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Photo of The Waterford at Colby
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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92 reviews
9.5
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92 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
24%
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My loved one is currently a resident at The Waterford at Colby and the experience at this facility has been great, so far. The staff is very friendly and always ready to answer any questions that we have....
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Surround yourself with convenience and compassion at The Waterford at Colby. Our Assisted Living community in the charming city of Colby, Wisconsin offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy an array of unique amenities, including...
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Photo of HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
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42 reviews
9.5
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42 reviews
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It was clear there are staffing shortages. The longer term staff really knew their jobs and care was very good. Shorter term staff were often clueless. The facility presents well & is clean. I felt it is a...
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.
We are truly a family at HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care and we warmly welcome you to experience the good people who live and work here. Our team believes if you do the right things, the right things happen. We understand that caring is what makes us human, and we work with passion...
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Photo of The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids
1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.1
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46 reviews
9.1
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46 reviews
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Upon entering The Waterford, we've found a clean and calm and friendly environment. So far, staff have been very responsive to our questions and concerns and we've found our parents to be well cared for.
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.
Count on thoughtful amenities and convenient services at The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a helping hand to residents who may appreciate assistance with the activities of daily living. We provide quality care that allows seniors to remain as...
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Photo of Oak Gardens Place
66 Photos available
9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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30 reviews
5 star
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Due to expense and unhealthy conditions at another assisted living, we were in a position to find a homey, caring and clean environment where one feels accepted as well as knowing your loved one is safe. ...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Oak Gardens Place is located in the small city of Altoona, Wisconsin, in an established tree-lined neighborhood. Our community is home like and full of light, warmth and laughter. Residents have ample opportunity to socialize in our large lounges, find new literary friends in our library or...
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Photo of River Run Assisted Living
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8.6
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3 reviews
8.6
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3 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
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River Run Assisted Living is a wonderful and caring place. What we like the most about the community is the staff. The staff are very kind, attentive and caring to the residents. The environment is also very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Photo of Heritage Court - Eau Claire
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.5
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10 reviews
8.5
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10 reviews
5 star
80%
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Making the decision of having to find somewhere for my dad to live, who has dementia, was a difficult one. Heritage Court was very welcoming and I knew right away they would take good care of him and I...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Heritage Court Memory Care Community is dedicated to nurturing the body, nurturing the spirit, and engaging the mind of each resident. Our community allows resident to live life with choice and dignity while having access to the assistance they need.We offer residents an independent and active...
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Photo of Caretta Senior Living Holmen
88 Photos available
8.5
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3 reviews
8.5
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3 reviews
5 star
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We picked Caretta despite that it is a half hour from where I am living due to my work. There were much closer ones, but the staff here impressed us above all the others. My husband was actively involved...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Caretta Holmen is a new vibrant Senior Living Community that offers a continuum of care with a variety of floor plans. Our Holmen location is conveniently located for friends and family to visit from the surrounding area.
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Photo of LakeHouse Chippewa Falls
88 Photos available
8.2
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36 reviews
8.2
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36 reviews
5 star
75%
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19%
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A beautiful place with lots of activities and friendly caring people. The apts are quite nice and accommodating for someone who needs assistance. I highly recommend Lakehouse.. safety to residents is key to...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
LakeHouse Chippewa Falls is a community like no other; our caring staff will give your loved one the time, attention and care they need to thrive in a comfortable home like setting. We are located in Chippewa Falls just half a mile away from beautiful Lake Wissota. We are conveniently located...
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Our loved one was only there for [dates removed] and during that time he received the best care. The staff members there were absolutely wonderful and the manager [name removed] she was wonderful she gets a...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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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Photo of Azura Memory Care of Eau Claire
66 Photos available
8.0
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41 reviews
8.0
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41 reviews
5 star
86%
4 star
12%
3 star
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My mom receives compassionate, professional, and nurturing care from all staff at the Larson Home. She is made to feel she is valuable part of her community by having "jobs" to do. A great variety of...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
Photo of Heritage at Oakwood Hills
1212 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.0
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12 reviews
8.0
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12 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
25%
3 star
17%
2 star
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That place is unbelievable. They call every resident by their first name, always. The nurses, LPN's, CNA's are top notch. They are all so caring. My Mom passed away a week ago. The care she received there is...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Heritage Assisted Living is dedicated to nurturing the body, nurturing the spirit, and engaging the mind of each resident. In our community, residents live life with choice and dignity while having access to the assistance they need. We offer residents an independent and active lifestyle with...
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Photo of Azura Memory Care of Eau Claire
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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13 reviews
8.0
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13 reviews
5 star
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Azura is clean and staff is friendly. A bit understaffed but ok. Food could be improved, more variety, but mom eats well with no complaints. They could do more entertaining. Such as more local music groups...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Azura, we promise each resident will experience a personalized MOSAIC of exceptional care and engagement, based on our core values: RESPECT, RECOVERY, INNOVATION, RETAIN, and BE EXCEPTIONAL.Our Eau Claire community features two homes purposefully designed to meet the needs of those living...
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Photo of Nekoosa Court
99 Photos available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
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It has been a blessing to my parents. They are very well taken care of and the employees are very caring! I do not give 5's because no place can be perfect, but my parents are extremely happy.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Retirement Community of Nekoosa is an assisted living community located in Nekoosa, WI. The city of Nekoosa is located in Wood County and is home to about 2,600 people. Nekoosa is a small city known for its local shops and stores where residents can take leisure walks in the area to run their...
Photo of Brookdale Onalaska
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.9
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11 reviews
7.9
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11 reviews
5 star
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Brookdale is a wonderful home. It is smaller than some and the care is great, the meals home nice and the staff couldn't be better. Just a great happy home for those who need it.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Our assisted living community in Onalaska, Wis., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, lively meals and fun outings. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common...
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Photo of Milestone Senior Living Eau Claire
1010 Photos available
7.1
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14 reviews
7.1
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14 reviews
5 star
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I had a hard time picking a place for my sister because everybody was so nice and helpful. I kept getting calls back from all 3 places that we were trying to decide from. I finally made my brother and sister...
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.
Our Mission: Working together as the primary senior care provider & resource, enriching the lives of older adults in the communities we serve. Milestone Senior Living provides Assisted Living options for seniors. We provide living accommodations to seniors who can no longer live in their own...
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Photo of Cranberry Court Assisted Living
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I like it very much. The woman who runs the facility does an excellent job. They seem to be short staffed, especially on the weekends. The communication with the staff has been good. I think they need more...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
Photo of Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Care
77 Photos available
2.0
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10 reviews
2.0
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10 reviews
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We needed to get our loved one out of a previous community very quickly, and when we called Stoney River they made the move happen within hours - from then we have been very impressed. Our mother loves the...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Care community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved...
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Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Eau Claire
66 Photos available
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Our loved one was doing really well, and starting to enjoy her time. When there was an incident the staff handled it very quickly, and were incredibly responsive. We are hopeful, that after a healing stay in...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 beautiful Memory Care residence in Eau Claire provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment. We...
Photo of Comforts of Home - Chippewa Falls
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So far it seems to be going okay. I haven't gotten any complaints, and everyone in the family seems to be happy with it. They are doing pretty good.
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Comforts of Home Senior Living is located in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. We know it is important to you that your parents are living in a warm, compassionate environment. That is exactly what we strive to offer here. With years of experience backing us up, we cater to seniors in need of...
Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Chippewa Falls
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[Name removed] and her staff are compassionate and communicate well with residents and their family. My father-in-law has adjusted well and enjoys his apartment. He enjoys the activities that are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Chippewa Falls is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Medford
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Medford is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a robust...
Photo of Aster Retirement Community of Marshfield
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I think they do a very nice job at Aster Retirement Community. The staff is friendly and hardworking, and the facility itself seems like a nice place. They've got a good variety of activities and events, and...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Tenants of the Aster Assisted Living of Marshfield enjoy a lifestyle that connects contemporary elegance, tradition and the historic spirit of Marshfield! Consisting of 53 assisted living suites, the Aster of Marshfield provides a comfortable neighborhood setting, accented by manicured flower...
Photo of Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care - Eau Claire  West
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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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Photo of Meadowbrook at Black River Falls
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Meadowbrook at Black River Falls strives to deliver superior health outcomes to our residents in a personalized manner, improve their health and quality of life by addressing their needs with dignity, respect, responsiveness, and compassion. We pride ourselves on being the cornerstone of...
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Cost of nursing homes in Columbia, WI

