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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Jackson, WI

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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: 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.
Cedar Ridge is home base for vibrant men and women age 62 and better. Nestled on more than 90 acres of wood trails, ponds and prairie, this 309 unit apartment complex features a restaurant, 5000 square foot woodworking shop, computer lab, classes, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, country...
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Love the building and manager!
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, 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: 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: 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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They were good, she liked it there. It worked out really well for her. She reached a point where she needed a little more than they offered. It was starting to get expensive as well. They were a good place.
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: 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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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...
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: 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.
It's easy to see how Deerview Meadows offers an assisted living experience with a difference. Personalized, quality care and supportive surroundings help create the ideal setting for meeting personal care needs. Friendly, caring and specially trained staff members are here 24 hours a day to meet...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Jackson, WI

The average cost of senior living in Jackson is $3,434 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sussex, WI with an average of $3,257 per month.

Independent living costs in Jackson, WI, vs. nearby cities

Jackson, WI
$3,434/mo
$3,434/mo

Independent living costs in Jackson, WI, vs. state and national averages

Jackson, WI
$3,434/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Jackson, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,464/mo
Independent Living
$3,434/mo

Independent living costs in Jackson, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,948/mo
Studio
$4,465/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,827/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,354/mo

Senior living costs in Jackson vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Jackson, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJackson, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,434/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,390/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,464/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Jackson, WI:$3,434/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Jackson, WI:$4,390/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Jackson, WI:$4,464/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Jackson

Recent reviews for independent living in Jackson

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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Milwaukee Catholic Home, a CCRC

5.0
My mom enjoyed her stay in rehab after a cardiac procedure. The staff are warm, caring and very professional. The food is excellent! She raved about the therapists and how encouraging and knowledgeable everyone was during her stay. She appreciated the programs and ease of going to mass and ...
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Jackson independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jackson independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jackson, 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 Jackson 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 Jackson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jackson, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Jackson 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 Jackson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jackson, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jackson 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 Jackson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jackson, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
34.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
47%
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