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The cost of independent living in Wakefield is about $3,483 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 78 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Doesn't care to do activities, he's a farmer don't care but ma enjoys them. Dad comes from not much money so everything costs to him.
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.
Appreciate comfort, convenience and compassionate care at The Waterford at Park Falls in the tranquil city of Park Falls, WI. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a vibrant lifestyle that encourages happiness and well-being through innovative recreational, educational and health...
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We are extremely happy overall. Mom is at peace where she is at and continues to make progress in being a part of new people and her living conditions.My mother asked for a door to lead out to a patio, the...
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.
The mission of Milestone Senior Living is to be a primary community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community of Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin. Milestone Senior Living specializes in providing accommodations for seniors who can no longer live in their homes safely....
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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.
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From our understanding this community is kept pretty clean, however we have not been able to visit in awhile due to COVID. Our first impression of this community was we thought it was a beautiful facility,...
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.
Milestone Senior Living creates a living environment that nourishes the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each tenant. Milestone Senior Living Apartments is a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone has a highly trained staff available to meet...
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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.
Our Home Lac Du Flambeau is a secure eight bed unit designed for memory loss clients who wander. Specialized care is available which include nursing, on sight visits by a Geriatric Psychiatrist, social and recreational activities designed to stimulate cognitive abilities of the client. Meals and...
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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.
K Care Assisted Living Apartments provides assistance in an apartment setting; twenty-four/seven care is available as needed. A pendant is provided to all clients, which will page a nurse from any location on campus. Assistance from skilled nursing care to activities of daily...
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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.
When considering placing your loved one in a community home, location is a primary consideration. Our Home Apartments are centrally located with access to most points of interest such as shopping, medical care facilities and other venues. Our Home Apartments is a state-of-the-art facility...
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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Designed for persons: 55+ Welcome to Park Village. Experience independent living in a comfortable one-bedroom apartment home that has a spacious floor plan and great closet space. Park Village also offers a community room, laundry facilities, and off street parking. Save money in the winter...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Wakefield, MI

The average cost of senior living in Wakefield is $3,483 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bessemer, MI with an average of $3,270 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wakefield, MI vs. nearby cities

Wakefield, MI
$3,483/mo
$3,270/mo
$3,270/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wakefield, MI vs. the state and national average

Wakefield, MI
$3,483/mo
U.S. national average
$4,033/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wakefield vs. other types of senior living

$4,241/mo
Independent Living
$3,483/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wakefield, MI by room type

Semi-Private
$2,400/mo
Studio
$5,069/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Wakefield

Recent reviews for independent living in Wakefield

Milestone Senior Living Woodruff

4.4
Overall I think it is a really great place and I would absolutely recommend them. The biggest complaint is the food, she does not like it at all. The vegetables are hard and it makes it tough to chew. Same thing with most of the meat. The deserts maybe only a quarter of the time are good. The ...
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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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Milestone Senior Living Eagle River

5.0
The facility is a dream come true. My father moved in here in March and is very content here. The staff is super. They are caring, knowledgeable, respectful, honest,friendly and much more...If I have a question about any concern, someone is always there to answer it.

Wakefield independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wakefield independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wakefield, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wakefield independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wakefield partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wakefield, MINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wakefield independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wakefield communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wakefield, MINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wakefield independent 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 independent living communities in Wakefield offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wakefield, MINational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.3%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.3%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.7%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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45.7%
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There are 14 independent living facilities near Wakefield, Michigan. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Wakefield, Michigan is The Waterford at Park Falls. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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