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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Racine, WI

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Photo of Home Harbor Assisted Living
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My sister absolutely loves living at Home Harbor Assisted Living. After we got her in, everything has been great. She has met a lot of wonderful people. I had trouble getting her in because they were not...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Home Harbor is an assisted living community that combines the convenience and care seniors need with the independence they cherish.Home Harbor is beautifully designed. Among the many amenities you will find spacious common areas to enjoy when friends and family visit. Our elegant dining room...
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Sage Meadows is a very clean facility. My loved one loves it there. The staff is super friendly, Denise goes above and beyond! The meals are excellent, and the care is just as good. The activities are good,...
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.
Sage Meadow Racine provides quality care in an intimate setting. Independence is encouraged, with highly trained staff on hand to assist in the activities of daily living of daily life when challenges arise, all in a setting that provides privacy and dignity for all residents.
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I knew dementia care was going to be needed soon but came way sooner than I planned after mom had a fall. I was fortunate enough to find Parkview Gardens Dementia Care and couldn't be happier. Every single...
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.
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The facility is very clean and the staff goes out of it way to be helpful especially if you need something They need to have different foods besides half sandwiches and actually make soup that tastes like...
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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Photo of Kenosha Senior Living
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It's a small facility and friendly community. They respond quickly to questions and concerns when we contact them. Issues have been minor.
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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
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I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The staff was nice, helpful to the family and residents. My loved one was always clean and comfortable. If there was a concern the staff...
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.
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The maintenance person is excellent. Some of the staff is outstanding. They would contact me with any issues or concerns about my mom's health. Other staff should find other occupations - in that they didn't...
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.
Pleasant Point Senior Living is a charming residential care campus situated in Racine, WI. We offer two options, independent living and assisted living. We provide loving, compassionate care for aging seniors in a family-style home like setting.Whether you are looking to simplify your life in our...
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We are happy with them so far. We haven't had complaints about the food, or the other residents, or laundry or anything really so far. I would like to see them be a little more proactive with communication...
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.
The Comforts of Home Killarney Kourt is made up of spacious one and two bedroom apartments, with amenities including dining rooms, balconies, and washer and dryer connections. There are many different styles of private patios and balconies for the resident's enjoyment. The kitchens are...
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My mom has been here 3 months and it's so much friendlier and caring than where she was in Kenosha. Clean, staff are beyond nice.
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.
The Woods of Caledonia can offer a customized blend of independence and essential services to meet your individual needs. As a resident, you'll enjoy a cheerful, friendly atmosphere with programs and services that nurture body, mind and spirit. The Woods of Caledonia offers peace of mind, with a...
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These reviews must be old. There is no RN on staff. When the RN left they replaced her with an CNA as manager. That being said, we can't say enough about the caring staff for our relative. They stop...
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.
Willowgreen Home is Frontida's newest community! Willowgreen is an Assisted Living setting for those who are unable to live alone, including the frail elderly and those with physical disabilities who need some assistance, but still want to maintain as much independence as possible. There are 20...
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Photo of North Point Senior Living
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We chose North Point Senior Living because of the size of the facility (it is small and intimate) and when I met the staff before we brought her in, they were so welcoming to her so it was a perfect fit. 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.
North Point Senior Living is an assisted living community in Kenosha Wisconsin, we are located just south of University of Wisconsin Parkside Campus and our residents enjoy the educational and cultural activities offered there. Petrifying Springs Park is also nearby and is a popular place for...
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Eric and Connie were absolutely wonderful to work with the entire time. They knew everyone who lives there, and their families. My mom passed away while living there, and they made it as easy as possible to...
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.
St. Catherine Commons is Kenosha's most exciting community nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan. We offer the finest options in apartment living for active adults 62 and better, offering many amenities and services wrapped up in one charming place to live. Just imagine awakening each morning...
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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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If you have a loved one that is needing assisted living I would highly recommend Elizabeth Garden. You walk in the front door and you instantly feel at home. The staff goes above and beyond to make the...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Elizabeth GardensElizabeth Gardens is a first class assisted living community located in Racine, Wisconsin near the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. Our community features lovely community areas for our residents and guests to visit. We are located within minutes of the lake shore and famous...
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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.
Welcome to Lake Oaks, Racine’s Premiere Active Adult Community for those 55 & Better. At Last… it’s time to enjoy the lifestyle you deserve! Here at Lake Oaks you’ll be surrounded by a beautifully landscaped setting, good friends and a warm helpful staff. Lake Oaks maintenance-free living,...
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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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted 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.
St. Monica's Senior Citizens Home, founded in 1971, sits on 40 wooded acres bordering the Root River in Racine, WI. In the spirit of our foundreses the Sisters of St. Rita, we provide a compassionate, safe loving family home environment that respects the dignity of all residents. We meet the...
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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.
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Fountain Hills has well kept buildings, elevators, grounds, fire protection with sprinkler system, heated garages, and individual storage area. Apartments have a refrigerator, self-cleaning electric range...
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.
Experience Fountain Hills Apartment, Racine's Finest Adult Community Fountain Hills Apartments offers condo style apartment homes dedicated to your comfort, while allowing you the freedom to enjoy a more active and worry free lifestyle. Scheduled social activities include trips, cookouts, and...
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The Parkview Independent Senior Living Community located in Caledonia, Wisconsin is the place you want to be. Recently, due to an accident, I sold my home. After a stay at Parkside Gardens Assisted Living on...
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.
The Parkview is an exciting, active and vibrant apartment community in Caledonia that is specifically designed and built for independent seniors 55 and better. The Parkview provides one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment-homes conveniently located just north of 4 Mile Road. This community offers...
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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.
The Parkview II is a senior housing development in the rural village of Caledonia, in Racine County, Wisconsin. The village is located between I-94 and Lake Michigan, allowing residents easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. The Caledonia area offers access to recreational activities, many...

Cost of independent living in Racine, WI

The average cost of senior living in Racine is $3,111 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greendale, WI with an average of $3,171 per month.

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

Racine, WI
$3,111/mo
$3,239/mo

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

Racine, WI
$3,111/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

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

$4,412/mo
Independent Living
$3,111/mo

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

Studio
$3,887/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,416/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,144/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 Racine

Recent reviews for independent living in Racine

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

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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Gurnee Meadows

5.0
I’m living here currently and it’s going really, really well. I’m very pleased. When I moved in, my apartment was perfect. I had new carpet and new paint and it was really a pleasure to be able to move in. I was on the waiting list for a few months but they were able to give me exactly what I ...
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Racine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Racine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Racine, 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 Racine 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 Racine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Racine, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.6%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
5.6%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
5.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Racine 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 Racine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Racine, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Racine 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 Racine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Racine, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
2.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.8%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
19.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.9%
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Parkwood Highlands Apartments 55+, Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek and Archwood West are the top-rated independent living facilities near Racine, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 50 independent living facilities near Racine, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Racine, Wisconsin is Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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