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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Evansville, WI

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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like East Dayton Street Historic District, Sherman Avenue Historic District and Marquette Bungalows Historic District.
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Photo of The Heights at Evansville Manor
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Overall, The Heights at Evansville Manor is a great place and has wonderful people, but the main complaint has been the food quality.
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.
One of Wisconsin's best assisted living communities, The Heights, is located in Evansville, just south of Madison. Evansville is a town filled with historic homes and brick streets. The picturesque town is filled with tree lined streets and enjoys a nearly non-existent crime rate. With over 172...
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This is a great community for care. The staff is outstanding and they keep me informed on any changes. They offer great home cooking and we like that she does participate in the activities with the other...
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.
Kelly House is an assisted living community located in Evansville, WI. Evansville is thirty minutes from Wisconsin's capital, Madison, and is home to eighteen-acre Lake Leota. Family and friends visiting Kelly House will have plenty to enjoy in Evansville, like the annual Fall Studio Tour by the...
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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.
A non-profit, locally owned and managed organization dedicated to providing low-cost rental housing for the elderly
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.
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: 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, 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.
St. Elizabeth Manor is located in Rock County in Wisconsin. St. Elizabeth Manor provides high quality assistance, an engaging and welcoming environment, and a convenient lifestyle for each of its residents. The assisted living facility provides 24 hour caregivers ready to help each resident and...
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Cost of independent living in Evansville, WI

The average cost of senior living in Evansville is $2,929 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brodhead, WI with an average of $2,684 per month.

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

Evansville, WI
$2,929/mo
$3,841/mo
$2,718/mo

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

Evansville, WI
$2,929/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,567/mo
Independent Living
$2,929/mo

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

Studio
$3,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,050/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,500/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Evansville

Recent reviews for independent living in Evansville

Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Greentree Glen in Madison, WI

5.0
We appreciate everything the resident manager does - new exercise room - more lights in basement. We are treated like a family!

Quarry Ridge Retirement Community in Fitchburg, WI

4.0
It's a great place to be. I've only been here a few months, but I'm settling in and really like it. I picked this community because of socialization, activities, independence, music, good food, and great people.

Evansville independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Evansville independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Evansville, 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 Evansville 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 Evansville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Evansville, WINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.3%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
14.3%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Evansville 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 Evansville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Evansville, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
30.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Evansville 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 Evansville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Evansville, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
14.3%
38.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.9%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
14.3%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.3%
31.9%
Live performances
Live performances
14.3%
40.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14.3%
40%
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Holiday Middleton, Park Glen Apartments and The Waterford at Fitchburg are the top-rated independent living facilities near Evansville, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 7 independent living facilities near Evansville, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Evansville, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg and The Ridge at Madison. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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