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The cost of independent living in Shantytown is about $2,930 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 45 options. Read 96 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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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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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
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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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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.
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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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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She was here for assisted living and then fell and needed a walker or a wheelchair and she fought that. They couldn't give her the care that she needed, she needed more supervision that they couldn't give...
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.
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: 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.
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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: 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.
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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, 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.
Cady Homes is a family owned and operated assisted living business. We have been in operation for 20 years. There are four facilities in our company but Tracy and Sally (daughter and mother) have personal contact and knowledge of all the residents and families and the everyday happenings at the...

Cost of independent living in Shantytown, WI

The average cost of senior living in Shantytown is $2,930 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wausau, WI with an average of $2,393 per month.

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

Shantytown, WI
$2,930/mo
$2,772/mo
$2,889/mo

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

Shantytown, WI
$2,930/mo
U.S. national average
$4,210/mo

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

$4,101/mo
Independent Living
$2,930/mo

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

1 Bedroom
$2,575/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,725/mo

Senior living costs in Shantytown 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: Shantytown, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShantytown, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,930/mo$3,573/mo$4,210/mo
Assisted Living$3,979/mo$4,432/mo$4,750/mo
Memory Care$4,101/mo$4,464/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Shantytown, WI:$2,930/mo
Wisconsin:$3,573/mo
U.S.:$4,210/mo
Assisted Living
Shantytown, WI:$3,979/mo
Wisconsin:$4,432/mo
U.S.:$4,750/mo
Memory Care
Shantytown, WI:$4,101/mo
Wisconsin:$4,464/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
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Independent living costs in Shantytown, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Shantytown 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
Shantytown, WI$2,084/mo$1,975/mo+5.5%
Wisconsin$2,451/mo$2,493/mo-1.7%
National$2,775/mo$2,806/mo-1.1%
Shantytown, WI
2024 average cost:$2,084/mo
2023 average cost:$1,975/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,451/mo
2023 average cost:$2,493/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$2,775/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Shantytown

Recent reviews for independent living in Shantytown

Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care Weston

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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

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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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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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Shantytown independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shantytown independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shantytown, 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 Shantytown 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 Shantytown partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shantytown, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
6.3%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
34.9%
No sugar
No sugar
18.8%
31.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
34.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
10.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Shantytown 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 Shantytown communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shantytown, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
6.3%
37%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
44%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shantytown 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 Shantytown offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shantytown, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.5%
28.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
33.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.3%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.8%
38.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
42.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.3%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
31.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
33.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.3%
47%
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