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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 103 independent living facilities in Shorewood Hills, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Dayton Street Historic District, Sherman Avenue Historic District and Marquette Bungalows Historic District.
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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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I really like that the community is kept clean and organized. The manager and landlord are lovely people. My room is very spacious i love that. I really hope that the maintenance people can get stuff fixed...
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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Oakbrook which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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The Arbors was a wonderful community. It was a very nice place. The staff here were very caring. I would highly recommend them. They have assisted living and memory care in the building next door too, so...
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: 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.
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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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.
The Skaalen Village Independent Living Community, WISkaalen Village is an independent living community in Dane County, on the eastern shore of Lake Waubesa McFarland, WI. Skaalen Village accords residents who are 55+ access to over 200 miles of hiking and biking trails. Skaalen Village is on the...
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Cost of independent living in Shorewood Hills, WI

The average cost of senior living in Shorewood Hills is $4,054 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mazomanie, WI with an average of $3,729 per month.

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

Shorewood Hills, WI
$4,054/mo
$4,247/mo
$4,143/mo

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

Shorewood Hills, WI
$4,054/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,630/mo
Independent Living
$4,054/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,500/mo
Studio
$5,399/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,977/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,164/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Shorewood Hills

Recent reviews for independent living in Shorewood Hills

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.

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Shorewood Hills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shorewood Hills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shorewood Hills, 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 Shorewood Hills 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 Shorewood Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shorewood Hills, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.4%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.5%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.5%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shorewood Hills 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 Shorewood Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shorewood Hills, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.6%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
21.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shorewood Hills 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 Shorewood Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shorewood Hills, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.8%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.1%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.6%
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Holiday Middleton, Park Glen Apartments and The Waterford at Fitchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 103 independent living facilities near Shorewood Hills, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shorewood Hills, 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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