The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waukesha, WI for 2023
There are 39 Independent Living Communities in the Waukesha area, with 8 in Waukesha and 31 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Waukesha is $1,385 per month. This is lower than the national median of $2,802.
To help you with your search, browse the 78 reviews below for independent living communities in Waukesha. On average, consumers rate independent living in Waukesha 4.5 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include West Allis with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Waukesha, WI
Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
1805 Kensington Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
"I went to look at Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. I like the place. The price was right. I'm from Waukesha, so I know the area. The staff members were very helpful. I enjoyed talking with them. I..." More
"I went to look at Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. I like the place. The price was right. I'm from Waukesha, so I know the area. The staff members were very helpful. I enjoyed talking with them. I..." More
Avalon Square
Provides: Independent Living
222 Park Place, Waukesha, WI 53186
"What I like the most about Avalon Square is the staff. They are amazing, compassionate, insightful, truly caring, patient, and communicative. We were so impressed with them. My dad is in the..." More
"What I like the most about Avalon Square is the staff. They are amazing, compassionate, insightful, truly caring, patient, and communicative. We were so impressed with them. My dad is in the..." More
Brookfield Highlands
Provides: Independent Living
20825 George Hunt Circle, #708, Waukesha, WI 53186
"I am a resident of Brookfield Highlands. The people here are super friendly. It's a very clean area, the buildings are super clean and well taken care of. The area is like a park setting. It's just..." More
"I am a resident of Brookfield Highlands. The people here are super friendly. It's a very clean area, the buildings are super clean and well taken care of. The area is like a park setting. It's just..." More
Berkshire Kensington
Provides: Independent Living
1800 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188
"I've visited Berkshire Kensington. They have a lot of activities that you can join in if you want to, and I like that they have elevators. The person that gave me the tour was very nice and the..." More
"I've visited Berkshire Kensington. They have a lot of activities that you can join in if you want to, and I like that they have elevators. The person that gave me the tour was very nice and the..." More
Berkshire Sunset
Provides: Independent Living
S30 W24890 Sunset Drive , Waukesha, WI 53189
"I've visited the Berkshire Sunset, it's a newer building. The person who worked in the office was very informative and updated on everything. It's a nicer place than the other one I've toured, and..." More
"I've visited the Berkshire Sunset, it's a newer building. The person who worked in the office was very informative and updated on everything. It's a nicer place than the other one I've toured, and..." More
New Perspective Waukesha
Provides: Independent Living
1701 E Broadway, Waukesha, WI 53186
"Everyone at New Perspective Waukesha was extremely friendly and welcoming. The environment was warm and welcoming, almost resort-like. It's beautiful and it feels like the people make it like home...." More
"Everyone at New Perspective Waukesha was extremely friendly and welcoming. The environment was warm and welcoming, almost resort-like. It's beautiful and it feels like the people make it like home...." More
Summit Woods
Provides: Independent Living
2501 Summit Avenue, Waukesha, WI 53188
"Summit Woods has everything we need. They have a well maintained building, and the people are really friendly. They have lots of programs if we need it. We will be moving into independent living,..." More
"Summit Woods has everything we need. They have a well maintained building, and the people are really friendly. They have lots of programs if we need it. We will be moving into independent living,..." More
The Waters of Pewaukee
Provides: Independent Living
W239N2540 Dahlia Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188
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Heritage
Provides: Independent Living
S64W13780 Janesville Road, Muskego, WI 53150
"Heritage is a beautiful place. They have a swimming pool, which is a plus. It's just three or four years old, so it's newer. The one we looked at was a one-bedroom, and it was quite large and very..." More
"Heritage is a beautiful place. They have a swimming pool, which is a plus. It's just three or four years old, so it's newer. The one we looked at was a one-bedroom, and it was quite large and very..." More
Layton Terrace Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
9200 West Layton Avenue, Greenfield, WI 53228
