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Independent Living at Grace Commons

What does Independent Living at Grace Commons in Menomonee Falls mean? Well, it’s living life on your terms and at your speed in a beautiful, maintenance-free active adult community surrounded by others who share a desire to actively age and enjoy life. It’s a life filled with choices and opportunities for fun and friendship. Whether playing bocce ball on our outdoor court, cards in the tap room, attending an educational program, cozying up with a good book, socializing at happy hour or participating in one of our adventure series activities – there is never a shortage of things to keep you active and engaged at Grace Commons.

Independent Living Amenities

  • Spacious one- and two-bedroom apartment floor plans with nine-foot ceilings and in-unit washer and dryer
  • Most apartments feature private patios or balconies
  • All utilities included plus basic cable, WiFi and telephone connection
  • Heated underground parking*
  • Private storage units*
  • Pet friendly*
  • Access to all campus amenities such as fitness studio with exercise classes, hair salon, movie theater, worship services and community room with kitchen for resident activities and private family events
  • Outdoor nature trails, walking paths and a bocce ball court
  • Maintenance-free living

Independent Living Services

  • Monthly dining allowance of $100
  • Enjoy Life activity programming
  • Scheduled transportation to shopping, organized activities and events
  • Partnership services available: physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home care, podiatry and visiting physician*

Independent Living Rates start at $2,005/mo.
*Amenities and services offered for an additional fee

Independent Living Floor Plans

One Bedroom
Apartments

Two Bedroom
Apartments

Two Bedroom
Casettas

Grace Commons Leadership Team

Erin Gutsmiedl​

Executive
Director

Naly Yang

Assistant
Executive Director

Katy Cornell

Community
Relations Manager

Kelly Donohue

Lifestyle Enrichment
Coordinator

enjoy life with us!

Erin Gutsmiedl

Executive Director

Erin is our amazing Executive Director at Grace Commons! Erin had always seen herself on the acute side of care, but her first position out of college was in a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) and she fell in love. Erin loves that she gets the opportunity to love and care about the residents in the community and make a difference in their lives. Erin prides herself in coming to work every day with genuine care, follow through and love. Something working with the residents has taught Erin is that there is joy in everything you do, sometimes you just have to look deep to find it! On the days Erin isn’t at Grace Commons you might find her reading a book on her patio with a cup of coffee, spending time with her family at cookouts, bonfires and kids adventures or putting a new stamp on her passport.

Naly Yang

Assistant Executive Director

Naly has dedicated over 16 years to the healthcare field, spending four of those years in a leadership role. As the Assistant Executive Director at Grace Commons, she combines her vast experience with her ongoing education in Human Resources to support her community. Naly is also CNA and CBRF certified, adding to her strong foundation in resident care.

In her free time, Naly enjoys life by crafting, reading, baking, and spending quality time with her family.

Katy Cornell

Community Relations Manager

Katy brings a diverse background in healthcare and sales to Grace Commons. She has spent many years working with seniors both directly and indirectly. Her career began in physical therapy, where she worked as an aide assisting older adults. She then transitioned into pharmaceutical sales, helping physicians select life-saving medications for their senior patients. After joining Capri Communities as the Sales Coordinator at Ruby Commons, she continued her love of working with older adults in her current role at Grace Commons. She is dedicated to engaging with residents, bringing smiles to their daily lives, and helping families discover the many benefits of Grace Commons.

Outside of work, Katy stays busy as the mom of five children who are active in musical theater, volleyball, basketball and soccer. She and her husband Tim enjoy life together as a family, especially during vacations. When Katy finds a rare moment to herself, she enjoys reading historical fiction novels.

Kelly Donohue

lifestyle enrichment coordinator

Bio coming soon!