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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Altoona, WI

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Assisted living costs in Altoona average about $4,814 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 66 communities in Altoona. Our detailed directory has 310 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Eau Claire, Menomonie and Cadott.

Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses. 

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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.
Photo of Comforts of Home II-Menomonie
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.
Photo of VitaCare Living Menomonie
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Assisted Living of Durand is located in Durand, WI in Pepin County. This residential care home provides the help that you are looking for in an area that is full of fun things to do and see. Those who spend time in Durand enjoy checking out Eau Galle Cheese Factory Shop, Old Courthouse Museum,...
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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.
The HOMEPLACE of Durand (Wisconsin) provides 12 senior healthcare apartments to individuals and couples. These individuals direct their care and enter into a Service Agreement that identifies their desired services. As tenants ‘age in place’, they may alter the Agreement and continue their...
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
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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, 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.
Nestled in Pepin, Wisconsin, overlooking the picturesque Mississippi River, our expansive 44,000 square foot facility offers ample space, ensuring every resident enjoys the privacy of their own room. Our serene surroundings boast beautifully landscaped gardens intertwined with meandering...
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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.
Photo of Atrium Senior Living of Black River Falls
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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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...
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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
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.
Situated in a cozy area off of the main highway, Comforts of Home in Baldwin, WI offers an excellent option for seniors and the elderly looking to experience independent living, but in a social, manageable setting. Comforts of Home is a close-knit, caring community that offers a quality of life...
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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.
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In July 2013 we checked our Dad into Windcliff, it was a godsend. In April of that year we lost our Mother and Dad was in need of a facility like this. He was well taken care of, beyond what us kids...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Windcliff Senior Care Windcliff Senior Care is a vibrant residential care home located in the charming Lake City, Minnesota in Wabasha County. The region has several rivers flowing into a lake, making the area a beautiful and exciting place to live in. Our home is surrounded by a network of roads...

Cost of assisted living in Altoona, WI

The average cost of senior living in Altoona is $4,814 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Chippewa Falls, WI with an average of $4,436 per month.

Assisted living costs in Altoona, WI, vs. state and national averages

Altoona, WI
$4,814/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

Assisted living costs in Altoona, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,814/mo
$6,381/mo

Assisted living costs in Altoona, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,609/mo
Studio
$4,349/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,637/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,573/mo

Senior living costs in Altoona 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: Altoona, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltoona, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,814/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,381/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,018/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Altoona, WI:$4,814/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Altoona, WI:$6,381/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Altoona, WI:$3,018/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Altoona, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Altoona 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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Assisted living cost trends in Altoona, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Altoona 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 average 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
Altoona, WI$5,365/mo$5,253/mo+2.1%
Wisconsin$5,539/mo$5,365/mo+3.2%
National$5,408/mo$5,128/mo+5.5%
Altoona, WI
2024 average cost:$5,365/mo
2023 average cost:$5,253/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,539/mo
2023 average cost:$5,365/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
National
2024 average cost:$5,408/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Altoona, WI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Altoona.

What families are saying about assisted living in Altoona

Recent reviews for assisted living in Altoona

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.

Windcliff Senior Care in Lake City, MN

5.0
My father lived at Windcliff from July 2013 until he passed away in June 2015. I have been a medical professional for over 28 years. We came across information on Windcliff quite accidentally, and it was an answer to our prayers. All of my siblings had a chance to tour the facility, and meet ...
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HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI

5.0
Recently my mother passed away. Her time at Heatherwood was only 4 months. During her stay her care was exceptional. The staff went over and above in her care. The management were so easy to work with. They made us all feel "at home." Would definitely recommend.

Altoona review score based on 47 family reviews

7.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 47 reviews of 66 Altoona assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Altoona review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Altoona review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Altoona, WI66 facilities
7.3
Chippewa Falls, WI60 facilities
7.5
Arcadia, WI96 facilities

Review subcategories for Altoona assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 47 reviews of 66 Altoona assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Altoona resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Altoona, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.4
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
3.2
3.2
Staff
3.3
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.0
3.1
Value for cost*
3.1
3.1
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Altoona assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Altoona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Altoona, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Altoona assisted living

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 Altoona Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Altoona, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.1%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altoona assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Altoona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altoona, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.6%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Altoona assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Altoona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altoona, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
19.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altoona assisted 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 assisted living communities in Altoona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altoona, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
59.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.9%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.3%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.8%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
34.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.1%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.8%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Altoona

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Altoona protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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