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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Spencer, WI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Spencer, 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 Spencer or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Spencer.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Spencer for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 15 assisted living facilities in the Spencer 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
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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.
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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We needed to get our loved one out of a previous community very quickly, and when we called Stoney River they made the move happen within hours - from then we have been very impressed. Our mother loves the...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Care community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved...
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I think they do a very nice job at Aster Retirement Community. The staff is friendly and hardworking, and the facility itself seems like a nice place. They've got a good variety of activities and events, and...
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.
Tenants of the Aster Assisted Living of Marshfield enjoy a lifestyle that connects contemporary elegance, tradition and the historic spirit of Marshfield! Consisting of 53 assisted living suites, the Aster of Marshfield provides a comfortable neighborhood setting, accented by manicured flower...
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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.
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.
There's something for everyone at Deerview Meadows. A Senior Living community that offers the comforts of home with the security and enriching activities of a group home. We work hard to make Deerview Meadows the kind of place where we would want our own mothers and fathers...
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The best place to put your loved one. They are so good to my mom. Not one complaint from my family about the care. I feel that I don't have to worry about her.
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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
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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.
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: 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.
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.
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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Cost of assisted living in Spencer, WI
The average cost of senior living in Spencer is $3,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Owen, WI with an average of $3,469 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Spencer, WI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Spencer
Recent reviews for assisted living in Spencer
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.
Spencer assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spencer assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spencer, 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 Spencer 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 Spencer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Spencer, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.1%
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
54.5%
57.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.5%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.5%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Spencer 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 Spencer Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Spencer, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
27.3%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.2%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Spencer 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 Spencer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Spencer, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
9.1%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
9.1%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
35.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Spencer 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 Spencer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Spencer, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.1%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.1%
42%
Room service
Room service
9.1%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spencer 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 Spencer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Spencer, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
46.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.1%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.2%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.5%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
9.1%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.2%
37.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.2%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
18.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
9.1%
29.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.2%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Spencer
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 Spencer protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Colby, Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Care and Aster Retirement Community of Marshfield are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Spencer, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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