The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Waukesha County, WI for 2023
The average cost of independent living in Waukesha County is $3,037 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,797. Cheaper nearby regions include Jefferson County with an average starting cost of $1,354.
To help you with your search, browse the 142 reviews below for independent living communities in Waukesha County. On average, consumers rate independent living in Waukesha County 4.4 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Jefferson County with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
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Holiday Village at the Falls
Provides: Independent Living
W129N6889 Northfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
"I toured Holiday Village at the Falls. The staff was very thorough in explaining everything. The atmosphere was nice. It's just not for me. It seems like a decent place that they're taking very..." More
"I toured Holiday Village at the Falls. The staff was very thorough in explaining everything. The atmosphere was nice. It's just not for me. It seems like a decent place that they're taking very..." More
Menomonee Place
Provides: Independent Living
N84W17147 Menomonee Ave, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
"We visited Menomonee Place at Menomonee Falls. It seems like they have a younger group of people and more activities. It's a very well-decorated facility, and they had very nice staff. The..." More
"We visited Menomonee Place at Menomonee Falls. It seems like they have a younger group of people and more activities. It's a very well-decorated facility, and they had very nice staff. The..." More
The Arboretum Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
W180n7890 Town Hall Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
"My mom is going to move into The Arboretum Senior Living. She is going to start in independent living. It is welcoming and inviting. People are moving about, and there are enough activities to keep..." More
"My mom is going to move into The Arboretum Senior Living. She is going to start in independent living. It is welcoming and inviting. People are moving about, and there are enough activities to keep..." More
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
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
Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
Provides: Independent Living
1805 Kensington Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
"I visited the independent living side of Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. I was very happy with the tour. The lady that led me through was very helpful, very friendly, and very knowledgeable. I..." More
"I visited the independent living side of Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. I was very happy with the tour. The lady that led me through was very helpful, very friendly, and very knowledgeable. I..." 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
Three Pillars Village on the Square
Provides: Independent Living
375 State Rd 67, Dousman, WI 53118
"We visited Three Pillars Village on the Square one afternoon, and the staff was wonderful. They were very friendly and very nice. They offer everything you could possibly need there. The place was..." More
"We visited Three Pillars Village on the Square one afternoon, and the staff was wonderful. They were very friendly and very nice. They offer everything you could possibly need there. The place was..." 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
Grace Commons
Provides: Independent Living
W195N9550 Rolling Meadow Cir, Menomonee Falls, ...
"The tour I had in Grace Commons went well. She was a very good tour guide, very informative, and showed us everything. The place was beautiful and new. It was very impressive. The dining area was..." More
"The tour I had in Grace Commons went well. She was a very good tour guide, very informative, and showed us everything. The place was beautiful and new. It was very impressive. The dining area was..." 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
Highlands at Wildwood Lake
Provides: Independent Living
N77W17700 Lake Park Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI...
"We found the Highlands at Wildwood Lake. We will be moving there, and we signed the lease two weeks ago. The apartment was large. It was bright and the elevator was easy -- my husband's disabled,..." More
"We found the Highlands at Wildwood Lake. We will be moving there, and we signed the lease two weeks ago. The apartment was large. It was bright and the elevator was easy -- my husband's disabled,..." More
Kirkland Crossings
Provides: Independent Living
700 Quinlan Drive, Pewaukee, WI 53072
"Kirkland Crossings was extremely nice. It was by far the nicest facility I've seen, and it looked like they had the best food. Unfortunately, it's way out of my price range.
Katie was very nice..." More
"Kirkland Crossings was extremely nice. It was by far the nicest facility I've seen, and it looked like they had the best food. Unfortunately, it's way out of my price range.
Katie was very nice..." 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
Towner Crest
Provides: Independent Living
1205 E Lisbon Road, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
"My mom lives in Towner Crest. It was very, very nice. It is owned by Presbyterian Homes. They did a first-class job. The staff members were great. They have activities. They have a workout area and..." More
"My mom lives in Towner Crest. It was very, very nice. It is owned by Presbyterian Homes. They did a first-class job. The staff members were great. They have activities. They have a workout area and..." 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
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
Alta Mira II Senior Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
W 129 N 6845 Northfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI...
"Alta Mira 2 in Menomonee Falls is very nice, it's excellent. My wife and I have talked about it. We need to sign some papers and there's a year's waiting list to get there but it's a really nice..." More
"Alta Mira 2 in Menomonee Falls is very nice, it's excellent. My wife and I have talked about it. We need to sign some papers and there's a year's waiting list to get there but it's a really nice..." 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
Heritage at Deer Creek
Provides: Independent Living
3585 S 147th Street, New Berlin, WI 53151
"We toured Heritage at Deer Creek. We weren't sure if my mom would need independence or assistance, but there are people there if she needs it. It was nice, clean, it was semi-remodeled and it was..." More
"We toured Heritage at Deer Creek. We weren't sure if my mom would need independence or assistance, but there are people there if she needs it. It was nice, clean, it was semi-remodeled and it was..." 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
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
Wildwood Highlands
Provides: Independent Living
N78W17445 Wildwood Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 5...
"I couldn't find anything that I did not like about Wildwood Highlands or any of the Highlands communities that I visited. This community had some duplex homes, but it had primarily a three-story..." More
"I couldn't find anything that I did not like about Wildwood Highlands or any of the Highlands communities that I visited. This community had some duplex homes, but it had primarily a three-story..." 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
Heritage Lake Country
Provides: Independent Living
2975 Village Square Drive, Hartland, WI 53029
"I toured Heritage Lake Country for my mother-in-law. It's perfect for our needs. It goes from independent living to assisted living, so that was very nice. The rooms were very new, comfortable, and..." More
"I toured Heritage Lake Country for my mother-in-law. It's perfect for our needs. It goes from independent living to assisted living, so that was very nice. The rooms were very new, comfortable, and..." 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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Assisted Living Concerns
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
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
Berkshire-Oconomowoc
Provides: Independent Living
210 S. Main Street, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
"I am in Berkshire Oconomowoc. It is nice and clean. I am still meeting people, and I like it so far. I like playing cards. We have a kitchen, and we prepare our own food. They have a coffee room,..." More
"I am in Berkshire Oconomowoc. It is nice and clean. I am still meeting people, and I like it so far. I like playing cards. We have a kitchen, and we prepare our own food. They have a coffee room,..." 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
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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Highlands at Aero Park
Provides: Independent Living
W197 N4848 Hickory Street, Menomonee Falls, WI ...
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Waukesha County
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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 Regency New Berlin Senior Living
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 activit... 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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