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Assisted living costs in Waupaca average about $3,985 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 215 communities in Waupaca. Our detailed directory has 886 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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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.
Webster Manor Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located in beautiful Webster, Massachusetts. Our 135-bed facility includes three floors of private or semi-private residences. We pride ourselves in our connection to the community. Just as many of our elderly...
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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.
At North Haven, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living and Memory Care. 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 nursing home...
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They have done a great job. We are very happy with them, and we don't have any concerns at this time. The place is clean, the staff is friendly, and the care is good. Our loved one is really doing great...
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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 mission is to provide individualized, superior and loving care to our residents in a home setting. Our caring and dedicated staff will ensure that your loved one receives quality care with dignity and respect. At North Crest we provide care for residents with mild dementia and we promote...
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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.
At North Crest Assisted Living our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living and Memory Care. 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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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 North Ridge, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living and Memory Care. 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 nursing home...
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We chose Brookdale Stevens Point because my parents wanted to stay in the area and this facility was the best choice in that location. We also liked that it went all the way from independent living to memory...
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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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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.
Grand Horizons is located in a peaceful suburb in the city of Appleton. We are a family-run assisted living home that prides itself on personal care and its professional staff. Residents will enjoy their choice of a single or double room equipped with a private bathroom. Each bathroom features...
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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.
At Sylvan Crossings of Appleton we are dedicated to give the best quality of care and compassion to our residents. We understand that moving a loved one with Alzheimer's can be very trying on all members of the family. We are here to give support and encouragement to everyone involved. Our...
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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, 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.
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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, 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.
Touchmark on West Prospect welcomes you home to a 55-plus community where you choose the conveniences that make sense for your lifestyle. Whether you live within the apartment community or Fox Pointe homes at Touchmark Village, you’ll enjoy maintenance-free living with access to hospitality...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Waupaca, WI
The average cost of senior living in Waupaca is $3,985 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,706 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waupaca, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Waupaca, WI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Waupaca, WI by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Waupaca over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waupaca, WI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Waupaca
Recent reviews for assisted living in Waupaca
The Residence at Oshkosh
3.8
It's a very typical Assisted living place. Nice size apartments, expensive rent with cheap food served cafeteria style. Standing in line waiting for food, like school kids. The ones that are not mobile wait even longer. I would recommend but with reservations.
Aspire Senior Living - Kimberly
4.1
Aspire is a well run facility. Their staff are invested in providing quality care. They're friendly and helpful. We appreciate that they have varied increments of support. The initial independent living costs include 0 to 7 hours of caregiving support at no additional cost. That's the level of ...
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Care Partners Assisted Living-Stevens Point
4.8
Started in [date removed] contacting over 10 different facilities. In [date removed] we were ready to place. Care Partners was one of the few facilities that returned calls and set up tours quickly. We toured 4 facilities and loved chose this location. A mature building nestled in a magnificent ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Highly communicative staff and administration. Numerous reviews mention the importance of clear and consistent communication between families and staff at various communities. For example, at Dimensions Living Stevens Point, the administrators were criticized for not being friendly or welcoming, but they were praised for their open door po ...
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Engaging activities tailored to residents' interests. Residents find enjoyment in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities, such as bingo nights, theme nights, and outings to museums and city parks. At Emerald Bay Retirement Community, residents are involved in planning their own activities and feel that their suggestions a ...
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Well-maintained interior spaces and grounds. Reviews often highlight the importance of a clean and well-maintained environment for residents' comfort and well-being. At Landings of Kaukauna, the Landings takes pride in its beautiful gardens and walking paths, while at The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, residents appreciate the consiste ...
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Dedicated and attentive caregivers. Caring and attentive caregivers are a top priority for residents and their families. At Landings of Kaukauna, the staff members are praised for their patience, kindness, and commitment to ensuring residents' needs are met. At The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, the Waterford's caregivers are ...
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Supportive community atmosphere. Residents often speak of the sense of community and camaraderie they experience at their senior living facilities. At Oak Park Place Menasha, the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones to foster connections and build relationships.
Customized care plans to accommodate unique needs. Individualized care plans are essential for addressing the unique needs and preferences of each resident. At Eagle Point Senior Living, the move-in process was made easy due to the facility's flexibility and willingness to accommodate specific requirements. At The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapid ...
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Waupaca review score based on 173 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 173 reviews of 193 Waupaca assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Waupaca 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
Waupaca review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Waupaca 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 173 reviews of 193 Waupaca assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waupaca 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.Waupaca, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
4.6
Care services
4.0
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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Waupaca assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waupaca assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waupaca, 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 Waupaca 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 Waupaca that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waupaca, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.8%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.8%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
96.4%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.9%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waupaca 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 Waupaca Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waupaca, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.2%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
35.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.8%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waupaca 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 Waupaca partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waupaca, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.4%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.9%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
18.7%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.8%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.8%
14.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Waupaca 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 Waupaca communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waupaca, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.8%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
19.2%
42%
Room service
Room service
15.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waupaca 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 Waupaca offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waupaca, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
17.1%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.9%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.9%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.2%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.6%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.5%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.4%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
29%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
11.4%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.7%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.4%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waupaca
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 Waupaca protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Landings of Kaukauna, The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids and Dimensions Living Appleton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Waupaca, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 215 assisted living facilities near Waupaca, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Waupaca, Wisconsin is Landings of Kaukauna. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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