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The cost of independent living in Rural is about $3,140 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 244 options. Read 795 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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They offered a 3rd month free promotion. My Mom lived there 3 months, but died in the 4th month. They required the estate to reimburse them for the 3rd month because she didn't live there a full year. Also...
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Ridgeview Highlands is conveniently located in Appleton, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments and townhomes for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the...
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I have had great service from the beginning contact with Birchwood Highlands. The grounds are beautiful and the apartments are so nice. There are several layouts available. People are friendly and there are...
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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.
Birchwood Highlands is conveniently located in Weston, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of on-site...
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Help was appreciated. Help finding a good home for your loved one is just a phone call away. I recommend using a place for mom to others.
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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.
Highlands at Mahler Park is conveniently located in Neenah, WI, and offers a variety of spacious one and two bedroom apartments for Active Seniors age 55 or better with some reserved for moderate income seniors. Our community offers all the amenities of suburban living with the convenience of...
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I was nervous about my mother moving into an assisted living facility. But, as soon as we walked into Primrose we knew it was the perfect place. The staff, the facility, the Director are top notch. They...
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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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The place was great, but my father and one other patient were the only men in the entire site. Activities and socializing were almost entirely female oriented. Thus he found it better to be in his room alone...
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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.
Adelaide Place is a comfortable assisted living community located in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Located at the base of one of the country’s largest inland lakes, Fond du Lac offers majestic natural views during all four seasons of the year. Fond du Lac is conveniently located a mere hour away from...
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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Designed especially for seniors, Grace Apartments offer one-bedroom, ranch style apartment homes with great closet space, indoor mail service, off-street parking, and close to clinics and the hospital. Small pets are welcome. Save money during the winter months because...
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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.
If you are looking for that welcoming-homelike atmosphere, then Rosemore Village Retirement Communities is the place for you. "WE ARE FAMILY WHEN YOURS IS NOT AROUND" Rosemore Village has a wide range of care levels starting at "TOTAL INDEPENDENCE" to "COMPLETE ASSISTANCE". Our seniors recieve...
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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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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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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: 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.
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
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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: 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.
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: 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
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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.
The goal at Our House Assisted Living is to create an environment that nourishes the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each resident. Our House provides secruity and care to seniors in their hometowns and are designed to support seniors who can no longer live alone. Respect, dignity...
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Whitetail Run Senior Living Community, we provide a one of a kind approach to independent Senior Living fournd no where else in Central Wisconsin.  Enjoy a comfortable, safe lifestyle in your own cozy, one level home designed for independent seniors.  Private entrances with the added...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Rural, WI

The average cost of senior living in Rural is $3,140 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,048 per month.

Independent living costs in Rural, WI, vs. nearby cities

Rural, WI
$3,140/mo
$3,156/mo

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

Rural, WI
$3,140/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

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

$3,960/mo
Independent Living
$3,140/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,800/mo
Studio
$5,395/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,257/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,370/mo

Senior living costs in Rural 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: Rural, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRural, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,140/mo$3,544/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$3,964/mo$4,404/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$3,960/mo$4,433/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Rural, WI:$3,140/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Rural, WI:$3,964/mo
Wisconsin:$4,404/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Rural, WI:$3,960/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Rural, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Rural 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 median 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
Rural, WI$2,084/mo$2,300/mo-9.4%
Wisconsin$2,505/mo$2,546/mo-1.6%
National$2,846/mo$2,798/mo+1.7%
Rural, WI
2024 average cost:$2,084/mo
2023 average cost:$2,300/mo
Percent change:-9.4%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,505/mo
2023 average cost:$2,546/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$2,846/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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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 Rural

Recent reviews for independent living in Rural

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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The Residence at 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.

Rural independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rural independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rural, 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 Rural 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 Rural partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rural, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
13.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rural 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 Rural communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rural, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
3.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rural 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 Rural offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rural, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
35.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.1%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.6%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
21.6%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
8.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.6%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
46.4%
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The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, Landings of Kaukauna and Ballard Glenn are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rural, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 244 independent living facilities near Rural, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Rural, Wisconsin is Landings of Kaukauna. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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