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Assisted living costs in Lincoln County average about $3,868 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 71 communities in Lincoln County. Our detailed directory has 287 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.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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.
At Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon, 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...
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.
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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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...
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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.
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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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.
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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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.
Weston Memory Care:Our mission is to be the preferred assisted living provider specializing in memory care, offering value and encouraging independence in a fulfilling, nurturing, safe and supportive environment that exceeds our residents expectations, enrich the lives of those we serve and...
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.
Our Home Lake Tomahawk provides care for the elderly, which includes Medication administration, meals, personal care, housekeeping and other assistance as required. Physical, Occupational Therapy and Skilled nursing care is also available as ordered by their personal physician. A van is...
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: 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.
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.
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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.
Cady Homes is a family owned and operated assisted living business. We have been in operation for 20 years. There are four facilities in our company but Tracy and Sally (daughter and mother) have personal contact and knowledge of all the residents and families and the everyday happenings at 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.
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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.
When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, Traditions at Cedar Ridge Mosinee offers an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult years. We serve frail elderly men and women and specialize in providing dementia and Alzheimer’s...
Cost of assisted living in Lincoln County, WI
The average cost of senior living in Lincoln County is $3,868 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Medford, WI with an average of $3,499 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lincoln County, WI vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lincoln County, WI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Lincoln County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Lincoln County, WI by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Lincoln County over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Lincoln County, WI
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Lincoln County.
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What families are saying about assisted living in Lincoln County
Recent reviews for assisted living in Lincoln County
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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Milestone Senior Living Tomahawk
5.0
Milestone is a wonderful place to go. They're so helpful and accommodating. The facility is very nice. And my loved one enjoys the food overall, although three meals a day is a bit too much for her.
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.
Lincoln County review score based on 61 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 61 reviews of 64 Lincoln County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Lincoln County 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
Lincoln County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Lincoln County 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 61 reviews of 64 Lincoln County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Lincoln County 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.Lincoln County, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.4
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
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Lincoln County assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lincoln County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lincoln County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
39.1%
52.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
33.9%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
98.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.4%
56.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.3%
30.2%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.5%
48.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.8%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lincoln County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.3%
51.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.6%
32.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
41.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lincoln County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
3.1%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
20.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.8%
35.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.1%
16.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lincoln County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
1.6%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
9.4%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
9.4%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
18.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lincoln County 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 Lincoln County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lincoln County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.6%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.8%
31.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
4.7%
30.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
49.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.9%
49.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.2%
52.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.1%
41.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
4.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
46.9%
Live performances
Live performances
20.3%
47%
Dances
Dances
3.1%
30.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
1.6%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.6%
46.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in Lincoln County
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 Lincoln County protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Colby, Milestone Senior Living Rhinelander and Dimensions Living Wausau are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Lincoln County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 71 assisted living facilities near Lincoln County, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Lincoln County, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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