place as if it were a condo, but you don't really buy it. Instead, you've bought the ability to live there as long...
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 Stratford Building offers a variety of floor plans, ranging from our 870 square foot 1 bedroom and 1 bath to a 1334 square foot 2 bedroom and 2 baths. The homes in our Stratford Building include a full Frigidaire Brand appliance package; complete with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher AND full...
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It's going fantastic! I don't have any concerns, or anything I would like to see improved or done better. They are doing a great job.
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.
Senior Living Designed with YOU in mind!  Located on the north shore of Lake Mendota.  We are in the 55+ 'Westshire Village Community'.  We have 8 different floor plans including spacious 1 bedroom, beautiful 2 bedroom, and exquisite 2 bedroom/2 bathroom apartments.  Many...
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The facility is huge and has a great community environment quality. The staff and doctors are very informative,
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.
Serenity Homes is located in the Village of DeForest, just north of Madison. The facility is compromised of two homes of 15 beds each, with different levels of care so residents are able to age-in-place without the disruption of another relocation. If you are old enough to remember life in the...
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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.
Parkside Village is a vibrant 55+ Independent Living Community. Private and secure on 12 picturesque acres in the Township of Windsor. You get the quality of Country living with the benefits of City life just minutes away. We offer spacious 1-2 bedroom plans. All homes are maintenance and barrier...
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A Place For Mom provided me with a list of places to visit and the contact information to schedule a tour of the facilities for my parents. We were very impressed with the Jefferson Square senior community....
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.
Jefferson Square is a 55 and older life lease community located on a 9 acre parcel.  We have 62 units and a clubhouse.  Each unit consists of 2 bedrooms, attached garage, four season porch, appliances and a gas fireplace.  Each unit is approximately 1440 square feet 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
Middleton Glen offers all the best in a retirement community. Located near the scenic Middleton Hills development, close to walking trails and the Pheasant Branch Conservancy area, and near grocery shopping, restaurants, and medical clinics. Our 97 units range from 703 sq. ft to over 1500 sq. ft....
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Cost of independent living in Dane, WI

The average cost of senior living in Dane is $3,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Baraboo, WI with an average of $3,045 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Dane, WI vs. nearby cities

Dane, WI
$3,970/mo
$4,061/mo
$3,933/mo

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

Dane, WI
$3,970/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,659/mo
Independent Living
$3,970/mo

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

Studio
$4,870/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,394/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,204/mo

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 Dane

Recent reviews for independent living in Dane

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 ...
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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.

The Meadows of Fall River

5.0
I would give the Meadows of Fall River a 5 in all of the categories you listed. This has been a wonderful place for my mom! She has done extremely well, At The Meadows, and her level of care has been great! The staff and the administration are willing to listen to our concerns and expectations, ...
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Dane independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dane independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dane, 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 Dane 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 Dane partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dane, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
32.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dane 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 Dane communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dane, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
29%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dane 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 Dane offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dane, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
38.7%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.4%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Holiday Middleton, Park Glen Apartments and The Waterford at Fitchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dane, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 33 independent living facilities near Dane, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Dane, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg and The Ridge at Madison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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