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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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Shalom Estates is a professional, safe, and caring facility located in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. Placed right next to the Century Hills Park. At Shalom Estates we pride ourselves in personalized senior care. Shalom offers private bedrooms to accommodate the residents wanted privacy. ...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota is an assisted living community specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our tranquil community offers a beautiful environment with walking paths and an abundance of flowering gardens....
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My father has recently made the move into this community and I could have not picked a better place for him to go. The staff have all been perfect and I absolutely comfortable with the care they have been...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home Care
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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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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.
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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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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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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.
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.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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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My mother is there now 2/2014. The building is beautiful, everything is new. The staff for the most part are wonderful. Of course there are never enough employees in these places. I don't like the fact in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of assisted living in Ella, WI

The average cost of senior living in Ella is $4,414 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Knapp, WI with an average of $3,475 per month.

Assisted living costs in Ella, WI, vs. nearby cities

Ella, WI
$4,414/mo
$4,045/mo
$4,563/mo

Assisted living costs in Ella, WI, vs. state and national averages

Ella, WI
$4,414/mo
U.S. national average
$4,558/mo

Assisted living costs in Ella, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,414/mo
$4,394/mo

Assisted living costs in Ella, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,350/mo
Studio
$4,975/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,369/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,311/mo

Senior living costs in Ella vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ella, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElla, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,414/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,394/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,635/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ella, WI:$4,414/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ella, WI:$4,394/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ella, WI:$3,635/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Ella, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ella and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Ella, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Ella have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ella, WI$4,023/mo$4,069/mo-1.1%
Wisconsin$5,351/mo$4,682/mo+14.3%
National$5,129/mo$4,834/mo+6.1%
Ella, WI
2024 average cost:$4,023/mo
2023 average cost:$4,069/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$4,682/mo
Percent change:+14.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,129/mo
2023 average cost:$4,834/mo
Percent change:+6.1%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Ella, WI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Ella.

What families are saying about assisted living in Ella

Recent reviews for assisted living in Ella

Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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The Willows Advanced Assisted Living in Hudson, WI

5.0
My loved one is doing really well in Comforts of Home. He has adapted and transitioned well to the community, and is enjoying more energy and interaction than what he had in his previous community. I could not ask for a better group of people. My advice to anybody would be that, when you are ...
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Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Chippewa Falls

5.0
They seem to be doing a pretty good job. The staff is pretty attentive, and they keep it clean. She is getting very good care, and a lot of attention. I don't get complaints about food, and when we go in it smells good. It's still pretty new, but so far, it's working out.

Ella review score based on 130 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 130 reviews of 121 Ella assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Ella review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Ella review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Ella, WI121 facilities
5.3
Durand, WI23 facilities
7.6
Pepin, WI136 facilities

Review subcategories for Ella assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 130 reviews of 121 Ella assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Ella resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Ella, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.8
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.6
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Ella assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ella assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ella, 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 Ella 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 Ella that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ella, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.1%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.7%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.2%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.9%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.4%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Ella 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 Ella Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ella, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.7%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ella 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 Ella partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ella, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.5%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Ella 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 Ella communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ella, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.5%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ella 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 Ella offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ella, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.1%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.9%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.4%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.8%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
14%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.9%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Ella

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Ella protect seniors.
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