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7 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Fern, WI
Assisted living costs in Fern average about $3,719 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 7 communities in Fern. Our detailed directory has 11 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. 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.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Iron Mountain, Crystal Falls and Kingsford.
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8.0
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4 reviews
The staff here is wonderful. Very caring and friendly. The rooms are a great size and they have lots of activities for our parent to partake in if they so choose. The grounds have a beautiful wooded area...
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.
Milestone Senior Living Apartments and Suites provide a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone Senior Living has highly trained staff available to meet individual needs. The apartments and suites feature the finest amenities while providing care-free living....
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5 star
57%
4 star
14%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
29%
From our understanding this community is kept pretty clean, however we have not been able to visit in awhile due to COVID. Our first impression of this community was we thought it was a beautiful facility,...
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.
Milestone Senior Living creates a living environment that nourishes the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each tenant. Milestone Senior Living Apartments is a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone has a highly trained staff available to meet...
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.
Maplewood VillaMaplewood Villa is located in Armstrong Creek, WI in Forest County. This residential care home provides daily assistance in a location that offers you the chance to get outside and enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Those who spend time in Armstrong Creek enjoy all that Forest County...
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.
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.
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.
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Cost of assisted living in Fern, WI
The average cost of senior living in Fern is $3,719 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Commonwealth, WI with an average of $2,775 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fern, WI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Fern vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Fern, WI by room type
Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Fern, WI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Fern
Recent reviews for assisted living in Fern
Milestone Senior Living Eagle River
4.5
From our understanding this community is kept pretty clean, however we have not been able to visit in awhile due to COVID. Our first impression of this community was we thought it was a beautiful facility, and they let our loved one bring her dog with her. The rooms are very nice, she has a ...
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Milestone Senior Living Rhinelander
5.0
This is a very nice community. The staff are really pleasant, kind, and good to my loved one. [Name removed] was exceptional in helping us out. The staff are very responsive and helpful with any questions or concerns I have.
The food is excellent for my loved one. Some of the activities ...
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Fern assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fern assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fern, 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 Fern 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 Fern that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Fern, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
83.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Fern 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 Fern Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Fern, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fern 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 Fern partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fern, WINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Fern 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 Fern communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fern, WINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
35.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fern 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 Fern offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fern, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
34.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Fern
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Fern protect seniors.
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Milestone Senior Living Rhinelander, Milestone Senior Living Eagle River and Maplewood Villa are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Fern, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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