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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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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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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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.
Taylor RidgeTaylor Ridge is a charming senior living community located in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin.  There are 66 apartment homes in the community that consist of both market rate and affordable one and two bedroom apartments.  All apartment homes feature full appliances (including...
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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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My mother in law was alright with it, but we never moved her stuff there because it didn't have a warm feeling and it was also harder for me to get to (I'm the primary care giver). I wasn't sold on it for...
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.
KindredHearts is built on more than 25 years of achieving excellence in meeting today's senior needs, and anticipating those of tomorrow. We are dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living, memory care and independent living in a personalized, home-like...
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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.
Eagle View Manor is a senior care home located in the picturesque city of Jefferson, Wisconsin, in the county of Jefferson. Our harmonious community is nestled in a safe and quiet neighborhood, not far from Riverfront Park and the heart of Jefferson proper. The city of Jefferson offers 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.
Evergreen Park is a senior housing community situated in Cedarburg, Ozaukee County, WI. Cedarburg, which is located near the shores of Lake Michigan, is a picturesque town with an abundance of amenities. This city is home to many specialty shops, art galleries, quaint restaurants, restored inns...
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My mother was there when she lived in Wisconsin it was good but it was like a 4 out of 5 compared to the place mother moved to in California. There were not nearly as many volunteers at Harbor House and the...
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, 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.
Touchmark on West Prospect welcomes you home to a 55-plus community where you choose the conveniences that make sense for your lifestyle. Whether you live within the apartment community or Fox Pointe homes at Touchmark Village, you’ll enjoy maintenance-free living with access to hospitality...
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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: 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, 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.
Located in Grafton, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin, Anita’s Gardens of Grafton is one of three communities owned and operated by Bridgette, named after her mother Anita. This community is large in size but has few rooms. We keep them large to give all residents more of a feeling of home. There’s...
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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: 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.
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.
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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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The environment was an excellent fit for my grandma. She was 97 and stayed for 7 weeks before passing.The communication between the staff and me were great. They had a team that was cohesive and they really...
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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.
Emerald Valley Assisted Living is located on the border of Calumet, Outagamie and Winnebago counties just off the 441 & Oneida Street exit.  We are a state licensed Community Based Residential Facility.  We provide assistance for all needs varying from independent to individuals...

Cost of independent living in Waupun, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waupun is $3,592 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Markesan, WI with an average of $2,475 per month.

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

Waupun, WI
$3,592/mo
$3,068/mo
$2,769/mo

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

Waupun, WI
$3,592/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,139/mo
Independent Living
$3,592/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,617/mo
Studio
$4,679/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,611/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,594/mo

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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 Waupun

Recent reviews for independent living in Waupun

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.

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.

Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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Waupun independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waupun independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waupun, 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 Waupun 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 Waupun partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waupun, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.6%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.6%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waupun 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 Waupun communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waupun, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
12.1%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waupun 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 Waupun offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waupun, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
23%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.2%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.9%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.4%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
8.8%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.5%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Oak Hill Terrace, The Waterford at Hartford and The Waterford at Plymouth are the top-rated independent living facilities near Waupun, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 499 independent living facilities near Waupun, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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

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