Clare Meadows is a senior apartment community for people aged 55 and older, located at 7700 South 51st Street in Franklin, Wisconsin, close to restaurants, parks, hospitals, and entertainment. The property has 135 apartments, offering one- or two-bedroom floor plans that range from 640 to 1,080 square feet, with both income-eligible and market-rate options available. Most apartments come with decks or patios, ample closet and storage space, multiple TV cable and phone jacks, and window coverings throughout, along with fully applianced kitchens and individually controlled heat and air conditioning. Rent covers heat, water, and municipal services, and the whole place is smoke-free, with pets allowed, especially cats.
Residents use heated underground parking, elevators that go to all floors, and secure building entry with private intercoms. The common areas include a chapel or meditation room, conference room, club room with a community kitchen, library spaces, media room with computer and internet access, fitness room, and a professionally staffed hair salon. There's onsite banking, mailboxes inside the building, and Wi-Fi in the club room, so folks can keep connected without trouble. Weekly catered meals are available, and van service helps with shopping trips around town, so people still have independence while getting support.
Clare Meadows has 24-hour emergency maintenance, an urgency call system, and professional on-site managers looking after building maintenance and resident safety. The staff help coordinate social, educational, and entertaining activities, which means residents can stay active and engaged, if they want to be. The grounds are surrounded by trees, so the setting feels peaceful and relaxed, important for many as they get older. People who need extra care, such as dementia support, have special services designed for comfort and quality of life, making Clare Meadows a practical and calm environment for seniors seeking independent living with a variety of conveniences and amenities.
