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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Colby, WI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Colby, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Colby or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Colby.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Colby for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 5 assisted living facilities in the Colby area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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My loved one is currently a resident at The Waterford at Colby and the experience at this facility has been great, so far. The staff is very friendly and always ready to answer any questions that we have....
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Surround yourself with convenience and compassion at The Waterford at Colby. Our Assisted Living community in the charming city of Colby, Wisconsin offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy an array of unique amenities, including...
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I really like the staff. They are so respectful and kind to my mother. The food is pretty good. I've eaten with mom several times. Mom says she always gets too much to eat.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Colby Retirement Community To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 510 W Wausau Colby, WI 54421 Phone: 715-223-1612 Facility License: 0011896 Assisted Living, Independent Living About Colby Retirement Community Colby Retirement Community is a senior living community in...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of assisted living in Colby, WI
The average cost of senior living in Colby is $3,848 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thorp, WI with an average of $3,439 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Colby, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Colby, WI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Colby vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Colby, WI by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Colby, WI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Colby
Recent reviews for assisted living in Colby
The Waterford at Colby
4.1
Moving our parents to assisted living was a huge change which they were skeptical toward. However in two months they've become very pleased as have myself and my 8 siblings. Thank you.
Aster Retirement Community of Marshfield
4.3
Aster Retirement Community Of Marshfield is going well. I will say their communications skills are lacking there. They don't seem to pass information on from staff member to staff member. There have been some issues with meds. I am just going to have to have a meeting with them regarding the ...
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Colby Retirement Community
5.0
So far it's going pretty good. We don't have any major concerns over the cleanliness, or the staff. We are pretty happy with them so far, and we pretty much knew we wanted to come here from the beginning.
Colby assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colby assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colby, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Colby assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Colby that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Colby, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Colby assisted living
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Colby Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Colby, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Colby assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Colby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colby, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Colby assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Colby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colby, WINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colby assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Colby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colby, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
52.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Colby
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Colby protect seniors.
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The Waterford at Colby, Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Medford and Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Colby, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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