Foresthill Highlands Apartments & Townhomes

    8930 W Highland Park Ave , Franklin, WI 53132
    • Independent Living

    Quiet, clean, friendly independent living

    I toured this independent-living community and was impressed. It's quiet, beautifully landscaped, very clean, and the apartments are bright and spacious. Staff and neighbors are warm and professional (tenants even give tours), and amenities are excellent - underground heated parking, beauty parlor, gazebo, walking trails, large community rooms, weekly fitness, bingo/poker, arts & crafts and frequent events. Move-in was smooth, office communication was prompt, and the location is convenient to shopping and family. I'm very happy here and would recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.56·(16)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      1.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Well maintained property
    • Spacious one-bedroom and large, light apartments
    • Heated/underground indoor parking included
    • Walking trails and nicely landscaped grounds
    • Active social calendar and variety of activities (bingo, card games, Wii bowling, musicians, seasonal parties)
    • Friendly, helpful, and professional staff (administrators and property manager mentioned)
    • Welcoming, close-knit resident community and friendly neighbors
    • Convenient location near shopping, banks, restaurants, and post office
    • Quiet, peaceful, and safe environment
    • Clean common areas and overall cleanliness
    • Multiple community rooms (large and smaller) and ample amenities
    • On-site amenities such as beauty parlor, gazebo, and outdoor spaces
    • Weekly fitness class, arts & crafts, and occasional food events
    • Variety of apartment floor plans and options
    • Elevators and accessible parking
    • Tenant ambassadors who give tours and help new residents
    • Clear move-in process and good communication (monthly newsletter, prompt responses)
    • Pet/dog-friendly policies and patio access in some units
    • Underground parking with good hot water and other utilities

    Cons

    • Apartment appliances are low quality or inconsistent (noisy refrigerator, ineffective dishwasher)
    • Some minor maintenance issues in units (stiff sliding closet doors, other small defects)
    • Perceived high cost / affordability concerns
    • Independent living only — no meals provided
    • Occasional limited staff interaction or brief tours; mixed impressions of customer service in a few instances
    • Some prospective residents could not view units due to full occupancy
    • Room-for-improvement comments despite generally positive staff feedback
    • Space vs price trade-off concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment in the reviews for Foresthill Highlands Apartments & Townhomes is strongly positive. Multiple reviewers emphasize a well-maintained, attractive property with ample landscaping, walking areas, and a calm, quiet atmosphere. The complex is repeatedly described as clean and peaceful, with a variety of apartment floor plans that are generally spacious, bright, and well suited for independent living. Residents and visitors commonly praise the convenient location — close to shopping, banks, restaurants, the post office, and family — and describe the surrounding area as safe and pleasant.

    Staff and management receive consistent commendation. Reviews highlight friendly, helpful, professional, and responsive employees from the office staff to the property manager and administrator. Several comments describe an easy, clearly explained move-in process, prompt communication (including a monthly newsletter), and tenant ambassadors who assist with tours and introductions, which contributes to a reduced-stress transition for new residents. That said, there are a few mentions of limited staff interaction or curt experiences during short tours; these are isolated and contrasted with the larger number of very positive service reports.

    Facilities and amenities are a clear strength. The community offers underground heated parking, elevators, multiple community rooms (a large multipurpose room plus smaller gathering spaces), beauty parlor services, gazebo and outdoor seating, weekly fitness classes, arts and crafts, bingo nights, card games, poker, Wii bowling, live music at times, and seasonal parties. These offerings support an active, social lifestyle and foster a close-knit community. Residents consistently note that activities help create friendships and regular engagement among tenants. Common areas and building upkeep are mentioned as very good, reinforcing the sense of thoughtful property maintenance.

    Apartment-level feedback is mostly favorable but includes recurring, specific concerns. People describe apartments as large and functional, but several reviews call out lower-grade in-unit appliances — a noisy refrigerator, a dishwasher that does not clean effectively, and occasional minor defects such as sticky or hard-to-operate closet doors. Overall the apartments are described as functional and comfortable, but these appliance and finishing quality issues are a common theme and represent a practical area for improvement. A few reviewers also noted they could not tour or view available units due to full occupancy, which may reflect high demand but can frustrate prospective residents.

    Two consistent caveats appear across reviews: cost and dining. Multiple reviewers mentioned affordability concerns and commented on a perceived space-versus-price trade-off, indicating some residents weigh monthly cost against apartment size or finishes. Additionally, the community is independent-living only and does not provide meals; this is clearly stated by reviewers and should be considered by anyone seeking a dining program or higher level of assisted services.

    In summary, Foresthill Highlands is portrayed as a well-run, attractive independent-living community with strong social programming, considerate staff, solid common amenities, and a desirable location. The primary negatives are comparatively minor and practical: in-unit appliance quality and occasional shortfalls in tour or customer-service experiences, along with cost and the lack of meal service. For prospective residents focused on cleanliness, social activities, safety, and convenient location, the property receives frequent recommendations; those for whom high-end in-unit finishes, included dining, or lower monthly cost are critical should weigh these patterns when deciding.

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    Location

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    Foresthill Highlands Apartments & Townhomes is located at 8930 W Highland Park Ave , Franklin, WI, 53132.

    About Foresthill Highlands Apartments & Townhomes

    Foresthill Highlands Apartments & Townhomes sits as a large apartment community built in 2000, and you'll find 310 units spread out across apartments and townhomes, and for security, the entry uses access controls so only residents or approved guests can come in, which always feels a bit better when thinking about safety, plus there's heated underground parking and some garages so winters don't have to mean scraping windshields every morning. The community's designed for active seniors who are 55 or older, and every unit comes with its own fully equipped kitchen, and the bathrooms either have a tub or a walk-in shower, depending on the floor plan, while closets are bigger than you might expect, with lots of units having over-sized or walk-in choices, which is good for folks holding onto those everyday and special things. Floor plans range from one-bedroom styles, including some with dens, up to two-bedroom townhome options, and all kinds of choices in between, plus a few units are set aside for moderate-income seniors, which helps couples or singles who don't have a high retirement income but still want something comfortable. You'll find active senior living services and several community features, though the details about what those are exactly aren't spelled out in the materials, so those interested should probably look a bit deeper. The whole place stretches across 283,398 square feet and is set up as a space for people who want apartment or townhome living, without extra fuss. For those who really like to look at the numbers or want to know all about a place's past, there are customizable property reports available, which cover things like ownership, rental rates, performance, and a long timeline of occupancy and features, so you can check things like whether the community's been stable and what the rents have done over time. Amenities and utilities are on record, but specific names or terms for features or programs don't show up in the basic information given, and there's no hype-just a focus on providing housing options for seniors wanting comfort, convenience, and some choices about how they live from day to day.

    People often ask...

    Foresthill Highlands Apartments & Townhomes offers independent living.

    The full address for this community is 8930 W Highland Park Ave , Franklin, WI 53132.

    No, Foresthill Highlands Apartments & Townhomes does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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