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The cost of independent living in Amherst is about $3,116 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 229 options.

Read 848 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Stevens Point, Waupaca and Rural.

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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.
Living Tree Estates is a lovely, single level home nestled on 7 acres of beautiful, peaceful countryside in Greenville, Wisconsin.  Living Tree Estates offers a clean, home-like atmosphere with walking paths, flower and vegetable gardens and abundant wildlife on the...
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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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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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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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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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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.
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...
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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted...
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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.
Traditions at Westfield includes comfortable apartments, daily activities and care plans customized for each resident. We offer professional services that meet residents at their level and independence. View our comprehensive assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. Our community...
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First, the staff never seem to be mean to staff or inconsiderate or condescending. They seem to treat them with respect. We have had challenges with over charging mom, not being easy to talk with anyone...
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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
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.
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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.
Forest Park Village is a division of Homme Home, Inc. A Christian-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing quality care for all persons for over 125 years. Our staffs of highly trained professionals are second to none in assuring that individual dignity in treatment is respected and...
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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.
Forest Park Village is a division of Homme Home, Inc. A Christian-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing quality care for all persons for over 125 years. Our staffs of highly trained professionals are second to none in assuring that individual dignity in treatment is respected and...
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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
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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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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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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: 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.
The Village Cooperative is a new senior retirement community for senior living in Wausau - located south of Merrill Avenue in northwest Wausau near Highway 51, medical clinics, and shopping areas. It is a four story building with underground, heated parking and two elevators. It includes 72 one...
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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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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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Courtyard has been a wonderful place for our grandfather. Staff is very friendly, accommodating, helpful and courteous to our needs as well as our grandfathers. The residents are great! The facility is...
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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.
An affordable luxury apartment home community built on the promise of independent, carefree living for seniors 55 years and better. With many reasons to enjoy life and have peace of mind. Professionally managed by Horizon which develops, builds and manages apartment homes for seniors that are...
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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 Amherst, WI

The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $3,116 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshfield, WI with an average of $2,762 per month.

Independent living costs in Amherst, WI, vs. state and national averages

Amherst, WI
$3,116/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Amherst, WI, vs. other senior living options

$5,874/mo
Independent Living
$3,116/mo

Independent living costs in Amherst, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$2,885/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,346/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,379/mo

Senior living costs in Amherst 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: Amherst, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAmherst, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,116/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,419/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$5,874/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Amherst, WI:$3,116/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Amherst, WI:$4,419/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Amherst, WI:$5,874/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Amherst, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Amherst 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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Independent living cost trends in Amherst, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Amherst 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 average 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Amherst, WI$2,850/mo$2,958/mo-3.7%
Wisconsin$2,483/mo$2,422/mo+2.5%
National$2,827/mo$2,811/mo+0.6%
Amherst, WI
2024 average cost:$2,850/mo
2023 average cost:$2,958/mo
Percent change:-3.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,483/mo
2023 average cost:$2,422/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
National
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,811/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about independent living in Amherst

Recent reviews for independent living in Amherst

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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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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Eden Vista 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.

Amherst independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst, 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 Amherst 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 Amherst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amherst, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.7%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
15.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst 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 Amherst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amherst, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst 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 Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amherst, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
24.8%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.7%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.3%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
24.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10.9%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
22.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.5%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.3%
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The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, Dimensions Living Stevens Point and Dimensions Living Appleton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Amherst, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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