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The cost of independent living in Waukesha is about $3,285 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 65 options. Read 784 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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.
Oak Hill Terrace is a community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into the fabric of...
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9.5
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I have already recommend it to others. It has been exactly what my mom has needed in terms of care and so much more that they offer.
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.
At our Heartis Village communities, we celebrate life, individuality, growth, learning, diversity, social prosperity and overall well-being. When you hear the term “Vibrant Life!” from a staff member or a resident, you’ll notice the phrase is encased with excitement and enthusiasm. That’s...
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9.3
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[name removed], the nurse is always very responsive to our questions. As far as food goes, they need to serve it warm to begin with. By the time it makes its way to Wirth House it's warm at best and often...
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.
At Azura, we recognize that every part of a person’s day creates a beautiful MOSAIC that when properly put together supports them to live vibrantly. Using our MOSAIC philosophy, we strive to ensure that we know how we can personalize each resident’s care and find moments of joy to enhance their...
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The staff are very attentive. They answer questions readily and timely. The apartment sizes are large and roomy with an open concept. In the apt setting all amenities are the renter's responsibility.
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.
Regency — Muskego is conveniently located near the intersection of Racine Avenue and Woods Road. Situated on 32 scenic acres and offering a private 3 acre lake, patios, gazebo and woods lining the campus, we offer full-service senior living with continuing care for mature adults aged 55 and...
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5's across the board. This place is amazing and my mother loves it. I'm so happy with ProHealth Regency in Brookfield. We would wholeheartedly recommend ProHealth Regency Senior Living to other families.
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.
ProHealth Regency Senior Communities - Brookfield has been serving seniors in Waukesha County for nearly 30 years. Regency – Brookfield senior living apartments and assisted living facility has it all – an incredible 23-acre campus that overlooks a quiet conservancy area with walking trails and...
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I am currently a resident at ProHealth Care Regency New Berlin and everything has been great for me, so far. The cleanliness and friendliness are great. The staff, meals and activities are also great. I...
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.
Regency New Berlin's 31 acre campus is ideally situated, midway between Waukesha and Milwaukee, close to many stores, restaurants and entertainment choices.  The campus'  innovative floor plan is interconnected and user friendly with multi levels of care available.You'll find every...
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My family and loved one have had a good experience with Autumn Bay. The staff are kind, caring, and helpful. Everyone is friendly. This truly feels like a family atmosphere. There are meals and...
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.
Autumn Bay of Pewaukee Autumn Bay of Pewaukee, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, is a small, family-owned assisted living community. It provides care to a range of different residents who range from needing short-term care to long-term or memory care options. There is even a special section of the...
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I feel there is a lot of inconsistency, and it's sometimes difficult to get matters addressed. The activities director has done a lovely job of getting my mom to participate and be involved. Getting someone...
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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Heritage Elm Grove takes great care of my dad. The staff is caring and responsive. The facility has a comfortable and welcoming feel to it. Staff is engaged.
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.
Heritage Elm Grove assisted living community, located in Elm Grove, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, specializes in assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care, making it a great option for people with memory loss, dementia, or Alzheimer's disease. The community sits along tree-lined...
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This was a blessing, you people were Swift, thoughtful charitable, help me with my problem, a place in this friend of my husbands the community that [name removed]was placed in Brookdale Brookfield is...
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.
When you’re ready to retire your housekeeping duties and home maintenance headaches and embrace all that retirement has to offer, then our community is ready and waiting for you. We are a dynamic assisted living community in Brookfield, Wis., just a short drive to Milwaukee, that also provides...
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Photo of Cecelia Place
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Great place Clean and friendly with kind staff that cares about people that was close to his original home in Pewaukee a place for Mom helped me find it and it was a blessing as there are men his age he can...
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.
Providing the finest in independent and assisted living, Cecelia Place is for individuals who are able to live on their own and may need supportive services. Conveniently located in Pewaukee and within walking distance of over 60 retail businesses and restaurants. Four major medical clinics and...
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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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Took several weeks before knowledge off when house keeping, laundry, garbage is picked up. Was told rides to Dr appt. was given but not true. Never met primary physician with Blue stone and how to get RX...
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.
ASSISTED LIVING: Heritage at Deer Creek is an elegant, yet affordable 43 unit Assisted Living Community located in New Berlin, Wisconsin.Choose between studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments. Within each apartment is a kitchenette, private bath and walk in shower, individually controlled...
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Seemed to be a smooth process. My loved one had a lot of the paperwork move in work. We would recommend the facility. The best thing is all residents can walk around the facility, they are not locked in....
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.
This is a beautiful new assisted living facility that specializes in caring for seniors. The facility sits on 6 acres of wooded property that butts right up to the golf course. There are 19 Assisted Living apartments and 24 Memory Care suites. The facility captures all the benefits of a small...
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The property is very well managed, and the residents are very friendly. The maintenance crew is well appointed and the property is kept up to above average standards. The activities for the residents are...
