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Assisted living costs in Independence average about $4,527 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 113 communities in Independence. Our detailed directory has 361 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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Photo of This is Brookdale
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Lake Hallie Memory Care
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Photo of Valley View Nursing Home
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 River Road Estates LLC
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 Bethany-St Joseph Care Ctr
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 Rbi Care LLC
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 Shelby Terrace
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.
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I refer to you as the "angels" when I tell people how wonderful all of you are. When my brother entered Potter I was a nervous wreck! After just a few days of being there I saw the compassion and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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...
Photo of Agape Acres Supportive Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
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.
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 Elysian Senior Homes of Lake City
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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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...
Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Menomonie
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Menomonie provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment. We...
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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 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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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 Brotoloc North New Hope II
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 Serving Hands Selah
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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My mom moved from another facility to Greenfield house, and it has been the BEST decision I’ve made! Missy and her team care for residents like family! Don’t be concerned about smaller living spaces...
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 Independence, WI

The average cost of senior living in Independence is $4,527 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairchild, WI with an average of $4,241 per month.

Assisted living costs in Independence, WI, vs. nearby cities

Independence, WI
$4,527/mo
$4,539/mo
$4,676/mo

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

Independence, WI
$4,527/mo
U.S. national average
$4,703/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,527/mo
$4,537/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,676/mo
Studio
$4,885/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,564/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,571/mo

Senior living costs in Independence 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: Independence, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIndependence, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,527/mo$4,404/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,537/mo$4,433/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$3,865/mo$3,544/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Independence, WI:$4,527/mo
Wisconsin:$4,404/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Independence, WI:$4,537/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Independence, WI:$3,865/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Assisted living costs in Independence, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Independence 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 median 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Independence, WI$4,005/mo$4,629/mo-13.5%
Wisconsin$5,258/mo$5,219/mo+0.7%
National$5,322/mo$5,061/mo+5.2%
Independence, WI
2024 average cost:$4,005/mo
2023 average cost:$4,629/mo
Percent change:-13.5%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,258/mo
2023 average cost:$5,219/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,322/mo
2023 average cost:$5,061/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Independence, 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 Independence.

What families are saying about assisted living in Independence

Recent reviews for assisted living in Independence

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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Caretta Senior Living Holmen

5.0
When we came in, we were impressed by the appearance. It was welcoming and very appealing. The staff was very welcome benefit. They were at first, and still are very approachable and friendly. Our needs are met and, as I like to tell others, we are spoiled Rotten- What a blessing.

Independence review score based on 68 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 97 Independence assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Independence 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

Independence review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Independence, WI97 facilities
7.8
Whitehall, WI114 facilities
6.5
Arcadia, WI13 facilities

Review subcategories for Independence 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 68 reviews of 97 Independence assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Independence 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.
Independence, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.1
Friendliness
4.2
4.2
Care services
3.9
3.8
Staff
4.0
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.7
Activities
3.7
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.7
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Independence assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Independence assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Independence, 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 Independence 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 Independence that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Independence, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.4%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.4%
33.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.3%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.1%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.4%
52.4%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Independence 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 Independence Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Independence, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.4%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
24.7%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.1%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Independence 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 Independence partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Independence, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.3%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.6%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.6%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Independence 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 Independence communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Independence, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.3%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.4%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Independence 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 Independence offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Independence, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
32%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.4%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.5%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
26.8%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
32%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
27.8%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Independence

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

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