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The cost of independent living in Cross Plains is about $4,313 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 602 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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I am doing just fine in my new community. They have a calendar that offers stuff to do here like book club. People come into the place and provide blood testing. I do Meals on Wheels, it has been helpful...
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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.
For the active individual 55 and better who wishes to live in Middleton, WI, Pheasant Branch is the answer! Pheasant Branch is situated close to a beautiful nature preserve with a blacktop path, making nature easily scooter and wheelchair accessible. The property offers 47 market rate 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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My mother lived at Greentree and loved it. She unfortunately passed away during her first year. Judi, the resident manager, was the BEST manager I have ever dealt with. She made my mother feel at home and...
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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.
Greentree Glen 55+ Adult Community sits off the road in a beautiful country-like setting with many trees. Greentree Glen has 13 income eligible and 48 market rate one and two bedroom apartments for persons 55 and better. Come visit us so that you can see all that this beautiful property has to...
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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: 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.
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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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Prairie Oaks II 55+ Adult Community is located in the Prairie Oaks Neighborhood in the town of Verona. Prairie Oaks II has 36 one and two bedroom apartments for the persons 55 and better. Prairie Oaks was built on the promise of independent, carefree living for adults.
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Cost of independent living in Cross Plains, WI

The average cost of senior living in Cross Plains is $4,313 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ridgeway, WI with an average of $3,280 per month.

Independent living costs in Cross Plains, WI, vs. nearby cities

Cross Plains, WI
$4,313/mo
$4,305/mo

Independent living costs in Cross Plains, WI, vs. state and national averages

Cross Plains, WI
$4,313/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Cross Plains, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,901/mo
Independent Living
$4,313/mo

Independent living costs in Cross Plains, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,179/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,218/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,848/mo

Senior living costs in Cross Plains 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: Cross Plains, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCross Plains, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$4,313/mo$3,545/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$4,734/mo$4,403/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,901/mo$4,433/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Cross Plains, WI:$4,313/mo
Wisconsin:$3,545/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Cross Plains, WI:$4,734/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Cross Plains, WI:$4,901/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Cross Plains, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Cross Plains and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Cross Plains, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cross Plains have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cross Plains, WI$3,740/mo$3,432/mo+9.0%
Wisconsin$2,730/mo$2,883/mo-5.3%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Cross Plains, WI
2024 average cost:$3,740/mo
2023 average cost:$3,432/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,730/mo
2023 average cost:$2,883/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cross Plains

Recent reviews for independent living in Cross Plains

Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

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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Cross Plains independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cross Plains independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cross Plains, 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 Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cross Plains, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.4%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cross Plains, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cross Plains, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
39.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.4%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.2%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
46.4%
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