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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Pewaukee, WI

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 71 independent living facilities in Pewaukee, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
Sussex Mills LLC is an independent living senior housing for seniors 55 years or older, located in Sussex, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. Sussex is a village that is dedicated to maintaining a small town atmosphere. The size of Sussex Village is only 7.7 square miles, with a population of almost...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Berkshire at Sunset: a very active, completely independent living, apartment community, exclusively for those aged 55 or better. Located in the growing and popular dining and shopping area of Sunset Drive in Waukesha, we are a small community near everything. At Sunset, we understand the...
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I have lived at Ruby Commons for almost a year. My experience is safe and a terrific place to live! Friendly residents, an excellent activity director, always busy with something going on. The dining room...
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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.
“Our Family Welcomes Your Family” is Heritage Place Brookfield!! Our apartment complex personifies a warm, fun, and independent lifestyle at its finest. Heritage is family owned and managed in a professional and kind manner, combined with a loyal and passionate staff dedicated to serving its...
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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.
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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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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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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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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Really friendly and helpful manager/owners that genuinely care about a resident's needs. Garden spaces, monthly activities, and church services keep my Aunt busy. Good location and affordable rent that fits...
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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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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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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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Alta Mira II at North Hills is proud to present an exciting new home for active individuals 55 and better in the Menomonee Falls area. Alta Mira II Senior Housing offers 57 income eligible apartments in one- and two-bedroom styles. These apartments are available in a wide array of thoughtful...
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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 Pewaukee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Pewaukee is $3,256 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hales Corners, WI with an average of $3,204 per month.

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

Pewaukee, WI
$3,256/mo
$3,247/mo
$3,257/mo

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

Pewaukee, WI
$3,256/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,461/mo
Independent Living
$3,256/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,197/mo
Studio
$5,532/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,269/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,848/mo

Senior living costs in Pewaukee 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: Pewaukee, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typePewaukee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,256/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,391/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,461/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Pewaukee, WI:$3,256/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Pewaukee, WI:$4,391/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Pewaukee, WI:$4,461/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Pewaukee, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Pewaukee and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Pewaukee, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Pewaukee have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Pewaukee, WI$2,267/mo$2,281/mo-0.6%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Pewaukee, WI
2024 average cost:$2,267/mo
2023 average cost:$2,281/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Pewaukee

Recent reviews for independent living in Pewaukee

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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Pewaukee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pewaukee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pewaukee, 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 Pewaukee 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 Pewaukee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pewaukee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
29%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Pewaukee 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 Pewaukee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pewaukee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.3%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pewaukee 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 Pewaukee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pewaukee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
40.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
19.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.2%
47%
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