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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jackson County, WI

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Jackson County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 138 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Jackson County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Jackson County is about $4,589, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 418 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Winnebago Mission, Alma Center and North Branch.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Jackson County, WI

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Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Eau Claire
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Our loved one was doing really well, and starting to enjoy her time. When there was an incident the staff handled it very quickly, and were incredibly responsive. We are hopeful, that after a healing stay in...
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Eau Claire provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment. We...
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We picked Caretta despite that it is a half hour from where I am living due to my work. There were much closer ones, but the staff here impressed us above all the others. My husband was actively involved...
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.
Caretta Holmen is a new vibrant Senior Living Community that offers a continuum of care with a variety of floor plans. Our Holmen location is conveniently located for friends and family to visit from the surrounding area.
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I think they do a very nice job at Aster Retirement Community. The staff is friendly and hardworking, and the facility itself seems like a nice place. They've got a good variety of activities and events, and...
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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.
Tenants of the Aster Assisted Living of Marshfield enjoy a lifestyle that connects contemporary elegance, tradition and the historic spirit of Marshfield! Consisting of 53 assisted living suites, the Aster of Marshfield provides a comfortable neighborhood setting, accented by manicured flower...
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My mother chose the place. She has passed away. Everyone was just pleasant. Everyone and thing was fine.
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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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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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, 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 really like the staff. They are so respectful and kind to my mother. The food is pretty good. I've eaten with mom several times. Mom says she always gets too much to eat.
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.
Colby Retirement Community To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 510 W Wausau Colby, WI 54421 Phone: 715-223-1612 Facility License: 0011896 Assisted Living, Independent Living About Colby Retirement Community Colby Retirement Community is a senior living community in...
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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
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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.
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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My folks have lived here for a couple years now at Springbrook assisted living in Onalaska. The food is home cooked and well balanced. There are activities for everyone. A nice heated pool for exercise....
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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.
Springbrook Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the eastern outskirts of the city of Onalaska, Wisconsin. Surrounded on all sides by parks, streams, and woodland, Springbrook Assisted Living is a nature lover’s paradise. Adding to the majestic beauty of this locale,...
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My mom moved from another facility to Greenfield house, and it has been the BEST decision I’ve made! Missy and her team care for residents like family! Don’t be concerned about smaller living spaces...
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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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This community offers a variety of daily activities. The staff have been helpful and attentive. They keep the community well taken care of. The food is good and I would recommend this community.
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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.
It's never an easy decision when a loved one needs assisted living care. You want to make sure your loved one is cared for in a warm, safe environment. That's where Oak Grove Assisted care can help. Located in Necedah, WI, Oak Grove Assisted Care takes pride in caring for your loved one, offering...
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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.
A good choice for your loved ones looking for an independent or assisted living community in Wisconsin or Illinois is Neillsville Retirement Community. Their goal is providing an attractive lifestyle with caring options in a community that is resident focused. They want to enrich the lives of the...
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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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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, 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: 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, 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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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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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
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Jackson County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Jackson County is $4,589 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Tomah, WI with an average of $4,098 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Jackson County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Jackson County, WI
$4,589/mo
$4,410/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jackson County, WI, vs. state and national averages

Jackson County, WI
$4,589/mo
U.S. national average
$4,954/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jackson County, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,530/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,589/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jackson County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,110/mo
Studio
$5,238/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,745/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,043/mo

Senior living costs in Jackson County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Jackson County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJackson County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,589/mo$4,433/mo$4,954/mo
Assisted Living$4,468/mo$4,404/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,530/mo$4,433/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$4,311/mo$3,544/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Jackson County, WI:$4,589/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Assisted Living
Jackson County, WI:$4,468/mo
Wisconsin:$4,404/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Jackson County, WI:$4,530/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Jackson County, WI:$4,311/mo
Wisconsin:$3,544/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Jackson County, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Jackson County 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.

Jackson County, WIWI stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Jackson County, WI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Jackson County 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
Jackson County, WI$5,511/mo$5,419/mo+1.7%
Wisconsin$5,635/mo$5,334/mo+5.6%
National$5,552/mo$5,224/mo+6.3%
Jackson County, WI
2024 average cost:$5,511/mo
2023 average cost:$5,419/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,635/mo
2023 average cost:$5,334/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
National
2024 average cost:$5,552/mo
2023 average cost:$5,224/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Jackson County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jackson County

Liberty Village of Tomah

4.5
The facilities were clean. Floors were swept and moped regularly, along with vacuuming. The cafeteria area was free of crumbs or food sitting out. The individual rooms were cleaned weekly or more, if needed. Staff was extremely helpful, very nice, and answered any and all questions we had from ...
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Caretta Senior Living Holmen

5.0
When we came in, we were impressed by the appearance. It was welcoming and very appealing. The staff was very welcome benefit. They were at first, and still are very approachable and friendly. Our needs are met and, as I like to tell others, we are spoiled Rotten- What a blessing.

Oak Gardens Place in Altoona, WI

4.9
Due to expense and unhealthy conditions at another assisted living, we were in a position to find a homey, caring and clean environment where one feels accepted as well as knowing your loved one is safe. On [date removed] Oak Gardens became [name removed] new home. On that day and forward we ...
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Jackson County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jackson County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jackson County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Jackson County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Jackson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jackson County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.8%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.3%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Jackson County nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Jackson County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jackson County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jackson County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Jackson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jackson County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
18.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Availability of select dining options in Jackson County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Jackson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jackson County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jackson County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Jackson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jackson County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28.9%
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