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Assisted living costs in Cherokee average about $5,004 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 90 communities in Cherokee. Our detailed directory has 520 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Marshfield, Medford and Athens.

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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I have had two family members who have stayed at care partners. My mom was in the assisted living building, and my dad was in memory care. The staff were amazing and provided excellent care. I was very...
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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Wellington place was an excellent facility I would give them an A t They took great care of my Mom. Very professional caring staff and leadership. She just passed away. I would recommend them highly.
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.
Wellington Place at Whiting is a friendly assisted living community with a legacy of excellence in senior care. Independence and quality of life a are always promoted and caring, professional staff are nearby to help with activities of daily living, ensuring the comfort and safety of our...
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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, 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.
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...
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Very friendly and happy staff and residents at Milestone Senior Living Tomahawk, that says a lot. There are lots of opportunities for activities on and off site. The facility is very bright and cheery with...
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.
Milestone Senior Living is an assisted living community, located in Tomahawk, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Tomahawk is a small town community located in the Northwoods where three rivers converge. This is a town with a strong sense of civic pride. Residents can enjoy shopping, fine dining, outdoor...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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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almost as good as home. I don't have to do a think they do everything for me. Nice after working your whole life to have someone take care of you
Provides: Memory Care
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
There's something for everyone at Deerview Meadows.  A Senior Living community that offers the comforts of home with the security and enriching activities of a group home.  We work hard to make Deerview Meadows the kind of place where we would want our own mothers and fathers...
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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The best place to put your loved one. They are so good to my mom. Not one complaint from my family about the care. I feel that I don't have to worry about her.
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, 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.
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...
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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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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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First, the staff never seem to be mean to staff or inconsiderate or condescending. They seem to treat them with respect. We have had challenges with over charging mom, not being easy to talk with anyone...
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.
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,...
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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.
When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, Traditions at Cedar Ridge Mosinee offers an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult years. We serve frail elderly men and women and specialize in providing dementia and Alzheimer’s...
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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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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 assisted living in Cherokee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Cherokee is $5,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshfield, WI with an average of $4,959 per month.

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

Cherokee, WI
$5,004/mo
U.S. national average
$5,830/mo

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

Assisted Living
$5,004/mo
$6,040/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,482/mo
Studio
$3,937/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,562/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,830/mo

Senior living costs in Cherokee 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: Cherokee, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCherokee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$5,004/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,040/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,860/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Cherokee, WI:$5,004/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Cherokee, WI:$6,040/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Cherokee, WI:$2,860/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Assisted living costs in Cherokee, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Cherokee 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
Cherokee, WI$5,726/mo$5,424/mo+5.6%
Wisconsin$5,617/mo$5,456/mo+3.0%
National$5,462/mo$5,210/mo+4.8%
Cherokee, WI
2024 average cost:$5,726/mo
2023 average cost:$5,424/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,617/mo
2023 average cost:$5,456/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,462/mo
2023 average cost:$5,210/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cherokee, WI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Cherokee

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cherokee

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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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.

Cherokee review score based on 99 family reviews

6.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 99 reviews of 90 Cherokee assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cherokee 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

Cherokee review score compared against nearby cities

6.7
Cherokee, WI90 facilities
5.9
Medford, WI12 facilities
6.3
Marshfield, WI99 facilities

Review subcategories for Cherokee 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 99 reviews of 90 Cherokee assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cherokee 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.
Cherokee, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.4
Friendliness
4.2
3.5
Care services
4.1
3.2
Staff
4.1
3.4
Meals & dining
3.9
3.1
Activities
3.9
3.1
Value for cost*
3.8
3.1
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Cherokee assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cherokee assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cherokee, 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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cherokee, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.8%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cherokee 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 Cherokee Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cherokee, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
43.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cherokee 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 Cherokee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cherokee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.8%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Cherokee 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 Cherokee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cherokee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.2%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cherokee 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 Cherokee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cherokee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
30%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.8%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.1%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.9%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
23.3%
48%
Dances
Dances
8.9%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.3%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cherokee

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 Cherokee protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Waterford at Colby, The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids and Dimensions Living Stevens Point are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cherokee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 90 assisted living facilities near Cherokee, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Cherokee, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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