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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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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: Memory Care
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.
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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, 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.
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Provides: Memory Care
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.
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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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.
Photo of VitaCare Living in Spooner I
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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
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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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 Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire (3325 Birch Street) is a 34 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides our...
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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: 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.
Part of a master-planned neighborhood located in Altoona, Wisconsin, The Classic at Hillcrest Greens will redefine your idea of senior living. Our community includes accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For those living with the challenges of Alzheimer's and...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory 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.
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
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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
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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, 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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Rusk County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Rusk County is $4,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lublin, WI with an average of $3,498 per month.

Assisted living costs in Rusk County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Rusk County, WI
$4,162/mo
$4,395/mo
$4,015/mo

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

Rusk County, WI
$4,162/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Rusk County, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,162/mo
$4,172/mo

Assisted living costs in Rusk County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,400/mo
Studio
$4,550/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,468/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,715/mo

Senior living costs in Rusk County 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: Rusk County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRusk County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,162/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,172/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,526/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rusk County, WI:$4,162/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rusk County, WI:$4,172/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rusk County, WI:$3,526/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rusk County, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Rusk County 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 Rusk County, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rusk County 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
Rusk County, WI$4,040/mo$4,069/mo-0.7%
Wisconsin$5,351/mo$5,000/mo+7.0%
National$5,202/mo$4,915/mo+5.8%
Rusk County, WI
2024 average cost:$4,040/mo
2023 average cost:$4,069/mo
Percent change:-0.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,351/mo
2023 average cost:$5,000/mo
Percent change:+7.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,202/mo
2023 average cost:$4,915/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rusk County, 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 Rusk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rusk County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rusk County

VitaCare Living in Spooner II

5.0
This community is wonderful to my sister and are treating her very well. She is a high functioning early onset for alzheimer's. So still very active and the staff helps keep her busy. Like the other night she baked a cake and frosted it for their desserts. It is a clean community and the kitchen ...
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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.

Oak Gardens Place in Altoona, WI

4.9
Due to expense and unhealthy conditions at another assisted living, we were in a position to find a homey, caring and clean environment where one feels accepted as well as knowing your loved one is safe. On [date removed] Oak Gardens became [name removed] new home. On that day and forward we ...
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Rusk County review score based on 52 family reviews

6.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 52 reviews of 50 Rusk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rusk County 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

Rusk County review score compared against nearby cities

6.4
Rusk County, WI50 facilities
6.9
Ladysmith, WI66 facilities
6.7
Tony, WI48 facilities

Review subcategories for Rusk County 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 52 reviews of 50 Rusk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rusk County 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.
Rusk County, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
4.1
3.8
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
4.0
3.7
Activities
3.9
3.7
Value for cost*
4.0
3.7
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Rusk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rusk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rusk County, 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 Rusk County 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 Rusk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rusk County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rusk County 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 Rusk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rusk County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rusk County 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 Rusk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rusk County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rusk County 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 Rusk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rusk County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
14%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rusk County 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 Rusk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rusk County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rusk County

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 Rusk County protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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Cambridge Senior Living Rice Lake, The Waterford at Park Falls and Colfax Senior Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rusk County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 62 assisted living facilities near Rusk County, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Rusk County, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Park Falls. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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