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The cost of independent living in Pray is about $2,762 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 96 options.

Read 369 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 Black River Falls, Neillsville and Mather.

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Photo of The Waterford at ColbyCommunity card badge
1212 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.8
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110 reviews
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110 reviews
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My mom went to Waterford in Colby, Wisconsin. And since she has been there, she has not been happier than she has been in years. They do fun activities with them. I had gone on trip with them. And it was the...
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.
Surround yourself with convenience and compassion at The Waterford at Colby. Our Assisted Living community in the charming city of Colby, Wisconsin offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy an array of unique amenities, including...
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1414 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.6
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90 reviews
9.6
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90 reviews
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I am a current resident at The Waterford. I really enjoy all the people here. I have met so many new friends. I like making everyone laugh. We have so many things to do and they throw great parties. I am...
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.
Count on thoughtful amenities and convenient services at The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a helping hand to residents who may appreciate assistance with the activities of daily living. We provide quality care that allows seniors to remain as...
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77 Photos available
8.7
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17 reviews
8.7
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17 reviews
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We weren't there very long as my brother ended up being quite a bit in the hospital. But the staff were welcoming, supportive, listening. I believe that he enjoyed the food and that the size of the apartment...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Care community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved...
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8.5
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The staff is very helpful and approachable. The residents are always smiling and appear to be comfortable where they are. I personally have seen staff members go above and beyond for the residents....
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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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.5
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14 reviews
8.5
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14 reviews
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This is the second stay for my father at Hallowstone. The first time he was at a less than desirable facility in the area. It was around Christmas time and we were eager to get him moved. We were able to get...
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.
Our assisted living community in Onalaska, Wis., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, lively meals and fun outings. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common...
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88 Photos available
8.3
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26 reviews
8.3
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26 reviews
5 star
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3 star
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The only low comment I have was that the administrative staff was VERY hard to touch base with. Either no one was available or in a meeting, or office open but no one in it. The food staff, the cleaning...
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.
Willow Brooke Point Senior Living is a homelike assisted living residence located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, Portage County. Willow Brooke offers the aging adult a tranquil environment overlooking our private pond with fishing, biking, and hiking trials nearby. Our ladies and gentlemen enjoy...
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Our loved one was only there for [dates removed] and during that time he received the best care. The staff members there were absolutely wonderful and the manager [name removed] she was wonderful she gets a...
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
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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.
Meadowbrook at Black River Falls strives to deliver superior health outcomes to our residents in a personalized manner, improve their health and quality of life by addressing their needs with dignity, respect, responsiveness, and compassion. We pride ourselves on being the cornerstone of...
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I think they do a very nice job at Aster Retirement Community. The staff is friendly and hardworking, and the facility itself seems like a nice place. They've got a good variety of activities and events, and...
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.
Tenants of the Aster Assisted Living of Marshfield enjoy a lifestyle that connects contemporary elegance, tradition and the historic spirit of Marshfield! Consisting of 53 assisted living suites, the Aster of Marshfield provides a comfortable neighborhood setting, accented by manicured flower...
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It has been a blessing to my parents. They are very well taken care of and the employees are very caring! I do not give 5's because no place can be perfect, but my parents are extremely happy.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Retirement Community of Nekoosa is an assisted living community located in Nekoosa, WI. The city of Nekoosa is located in Wood County and is home to about 2,600 people. Nekoosa is a small city known for its local shops and stores where residents can take leisure walks in the area to run their...
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Photo of Cranberry Court Assisted Living
77 Photos available
5 star
17%
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66%
3 star
17%
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I like it very much. The woman who runs the facility does an excellent job. They seem to be short staffed, especially on the weekends. The communication with the staff has been good. I think they need more...
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.
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,...
Photo of River Run Assisted Living
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River Run Assisted Living is a wonderful and caring place. What we like the most about the community is the staff. The staff are very kind, attentive and caring to the residents. The environment is also very...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Wisconsin Rapids
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Our experience with Our House Assisted Living has been a very positive one! The people here are friendly and professional, and they take great care of the residents. They're very very caring people. I've...
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 Wisconsin Rapids 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),...
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Awesome people, appreciate them taking care of my dad!!!! Thank you
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Edgewater Manor is a 55 & older, independent living facility. We gear the property to meet the needs of today's seniors. The apartments are all one bedroom/one bathroom and include all utilities and your cable tv. Each floor features a smaller community room and the main floor features a...
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I have had two family members who have stayed at care partners. My mom was in the assisted living building, and my dad was in memory care. The staff were amazing and provided excellent care. I was very...
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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7.0
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7.0
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6 reviews
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Wellington place was an excellent facility I would give them an A t They took great care of my Mom. Very professional caring staff and leadership. She just passed away. I would recommend them highly.
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.
Wellington Place at Whiting is a friendly assisted living community with a legacy of excellence in senior care. Independence and quality of life a are always promoted and caring, professional staff are nearby to help with activities of daily living, ensuring the comfort and safety of our...
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88 Photos available
6.9
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8 reviews
6.9
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8 reviews
5 star
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The food is not hot, and there is not much variety - not like restaurant, but it's nursing-home style. Staff is friendly but could be more informational. Very clean 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.
Caretta Holmen is a new vibrant Senior Living Community that offers a continuum of care with a variety of floor plans. Our Holmen location is conveniently located for friends and family to visit from the surrounding area.
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Things at River View Lodge Assisted Living are going well, activities were a bit limited due to Judy being blind, however staff and fellow residents have come up with activities Judy can participate in...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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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5 star
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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.
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, 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.
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.
A good choice for your loved ones looking for an independent or assisted living community in Wisconsin or Illinois is Neillsville Retirement Community. Their goal is providing an attractive lifestyle with caring options in a community that is resident focused. They want to enrich the lives of the...
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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
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
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.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Pray, WI

The average cost of senior living in Pray is $2,762 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Pittsville, WI with an average of $2,762 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senior living costs in Pray 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: Pray, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typePray, 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
Pray, WI:$2,762/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Pray, WI:$4,959/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Pray, 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 Pray

Recent reviews for independent living in Pray

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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Care Partners Assisted Living-Stevens Point

4.8
Started in [date removed] contacting over 10 different facilities. In [date removed] we were ready to place. Care Partners was one of the few facilities that returned calls and set up tours quickly. We toured 4 facilities and loved chose this location. A mature building nestled in a magnificent ...
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Pray independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pray independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pray, 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 Pray 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 Pray partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pray, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.3%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
13.5%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Pray 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 Pray communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pray, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
10.4%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pray 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 Pray offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pray, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
22.9%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.4%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
30.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20.8%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
19.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
18.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
9.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
47.6%
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The Waterford at Colby, The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids and Stoney River Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Pray, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facility near you in Pray, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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