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5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Vilas County, WI

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We are extremely happy overall. Mom is at peace where she is at and continues to make progress in being a part of new people and her living conditions.My mother asked for a door to lead out to a patio, the...
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.
The mission of Milestone Senior Living is to be a primary community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community of Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin. Milestone Senior Living specializes in providing accommodations for seniors who can no longer live in their homes safely....
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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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From our understanding this community is kept pretty clean, however we have not been able to visit in awhile due to COVID. Our first impression of this community was we thought it was a beautiful facility,...
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.
Milestone Senior Living creates a living environment that nourishes the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each tenant. Milestone Senior Living Apartments is a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone has a highly trained staff available to meet...
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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.
K Care Assisted Living Apartments provides assistance in an apartment setting; twenty-four/seven care is available as needed. A pendant is provided to all clients, which will page a nurse from any location on campus. Assistance from skilled nursing care to activities of daily...
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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.
When considering placing your loved one in a community home, location is a primary consideration. Our Home Apartments are centrally located with access to most points of interest such as shopping, medical care facilities and other venues. Our Home Apartments is a state-of-the-art facility...
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Cost of assisted living in Vilas County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Vilas County is $4,059 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rhinelander, WI with an average of $3,639 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Vilas County, WI vs. nearby counties

Vilas County, WI
$4,059/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Vilas County, WI vs. the state and national average

Vilas County, WI
$4,059/mo
U.S. national average
$4,562/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Vilas County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,059/mo
$4,149/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Vilas County, WI by room type

Studio
$5,060/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,283/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,450/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Vilas 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 Vilas County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Vilas County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Vilas County

Milestone Senior Living Woodruff

4.4
Overall I think it is a really great place and I would absolutely recommend them. The biggest complaint is the food, she does not like it at all. The vegetables are hard and it makes it tough to chew. Same thing with most of the meat. The deserts maybe only a quarter of the time are good. The ...
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Milestone Senior Living Eagle River

4.5
From our understanding this community is kept pretty clean, however we have not been able to visit in awhile due to COVID. Our first impression of this community was we thought it was a beautiful facility, and they let our loved one bring her dog with her. The rooms are very nice, she has a ...
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Vilas County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vilas County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vilas 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 Vilas 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 Vilas County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vilas County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
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
40%
30.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
48.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
53.8%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Vilas 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 Vilas County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vilas County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
41.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vilas 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 Vilas County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vilas County, WINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
36.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Vilas 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 Vilas County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vilas County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42%
Room service
Room service
40%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Vilas 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 Vilas County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vilas County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
46.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
52.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
46.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Vilas 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Vilas County protect seniors.

Learn about Wisconsin Assisted Living regulations

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There are 5 assisted living facilities near Vilas County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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