"I toured Layton Terrace Senior Living. They are very welcoming. Tracy was just open arms, full of knowledge, full of information, and very friendly and inviting. She's a great listener. The rooms..." More
"I toured Layton Terrace Senior Living. They are very welcoming. Tracy was just open arms, full of knowledge, full of information, and very friendly and inviting. She's a great listener. The rooms..." More
Legacy Assisted Living
Provides: Independent Living
N26W26511 College Ave, Pewaukee, WI 53072
"Legacy Assisted Living is tucked into a quiet neighborhood close to churches, parks and shopping. There's a new kind of home for the elderly and others who need assistance with the activities of..." More
"Legacy Assisted Living is tucked into a quiet neighborhood close to churches, parks and shopping. There's a new kind of home for the elderly and others who need assistance with the activities of..." More
Arbor View Assisted Living
Provides: Independent Living
W232N3471 Hunters Ridge Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
"Arbor View Assisted Living is tucked into a quiet neighborhood close to churches, parks and shopping. There's a new kind of home for the elderly and others who need assistance with the activities..." More
"Arbor View Assisted Living is tucked into a quiet neighborhood close to churches, parks and shopping. There's a new kind of home for the elderly and others who need assistance with the activities..." More
Robins Landing of New Berlin
Provides: Independent Living
2900 S Moorland Road, New Berlin, WI 53151
"Robins Landing of New Berlin was just way past what I needed. Some of the people there even have dementia. I was there for 15 minutes, and the young lady that showed me around said, "This isn't for..." More
"Robins Landing of New Berlin was just way past what I needed. Some of the people there even have dementia. I was there for 15 minutes, and the young lady that showed me around said, "This isn't for..." More
Kirkland Crossings
Provides: Independent Living
700 Quinlan Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072
"Kirkland Crossings was a very comfortable place. It is not a new building by any means, but it's very nicely kept. The apartment had plenty of space for one person. Katie was very friendly, very..." More
"Kirkland Crossings was a very comfortable place. It is not a new building by any means, but it's very nicely kept. The apartment had plenty of space for one person. Katie was very friendly, very..." More
Regency Muskego
Provides: Independent Living
West 181 South 8540 Lodge Blvd, Muskego, WI 53150
"We went to Regency Muskego. It was good. It was large. They were working on updating some of their facilities. However, it's just not my favorite because it was very large. Also, we're not as..." More
"We went to Regency Muskego. It was good. It was large. They were working on updating some of their facilities. However, it's just not my favorite because it was very large. Also, we're not as..." More
Regency New Berlin Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
13750 W National Ave, New Berlin, WI 53151
"The tour at Regency New Berlin Senior Living was fantastic, and my mother is moving there. We love the girl that we worked with, we liked the atmosphere, and we liked that they had a lot of..." More
"The tour at Regency New Berlin Senior Living was fantastic, and my mother is moving there. We love the girl that we worked with, we liked the atmosphere, and we liked that they had a lot of..." More
Regency Brookfield
Provides: Independent Living
777 N Brookfield Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
"We’ve been happy so far with Regency. They were very accommodating, friendly and answered all our questions. They have bingo and trips. My mom had one dinner, they served inner at 5 in the evening..." More
"We’ve been happy so far with Regency. They were very accommodating, friendly and answered all our questions. They have bingo and trips. My mom had one dinner, they served inner at 5 in the evening..." More
Encore Hickory Park
Provides: Independent Living
3933 Prairie Hill Lane, Greenfield, WI 53228
"I met with the ladies at Hickory Park. We went over everything and toured the facility. We looked at the different rooms. One had one bedroom and one had two bedrooms. We looked at the dining room,..." More
"I met with the ladies at Hickory Park. We went over everything and toured the facility. We looked at the different rooms. One had one bedroom and one had two bedrooms. We looked at the dining room,..." More
Trinity Woods - Milwaukee
Provides: Independent Living
9525 W Burleigh St, Milwaukee, WI 53222
"I went to Trinity Woods - Milwaukee. That's the one that I liked, but it was too pricy. At first, I got an individual tour and then I said, "Could I get more of a feel of your place when you have a..." More
"I went to Trinity Woods - Milwaukee. That's the one that I liked, but it was too pricy. At first, I got an individual tour and then I said, "Could I get more of a feel of your place when you have a..." More
