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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wisconsin is $5,889, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Merrillan area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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This community offers a variety of daily activities. The staff have been helpful and attentive. They keep the community well taken care of. The food is good and I would recommend this community.
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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.
It's never an easy decision when a loved one needs assisted living care. You want to make sure your loved one is cared for in a warm, safe environment. That's where Oak Grove Assisted care can help. Located in Necedah, WI, Oak Grove Assisted Care takes pride in caring for your loved one, offering...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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
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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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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.
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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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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.

Cost of assisted living in Merrillan, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wisconsin is $5,889 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Wisconsin vs. 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 state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeWisconsinU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,889/mo$5,830/mo1.0% above national median
Memory Care$7,352/mo$6,999/mo5.0% above national median
Independent Living$3,028/mo$3,520/mo14.0% below national median
Assisted Living
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:1.0% above national median
Memory Care
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.0% above national median
Independent Living
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:14.0% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Merrillan, 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 Merrillan.

What families are saying about assisted living in Merrillan

Recent reviews for assisted living in Merrillan

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.

HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI

5.0
Recently my mother passed away. Her time at Heatherwood was only 4 months. During her stay her care was exceptional. The staff went over and above in her care. The management were so easy to work with. They made us all feel "at home." Would definitely recommend.

Stoney River Memory Care in Marshfield, WI

4.4
Activities are great, so much to do and so helpful. From [name removed] to [name removed], nurses. To much fish, needs better cooks, to many people with memory issues. Need more info for the flu shots, and boosters and votes. Very safe here

Merrillan review score based on 68 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 68 reviews of 89 Merrillan assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Merrillan 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

Merrillan review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
Merrillan, WI89 facilities
7.5
Arcadia, WI96 facilities
6.9
Sparta, WI65 facilities

Review subcategories for Merrillan 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 89 Merrillan assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Merrillan 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.
Merrillan, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.4
Friendliness
3.5
3.5
Care services
3.4
3.2
Staff
3.4
3.4
Meals & dining
3.0
3.1
Activities
3.3
3.1
Value for cost*
3.2
3.1
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Merrillan assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrillan assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrillan, 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 Merrillan 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 Merrillan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrillan, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.6%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.1%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
46.1%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.1%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.6%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
48.3%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrillan 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 Merrillan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrillan, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40.4%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.8%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.1%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrillan 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 Merrillan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrillan, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.2%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrillan 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 Merrillan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrillan, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
18%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.4%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrillan 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 Merrillan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrillan, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.4%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.7%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.6%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.9%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
19.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.1%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
32.6%
48%
Dances
Dances
21.3%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.7%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.1%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Merrillan

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 Merrillan 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, Heritage Court Eau Claire and Dimensions Living Eau Claire are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Merrillan, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 89 assisted living facilities near Merrillan, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Merrillan, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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