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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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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.
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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.
The goal at Our House Assisted Living is to create an environment that nourishes the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each resident. Our House provides secruity and care to seniors in their hometowns and are designed to support seniors who can no longer live alone. Respect, dignity...
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
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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.
Ponderosa Apartments Bldg 3 is a senior housing community located in the small village of Spencer, Wisconsin. Part of Marathon County, it is close to several state highways and only a fifteen minute drive to Eau Claire, and Stevens Point. If you are looking to spend your retirement in a peaceful,...
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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.
A good choice for your loved ones looking for an independent or assisted living community in Wisconsin or Illinois is Neillsville Retirement Community. Their goal is providing an attractive lifestyle with caring options in a community that is resident focused. They want to enrich the lives of the...
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: 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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The description is not correct at all. The apartments are very nice 1 bedroom apartments. The halls could use some décor. There is a community room that is nice.
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.
Maplewood apartments is located in beautiful Taylor, Michigan near the scenic banks of majestic Lake Erie. Residents here enjoy the safety and security of an exceptional community designed with their needs in mind. Our dedicated staff are professional and attentive to the needs of all our...
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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.
The Pinewood Apartments is senior housing community located in the cozy little town of Mosinee. You will find this hidden gem tucked away in Marathon County, Wisconsin. Here you can escape the smog and hurried pace of city life to pause and breathe the fresh pine air that makes this place an...
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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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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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.
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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This community offers a variety of daily activities. The staff have been helpful and attentive. They keep the community well taken care of. The food is good and I would recommend this community.
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.
It's never an easy decision when a loved one needs assisted living care. You want to make sure your loved one is cared for in a warm, safe environment. That's where Oak Grove Assisted care can help. Located in Necedah, WI, Oak Grove Assisted Care takes pride in caring for your loved one, offering...
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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.
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.
People who live in East Side Apartments enjoy the luxurious accommodations and beautiful views offered. That's not where it stops. These tenants also enjoy the fact that they are cared for around the clock by senior living care professionals who will help you live the life that you have always...
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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.
Midget City Apartments is a senior housing community located in the pristine town of Colby in Clark and Marathon counties, Wisconsin. The apartments cater for seniors who are 55 years and above and are conveniently located only some 25 miles from the center of Colby. These apartments are on...
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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.
When looking for apartments for your elderly parents it can be hard to choose the best place for them. Some of the things you want to make sure the apartments have is clean and easy to maintain apartments, caring staff, and beautiful grounds.Parkview apartments has beautiful grounds and spacious...
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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...
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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.
Located in Rothschild, WI, the Cedar Creek II 55+ Adult Community is situated just south of Wausau; abundant shopping, restaurants, and several medical centers are only a short drive away. The Cedar Creek Shopping Center, a cinema, and a large grocery store are only a short walk away. without...
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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.
Located in Rothschild, WI, the Cedar Creek 55+ Adult Community is situated just south of Wausau; abundant shopping, restaurants, and several medical centers are only a short drive away. The Cedar Creek Shopping Center, a cinema, and a large grocery store are only a short walk away, without even...
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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 Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon, 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...

Cost of independent living in Wood County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wood County is $2,667 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshfield, WI with an average of $1,602 per month.

Independent living costs in Wood County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Wood County, WI
$2,667/mo
$3,052/mo

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

Wood County, WI
$2,667/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Wood County, WI, vs. other senior living options

$3,869/mo
Independent Living
$2,667/mo

Independent living costs in Wood County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,711/mo
Studio
$4,752/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,868/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,317/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Senior living costs in Wood County 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: Wood County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWood County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,667/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,834/mo$4,234/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$3,869/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wood County, WI:$2,667/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wood County, WI:$3,834/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wood County, WI:$3,869/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Wood County, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Wood County 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 Wood County, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Wood County 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
Wood County, WI$2,084/mo$1,975/mo+5.5%
Wisconsin$2,462/mo$2,489/mo-1.1%
National$2,804/mo$2,777/mo+1.0%
Wood County, WI
2024 average cost:$2,084/mo
2023 average cost:$1,975/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,462/mo
2023 average cost:$2,489/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,804/mo
2023 average cost:$2,777/mo
Percent change:+1.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Wood County

Recent reviews for independent living in Wood 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, ...
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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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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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Wood County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wood County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.7%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Wood 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 Wood County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wood County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood 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 Wood County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wood County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
29.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
17.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
7.6%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, River Run Assisted Living and The Waterford at Colby are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wood County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 154 independent living facilities near Wood County, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Wood County, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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