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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Forest County, WI

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Assisted living costs in Forest County average about $3,832 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 16 communities in Forest County. Our detailed directory has 31 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.

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Forest County Assisted Living Facilities | 31 Reviews

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Last Updated: 12/20/24
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Photo of Milestone Senior Living Woodruff
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We are extremely happy overall. Mom is at peace where she is at and continues to make progress in being a part of new people and her living conditions.My mother asked for a door to lead out to a patio, 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.
The mission of Milestone Senior Living is to be a primary community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community of Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin. Milestone Senior Living specializes in providing accommodations for seniors who can no longer live in their homes safely....
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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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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...
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The staff at Grace Lodge have been excellent. Mom really likes it there and participates in most if not all of the activities they have for the residents. The food at Grace Lodge is very good and I'd...
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.
Beautiful Grace Lodge, an assisted living facility, located in Rhinelander, WI is the cream of the crop since it is located on the beautiful Wisconsin River which makes the location ideal for senior living. Included in the package is a nice apartment with all the amenities, cable TV, social...
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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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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
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 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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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.
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
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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: 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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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 Home Lake Tomahawk provides care for the elderly, which includes Medication administration, meals, personal care, housekeeping and other assistance as required. Physical, Occupational Therapy and Skilled nursing care is also available as ordered by their personal physician. A van is...
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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
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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Cost of assisted living in Forest County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Forest County is $3,832 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crivitz, WI with an average of $2,819 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest County, WI vs. nearby counties

Forest County, WI
$3,832/mo
$3,708/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest County, WI vs. the state and national average

Forest County, WI
$3,832/mo
U.S. national average
$4,624/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Forest County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$3,832/mo
$4,090/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Forest County, WI by room type

Studio
$3,499/mo
1 Bedroom
$865/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,400/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Forest County over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Forest County, 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 Forest County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Forest County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Forest County

Milestone Senior Living Woodruff

4.4
Overall I think it is a really great place and I would absolutely recommend them. The biggest complaint is the food, she does not like it at all. The vegetables are hard and it makes it tough to chew. Same thing with most of the meat. The deserts maybe only a quarter of the time are good. The ...
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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.

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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Forest County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest County, 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 Forest County 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 Forest County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forest County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
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
76.9%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
38.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
84.6%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Forest County 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 Forest County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forest County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
69.2%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.8%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
61.5%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
38.5%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forest County 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 Forest County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest County, WINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
35.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest County 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 Forest County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
31%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.1%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
35.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest County 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 Forest County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
45.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
37.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
46.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Forest County

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 Forest County protect seniors.

Learn about Wisconsin Assisted Living regulations

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