Twining Valley

    700 8th Avenue, Monroe, WI, 53566
    5.0 · 3 reviews
    • Independent living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    5.0

    Excellent quiet community with amenities

    I moved into this quiet 55+ community after an impressive tour and have been very pleased. The staff are friendly and informative, the building is very clean and well kept, and I love the independence of an in-room kitchen, daily activities, workout rooms, wooded walking paths, free internet, and heated parking with elevator - it's safe, close to medical care and shopping, reasonably priced, and I highly recommend it.

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    Amenities

    5.00 · 3 reviews

    Overall rating

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    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, informative staff
    • Impressive tours
    • Nice accommodations
    • In-room kitchens
    • Daily activities
    • Extensive activities program
    • Workout/fitness rooms
    • Wooded walking area
    • Tree-surrounded grounds
    • Free internet
    • Reasonable cost
    • Relatively new, well-kept facility
    • Very clean
    • Quiet community
    • Close to shopping and conveniences
    • Close to medical facility
    • Parking garage with elevator
    • Heated parking
    • Elevator access
    • Safe environment
    • Highly recommended

    Cons

    • No dining room / no communal dining
    • Residents responsible for preparing their own meals
    • Age restriction (55+ community) may be limiting for some

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews for Twining Valley is strongly positive. Reviewers repeatedly highlight friendly, informative staff and note that tours leave a very good impression, with several accounts describing the community as "highly recommended." The facility is portrayed as relatively new and very well maintained — clean, quiet, and pleasant — with consistent praise for upkeep and overall appearance.

    Staff and management receive favorable mentions: reviewers describe staff as helpful and informative, which contributes to a sense of good management and a positive move-in/tour experience. The frequent recommendation and emphasis on an impressive tour suggest that front-line staff and sales/admissions processes are strengths for the community.

    The physical plant and location are major strengths. Multiple reviews call out features such as elevator access, a parking garage with elevator, heated parking, and proximity to shopping and medical facilities. Grounds and outdoor amenities are also repeatedly praised — wooded walking areas and tree-surrounded grounds create an attractive, quiet environment. Indoor amenities noted include workout/fitness rooms and free internet, all of which support an independent, active lifestyle.

    Activities and lifestyle come across as robust: reviewers use phrases like "daily activities," "activities galore," and "lots of activities," indicating a varied and active calendar that residents appreciate. Safety and a quiet atmosphere are emphasized, and the community is characterized as geared toward independence. Multiple summaries note that residents enjoy autonomy and can maintain independence while taking part in community programming.

    Dining and meal service is a clear pattern to understand: the community emphasizes in-room kitchens rather than a central dining room. Reviews explicitly call out "no dining room" and "independence with meals," which means residents are expected to prepare their own meals or manage their dining independently. For prospective residents who prefer full-service or communal dining, this is a noteworthy limitation; for others who value autonomy and in-apartment cooking, it is presented as a positive feature.

    Notable patterns and concerns are limited but consistent. The primary negative points across reviews concern the lack of a communal dining room and the resulting expectation that residents handle their own meals. Additionally, the property is a 55+ community, which is a selling point for many reviewers but could be a constraint for anyone not meeting the age requirement. Aside from those items, reviews contain little critical feedback and instead emphasize safety, value (reasonable cost), and high satisfaction with staff, amenities, and the overall community experience.

    In summary, Twining Valley is portrayed as a clean, well-maintained independent living community that offers numerous amenities, an active program of activities, and strong, friendly staff interactions. Its location advantages (near shopping and medical services), parking conveniences (heated parking and garage with elevator), and outdoor spaces make it attractive for older adults seeking an independent, activity-rich lifestyle. The main practical consideration for prospective residents is the community's dining model — in-room kitchens and no central dining room — and the 55+ age restriction. Otherwise, reviews present a consistently positive portrait of the facility.

    Location

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    About Twining Valley

    Twining Valley sits on 12 acres in Monroe, Wisconsin, with pretty grounds, a pond, and walking paths where people often see folks out walking their dogs or sitting in the outdoor common areas when the sun's out, and the grounds are tidy and well-kept so it's nice to wander or just rest a bit, and residents can choose from one or two-bedroom apartments, single-level homes, and estate homes with lots of storage, heated underground parking, attached garages, barrier-free entry, and large kitchens with all appliances included, and people like having options for storage or an extra garage if they've got stuff to tuck away, and while the main building has an elevator, there are no steps in the homes, making it easier for those who use walkers, wheelchairs, or just want to avoid stairs. There's a dining program with nutritious meals that chefs and meal planners put together, and residents can either order meals or join others in a common dining room with a nice sense of privacy; folks say it's clean and smells good inside which is a plus. If someone needs more care, the staff can provide nursing home services, assisted living, memory care, and even hospice care, plus help with incontinence or diabetes, and you can get units fitted with an emergency call system; there's always maintenance coverage, day or night. Pets are okay here, both cats and small dogs as long as they're under a certain weight, and there's space outdoors for pets to get a good walk; people appreciate being able to bring their companions. Social life is steady with daily activities like fitness, arts and crafts, bingo, and clubs or classes, and the staff encourages everyone to take part but don't push, and you'll find both women and men living here. You can't smoke inside, though. There's transportation for errands or trips, a media center, activity rooms, storage spaces, and a big, bright common room where people gather. The building is secure, and the community has a reputation for being friendly and safe, with live-in caregivers for those in need and independent living for folks able to handle most things on their own. Twining Valley has won awards for meals, activities, and friendliness, but what stands out are the genuine warmth between residents and staff, the newsletters, the event calendar that keeps everyone informed, and a management team led by Randy Boss who people say is easy to talk to. The place feels stable, with plenty of privacy if you want it and a lively social scene if you don't.

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