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The cost of independent living in Lake Wazeecha is about $2,762 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 127 options.

Read 475 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, Wisconsin Rapids and Nekoosa.

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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.
Located in Rothschild, WI, the Cedar Creek 55+ Adult Community is situated just south of Wausau; abundant shopping, restaurants, and several medical centers are only a short drive away. The Cedar Creek Shopping Center, a cinema, and a large grocery store are only a short walk away, without even...
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I was overly pleased with how great of a fit this community was for my mother. The apartment we had rented for her was spotless upon move in and in great shape. She has a full kitchen so she can enjoy her...
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.
Tenant Eligibility: Senior 62 or older and/or disabled Rent: Based on 30% of adjusted income Rental Assistance: Yes Security Deposit: TTP (Total Tenant Payment) Security Deposit payment agreement offered: Yes - $50 down and 3 month installments Pets Allowed: Yes Pet Deposit: $300 — $50 down 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.
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
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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.
At Copperleaf Assisted Living of Schofield, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living. 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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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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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.
Tenant Eligibility: Senior 62 or older and/or disabled Rent: Based on 30% of adjusted income Rental Assistance: Yes Security Deposit: TTP (Total Tenant Payment) Security Deposit payment agreement offered: Yes - $50 down and 3 month installments Pets Allowed: Yes Pet Deposit: $300 — $50 down and...
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Pines at Mount View in Weston, Wisconsin is a beautiful senior housing building built in a natural setting. Residents may choose from spacious 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans. Residents have access to numerous amenities including: an elegant clubroom with fireplace and dining room, beauty/barber...
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Nice, clean, quiet, small apartment setting. Nicely updated apartments. Reasonable price, 30% of your income if rental assistance is available at the time (and if you qualify).
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.
Ponderosa Apartments Bldg 2 is in the very scenic area of Spearfish, South Dakota. The area has many year round events, plenty of beautiful parks for picnicking and enjoying the outdoors, many shops and restaurants. It is a place that is peaceful and safe, so the residents are able to enjoy quite...
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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.
Ponderosa Apartments is well-known for its facility which allows varying degrees of independence in the serene and unique suburbs of Spencer, WI. Ponderosa Apartments Building 1 is the perfect multi-unit living community for singles and couples wishing to downsize from the increasingly...
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They are keeping our loved one safe, healthy, and taken care of. We don't worry for his safety anymore.
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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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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.
Ponderosa Apartments Bldg 3 is a senior housing community located in the small village of Spencer, Wisconsin. Part of Marathon County, it is close to several state highways and only a fifteen minute drive to Eau Claire, and Stevens Point. If you are looking to spend your retirement in a peaceful,...
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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.
When looking for apartments for your elderly parents it can be hard to choose the best place for them. Some of the things you want to make sure the apartments have is clean and easy to maintain apartments, caring staff, and beautiful grounds.Parkview apartments has beautiful grounds and spacious...
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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.
People who live in East Side Apartments enjoy the luxurious accommodations and beautiful views offered. That's not where it stops. These tenants also enjoy the fact that they are cared for around the clock by senior living care professionals who will help you live the life that you have always...
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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.
At Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon, 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...
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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.
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: 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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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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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,...
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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: 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 Lake Wazeecha, WI

The average cost of senior living in Lake Wazeecha is $2,762 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wisconsin Rapids, WI with an average of $2,762 per month.

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

Lake Wazeecha, WI
$2,762/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Wazeecha, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,837/mo
Independent Living
$2,762/mo

Independent living costs in Lake Wazeecha, WI, by floor plan type

1 Bedroom
$2,978/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,096/mo

Senior living costs in Lake Wazeecha 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: Lake Wazeecha, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake Wazeecha, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,762/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$4,959/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,837/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Lake Wazeecha, WI:$2,762/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Lake Wazeecha, WI:$4,959/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Lake Wazeecha, WI:$6,837/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Lake Wazeecha

Recent reviews for independent living in Lake Wazeecha

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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Liberty Village of Tomah

5.0
We just referred a friend of the family to go live there.The staff is friendly and personable. It's a homey environment. You have opportunities to mingle and socialize if you so choose. It's a safe environment. You are an individual there, not just another resident. And you get to be who you ...
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Lake Wazeecha independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Wazeecha independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Wazeecha, 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 Lake Wazeecha 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 Lake Wazeecha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake Wazeecha, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.5%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
13.4%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.1%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Wazeecha 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 Lake Wazeecha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake Wazeecha, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
11%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
10.2%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Wazeecha 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 Lake Wazeecha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake Wazeecha, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.9%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.7%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.4%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.9%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
16.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
7.9%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.3%
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The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, The Waterford at Colby and Dimensions Living Stevens Point are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 127 independent living facilities near Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Lake Wazeecha, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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