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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rusk County, WI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Rusk 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 Rusk 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 50 independent living facilities in Rusk County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Holcombe, Lemington and Bruce.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Holcombe, Lemington and Bruce.
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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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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: 50+ Nestled in the pines of northern Wisconsin, this exceptional one-bedroom apartment community is designed especially for seniors. Each apartment offers a great view of the wooded, park-like grounds. Ample parking and laundry facilities make Pine Village a great place to...
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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: 55+ Welcome to Park Village. Experience independent living in a comfortable one-bedroom apartment home that has a spacious floor plan and great closet space. Park Village also offers a community room, laundry facilities, and off street parking. Save money in the winter...
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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Prairie Village has everything you are looking for. Choose a lovely one or two bedroom apartment home with generous closet space and individual temperature controls. The apartment community features no steps, planned social activities, a community room with patio, off-street parking and laundry...
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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: 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.
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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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: 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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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.
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 independent living in Rusk County, WI
The average cost of senior living in Rusk County is $3,624 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lublin, WI with an average of $2,786 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rusk County, WI vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rusk County, WI vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Rusk County
Recent reviews for independent living in Rusk County
The Waterford at Park Falls
3.8
Mom was admitted to The Waterford at Park Falls Wisconsin last September. So far mom and her family are satisfied with her care. There were a couple of issues. But the issues were resolved quickly. It seems the staff is always smiling. The staff truly seem to enjoy their work. We would recommend ...
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Vista Prairie at Brentwood in Rice Lake, WI
5.0
We chose Brentwood because it did not feel institutional at all like a couple of other facilities we looked into. The room sizes at the facility are appropriate. The food service is definitely a big draw, they have very good meals provided that are prepared on site by a chef. I would definitely ...
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The Villas at Maple Ridge in Spooner, WI
4.5
I would recommend this facility. It was a good choice and I picked this community because it was closer to me.
Rusk County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rusk County independent 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 dietary accommodations in Rusk 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 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%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Rusk 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 Rusk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rusk County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
12%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rusk 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 Rusk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rusk County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
34%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Park Falls, Oak Gardens Place and LakeHouse Chippewa Falls are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rusk County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 50 independent living facilities near Rusk County, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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