10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lincoln County, WI

If you’re looking for independent living in the Lincoln County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Lincoln County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 96 independent living facilities in Lincoln County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Lincoln County Independent Living Facilities | 255 Reviews

What families are saying about independent living in Lincoln County

Recent reviews for independent living in Lincoln County

Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care Weston

5.0

I have been very pleased with Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care. We chose this facility because I was in a time crunch and they were very accommodating and receptive to our needs. The room sizes here are very spacious, more than enough room for him. The bathrooms are nice size, ...

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 ...

Milestone Senior Living Tomahawk

5.0

Milestone is a wonderful place to go. They're so helpful and accommodating. The facility is very nice. And my loved one enjoys the food overall, although three meals a day is a bit too much for her.

Lincoln County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln County, 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 Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Lincoln County, WINational

Nutritionist / dietician

1.3%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

17.1%

34%

No sugar

15.8%

31.4%

Vegetarian

10.5%

33.4%

Pureed meals

2.6%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Lincoln County, WINational

Professional chef

1.3%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

5.3%

43.4%

Room service

7.9%

36.8%

Anytime dining

6.6%

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Lincoln County, WINational

Activity director

19.7%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

3.9%

28.3%

Community service programs

3.9%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

21.1%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

17.1%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

35.5%

54.9%

Piano or organ

9.2%

43%

Arts and crafts center

9.2%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

3.9%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

14.5%

47.4%

Live performances

14.5%

47.2%

Dances

1.3%

32.4%

Fitness center

2.6%

39.7%

Fitness classes

11.8%

46.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Milestone Senior Living Rhinelander, The Waterford at Colby and Country Terrace Assisted Living-Tomahawk are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lincoln County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 96 independent living facilities near Lincoln County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Lincoln County, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Lincoln County, WI

Lincoln County Independent Living Facilities | 255 Reviews

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Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care Weston

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