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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Marathon City, WI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Marathon City, 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 Marathon City or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Marathon City.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Marathon City for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 30 assisted living facilities in the Marathon City area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Weston, Wausau and Mosinee.
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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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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, Memory Care
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.
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
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 Marathon City, WI
The average cost of senior living in Marathon City is $3,828 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medford, WI with an average of $3,581 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marathon City, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marathon City, WI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Marathon City vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Marathon City, WI by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Marathon City over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Marathon City, WI
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VA benefits in Wisconsin
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What families are saying about assisted living in Marathon City
Recent reviews for assisted living in Marathon City
Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Wausau
5.0
I will never be able to convey my gratitude for [name removed], [name removed] and the entire Our House Team. The care they have shown for my loved one is unbeatable.
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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Marathon City assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Marathon City assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Marathon City, 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 Marathon City 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 Marathon City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Marathon City, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
3.3%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.3%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.7%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Marathon City 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 Marathon City Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Marathon City, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
13.3%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.3%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Marathon City 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 Marathon City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Marathon City, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.3%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
13.3%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.3%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Marathon City 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 Marathon City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Marathon City, WINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
3.3%
42%
Room service
Room service
6.7%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Marathon City 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 Marathon City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Marathon City, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
6.7%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.3%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.3%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
6.7%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.3%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.3%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
3.3%
29.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.3%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Marathon City
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 Marathon City protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Colby, Applegate Terrace and Azura Memory Care of Wausau are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Marathon City, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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