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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: 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
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.
Silver View Assisted Living is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. We are the ideal assisted living facility offering a wide range of activities and amenities for our residents. Our activities enable all participants to maintain a healthy lifestyle both physically and socially. At Silver View...
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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
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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.
Luther Manor is a nonprofit Life Plan Community based in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Our 29-acre welcoming campus offers residents a loving, Christian atmosphere where they can enjoy carefree retirement living. We provide an array of amenities and services, including a variety of senior living options...
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Cost of independent living in Sussex, WI

The average cost of senior living in Sussex is $3,257 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nashotah, WI with an average of $3,223 per month.

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

Sussex, WI
$3,257/mo
$3,299/mo
$3,259/mo

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

Sussex, WI
$3,257/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,478/mo
Independent Living
$3,257/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,127/mo
Studio
$5,338/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,192/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,813/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Sussex

Recent reviews for independent living in Sussex

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.

The Waterford at West Bend

4.0
The Waterford checked all the boxes for Mom. After living alone in her own home for 40 years, she didn't know how she'd adapt to community living. She did not want to walk long halls with confusing floor plans and elevators. The Waterford is small and a single story which has made her transition ...
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Sussex independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sussex independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sussex, 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 Sussex 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 Sussex partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.1%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sussex 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 Sussex communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sussex, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.8%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.8%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
16.5%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.6%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sussex 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 Sussex offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sussex, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.2%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.1%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.6%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.4%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.1%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
36.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
12.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.7%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.7%
40%
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Oak Hill Terrace, Parkwood Highlands Apartments 55+ and The Waterford at Hartford are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sussex, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 77 independent living facilities near Sussex, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sussex, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, The Waterford at Hartford and StoryPoint Mequon. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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