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Memory care in Wood County offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Wood County is about $3,872 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 17 communities, read 74 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids
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66 Floor plans available
9.1
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9.1
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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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Photo of River Run Assisted Living
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8.6
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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.
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8.0
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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
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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.
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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I like it very much. The woman who runs the facility does an excellent job. They seem to be short staffed, especially on the weekends. The communication with the staff has been good. I think they need more...
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,...
Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Wisconsin Rapids
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Our experience with Our House Assisted Living has been a very positive one! The people here are friendly and professional, and they take great care of the residents. They're very very caring people. I've...
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Wisconsin Rapids 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),...
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Wellington Place Biron
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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
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.
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...
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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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Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Wisconsin Rapids
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Wisconsin Rapids 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...
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
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.

Cost of memory care in Wood County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wood County is $3,872 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lake Camelot, WI with an average of $3,526 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wood County, WI vs. nearby counties

Wood County, WI
$3,872/mo
$3,947/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wood County, WI vs. the state and national average

Wood County, WI
$3,872/mo
U.S. national average
$4,862/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wood County vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$3,872/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wood County, WI by room type

Studio
$5,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,800/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Wood County

Recent reviews for memory care in Wood County

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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Cranberry Court Assisted Living in Wisconsin Rapids, WI

5.0
I would reccomend Cranberry Court to anyone who is looking for an assisted living for their relative or friend.

Willow Brooke Point Senior Living CBRF in Stevens Point, WI

3.4
There are stained carpets, and toilets not cleaned regularly. They are understaffed and there are call lights that go unanswered. If a resident was not mobile, they weren't included in many activities or brought to activity room.

Wood County review score based on 30 family reviews

8.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 30 reviews of 13 Wood County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wood County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wood County review score compared against nearby cities

8.6
Wood County, WI13 facilities
7.1
Vesper, WI28 facilities
6.9
Pittsville, WI19 facilities

Review subcategories for Wood County memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 30 reviews of 13 Wood County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wood County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Wood County, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
4.5
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Wood County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wood County memory care 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 care services in Wood County memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Wood County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wood County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61.5%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.3%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.5%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wood County memory care

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 Wood County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wood County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
53.8%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
46.2%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wood County memory care

Memory care 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
23.1%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23.1%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
50.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wood County memory care

Our memory care 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
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wood County memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care 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
30.8%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.7%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.2%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.5%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
30.8%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.7%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, River Run Assisted Living and Nekoosa Court are the top-rated memory care facilities near Wood County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 17 memory care facilities near Wood County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The 17 memory care facilities near you in Wood County, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wood County, Wisconsin, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Wood County, Wisconsin, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Wood County, Wisconsin ranges from $995 to $8050. The average Memory Care cost in Wood County, Wisconsin is $3,872. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wood County, Wisconsin typically starts at $995. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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