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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Forest, WI

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The cost of independent living in Forest is about $2,907 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 288 options.

Read 2644 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 Baldwin, Menomonie and Amery.

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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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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.
Crest View Senior Communities offers all the services you're ever likely to need. From senior housing, assisted living to skilled care services,you'll find that Crest View offers choices and options to fit your individual needs and is conveniently located close to shopping, churches, medical...
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Hubby & I have been fortunate to call Riverview Highlands Apts home for 3 years. The building is well managed and maintained and our fellow residents have come to feel like family. The apt is spacious with...
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.
Riverview Highlands apartments are a senior housing community located in the serene city of St Paul's, Ramsey County, MN. Located on the banks of the stunning River Mississippi, Riverview offers an enriching lifestyle to its residents with the beauty of nature within grasp. The amazing view of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Nestled in Pepin, Wisconsin, overlooking the picturesque Mississippi River, our expansive 44,000 square foot facility offers ample space, ensuring every resident enjoys the privacy of their own room. Our serene surroundings boast beautifully landscaped gardens intertwined with meandering...
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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.
Rosewood Estate provides assisted living in a homelike atmosphere that offers the comforts, conveniences and privacy found in a traditional home -complete with kitchen, bathroom, living room and bedroom(s). Most importantly, Rosewood Estate offers the independence residents desire while...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The HOMEPLACE of Mondovi houses two separate units.The assisted living complex is home to individuals who direct their care through a Service Agreement. As tenants ‘age in place’, they may alter the Agreement to add new needed services. Basic and more complex health care is provided through 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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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 64-unit Lake Street Station senior apartments in Minneapolis, MN are located on the East Lake Street. The breathtaking housing is very close to the busy Hi-Lake Shopping Center. The independent living community occupying this paradise has immediate access to high- end retail, food, and...

Cost of independent living in Forest, WI

The average cost of senior living in Forest is $2,907 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glenwood City, WI with an average of $2,907 per month.

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

Forest, WI
$2,907/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$7,610/mo
Independent Living
$2,907/mo

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

Studio
$2,667/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,583/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,320/mo

Senior living costs in Forest 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: Forest, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeForest, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,907/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,621/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,610/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Forest, WI:$2,907/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Forest, WI:$5,621/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Forest, WI:$7,610/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Forest, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Forest 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Forest, WI$2,827/mo$2,718/mo+4.0%
Wisconsin$2,867/mo$2,990/mo-4.1%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Forest, WI
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,718/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,867/mo
2023 average cost:$2,990/mo
Percent change:-4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest

Bel Rae Senior Living in Mounds View, MN

4.7
We chose Bel Rae Senior Living because of the newness of the building, the friendly and helpful staff members, and the overall accommodations as well. He has a 1 bedroom apartment and it is a little on the smaller side if your have more furniture. The food is ok and they keep striving to improve ...
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Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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Scandia Shores in Shoreview, MN

5.0
My Mom loves Scandia Shores. The meals are wonderful!!! Its so nice to have so many activities. The residents are very friendly and the staff is helpful and cordial!

Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest, 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 Forest 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 Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
18.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.2%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest 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 Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25.8%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
23.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest 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 Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
32.4%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.3%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.7%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.6%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.4%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
35.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
16%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
47.6%
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Keystone Place at LaValle Fields, The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community and RosePointe I are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 288 independent living facilities near Forest, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Forest, Wisconsin are The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community, Gable Pines and Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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