Forest Ridge Senior Community
Provides: Independent Living
11077 West Forest Home Avenue, Hales Corners, W...
"Forest Ridge Senior Community is nice. They offer meals, and transportation. The apartments were nice. They had an exercise area, they had activities going on there, they had a beautiful dining..." More
"Forest Ridge Senior Community is nice. They offer meals, and transportation. The apartments were nice. They had an exercise area, they had activities going on there, they had a beautiful dining..." More
Heritage at City Center
Provides: Independent Living
14901 W. Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151
"It is very independent living. No activities, no bus line. They do have a van once a week to the food store. The apartments are very large and the washer and dryers in the apartment are wonderful!..." More
"It is very independent living. No activities, no bus line. They do have a van once a week to the food store. The apartments are very large and the washer and dryers in the apartment are wonderful!..." More
Highlands at Aero Park
Provides: Independent Living
W197 N4976 Hickory St, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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Heritage at Deer Creek
Provides: Independent Living
3585 S 147th Street, New Berlin, WI 53151
"My mom was at Heritage at Deer Creek for 15 years. I liked that she was safe there because they had a locked lobby. They had an elevator and rails in the hallway. She had friends there, and they..." More
"My mom was at Heritage at Deer Creek for 15 years. I liked that she was safe there because they had a locked lobby. They had an elevator and rails in the hallway. She had friends there, and they..." More
Dickson Hollow
Provides: Independent Living
West 156 North 4881 Pilgrim Road, Menomonee Fal...
"I’ve lived here for 4 years and I love it! You don’t have to buy in and the value for what we receive is fantastic. Everything (water,electric,
Wi-Fi, garbage collection, maintenance, activities,..." More
"I’ve lived here for 4 years and I love it! You don’t have to buy in and the value for what we receive is fantastic. Everything (water,electric,
Wi-Fi, garbage collection, maintenance, activities,..." More
Heritage Lake Country
Provides: Independent Living
2975 Village Square Drive, Hartland, WI 53029
"Heritage Lake Country was very nice. It's a relatively new building. I believe they built it in 2017 so it's a nice building. The apartment was nice, too. It's roomy and the bathrooms are a good..." More
"Heritage Lake Country was very nice. It's a relatively new building. I believe they built it in 2017 so it's a nice building. The apartment was nice, too. It's roomy and the bathrooms are a good..." More
VMP Healthcare & Community Living
Provides: Independent Living
3023 S 84Th St, West Allis, WI 53227
"I am quite impressed with this place
I live out of state and have peace of mind knowing my mother loves living here. My siblings live within the area. When I visit, I am impressed with..." More
"I am quite impressed with this place
I live out of state and have peace of mind knowing my mother loves living here. My siblings live within the area. When I visit, I am impressed with..." More
Heritage Place
Provides: Independent Living
17560 West North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53045
"Heritage Place Brookfield and everyone there was very nice. It's across the street from a shopping center and the post office is two blocks away. Everything was so convenient. The apartments were..." More
"Heritage Place Brookfield and everyone there was very nice. It's across the street from a shopping center and the post office is two blocks away. Everything was so convenient. The apartments were..." More
Steeple View
Provides: Independent Living
12455 W. Janesville Road, New Berlin, WI 53150
"Steeple View is a very expensive place to live, but if she needed more help, she was getting it there. You had your own apartment. There were wonderful programs, speakers and bible studies. It was..." More
"Steeple View is a very expensive place to live, but if she needed more help, she was getting it there. You had your own apartment. There were wonderful programs, speakers and bible studies. It was..." More
Parkwood Highlands Apartments & Townh...
