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The cost of independent living in Lake Mills is about $3,526 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 19 options. Read 67 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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Lake house was a great place I would recommend it. They took very good care of my mom when she was there. My mom had a pet and they took it outside for her, great service.
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.
Brook Gardens is a small community with a big heart. We are located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin about a mile east of Rock Lake. Lake Mills is a small community located between Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin. Our cheerful staff provides hands on care based on individual needs and will go the extra...
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I've had several relatives and a couple of close friends stay at Sylvan Crossings over the last 25 years, most recently my Mom. Sylvan took great care of all of them. The staff were very caring people, the...
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.
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. We also strive to lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of independence into the life of your loved one. Our priority is to provide the highest level of care...
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The staff is kind and respectful at Sunset Ridge Memory Care. The housekeeper takes pride in her work and likes talking with the residents. Communication with our family has been great. We requested a care...
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 Memory Care is an assisted living community located in the lovely city of Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Jefferson is located right along the meeting point of the Crawfish and Rock Rivers. This lends to amazing and breathtaking scenery and numerous recreational...
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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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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.
Lilac Springs, located in picturesque Lake Mills WI, is a brand new Assisted Living Community licensed by the State of Wisconsin. The attentive and professional staff recognizes the challenges of aging and is dedicated to assisting residents with exceptional service and encouraging an...
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I am a PT and have worked in many care facilities in my career. Never before have I experienced the level of care and concern for a resident as I did with my Mom. Always pleasant, always professional and...
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.
Our beautiful Cambridge Assisted Living Facility is crafted in warm earthy colors in a beautiful Prairie style charm. This location has unique features like an on-site chef, in-house beauty salon, remote patient monitoring and security system, and the latest in assisted living technology.Home...
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This is an incredible facility. The care received here is the best. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. A very calming place to be.
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living Cambridge Assisted Care is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus...
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From what I have seen, most meals are processed/prepared foods. I would like to see maybe a few healthier meals. Also, the rates just went up significantly. I realize that inflation has hit everyone, but 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.
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My father is doing really good here. He is feeling very relaxed and at home. I know. that I am very relaxed knowin that he has staff that is attentive to both of my parents needs. The food is excellent...
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.
NOW OPEN! Aster Retirement Community of Fort Atkinson is a brand new assisted living/independent community that will capture the spirit of city convenience and accessibility while embracing the neighborhood feel. This beautiful community will include 60, studio, one bedroom and two bedroom,...
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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: 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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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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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.
Eagle View Manor is a senior care home located in the picturesque city of Jefferson, Wisconsin, in the county of Jefferson. Our harmonious community is nestled in a safe and quiet neighborhood, not far from Riverfront Park and the heart of Jefferson proper. The city of Jefferson offers a...
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Cambridge Court is really a one of a kind place. My aunt has lived there for over 3 years and I can't express my gratitude to Joy and the staff at Cambridge Court. Every time I visit my aunt they are...
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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It's a newer, clean facility that offers the basics. Expected activities are offered (bingo, crafts, seasonal events, etc.). The 'common areas' are basic, tv/sofas, simple coffee bar, dining area, a...
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.
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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.
Facility services and features available:wheelchair accessibleon-site beauty shopon-site Podiatry visits every 3 monthson-site Primary MD visits every 3 monthson-site library servicehousekeepingmealslaundrymedication assistance (monitor or administer)personal care (dressing, bathing,...
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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: 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.
Hawthorne Apartments are located on the outskirts of quaint Waterloo, WI. Hawthorne offers 24 income eligible one and two bedroom apartment homes for those 55 and better. Residents of Hawthorne enjoy a friendly, caring environment where neighbors become friends.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lake Mills, WI

The average cost of senior living in Lake Mills is $3,526 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Whitewater, WI with an average of $3,115 per month.

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

Lake Mills, WI
$3,526/mo
$3,205/mo

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

Lake Mills, WI
$3,526/mo
U.S. national average
$4,034/mo

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

$4,431/mo
Independent Living
$3,526/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,950/mo
Studio
$5,008/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,996/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Mills

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Mills

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.

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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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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Lake Mills independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Mills independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Mills, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.1%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Mills, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.1%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.8%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Mills 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 Lake Mills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Mills, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.1%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.9%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.6%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.4%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
57.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
31.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
45.7%
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Park Glen Apartments, Huntington Place and Kettle Park Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Mills, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Lake Mills, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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