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6 Best Independent Living Communities in Barron, WI
The cost of independent living in Barron is about $4,360 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 18 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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Staff made me feel right at home. Even the office staff knew the names of all the residents and would help them if they needed it. Best choice I ever could have made. My mother is extremely happy
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.
You're at Home at Cambridge!No matter what stage of life you're in, Cambridge Senior Living has the flexibility to fit your lifestyle! Our two story building is comprised of four unique and comfortable households made up of 15 rooms each. Each household contains its very own Bistro eating area...
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I would recommend Meadowbrook at Chetek to others, however it is not full Assisted Living. It's for those who want to simplify and may need some light help and ease of living. The move in process was smooth...
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.
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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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For the most part, we're pleased with Brentwood. One area where we've had issues is with billing. There have been some discrepancies, and his first bill never got to him. But he's always been able to...
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.
Vista Prairie at Brentwood is a wonderful place to call home! Enjoy a worry-free lifestyle in a warm and friendly community with services and amenities to simplify life.Our residents can enjoy home-cooked, restaurant-style meals in our beautiful dining room. The staff engages residents in social...
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The one issue we had was that we had to move him due to memory care issues. The staff was great and took good care of him. Communication was good and they did a great job keeping us informed. Overall I...
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Rice Lake is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a...
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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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Cost of independent living in Barron, WI
The average cost of senior living in Barron is $4,360 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Amery, WI with an average of $3,248 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Barron, WI vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about independent living in Barron
Recent reviews for independent living in Barron
Vista Prairie at Brentwood in Rice Lake, WI
5.0
We chose Brentwood because it did not feel institutional at all like a couple of other facilities we looked into. The room sizes at the facility are appropriate. The food service is definitely a big draw, they have very good meals provided that are prepared on site by a chef. I would definitely ...
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Cambridge Senior Living Rice Lake
5.0
Staff made me feel right at home. Even the office staff knew the names of all the residents and would help them if they needed it. Best choice I ever could have made. My mother is extremely happy
Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Rice Lake
4.0
My mom is here and I like the fact they make sure she is involved with the daily activities. They are also making sure she follows the proper diet for her kidneys. The food is good and they also have snacks available. It has a nice outdoor area with flower beds and a deck with a grill. The ...
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Barron independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Barron independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Barron, 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 Barron 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 Barron partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Barron, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Barron 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 Barron communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Barron, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Barron 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 Barron offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Barron, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
83.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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45.7%
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Cambridge Senior Living Rice Lake, Meadowbrook at Chetek and Monroe Manor are the top-rated independent living facilities near Barron, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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