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 independent senior apartment communities are specially designed to meet the changing needs of today's seniors. Our comfortable units are an ideal option for those who no longer want the responsibility and upkeep of a house but still desire privacy and independence. Our properties...
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They have a catholic mass every Sunday, which is important to my loved ones. They have bridge – so the activities calendar looks really good. . There is enough parking. The staff have all been friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the woods, Summit Woods is a premier Senior Retirement Community. Summit Woods offers residents a worry free active lifestyle. Summit Woods offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that include heat and water, generous storage, and all appliances including dishwashers. Summit Woods has a...
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Mission creek was wonderful. Not certain who it is now since director of nurses left. Met all our needs. Would give them 5+ stars.
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.
Mission Creek is located in Waukesha, WI. The 36th Best Small City in America, Waukesha is the largest city in Waukesha County. Once known for the healing properties of its spring water, Waukesha has a rich history centered around health and family, making it an ideal location. With large...
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I just placed my Aunt at Lynnwood of Delafield and so far I am truly pleased. [Removed] was been wonderful and a blessing to work with and so has all the staff. I love the home like atmosphere and...
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.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the town of Delafield, LynnWood of Delafield is a small licensed residential facility providing care for 8-10 residents in a homelike setting with private rooms and private half baths. In addition we offer spa services in our whirlpool...
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As healthcare provider we always want to make sure that patients/residents needs are met physically, emotionally and spiritually. I am so impressed with Legacy and all the new changes that have been made to...
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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It's very hard when you have to reach a decision on what's best for a loved one. I finally realized that mother need more then the family support. It was with sadness that we as a family began looking for a...
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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of Pewaukeeare devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.
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We had my Mother at another assisted living complex and it was horrible. The facility was brand new and state of the art, but the staff had no experience and the turnover was constant. We went about...
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.
Arbor View Communities are tucked into a quiet neighborhoods close to churches, parks and shopping. There's a new kind of home for the elderly and others who need assistance with the activities of daily living. It's a beautiful residence with all the comforts of home, plus the special care that...
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Everything is going really well here. I feel like they are very well equipped to handle people to redirect them. They are able to deal with pets too. The staff is very kind and reachable. I recommend this...
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.
The Auberge at Brookfield is a neighborhood specially designed to serve the needs of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia and other forms of memory loss. Every day we make it a goal to go above and beyond to enrich the lives of our residents. The staff is committed to delivering...
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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.
Hillside Woods 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting. Hillside Woods I offers 60- one and two bedroom income eligible apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit Hillside Woods to see all that it has to offer.
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I owned houses for over 50 years until I moved into Hillside Woods 1 Apartments.My Wife died 5 years ago and thought I would try Apartment living after much thought and urging from my children. One year ago...
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.
Hillside Woods II 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting. Hillside Woods II offers 60- one and two bedroom income eligible and market rate apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit Hillside Woods to see all that it has to offer.
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They have been excellent. They are very clean and very friendly. She doesn't like their food at all. They should have a computer for the residents to use, to check emails and things. Other than that we have...
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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of Hartland are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.
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Cost of independent living in Waukesha, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waukesha is $3,285 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greenfield, WI with an average of $3,214 per month.

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

Waukesha, WI
$3,285/mo
$3,290/mo

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

Waukesha, WI
$3,285/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

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

$4,514/mo
Independent Living
$3,285/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,306/mo
Studio
$5,650/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,624/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,644/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Waukesha over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Waukesha

Recent reviews for independent living in Waukesha

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

Waukesha independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waukesha independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waukesha, WINational
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30.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.4%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Waukesha 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 Waukesha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waukesha, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.1%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waukesha 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 Waukesha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waukesha, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
40.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.5%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.4%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.1%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.1%
45.7%
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There are 65 independent living facilities near Waukesha, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Waukesha, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, StoryPoint Mequon and The Waterford at Hartford. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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