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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Bend, WI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Big Bend area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Big Bend. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 49 independent living facilities in Big Bend, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hawthorne Glen, Wick Field and Cooper Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Milwaukee, Milwaukee and Waukesha.
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My aunt is very happy with her apartment and is getting to know her neighbors. I get joyful reports each week on her bingo and polish poker winnings. She is a dog owner and location has been fantastic. She...
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.
Foresthill Highlands is conveniently located in Franklin, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of...
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We have a beautiful campus, with 14, 2 story buildings and a paved walking path around the campus. We have 1 bedroom, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom or 2 bathrooms and we have 2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms plus a den...
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.
Brookfield Highlands is conveniently located in Waukesha, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better.Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of on-site walking trails, nearby shopping and...
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My mom moved in at 92, having lived in our family home for 63 years. It could have been a rough transition, but it was really good. All credit goes to the staff at Avalon Square. From front desk to nursing...
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.
Avalon Square is a beautiful, vibrant senior living community encompassing an entire city block in historic downtown Waukesha. Cultural activities, parks, and a charming mix of shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. Construction of Avalon Square was completed in 2003, consisting...
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 residents themselves are what make this place so great! All of the residents are somewhat local, so for someone who is out of town, they are incredibly patient and kind and helpful. That is the single...
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.
Woodview is a 55+ small close-knit senior community of 24 units, consisting of one and two bedroom one bathroom apartment homes for rent. Each unit will have generous closet areas, and additional storage outside the unit. Underground parking, heat, and hot water are included in the rent. The...
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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.
Fields of Waterford has been open just over a year and we pride ourselves with lovely modern apartments and amenities with heat included. Indoor Garages are available on a first come basis and you will be situated on over 10 acres of land with a beautiful pond and many duck visitors and other...
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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Things are going well at Linden Ridge-Mukwonago. I have not heard otherwise. I think overall everything is good at this facility. It has been a good experience.
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 Linden Ridge assisted living community is located in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. Situated across the street from St. James Parish, Linden Ridge is an exemplary assisted living community offering easy access. Residents here enjoy a full life, and are encouraged to maintain their independence as...
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 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...
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: 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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Nestled conveniently on nine beautifully landscaped acres in New Berlin neighboring the municipalities of Hales Corners, Franklin and Muskego, life at Steeple View offers the independence and privacy of apartment living for active seniors in a supportive Christian atmosphere.Be as active as you...
Provides: Home Care, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Home Care, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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, 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.
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.
Deer Creek's units offer spacious floor plans, ranging from approximately 638 square feet for a one bedroom up to approximately 1010 sq. feet for a two bedroom-two bathroom apartment. Each unit will have generous closet areas, additional storage outside the unit, and cable TV hook-ups. 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: 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: 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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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
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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This is the fourth place that I have lived in and I like it the best. We have happy hour 3 times a week and they have between 2-3 women tending the bar and they are great. They come to your table and make...
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.
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: 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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Waterford Senior Living ins a very nice place. The staff is friendly. My wife was thriving prior to the quarantine. I hope to get in to visit her soon. The food is good. The room sizes are adequate. It has...
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.
Waterford Senior Living and Waterford Memory Care are located on Sixth Street, in the quiet, friendly village of Waterford. We have two buildings, assisted living and memory care. Our assisted living has 40 one and two bedroom apartments. Residents choose their level of care and level of...
Cost of independent living in Big Bend, WI
The average cost of senior living in Big Bend is $3,223 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greendale, WI with an average of $3,171 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Bend, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Bend, WI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Big Bend
Recent reviews for independent living in Big Bend
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.
StoryPoint Mequon
3.8
I have experience theft of meds, clothing and money but have been assured the guilt party is no longer an employee. So far so good
Big Bend independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Bend independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Bend, 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 Big Bend 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 Big Bend partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Bend, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.4%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Bend 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 Big Bend communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Bend, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.4%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.7%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
22.4%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.2%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Bend 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 Big Bend offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Bend, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
38.8%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.5%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.5%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.9%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.9%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
20.4%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.8%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Oak Hill Terrace, Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point and Parkwood Highlands Apartments 55+ are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Bend, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 49 independent living facilities near Big Bend, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Big Bend, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, StoryPoint Mequon and Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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