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The cost of independent living in Mount Vernon is about $4,276 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 17 options. Read 97 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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Photo of Charter Senior Living of Verona
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The food gets a lower rating because, at first it was amazing, however, within a month or so, they lost one of their cooks and it never regained its quality. Care a little low because there were a couple of...
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.
Charter Senior Living of Verona is a senior living community located in Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, a short drive southwest of Madison. The community features apartment-style living designed to offer residents a high degree of comfort and independence, all while they benefit from the support...
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My mother-in-law is enjoying it and we would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Open since November 2016, Noel Manor Retirement Living is located in a serene setting in Verona, Wisconsin. Our mission is "taking care of our loved ones with compassion and grace." It is reflected in our core values of dignity, transparency, collaboration, and compassion.Our commitment in...
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Pleasant. Very clean. Very friendly, too much pressure at her closing. Wanted signed contract 1st visit. Senior living, no assisted, therapy available. Many wonderful options for food. Excellent activities....
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.
Quarry Ridge, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Fitchrona Road in Fitchburg. We look forward to opening brand new during the Spring of 2022! Quarry Ridge will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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I have found both the staff and the residents very friendly! It took a short time for me to be mostly integrated into the group. The food is very good, and the staff goes out of its way to accommodate...
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.
Coventry Village is dedicated to enabling each resident to maximize their independence and encourages each person as an individual to be active,involved and fully engaged in life despite any limitations.
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Girlie Manor is going good so far. I like the scale and size of the facility. In the beginning there was an underestimation of my mothers needs. There was a little less attention to knowing what it would...
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.
VitaCare Living of Mount Horeb has set a high standard for care. We create customized plans for each resident and are available whenever a need or question arises. VitaCare Living of Mount Horeb is happy to provide the care your loved one deserves.
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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.
Evia Apartments 55+ Adult Community is located in the Prairie Oaks Neighborhood in the town of Verona. Evia Apartments has 36 one and two bedroom apartments for the persons 55 and better. Evia Apartments was built on the promise of independent, carefree living for adults. Please schedule a...
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A room opened up and so we moved her. All Saints has a very well-established and robust memory program. Mom seems to be happy there. These retirement communities are super expensive. That said, All Saints...
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.
All Saints Assisted Living and Memory Care offers seniors Spirited Community Living! The residence is part of the All Saints Neighborhood, which offers living options like cottages, condos and apartments for those 55 and better. As a person's needs change, the assisted living residence has...
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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.
Friendly and personable staff await you at our private, residential care apartments (aka independent living apartments) designed for older adults with minimal care needs who appreciate independence and maintenance-free living. Our spacious apartments feature kitchenettes, private baths, ample...
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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.
Photo of Ingleside Communities Assisted Living
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.
Our assisted living facility is a great option for those who need some assistance with daily personal care and/or memory care. We are located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of Ingleside Communities' campus setting and offer private studios with bathrooms, featuring a continuum of care...
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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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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.
Four Winds Assisted Living is an assisted living community that is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Verona, WI. Verona is located just 10 miles outside of the downtown area of Madison, WI. You get the quiet neighborhood with the ease of being able to visit Madison if the need...
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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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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.
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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The staff is awesome. I think they are taking a good job taking care of her, she is always clean. They are very attentive to her. They always stop to visit with us, and her, when we are in the common area....
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.
Heartsong Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful area of Belleville, WI. Here at Heartsong, we believe that it is important that our residents maintain an active lifestyle, we provide plenty of activities for our seniors to enjoy. Our facility has common areas in...
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My mom really like it here, she had to leave when my father got sick and wanted to come right back. She had created friendships and she was comfortable there, it wasn't always perfect but she had developed...
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.
          Discover the Power of Spirited Community Living; All Saints Retirement Neighborhood, premier living for those 55 and better.Located on Madison’s far west-side, you can walk across the street to Brennan’s Foods, Aldi's Foods and...

Cost of independent living in Mount Vernon, WI

The average cost of senior living in Mount Vernon is $4,276 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monticello, WI with an average of $3,248 per month.

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

Mount Vernon, WI
$4,276/mo
$4,270/mo

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

Mount Vernon, WI
$4,276/mo
U.S. national average
$4,141/mo

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

$4,991/mo
Independent Living
$4,276/mo

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

Studio
$5,368/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,724/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,655/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Mount Vernon over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Mount Vernon

Recent reviews for independent living in Mount Vernon

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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Mount Vernon independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mount Vernon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mount Vernon, 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 Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mount Vernon, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
20.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.8%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mount Vernon, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.8%
36.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43%
Room service
Room service
31.3%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mount Vernon, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
42.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.3%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
46.4%
Dances
Dances
25%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
46.1%
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There are 17 independent living facilities near Mount Vernon, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Mount Vernon, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg and Middleton Crossing, A Sky Active Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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