Independent living is housing, not care. Age-restricted apartments or cottages with dining, transportation, activities and maintenance handled — for adults who do not need help with daily activities.
We list 1 verified independent living option in Germantown.
What to watch for with independent living in Germantown
- Independent living is typically not licensed by Wisconsin DHS as a care facility, because no personal care is provided — the licensing chapters (CBRF, RCAC, adult family home, nursing home) all require care services to trigger licensure.
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Verified independent living in Germantown
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables of Germantown | Independent Living | N109W17075 Ava Circle, Germantown, WI (independent living building); N109W17110 Ava Circle, Germantown, WI (assisted living & memory care building, same campus) Germantown, OH | Washington |
Independent Living elsewhere in the region
Families in Germantown sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Camillus Life Plan Community | Independent Living | 10100 W. Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI 53226 Wauwatosa, OH 53226 | Milwaukee |
| Clement Manor | Independent Living | 3939 S 92nd St, Greenfield, WI 53228 Greenfield, OH 53228 | Milwaukee |
| Saint John's on the Lake | Independent Living | 1840 North Prospect Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202 Milwaukee, OH 53202 | Milwaukee |
| Tudor Oaks Senior Living Community | Independent Living | S77 W12929 McShane Drive, Muskego, WI 53150 Muskego, OH 53150 | Waukesha |
| Newcastle Place | Independent Living | 12600 N. Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI 53092 Mequon, OH 53092 | Ozaukee |
| Cedar Community | Independent Living | 5595 County Road Z, West Bend, WI 53095 West Bend, OH 53095 | Washington |
The Germantown market specifically
Germantown, a southern Washington County suburb bordering Waukesha County, has a growing senior population and families here often compare options in nearby Menomonee Falls and Mequon as well.
Families in Germantown often compare it against Menomonee Falls and Mequon, the two closest suburbs with a larger senior-housing supply.
The question about money nobody asks early enough
Ask what happens if private funds run out, and whether the community holds a Medicaid waiver provider agreement. A meaningful share of communities do not participate at all, which converts a funding problem into a forced move at the worst possible moment.
