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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Rusk County, WI
If you’re looking for assisted living in Rusk County, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Rusk County or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Rusk County.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Rusk County for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 63 assisted living facilities in the Rusk County area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Ladysmith, Cornell and Bruce.
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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, 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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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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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.
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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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
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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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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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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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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.
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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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.
Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire (3325 Birch Street) is a 34 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides our...
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
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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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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.
Part of a master-planned neighborhood located in Altoona, Wisconsin, The Classic at Hillcrest Greens will redefine your idea of senior living. Our community includes accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For those living with the challenges of Alzheimer's and...
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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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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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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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 Rusk County, WI
The average cost of senior living in Rusk County is $4,162 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lublin, WI with an average of $3,498 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Rusk County, WI vs. the state and national average
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rusk County, WI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Rusk County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Rusk County
VitaCare Living in Spooner II
5.0
This community is wonderful to my sister and are treating her very well. She is a high functioning early onset for alzheimer's. So still very active and the staff helps keep her busy. Like the other night she baked a cake and frosted it for their desserts. It is a clean community and the kitchen ...
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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.
The Waterford at Park Falls
3.8
Mom was admitted to The Waterford at Park Falls Wisconsin last September. So far mom and her family are satisfied with her care. There were a couple of issues. But the issues were resolved quickly. It seems the staff is always smiling. The staff truly seem to enjoy their work. We would recommend ...
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Rusk County review score based on 65 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 65 reviews of 51 Rusk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Rusk County 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
Rusk County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Rusk County 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 65 reviews of 51 Rusk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Rusk County 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.Rusk County, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.7
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.1
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Rusk County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rusk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rusk 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 Rusk 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 Rusk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rusk County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.8%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.8%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.1%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.8%
56.2%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.7%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
56.9%
47.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.8%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Rusk 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 Rusk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rusk County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.9%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
31.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.8%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rusk 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 Rusk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rusk County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.8%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.4%
39.2%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
36.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
34.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rusk 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 Rusk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rusk County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.8%
30.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
17.6%
41.2%
Room service
Room service
13.7%
35%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rusk 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 Rusk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rusk County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.6%
30.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
29.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
49%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
51.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.4%
40.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.7%
33.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.6%
36.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
45.9%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.8%
23.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.4%
44.8%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rusk 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 Rusk County protect seniors.
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The Waterford at Park Falls, Cambridge Senior Living Rice Lake and Oak Gardens Place are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Rusk County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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