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Merrill 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 83 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Merrill, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Merrill is about $5,641, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 430 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Ringle, Nutterville and Kalinke.

 

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My mom went to Waterford in Colby, Wisconsin. And since she has been there, she has not been happier than she has been in years. They do fun activities with them. I had gone on trip with them. And it was 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.
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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Staff members were great - very helpful and supportive. Food Service staff so nice. Knew parents by name and what they wanted to drink before they even sat down for a meal. Housekeeping and support staff...
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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We weren't there very long as my brother ended up being quite a bit in the hospital. But the staff were welcoming, supportive, listening. I believe that he enjoyed the food and that the size of the apartment...
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.
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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We moved mom here from another facility and they are wonderful! They have done all the things [facility name removed] claimed my mom wouldn't let them do. They are well staffed, clean, and truly take the...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Sylvan Crossings of Stevens Point, we understand the journey of memory loss — and we're here to walk it with you, every step of the way. Our dedicated Memory Care community offers a secure, nurturing environment where residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia receive compassionate...
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The only low comment I have was that the administrative staff was VERY hard to touch base with. Either no one was available or in a meeting, or office open but no one in it. The food staff, the cleaning...
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.
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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Overall, the building itself is old and some parts need updating. But if you can look past that, our interactions with the directors have been great. I love them, they are fantastic. They have met our...
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.
Our House Senior Living Memory Care is located in Wausau, Marathon County, Wisconsin, a quiet little town with a population of about 50,000 people nestled in the Northwoods. Wausau has a very active art scene, is known for its kayaking competitions on the Wisconsin River, and vibrant downtown...
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When we toured Copperleaf Memory Care, we were impressed with the staff and the attention they give to their residents. The staff interacts with the residents and the residents interact with the staff. ...
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.
At Copperleaf Memory Care of Schofield, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living and Memory Care. 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...
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The staff is incredible. So great and so wonderful to my mother in law. She passed last month and they all came to her funeral. The administration sucks but the rest of the facility is fabulous.
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.
Milestone Senior Living Apartments and Suites provide a home-like environment, thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. Milestone Senior Living has highly trained staff available to meet individual needs. The apartments and suites feature the finest amenities while providing care-free living....
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We visit my mother in law every week. They do a very good job here: keep the residemts and rooms very clean; kitchen is nice and meals are very well thought of dietary needs of the elderly; staff is helpful...
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.
Homme Home of Wittenberg offers a continuum of high quality, personalized care for seniors in our assisted living. We are a not-for-profit, non-denominational, faith-based organization with a track record of more than 130 years of extraordinary service to seniors in need. Step inside our clean,...
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They staff are great! Very caring. My mom ended up hospitalized and upon her return [name removed] welcomed her and then without any prompting returned with a cup of tea. That was above and beyond. All of...
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.
Edgewater Lake Tomahawk is set in Wisconsin’s scenic Northwoods. Our community offers a peaceful, nature-rich environment where residents thrive. We are committed to honoring the dignity and well-being of every senior through heartfelt care and personalized support that exceeds expectations.
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The staff at Grace Lodge have been excellent. Mom really likes it there and participates in most if not all of the activities they have for the residents. The food at Grace Lodge is very good and I'd...
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.
Beautiful Grace Lodge, an assisted living facility, located in Rhinelander, WI is the cream of the crop since it is located on the beautiful Wisconsin River which makes the location ideal for senior living. Included in the package is a nice apartment with all the amenities, cable TV, social...
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They have a new administrator who has made a lot of positive changes. I had been thinking of moving my brother because he was just not being taken care of, but now he is clean, well taken care of and happy....
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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I would recommend this facility to everyone. I always found that the staff took such good care of my dad while he was there. They all were compassionate and took the time to get to know him. My siblings and...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
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We are extremely happy overall. Mom is at peace where she is at and continues to make progress in being a part of new people and her living conditions.My mother asked for a door to lead out to a patio, 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.
The mission of Milestone Senior Living is to be a primary community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community of Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin. Milestone Senior Living specializes in providing accommodations for seniors who can no longer live in their homes safely....
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Very friendly and happy staff and residents at Milestone Senior Living Tomahawk, that says a lot. There are lots of opportunities for activities on and off site. The facility is very bright and cheery with...
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.
Milestone Senior Living is an assisted living community, located in Tomahawk, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Tomahawk is a small town community located in the Northwoods where three rivers converge. This is a town with a strong sense of civic pride. Residents can enjoy shopping, fine dining, outdoor...
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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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We do not get to go inside occasionally however the bathrooms could be cleaned a little bit better. We do believe our loved one is getting really good care. There is not much activities going on because of...
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Wausau 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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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, 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.
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...
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The staff is very kind. The director [name removed] is fantastic. I would recommend them to others who are searching for senior living for their loved one.
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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A friend was recently admitted to Applegate Terrace. I've been able to visit her in the evenings 3 times now. Although I can't judge her overall care, due to my limited visits, I do know that every time...
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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I feel like my loved one is safe here and that was important for me; to know that she was taken care of. they worked with me to make sure she was enrolled quickly. one thing that stands out for my mom is...
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.
Part of Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing since 2019, Bell Tower Residence was originally a convent to the Holy Cross Sisters, opening to the public as an assisted-living community in 1990. For more than 30 years, Bell Tower Residence has provided high-quality care to those who call Bell Tower...
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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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Wellington place was an excellent facility I would give them an A t They took great care of my Mom. Very professional caring staff and leadership. She just passed away. I would recommend them highly.
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.
Wellington Place at Whiting 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...
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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...
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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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If you are more of an introvert this is a great place because you will not feel overwhelmed or overstimulated. I'm sure this is with any facility but more staff would be helpful and perhaps more tools to...
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Merrill, WI

