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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Edgar, WI
The cost of independent living in Edgar is about $2,356 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 62 options. Read 218 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Rothschild, WI, the Cedar Creek 55+ Adult Community is situated just south of Wausau; abundant shopping, restaurants, and several medical centers are only a short drive away. The Cedar Creek Shopping Center, a cinema, and a large grocery store are only a short walk away, without even...
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I was overly pleased with how great of a fit this community was for my mother. The apartment we had rented for her was spotless upon move in and in great shape. She has a full kitchen so she can enjoy her...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tenant Eligibility: Senior 62 or older and/or disabled Rent: Based on 30% of adjusted income Rental Assistance: Yes Security Deposit: TTP (Total Tenant Payment) Security Deposit payment agreement offered: Yes - $50 down and 3 month installments Pets Allowed: Yes Pet Deposit: $300 — $50 down and...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Rothschild, WI, the Cedar Creek II 55+ Adult Community is situated just south of Wausau; abundant shopping, restaurants, and several medical centers are only a short drive away. The Cedar Creek Shopping Center, a cinema, and a large grocery store are only a short walk away. without...
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.
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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.
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...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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,...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Midget City Apartments is a senior housing community located in the pristine town of Colby in Clark and Marathon counties, Wisconsin. The apartments cater for seniors who are 55 years and above and are conveniently located only some 25 miles from the center of Colby. These apartments are on...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Tenant Eligibility: Senior 62 or older and/or disabled Rent: Based on 30% of adjusted income Rental Assistance: Yes Security Deposit: TTP (Total Tenant Payment) Security Deposit payment agreement offered: Yes - $50 down and 3 month installments Pets Allowed: Yes Pet Deposit: $300 — $50 down and...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Forest Park Village is a division of Homme Home, Inc. A Christian-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing quality care for all persons for over 125 years. Our staffs of highly trained professionals are second to none in assuring that individual dignity in treatment is respected and...
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.
Forest Park Village is a division of Homme Home, Inc. A Christian-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing quality care for all persons for over 125 years. Our staffs of highly trained professionals are second to none in assuring that individual dignity in treatment is respected and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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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.
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
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.
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
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, 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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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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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
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 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: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Pines at Mount View in Weston, Wisconsin is a beautiful senior housing building built in a natural setting. Residents may choose from spacious 1 and 2 bedroom floor plans. Residents have access to numerous amenities including: an elegant clubroom with fireplace and dining room, beauty/barber...
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.
Cost of independent living in Edgar, WI
The average cost of senior living in Edgar is $2,356 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Marshfield, WI with an average of $1,602 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Edgar, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Edgar, WI vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Edgar vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Edgar, WI by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Edgar
Recent reviews for independent 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.
Stoney River Marshfield
4.4
Activities are great, so much to do and so helpful. From [name removed] to [name removed], nurses. To much fish, needs better cooks, to many people with memory issues. Need more info for the flu shots, and boosters and votes. Very safe here
Edgar independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Edgar independent 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 dietary accommodations in Edgar independent living
Independent 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
1.9%
19.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
11.1%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
11.1%
30.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
32.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.7%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Edgar independent living
Our independent 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
1.9%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
1.9%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
5.6%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Edgar independent 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 independent living communities in Edgar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Edgar, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
43.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.4%
27.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
7.4%
31.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
16.7%
47.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
7.4%
41.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
5.6%
36.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.6%
40.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
13%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
1.9%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.6%
39%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
11.1%
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Birchwood Highlands Apartments 55+, The Waterford at Colby and Stoney River Marshfield are the top-rated independent living facilities near Edgar, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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