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Assisted living costs in Rural average about $4,000 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 214 communities in Rural. Our detailed directory has 893 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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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
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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.
Marvin's Manor is a 12 unit Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF).  We believe our size is our most valuable feature.  It enables us to have a very home-like atmosphere while enabling us to be fully dedicated to all our residents needs.
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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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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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, 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 Schofield, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living. 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 not require...
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She was here for assisted living and then fell and needed a walker or a wheelchair and she fought that. They couldn't give her the care that she needed, she needed more supervision that they couldn't give...
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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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They are keeping our loved one safe, healthy, and taken care of. We don't worry for his safety anymore.
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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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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, 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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Wausau provide independent living and assisted living senior care in a country setting, within one mile of Grand Ave. Conveniently located between East Hill and Greenwood Hills County Club. Also centrally located between Aspirus and St. Clare's...
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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.
It's easy to see how Deerview Meadows offers an assisted living experience with a difference.  Personalized, quality care and supportive surroundings help create the ideal setting for meeting personal care needs.  The Fond du Lac facility is located on a quiet cul-du-sac. Friendly,...
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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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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...

Cost of assisted living in Rural, WI

The average cost of senior living in Rural is $4,000 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,388 per month.

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

Rural, WI
$4,000/mo
$4,054/mo

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

Rural, WI
$4,000/mo
U.S. national average
$4,718/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,000/mo
$3,999/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,800/mo
Private
$7,950/mo
Studio
$5,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,278/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,453/mo

Senior living costs in Rural 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: Rural, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRural, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,000/mo$4,414/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$3,999/mo$4,444/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$3,178/mo$3,554/mo$4,175/mo
Assisted Living
Rural, WI:$4,000/mo
Wisconsin:$4,414/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Rural, WI:$3,999/mo
Wisconsin:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Rural, WI:$3,178/mo
Wisconsin:$3,554/mo
U.S.:$4,175/mo
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Assisted living costs in Rural, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Rural 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
Rural, WI$5,340/mo$5,567/mo-4.1%
Wisconsin$5,258/mo$5,351/mo-1.7%
National$5,368/mo$5,120/mo+4.8%
Rural, WI
2024 average cost:$5,340/mo
2023 average cost:$5,567/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
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2024 average cost:$5,258/mo
2023 average cost:$5,351/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
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2024 average cost:$5,368/mo
2023 average cost:$5,120/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rural, 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 Rural.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rural

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rural

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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The Courtyard at Oshkosh

3.4
My Mom actually ended up only staying at the Courtyard for about 2 months before moving to another Assisted Living Facility. I felt sad at the time because we were certainly hoping it would be longer, but there were a couple of circumstances that happened that didn't work for her to stay longer. ...
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Wellington Place at Whiting in Stevens Point, WI

5.0
Our Dad needed care that my Mom could not provide, but she did not quite see it that way. After touring some of the fancy senior living places in town, Mom chose Wellington because it had a homey feel. The group dining room is brightly lit with huge windows and an indoor garden. There is a ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and helpful staff. Multiple reviews mention the kindness and attentiveness of the staff at various communities, including Oak Park Place Menasha, Landings of Kaukauna, and Dimensions Living Appleton, ensuring that residents feel cared for and well-supported.
Variety of engaging activities. Residents enjoy the diverse range of activities offered in communities, such as bingo, card games, popcorn and trivia nights, museum outings, and gardening classes at Landings of Kaukauna, Bella Vista, and Emerald Ridge of Neenah.
Cleanliness and maintenance. Reviews frequently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities, withThe Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, Emerald Ridge of Neenah, and Willow Brooke Point Senior Living CBRF all noting the attention given to maintaining both interior spaces and outdoor areas.
Consistent communication with families. Families appreciate the clear and frequent communication they receive from community staff, ensuring they are informed about their loved ones' care and well-being at Aspire Senior Living Kimberly, Oak Park Place Menasha, and Shawano Place Senior Living.
Careful consideration of resident needs. Communities cater to residents' unique needs and preferences, with personalized care plans and accommodations for dietary restrictions and individual schedules at Landings of Kaukauna, The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, and Emerald Ridge of Neenah.
Access to health care services on-site. Having health care services readily available on-site allows for convenience and peace of mind, as noted by families at Emerald Ridge of Neenah, Aspire Oshkosh, and Dimensions Living Appleton.
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Rural review score based on 167 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 167 reviews of 191 Rural assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Rural 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

Rural review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
Rural, WI191 facilities
7.0
Waupaca, WI223 facilities
6.6
Scandinavia, WI225 facilities

Review subcategories for Rural 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 167 reviews of 191 Rural assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rural 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.
Rural, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.0
Friendliness
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4.1
Care services
4.0
3.7
Staff
4.1
4.0
Meals & dining
3.8
3.6
Activities
3.8
3.6
Value for cost*
3.7
3.7
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Rural assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rural assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rural, 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 Rural 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 Rural that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rural, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.5%
52.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.6%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.4%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.7%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.9%
30.1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.8%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.7%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.4%
52.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Rural 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 Rural Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rural, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44%
51.4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
19.9%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.6%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.9%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rural 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 Rural partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rural, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.9%
27.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.6%
41%
No sugar
No sugar
17.8%
37.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.4%
17.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rural 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 Rural communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rural, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.9%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
42.4%
Room service
Room service
16.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.3%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rural 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 Rural offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rural, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
29.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.2%
31.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
49.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
28.8%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
52.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.4%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
35.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.1%
38.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
27.2%
47%
Dances
Dances
11%
30.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.2%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.6%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rural

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

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The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, Landings of Kaukauna and Dimensions Living Stevens Point are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rural, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 214 assisted living facilities near Rural, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Rural, Wisconsin is Landings of Kaukauna. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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