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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Dorchester, WI

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Assisted living costs in Dorchester average about $5,004 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 72 communities in Dorchester. Our detailed directory has 446 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Marshfield, Thorp and Medford.

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: 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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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...
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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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.
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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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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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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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...
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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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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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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, 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care 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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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, 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.
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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.
Forest Park Village is a division of Homme Home, Inc. A Christian-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing quality care for all persons for over 125 years. Our staffs of highly trained professionals are second to none in assuring that individual dignity in treatment is respected and...
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Dorchester, WI

The average cost of senior living in Dorchester is $5,004 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gilman, WI with an average of $4,814 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Dorchester 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
Dorchester, 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%
Dorchester, WI
2024 average cost:$5,726/mo
2023 average cost:$5,424/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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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 Dorchester, 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 Dorchester.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dorchester

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dorchester

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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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.

Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Wausau

5.0
I will never be able to convey my gratitude for [name removed], [name removed] and the entire Our House Team. The care they have shown for my loved one is unbeatable.

Dorchester review score based on 89 family reviews

6.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 89 reviews of 72 Dorchester assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dorchester 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

Dorchester review score compared against nearby cities

6.4
Dorchester, WI72 facilities
5.9
Medford, WI12 facilities
6.3
Marshfield, WI99 facilities

Review subcategories for Dorchester 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 89 reviews of 72 Dorchester assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dorchester 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.
Dorchester, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
3.4
Friendliness
4.3
3.5
Care services
4.1
3.2
Staff
4.1
3.4
Meals & dining
3.9
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Activities
3.9
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Value for cost*
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3.1
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Dorchester assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dorchester assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dorchester, 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 Dorchester 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 Dorchester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dorchester, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.5%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.1%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.3%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.9%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.4%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dorchester 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 Dorchester Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dorchester, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
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
18.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dorchester 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 Dorchester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dorchester, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.2%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.8%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
18.1%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.2%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Dorchester 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 Dorchester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dorchester, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
1.4%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
9.7%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.7%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dorchester 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 Dorchester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dorchester, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.1%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
6.9%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
22.2%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.1%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
20.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
5.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
1.4%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
19.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dorchester

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 Dorchester 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 Stoney River Assisted Living are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Dorchester, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 72 assisted living facilities near Dorchester, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Dorchester, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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