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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wood County, WI
If you’re looking for independent living in the Wood County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Wood County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 130 independent living facilities in Wood County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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9.3
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28 reviews
Upon entering The Waterford, we've found a clean and calm and friendly environment. So far, staff have been very responsive to our questions and concerns and we've found our parents to be well cared for.
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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8.6
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3 reviews
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
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.
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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8.6
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3 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review score
71 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at The Waterford at Colby and the experience at this facility has been great, so far. The staff is very friendly and always ready to answer any questions that we have....
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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8.2
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3 reviews
I think it's been very good for my aunt. She's a very social person and having other people around has made her much more active. I'm not sure about the level of care, sometimes she says they're very good,...
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.
Applegate Terrace has been serving it's community for close to 14 years. We are a 53 bed Assisted Living Community with an 8 bed Memory unit. Applegate Terrace and Reflections is located blocks away from Aspirus Wausau Hospital. We are also attached to a skilled nursing facility known as Wausau...
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8.0
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1 review
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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1 review
They were the greatest people. They were exceptional with [name removed] until her passing. I couldn't have asked for anything better. The overall experience with Sylvan Crossings on Evergreen was excellent.
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.
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. We also strive to lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of independence into the life of your loved one. Our priority is to provide the highest level of care...
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7.7
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5 reviews
Apartment is nice, just the right size. Meals are horrible...cooked in other building and brought over. Often cold. Salad, no salad dressing. Fruit is rare. No one seems to be in charge. Very short on staff....
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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7.7
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4 reviews
The staff is very patient and gentle. The residents have a wide range of needs: paralysis, dementia, young people with mental deficit that require supervision,...The outdoor common area needs updating and...
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.
For family members, watching a loved one cope with the effects of Alzheimer's or other dementias can be difficult. We want to help. We conduct one-on-one counseling for families, as well as offer family training on redirection of their loved one, and can offer additional resources such as...
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7.3
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4 reviews
Great place, pricey but worth it, and caring and kind staff. I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone looking! This place is the best of the best!
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsOur community offers a huge range of senior living care options. Each one provides fantastic care in a comfortable setting that feels just like home, and that minimizes stress for you and your loved ones. Each also provides a huge range of options for events and...
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2.0
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1 review
We needed to get our loved one out of a previous community very quickly, and when we called Stoney River they made the move happen within hours - from then we have been very impressed. Our mother loves the...
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.
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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7.0
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1 review
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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7.0
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2 reviews
I don't have one bad thing to say about the facility. When I need a place to go I can only hope they are still open. The management was VERY understanding, compassionate, empathetic, and kind. Very...
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 Rib Mountain 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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1.0
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1 review
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...
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.
Care Partners Assisted Living in Weston (5905 Delikowski Street) is a 20 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides...
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3.0
Review score
1 review
Mountain Terrace was outstanding. My mom was only there for two months. The staff was wonderful. The staff knew our name and returned phone calls. They were great. They could have done a better job with 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.
Mountain Terrace Senior Living offers everything you need for a vibrant life and assurance for the future. We're conveniently located in Wausau, WI with a beautiful view of Rib Mountain. The senior lifestyle at Mountain Terrace includes an abundance of services, where you can enjoy...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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1.0
Review score
1 review
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.
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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3.0
Review score
1 review
It's a respectable, clean, and orderly place. I trust them with my family member. All the staff I've interacted with have been great. My loved one's biggest complaint is the food. Every so often she says...
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.
Park Vista Retirement Living is 94 unit senior independent and assisted living community located in the beautiful Chain O' Lakes area of Waupaca, in Northeastern WI. Park Vista is located adjacent to the Fox Fire Golf Course, a beautifully manicured 18 hole championship golf...
9.2
Review score
8 reviews
almost as good as home. I don't have to do a think they do everything for me. Nice after working your whole life to have someone take care of you
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
9.5
Review score
3 reviews
I don't have much direct contact with staff to comment. My parents seem happy and well adjusted. They have made friends and have many activities from which to select. The few minor issues were resolved...
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.
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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8.4
Review score
9 reviews
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...
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.
Liberty Village is committed to providing all the comforts of home in a caring, community setting. Our residents start with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom and Comfort. Peace of mind is part of this lifestyle, not only for the residents but also for their loved ones. Liberty Village is...
7.5
Review score
2 reviews
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
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,...
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.
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, 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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Wood County, WI
The average cost of senior living in Wood County is $2,791 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshfield, WI with an average of $1,854 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wood County, WI vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wood County, WI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wood County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wood County, WI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Wood County
Recent reviews for independent living in Wood County
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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Sylvan Crossings of Stevens Point
5.0
The supervisor and staff have been super friendly and very watchful over my loved one. We are welcome any time. Just like family.It has been an awesome life change for my cousin. He loves it there. No problems. They understand Huntington disease. Can not say enough good about the care and staff.
Wood County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wood County, 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 Wood County 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 Wood County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wood County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
5.4%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.3%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
12.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.1%
32%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
7.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood County 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 Wood County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wood County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.3%
34.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.5%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
9.2%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.2%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood County 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 Wood County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wood County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.5%
43.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.5%
27.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.5%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.1%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.2%
36.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.9%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
16.9%
45.5%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
31%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.6%
38.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
45.3%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Colby, Birchwood Highlands Apartments 55+ and The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wood County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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