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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wood County, WI
The cost of independent living in Wood County is about $2,667 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 155 options. Read 392 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.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Marshfield, Wisconsin Rapids and Stevens Point.
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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
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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.
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...
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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Medford 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), a robust...
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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
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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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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
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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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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...
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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
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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.
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
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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.
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, 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
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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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Wellington Place was one of several choices we had narrowed our search down to for placement of my mother-in-law. The staff we encountered on our visits just seemed a bit more friendly and helpful than the...
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 Wellington Place 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...
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.
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.
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.
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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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
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The best place to put your loved one. They are so good to my mom. Not one complaint from my family about the care. I feel that I don't have to worry about her.
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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
Welcome Home to Wyndham Senior Villas!At Wyndham Senior Villas in Marshfield, WI, we are pleased to offer affordable apartment housing for adults 55 and better and people with disabilities.
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ This centrally located apartment community is designed especially for seniors who enjoy their independence and an active community. Each apartment home has a private patio/balcony and generous closet space. Upham Village features an on-site beauty/barber shop, beautiful...
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: 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.
Cost of independent living in Wood County, WI
The average cost of senior living in Wood County is $2,667 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshfield, WI with an average of $1,602 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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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%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.3%
32.9%
No sugar
No sugar
12.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.1%
32.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.4%
7.7%
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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%
35.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.5%
42%
Room service
Room service
9.2%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.2%
16.6%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
21.5%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
8.5%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.5%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.1%
41.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.9%
46.1%
Live performances
Live performances
16.9%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
6.9%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
4.6%
38.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
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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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