Wisconsin sits in the northern portion of the Midwest and is often referred to as “America’s Dairyland,” due to the state’s large number of dairy farms. Besides having great cheese, Wisconsin is known as a northern oasis, with many lakes and streams throughout the state – Wisconsin has some of the highest concentrations of fresh water in the country. Popular local pastimes include fishing, boating, hunting, and cheering on the Green Bay Packers. Whether you prefer spending time outdoors or enjoy living in a major city like Milwaukee, Wisconsin has got you covered.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 120 independent living communities in Wisconsin. The median monthly cost of independent living in Wisconsin is about $2,400.
5 for all. Except the care services & the meals and dining, those don't apply because it is independent living. What I like the most about Parkwood Highlands is how friendly and helpful the staff is; other...
The facility is always neat and clean. The staff treats their residents with dignity and respect. They take their time to address any problems etc. my mom needs extra care, they tend to her needs in a timely...
“I love living at Oak Hill Terrace! There is always something fun going on — the activities keep me busy and give me something to look forward to every day. The food is very good, and I enjoy not having to...
The staff is absolutely wonderful. Very caring and d knowledgeable. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
I love my apartment, the staff is really friendly and tries to please. The thing they could specifically improve upon as the food. They use a lot of highly processed foods very little protein served cold and...
Staff is great they help her and she lost her phone they had picked up and put it somewhere safe and as she was asking they said hold on is this yours -it was ! Front desk is also very pleasant. Food - there...
It's a beautiful place, visually. Especially the dining area. Stunning. The food, I'd give 4?? I didn't care for some of the hot meal options, so I would have the really nice soup and salad bar. You could...
The Waterford offers a friendly atmosphere. The caregivers are excellent and conscientious. The maintenance team is responsive to all my apartment needs. Dietary staff are very friendly and helpful. They...
The Ridge at Madison is a very nice community. Everyone seems very friendly. The staff here do as an excellent job with the residents.
Staff and fellow residents were very welcoming. The room was very spacious as well. There were plenty of activities available to take part in. The activity director was outstanding and we could tell he...
Mom has been very very happy there their closest thing to being and feeling independent but having constant care and not having to worry about taking her meds. Overall very very impressed with everything...
I like it here. They have BINGO, they do art, bring me snacks, I grow my own tomatoes, I don't need nothing else. Sometimes I feel like some people are favorites, but that's just how it is. Workers are nice....
Dimensions has been a very positive experience for my father and our family. Thank you so much for suggesting we consider them!
Looking for a great place? You've found it with friendly neighbors, excellent management, and in tandem with Bellin Home Health, couldn't say enough of the great support recuperating from the hospital and...
Mom is losing her vision and mobility. She says everyone is nice & the food is good. Mom is starting to go to happy hour and meet new people. Without good vision its not easy but shes in good hands.
Wisconsin only regulates independent living communities if they share a building or campus with an assisted living or memory care facility. Though some communities have their own residency requirements, like residents needing to be 55+, stand-alone independent living communities otherwise only follow general housing and rental regulations.
Independent living communities must follow assisted living and/or memory care regulations if they share a building or campus with them. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Division of Quality Assurance licenses and inspects these facilities to confirm they meet the state’s standards.
Since Wisconsin doesn’t regulate stand-alone independent living communities, landlords and tenants only need to comply with general housing and apartment guidelines. Landlords’ obligations to tenants include:[01]
Likewise, tenants are responsible for:[01]
The Fair Housing Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act aim to protect prospective residents from prejudice. The Wisconsin Fair Housing Law further protects people from discrimination based on:[02]
Landlords must also make reasonable accommodations and modifications when necessary. Reasonable accommodations are changes in rules, policies, practices, or services that allow someone with a disability to fully use and enjoy the dwelling. Examples such as allowing service animals despite having a no-pets policy and reserving a parking space near the entrance of the building qualify.
Reasonable modifications are similar but refer to physical changes to a property to allow someone to fully enjoy and access it. Modifications are made at the expense of the person with a disability and include things like installing adding grab bars to a bathroom or lowering the entry threshold of a unit.[03]
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State-mandated inspections don’t occur for stand-alone independent living communities. However, the Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection advises tenants to inspect the property before renting and seven days after the lease begins to notify the landlord of any defects.[01]
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Division of Quality Assurance inspects and monitors assisted living and memory care facilities. Wisconsin has three types of assisted living facilities the department inspects: residential care apartment complexes (RCACs), adult family homes (AFHs), and community-based residential facilities (CBRFs).
You can dive into more detail on our Wisconsin assisted living page.
The department’s online provider search tool is available to locate a regulated facility’s inspection, violation, complaint, and SoD reports. You can find a specific facility by its geographical information or using the provider/facility type category and selecting any of the boxes under the “assisted living facilities” button. The long-term care ombudsman service is also available if you have any questions about a facility’s violation history.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
1 West Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-266-1865
State of Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. (2024). Tenants’ Rights and Responsibilities.
Department of Workforce Development. (2024). Wisconsin’s Fair Housing Law & Complaint Process.
Wisconsin State Legislature. (2024). Apprentice, Employment, and Equal Rights Programs.
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