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10 Best Independent Living Communities in South Milwaukee, WI

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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.
To the many residents who call the White Oaks 55+ Adult Community "home", one of the finest aspects is the feeling of community. It is much like the way that neighborhoods are meant to be: friendly and invigorating with a sense of pride and belonging. White Oaks features 80 units of 1...
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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.
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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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.
Frontida's Fardale Home offers a comfortable, home-like environment located on Milwaukee's South Side. The home is designed with large, bright, open living and dining areas that are easily accessible from each resident's private room. The atmosphere supports a sense of community and family...
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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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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.
Three Oaks Circle is managed by Capri Communities. Our mission is to foster quality of life and independent living for older adults, by providing appropriate and affordable housing and by facilitating access to services. Residents of Three Oaks Circle must be at least 62 years of age and are...
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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.
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.
Abbey Manor Assisted Living, located in beautiful Elkton, Maryland is a place many like to call home. We at Abbey Manor offer a warm and inviting atmosphere to all of our residents. At Abbey Manor you will find a lovely entrance that has a cozy porch that is enclosed which leads into a large...
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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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The Parkview II is a senior housing development in the rural village of Caledonia, in Racine County, Wisconsin. The village is located between I-94 and Lake Michigan, allowing residents easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. The Caledonia area offers access to recreational activities, many...
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The Parkview Independent Senior Living Community located in Caledonia, Wisconsin is the place you want to be. Recently, due to an accident, I sold my home. After a stay at Parkside Gardens Assisted Living on...
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 Parkview is an exciting, active and vibrant apartment community in Caledonia that is specifically designed and built for independent seniors 55 and better. The Parkview provides one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment-homes conveniently located just north of 4 Mile Road. This community offers...
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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
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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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
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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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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, 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.
Chai Point Senior Living Chai Point Senior Living is an assisted living community located on the shore of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Located walking distance from Veterans Park Pond and the McKinley Park and Marina, Chai Point Senior Living is a dream come true for anyone that loves...
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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.
McAuley Apartments offer affordable housing apartments as well as market rate apartments. Located on Milwaukee’s Lower East side, McAuley Apartments is blocks away from Lake Michigan. The area provides seasonally changing scenery plus hiking and biking trails, tennis courts and all the city...

Cost of independent living in South Milwaukee, WI

The average cost of senior living in South Milwaukee is $3,191 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Racine, WI with an average of $3,135 per month.

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

South Milwaukee, WI
$3,191/mo
$3,173/mo
$3,188/mo

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

South Milwaukee, WI
$3,191/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,405/mo
Independent Living
$3,191/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,643/mo
Studio
$4,489/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,588/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,236/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 South Milwaukee

Recent reviews for independent living in South Milwaukee

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

ProHealth Care Regency Senior Communities - Muskego

5.0
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.

South Milwaukee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Milwaukee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Milwaukee, 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 South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Milwaukee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Milwaukee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.9%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
11%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.5%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Milwaukee 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 South Milwaukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Milwaukee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.4%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.5%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
30.3%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
12.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.2%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Oak Hill Terrace, Parkwood Highlands Apartments 55+ and Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point are the top-rated independent living facilities near South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 105 independent living facilities near South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in South Milwaukee, 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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