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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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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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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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It's very good. My mom is just living on a fixed income so it's a little tight but it's well worth the move. She's always got something to do. They have different gatherings like for Halloween they had a...
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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.
Located in the neighborhoods of the picturesque city of Oak creek, Milwaukee County, WI, The Centennial is a senior housing community that aims at giving its residents an independent life. From the moment you walk through the gates of the centennial, the breathtaking terrain our community is...
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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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I toured here for my loved one, and for assisted living, I have to say Dickson Hollow was beautiful. I really liked their community. I also like that they came and did an in-home assessment for us, However,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
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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.
We bring together personalized quality services, spacious apartments and a variety of amenities at a price you can afford.  Experience an independent lifestyle with optional supportive services in your state-of-the-art apartment home.  You'll enjoy peace of mind knowing our caring staff...
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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.
We bring together personalized quality services, spacious apartments and a variety of amenities at a price you can afford.  Experience an independent lifestyle with optional supportive services in your state-of-the-art apartment home.  You'll enjoy peace of mind knowing our caring staff...
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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 Cottonwood Trails 55+ Adult Community offers 49 income eligible apartments. Cottonwood Trails offers a quiet, non-smoking environment for those interested in independent living. Located near the bus route, stores, restaurants, and a shopping center, there is a need to visit to appreciate the...
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The move to Williamstown Bay has been a good move for us. We love our apartment it is very spacious and has everything we need. It is in a conveniently located area for our purposes. The people here are...
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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.
Situated in the peaceful surroundings of Cudahy, Milwaukee County, WI, the apartment-based senior housing of Williamstown Bay boasts an abundance of suburban charm. This is supported by the green lawns and paved paths laid out before our buildings, which create a soothing sense of normality. Our...
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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.
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St. Camillus has been a very welcoming community. The staff show great concern and care for my family member. The facility appears clean when I go in. I've noticed only good smells and no bad ones. ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
As a not-for-profit, St. Camillus is dedicated to our mission of providing quality service to the aging. St. Camillus has been proudly serving southeastern Wisconsin for over 90 years. St. Camillus is a Life Plan Community in Wauwatosa, WI. We allow seniors to choose their own future and offer...
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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.
Cudahy Place Senior Living is a small community based residential facility located in Cudahy, Wisconsin near Patrick Cudahy by Smithfield and Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. We are ideal for residents who value their independence but would benefit from assistance with daily activities....
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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.
Sunrise Village is a 48 unit senior community, providing quality senior housing. Conveniently located in South Milwaukee, just south of the Sunrise Plaza. Sunrise Village Senior Community offers spacious floor plans, top quality design, and countless amenities. Sunrise Village Senior Community...
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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: 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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I like the care that my father is getting here. The food is very good. My father is happy doing a lot of the activities with others. We are happy with the cleanliness of the community. The staff are very...
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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.
Matthews of St. Francis has two 20 bed communities side-by-side in a nice quiet neighborhood setting. All units are private studio's with private bathrooms. We highly encourage each resident to furnish and decorate their units with their own personal touch. The community is a licensed CBRF...
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[Name removed] the owner works hard and is very loyal to the residents that live here. They definitely trust her. Last time I visited the building there was a line of residents waiting by her office. She...
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.
St. John's Manor is located in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, next door to Divine Mercy Catholic Parish and across the street from St. John's Roman Catholic Church. This assisted living community is conveniently located just off highway 32 and is near many attractions of interest. Residents enjoy...
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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living 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...
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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living 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...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Greendale, WI

The average cost of senior living in Greendale is $3,171 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cudahy, WI with an average of $3,173 per month.

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

Greendale, WI
$3,171/mo

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

Greendale, WI
$3,171/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,421/mo
Independent Living
$3,171/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,538/mo
Studio
$4,966/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,047/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,549/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 Greendale

Recent reviews for independent living in Greendale

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - Muskego

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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.

StoryPoint Mequon

3.8
I have experience theft of meds, clothing and money but have been assured the guilt party is no longer an employee. So far so good

Greendale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Greendale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Greendale, 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 Greendale 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 Greendale partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Greendale, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
19.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.3%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Greendale 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 Greendale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Greendale, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
15.3%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Greendale 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 Greendale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Greendale, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.3%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.3%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.7%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.7%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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There are 142 independent living facilities near Greendale, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Greendale, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, StoryPoint Mequon and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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