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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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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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Welcome Home to Wyndham Senior Villas!At Wyndham Senior Villas in Marshfield, WI, we are pleased to offer affordable apartment housing for adults 55 and better and people with disabilities.
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.
Designed for persons: 62+ This centrally located apartment community is designed especially for seniors who enjoy their independence and an active community. Each apartment home has a private patio/balcony and generous closet space. Upham Village features an on-site beauty/barber shop, beautiful...
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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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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
Edgar, WI
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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
7.4%
16.7%
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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%
45.7%
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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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