The average cost of senior living in Merrill is $5,641 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Maine, WI with an average of $5,641 per month.

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

Merrill, WI
$5,641/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$6,040/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,641/mo

Nursing homes costs in Merrill, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,583/mo
Private
$6,002/mo

Senior living costs in Merrill 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: Merrill, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMerrill, WIWisconsinU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,641/mo$6,162/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,004/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,040/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,860/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Merrill, WI:$5,641/mo
Wisconsin:$6,162/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Merrill, WI:$5,004/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Merrill, WI:$6,040/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Merrill, WI:$2,860/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Merrill, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Merrill 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Merrill, WI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Merrill 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 average 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
Merrill, WI$5,886/mo$5,955/mo-1.2%
Wisconsin$6,333/mo$6,118/mo+3.5%
National$6,055/mo$5,772/mo+4.9%
Merrill, WI
2024 average cost:$5,886/mo
2023 average cost:$5,955/mo
Percent change:-1.2%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$6,333/mo
2023 average cost:$6,118/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
National
2024 average cost:$6,055/mo
2023 average cost:$5,772/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Merrill

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Merrill

Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care Weston

5.0
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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Milestone Senior Living Woodruff

4.4
Overall I think it is a really great place and I would absolutely recommend them. The biggest complaint is the food, she does not like it at all. The vegetables are hard and it makes it tough to chew. Same thing with most of the meat. The deserts maybe only a quarter of the time are good. The ...
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Wellington Place at Whiting in Stevens Point, WI

5.0
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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Merrill nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Merrill nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Merrill, 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 Merrill 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 Merrill that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Merrill, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
43.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.6%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.5%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
45.8%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.5%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Merrill 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 Merrill Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Merrill, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.8%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Merrill 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 Merrill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Merrill, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Merrill 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 Merrill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Merrill, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
9.6%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Merrill 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 Merrill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Merrill, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
32.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
9.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
9.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
22.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
4.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
21.7%
0.4%
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The Waterford at Colby, Dimensions Living Stevens Point and Stoney River Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Merrill, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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