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The caregivers at Prairie Ridge work with a sense of urgency and stay on task during my visits. My mom is happy with the service given to her and always complements the employees. About the great job there...
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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A Place For Mom provided me with a list of places to visit and the contact information to schedule a tour of the facilities for my parents. We were very impressed with the Jefferson Square senior community....
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Jefferson Square is a 55 and older life lease community located on a 9 acre parcel.  We have 62 units and a clubhouse.  Each unit consists of 2 bedrooms, attached garage, four season porch, appliances and a gas fireplace.  Each unit is approximately 1440 square feet all...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Very, demanding and challenging, and always put the patients loves ones safe and comfortable. Helping them throughout the day with daily activities and fun games.
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.
Prairie Ridge was made th you in mind. This is a special place where we celebrate your accomplishments, your family and your life. It's where seniors can enjoy more years in their lives and more life in their years. You're invited to join us!At Prairie Ridge we've created three positive options...
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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.
At North Crest Assisted Living our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living and Memory Care. By providing the finest in personal care, supportive services, and leisure activities, we strive to create a supportive environment for older individuals who cannot live alone, but do not require...
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They have done a great job. We are very happy with them, and we don't have any concerns at this time. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, and the care is good. Our loved one is really doing great...
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.
Our mission is to provide individualized, superior and loving care to our residents in a home setting.  Our caring and dedicated staff will ensure that your loved one receives quality care with dignity and respect.  At North Crest we provide care for residents with mild dementia and we promote...
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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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 62+ Farnham Village offers an affordable home for seniors. Located in historic Columbus, these one bedroom, ranch style apartment homes feature lots of closet space, off street parking, and laundry facilities. Small pets are welcome. Rental assistance is available.Friendly...
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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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The staff was friendly and really knew what they were doing. Very satisfied. Would give a very positive rating.
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.
Larson House in Columbus, Wisconsin is an assisted living center with one and two bedroom apartments that provides quality care to the elderly. They accept all kinds of payment for insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Each room or suite has many amenities. We have a 24...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Parkside Village is a vibrant 55+ Independent Living Community. Private and secure on 12 picturesque acres in the Township of Windsor. You get the quality of Country living with the benefits of City life just minutes away. We offer spacious 1-2 bedroom plans. All homes are maintenance and barrier...
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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: Independent Living
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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: 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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I really like that the community is kept clean and organized. The manager and landlord are lovely people. My room is very spacious i love that. I really hope that the maintenance people can get stuff fixed...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Oakbrook which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I'm hoping to make more friends here at Cannery Row Senior Apartments. My children thought this was the best place for me when they decided where I should live. There are a lot of people are older in their...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Cannery Row is an active senior community located in the one and only Waunakee, WI. It has been designed to provide comfortable, exquisitely designed apartment homes for a wide range of lifestyles and income levels. We offer one and two bedroom apartments, in a variety of floor plans that...
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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.
Oakwood ManorOakwood Manor offers private apartments with the safety and peace of mind of having help available when needed. Oakwood Manor has charming apartments with private bathrooms and large windows with pleasant views of the surrounding countryside. It features a bright cheerful atrium with...
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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
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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.
Our newest community hugs the edge of several residential neighborhoods on the growing outskirts of Waunakee. Abutted next to a preserved wooded area of the village, the community offers a natural setting in suburban Dane County. The community will mimic its sister community in Madison with its...
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The staff is very caring and they get to know each resident.. they take great care of my Dad.. They always have the activities listed on the front board for whoever wants to participate.. my Dad has only...
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.
Miravida Living, founded in 1963 by local church leaders in Oshkosh, is a non-profit senior living community deeply rooted in history. In recent years, we’ve transitioned away from physical expansion plans, prioritizing exceptional services and extraordinary experiences for our residents. This...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Lawrence, WI

The average cost of senior living in Lawrence is $3,151 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,107 per month.

Independent living costs in Lawrence, WI, vs. nearby cities

Lawrence, WI
$3,151/mo
$3,157/mo
$3,838/mo

Independent living costs in Lawrence, WI, vs. state and national averages

Lawrence, WI
$3,151/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Lawrence, WI, vs. other senior living options

$3,773/mo
Independent Living
$3,151/mo

Independent living costs in Lawrence, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,735/mo
Studio
$4,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,497/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,772/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Senior living costs in Lawrence 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: Lawrence, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLawrence, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,151/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,807/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,773/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Lawrence, WI:$3,151/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Lawrence, WI:$3,807/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Lawrence, WI:$3,773/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Lawrence, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Lawrence 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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Independent living cost trends in Lawrence, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lawrence 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
Lawrence, WI$2,100/mo$1,975/mo+6.3%
Wisconsin$2,546/mo$2,451/mo+3.9%
National$2,798/mo$2,776/mo+0.8%
Lawrence, WI
2024 average cost:$2,100/mo
2023 average cost:$1,975/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,546/mo
2023 average cost:$2,451/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
National
2024 average cost:$2,798/mo
2023 average cost:$2,776/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Lawrence

Recent reviews for independent living in Lawrence

Wellington Place at Whiting in Stevens Point, WI

5.0
Our Dad needed care that my Mom could not provide, but she did not quite see it that way. After touring some of the fancy senior living places in town, Mom chose Wellington because it had a homey feel. The group dining room is brightly lit with huge windows and an indoor garden. There is a ...
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Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage

4.0
My mother is having a hard time adjusting to this community, but I do feel she is in good hands, This is a good community with kind people . The staff is kind, and trying their best to help her adjust. They have nice activities, and good meals available for the residents. They do a good job ...
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Liberty Village of Tomah

5.0
We just referred a friend of the family to go live there.The staff is friendly and personable. It's a homey environment. You have opportunities to mingle and socialize if you so choose. It's a safe environment. You are an individual there, not just another resident. And you get to be who you ...
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Lawrence independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lawrence independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lawrence, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lawrence independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lawrence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lawrence, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.7%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lawrence independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lawrence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lawrence, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.6%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
10.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lawrence independent 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 independent living communities in Lawrence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lawrence, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.1%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
39.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
30.4%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.3%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.6%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.7%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
14.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.6%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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