Provides: Independent Living
13800 W Park Central Boulevard, New Berlin, WI ...
"We have found Parkwood Highlands Apartments & Townhomes 55+. It's a little higher, but it was what we could afford, and it was available. It has everything that we want. The staff was very..." More
"We have found Parkwood Highlands Apartments & Townhomes 55+. It's a little higher, but it was what we could afford, and it was available. It has everything that we want. The staff was very..." More
Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community
Provides: Independent Living
S77 W12929 McShane Drive, Muskego, WI 53150
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Often adult children are suddenly required to make living arrangements for their parents that include moving to safer surroundings. Helping loved ones make good..." More
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Often adult children are suddenly required to make living arrangements for their parents that include moving to safer surroundings. Helping loved ones make good..." More
Lexington Village Senior Comm
Provides: Independent Living
5000 S 107th St, Milwaukee, WI 53228
"Lexington Village was a nice, smaller place with only 20-25 units. I liked that the apartments were big and nice. They had a kitchen and a dining room. The monthly cost was cheaper than other..." More
"Lexington Village was a nice, smaller place with only 20-25 units. I liked that the apartments were big and nice. They had a kitchen and a dining room. The monthly cost was cheaper than other..." More
Hillside Woods I & II
Provides: Independent Living
3270 Hillside Drive, Delafield, WI 53018
"The manager that we talked at to Hillside Woods I & II who manages the apartment was very nice, very courteous. She answered all the questions that we had. She gave us information on the..." More
"The manager that we talked at to Hillside Woods I & II who manages the apartment was very nice, very courteous. She answered all the questions that we had. She gave us information on the..." More
Capitol Hill Senior
Provides: Independent Living
17390 Crest Hill Dr , Brookfield, WI 53045
"My mother-in-law moved into Capitol Hill Senior. The price is economical for her. It's laid out really nicely. It's one of the few places that we looked at where the residents were out and about...." More
"My mother-in-law moved into Capitol Hill Senior. The price is economical for her. It's laid out really nicely. It's one of the few places that we looked at where the residents were out and about...." More
The Silvernail Senior Community Apart...
Provides: Independent Living
2451 Silvernail Rd, Pewaukee, WI 53072
"I was looking at a 2-bedroom and a 1-bedroom unit at The Silvernail Senior Apartments, and both of them are expensive. I just like the place a lot, and they have a lot going for it; however, I just..." More
"I was looking at a 2-bedroom and a 1-bedroom unit at The Silvernail Senior Apartments, and both of them are expensive. I just like the place a lot, and they have a lot going for it; however, I just..." More
Clement Manor Adult Day Services
Provides: Independent Living
3939 S 92ND ST, Greenfield, WI 53228
"I went to Clement Manor, but sounds like they don’t have a continuing care. You just take care of that yourself. It was very nice, and it’s a big place. I just saw a couple of places, rooms, and..." More
"I went to Clement Manor, but sounds like they don’t have a continuing care. You just take care of that yourself. It was very nice, and it’s a big place. I just saw a couple of places, rooms, and..." More
Hotel Lifestyle Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
1005 S. Moorland Road, Brookfield, WI 53005
"Hotel Lifestyle Senior Living is the ultimate experience for seniors looking for an independent senior living to live through golden years by staying in a beautiful furnished guest room with..." More
"Hotel Lifestyle Senior Living is the ultimate experience for seniors looking for an independent senior living to live through golden years by staying in a beautiful furnished guest room with..." More
The Courtyard at Sussex
Provides: Independent Living
W235N6350 Hickory Drive, Sussex, WI 53089
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Waukesha
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Review of Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
I went to look at Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. I like the place. The price was right. I'm from Waukesha, so I know the area. The staff members were very helpful. I enjoyed talking with them. I l... Read more
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Review of Brookfield Highlands
I am a resident of Brookfield Highlands. The people here are super friendly. It's a very clean area, the buildings are super clean and well taken care of. The area is like a park setting. It's just... Read more
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Review of Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
We were disappointed with our visit to Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. When you walk in, the environment almost immediately felt like a nursing home. The person who gave the tour didn't have all th... Read more
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