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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Edgar, WI
Assisted living costs in Edgar average about $3,853 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 43 communities in Edgar. Our detailed directory has 258 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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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, 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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge 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 adult...
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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.
At Copperleaf Assisted Living of Schofield, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living. 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 require...
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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...
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, 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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Wausau provide independent living and assisted living senior care in a country setting, within one mile of Grand Ave. Conveniently located between East Hill and Greenwood Hills County Club. Also centrally located between Aspirus and St. Clare's...
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge 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 adult...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge 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 adult...
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They are keeping our loved one safe, healthy, and taken care of. We don't worry for his safety anymore.
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 Cedar Ridge 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 adult...
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.
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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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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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
There's something for everyone at Deerview Meadows. A Senior Living community that offers the comforts of home with the security and enriching activities of a group home. We work hard to make Deerview Meadows the kind of place where we would want our own mothers and fathers...
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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...
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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.
Cost of assisted living in Edgar, WI
The average cost of senior living in Edgar is $3,853 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medford, WI with an average of $3,581 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Edgar, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Edgar, WI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Edgar, WI by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Edgar, WI
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What families are saying about assisted living in Edgar
Recent reviews for assisted living in Edgar
Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Wausau
5.0
I will never be able to convey my gratitude for [name removed], [name removed] and the entire Our House Team. The care they have shown for my loved one is unbeatable.
The Waterford at Colby
4.1
Moving our parents to assisted living was a huge change which they were skeptical toward. However in two months they've become very pleased as have myself and my 8 siblings. Thank you.
Applegate Terrace in Wausau, WI
5.0
What we really like about Applegate Terrace is that it's clean and comfortable and the staff are very warm and welcoming. Based on the experience we have had so far we would recommend this community to other families.
Edgar review score based on 97 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 97 reviews of 43 Edgar assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Edgar review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
Edgar review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Edgar assisted living
When assisted living 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 97 reviews of 43 Edgar assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Edgar resident and family assisted living 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.Edgar, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.5
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
4.1
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Edgar assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Edgar assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Edgar, 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 Edgar assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Edgar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Edgar, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
34.9%
51.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.7%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.9%
56.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
29.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.1%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
46.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Edgar assisted living
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 Edgar Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Edgar, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.9%
50.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14%
31.7%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.2%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Edgar assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Edgar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Edgar, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
4.7%
26.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
14%
39.4%
No sugar
No sugar
14%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.3%
34.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.7%
13%
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Availability of select dining options in Edgar assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Edgar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Edgar, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.3%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
4.7%
41.3%
Room service
Room service
7%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Edgar assisted 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 assisted living communities in Edgar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Edgar, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
20.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.6%
30.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.9%
49.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
18.6%
48.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.2%
51.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.6%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
7%
33.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.3%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
18.6%
46%
Dances
Dances
4.7%
28.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.3%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
14%
44.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Edgar
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Edgar protect seniors.
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