The average cost of senior living in Columbia is $4,272 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairchild, WI with an average of $3,704 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia, WI vs. nearby cities

Columbia, WI
$4,272/mo
$4,409/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia, WI vs. the state and national average

Columbia, WI
$4,272/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia vs. other types of senior living

$4,192/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,272/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Columbia, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$5,192/mo
Studio
$5,103/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,838/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,274/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Columbia over time

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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 nursing homes in Columbia

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Columbia

Heritage at Oakwood Hills in Eau Claire, WI

4.9
Everything is a 5, except for maybe the meals, 4 since they lost their long time chef (still really good in comparison to the other 2 places they've been in!). The staff is lovely, the place is super clean (I think it's the only place in town with no current Covid outbreak!). They have been ...
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Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Chippewa Falls

5.0
They seem to be doing a pretty good job. The staff is pretty attentive, and they keep it clean. She is getting very good care, and a lot of attention. I don't get complaints about food, and when we go in it smells good. It's still pretty new, but so far, it's working out.

Liberty Village of Tomah

4.5
The facilities were clean. Floors were swept and moped regularly, along with vacuuming. The cafeteria area was free of crumbs or food sitting out. The individual rooms were cleaned weekly or more, if needed. Staff was extremely helpful, very nice, and answered any and all questions we had from ...
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Columbia nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbia nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbia, 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 Columbia nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Columbia that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbia, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
38.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.9%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.1%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.6%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.8%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.1%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.6%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Columbia nursing homes

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 Columbia Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbia, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.7%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.7%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbia nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Columbia partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbia, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.8%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbia nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Columbia communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbia, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
12.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbia nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Columbia offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbia, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
28.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.8%
0.4%
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