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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sheldon, WI
The cost of independent living in Sheldon is about $3,036 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 73 options. Read 311 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: 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
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.
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.
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.
Plisch Street Apartments are senior apartments that are located in the small town of Athens, Wisconsin, which lies in Marathon county. The town is peaceful and quaint, with a walk-up ice cream shop that serves up burgers as well as sweet treats, and a beautiful, wooded park. The fair comes to...
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.
Designed for persons: 55+ Welcome to Park Village. Experience independent living in a comfortable one-bedroom apartment home that has a spacious floor plan and great closet space. Park Village also offers a community room, laundry facilities, and off street parking. Save money in the winter...
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.
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,...
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.
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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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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Sheldon, WI
The average cost of senior living in Sheldon is $3,036 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Owen, WI with an average of $1,692 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Sheldon
Recent reviews for independent living in Sheldon
Heritage at Oakwood Hills in Eau Claire, WI
4.9
Everything is a 5, except for maybe the meals, 4 since they lost their long time chef (still really good in comparison to the other 2 places they've been in!). The staff is lovely, the place is super clean (I think it's the only place in town with no current Covid outbreak!). They have been ...
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The Waterford at Colby
4.1
Moving our parents to assisted living was a huge change which they were skeptical toward. However in two months they've become very pleased as have myself and my 8 siblings. Thank you.
HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI
5.0
Recently my mother passed away. Her time at Heatherwood was only 4 months. During her stay her care was exceptional. The staff went over and above in her care. The management were so easy to work with. They made us all feel "at home." Would definitely recommend.
Sheldon independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sheldon independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon 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 Sheldon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sheldon, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sheldon 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 Sheldon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sheldon, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.7%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
15.5%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sheldon 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 Sheldon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sheldon, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
34.5%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.1%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
31%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20.7%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
10.3%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25.9%
45.7%
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Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community, The Waterford at Colby and HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sheldon, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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