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Photo of The Waterford at Hartford
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All staff members a very friendly. I am able to joke with them. Bosses have open door policy that I feel comfortable with them.
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.
Open your heart to a homelike atmosphere when taking up residence at The Waterford at Hartford. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Hartford, WI enriches the lives of residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and emotionally stimulating. Spacious...
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I would give them 5 stars in all categories, except food, I would give them 4 stars. They were in a transition between cooks, while my mom was there, and their quality slipped a little during that...
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.
Wilkinson Woods is a Sinceri Senior Living assisted living community in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. As one of Oconomowoc’s best-kept secrets, Wilkinson Woods is tucked away in a lovely wooded location, yet conveniently located near shopping, area attractions, and ProHealth Oconomowoc Memorial...
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33 Floor plans available
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Heritage Lake Country has been GREAT! The facility itself is beautiful and well maintained. The staff all address my Mother by name, as well as asking her about events that she's involved in. She enjoys the...
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.
Heritage Lake Country in Hartland offers a wide array of community services and modern amenities. Our goal is to provide inspiration for active lifestyles, engaging the mind and spirit with an abundance of choices and social opportunities with our utmost respect. Independent, Assisted, Enhanced...
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Since living here, the staff here has made me feel just like family. I am healthier now. then I have ever been. All of the staff here goes above and beyond everyday. Also, thank you Emmy for giving me 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.
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Photo of Berkshire Oconomowoc
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It's a wonderful palce, just a little hgiher for my budget now. Except for the location of the apartment, its a long walk to the elevator, I'm not sure who the architect was for this place but they didn't...
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.
Berkshire Oconomowoc is a senior housing community located in the unique city of Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, WI. The community is located in the heart of this small city, nearby many lakes and waterways. In fact, it is within walking distance from nearby Lake Fowler and Lac La Belle. Oconomowoc...
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They are really very caring, all the way from the receptionist at the front desk to the administrator, they really go out of their way to help out and accommodate in any way they can. Just recently my six...
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.
Heritage Homes offers a retirement community, assisted living and memory care. The retirement community has spacious one and two bedroom apartments ranging from 840 to 1144 square feet. With four unique floor plans, you are sure to find an apartment to meet your needs. Enjoy panoramic views from...
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The staff takes such good care of my Mom.(And all the resident's) Communication is good when she needs something they let me know.
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.
The Gardens of Hartford is a comfortable and vibrant Christian assisted living community nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Hartford. We have 48 beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with full kitchens. Our residents are welcome to cook in their own apartment or join others...
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The Sunset Ridge Assisted Living facility is very nice but there are some staff shortages and sometimes a lack of communication among the staff that is frustrating.
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.
Sunset Ridge Assisted Living is located in Johnson Creek, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Johnson Creek is approximately thirty five miles east of Madison, Wisconsin. Rock River runs along the west side of town, and there is a four-acre park on the river known as Rock River Park. Residents of Sunset...
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They are pretty good at providing care. They are doing a good job with the Covid -19 virus. The food is good. My dad is in a shared room, which is adequate. They have an outdoor patio space for the...
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.
Wellington Place at Hartford is a friendly assisted living community with a legacy of excellence in senior care. Independence and quality of life a are always promoted and caring, professional staff are nearby to help with activities of daily living, ensuring the comfort and safety of our...
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Our loved one moved here from a precious community and it has just been a night and day experience in comparison, we would recommend this community to other families.
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 Hartland Place
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They have had frequent turnover when it comes to the staffing. With the meals she's picky, but getting use to it. There is always plenty to do, but she doesn't want to participate. I would love it there!! I...
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.
Hartland Place is an attractive option for seniors who may no longer be comfortable living in their own home but don't need round the clock medical care and supervision of a nursing home. At Hartland Place, you get the daily support needed, while remaining as independent as possible. Care plans...
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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.
Located next to Watertown Regional Medical Center, Highland Village II 55+ Adult Community offers 49 income eligible and market rate one and two bedroom apartments. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for adults.
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.
Located next to Watertown Regional Medical Center, the Highland Village I 55+ Adult Community offers 49 income eligible one and two bedroom apartments. It is an affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for adults.
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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.
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My grandma lives here and generally enjoys it. She lives in the Milo Loppnow independent living apartments. Her one bedroom apartment is great - good layout, very functional, and no yard work! She has...
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.
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After researching many assisted living facilities on line, and visiting others in person, this was by far the best one. Apartments are very nice, the hallways are bright, and clean. (Never any bad odors...
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.
Swifthaven Community Assisted Living of Watertown is a State Certified Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC) located in Watertown, Wisconsin. The facility includes 49 apartments with studio, one and two bedroom units with kitchenettes, some with a den, all with private bathrooms. Restored to...
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My mom is happy in this community. It is clean and a safe enviroment for senior care. The grounds are clean to enjoy. I would recommend this to others for a good community.
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.
The Landmark Building is a senior housing located in Watertown, WI in Dodge and Jefferson counties. Our residence offers beautiful luxury apartments in a quiet suburban neighborhood with gorgeous scenery and smiling faces. The apartments were built with comfort in mind and provide all the...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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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.
Parkside Senior Village is a housing community in Hartford specifically designed for independent seniors 55 and better.  Parkside provides one and two bedroom apartment homes in a convenient downtown location.  This is a 50 unit building that offers underground and surface parking,...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Sugar Island, WI

The average cost of senior living in Sugar Island is $3,435 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Juneau, WI with an average of $3,063 per month.

Independent living costs in Sugar Island, WI, vs. nearby cities

Sugar Island, WI
$3,435/mo
$3,392/mo

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

Sugar Island, WI
$3,435/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Sugar Island, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,440/mo
Independent Living
$3,435/mo

Independent living costs in Sugar Island, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,838/mo
Studio
$6,045/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,619/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,729/mo

Senior living costs in Sugar Island 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: Sugar Island, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSugar Island, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,435/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,399/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,440/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sugar Island, WI:$3,435/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Sugar Island, WI:$4,399/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sugar Island, WI:$4,440/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Sugar Island

Recent reviews for independent living in Sugar Island

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.

Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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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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Sugar Island independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sugar Island independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sugar Island, 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 Sugar Island 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 Sugar Island partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sugar Island, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
21.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sugar Island 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 Sugar Island communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sugar Island, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
17.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sugar Island 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 Sugar Island offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sugar Island, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
32.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.3%
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