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The cost of independent living in Elk Mound is about $3,883 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 93 options. Read 260 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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Photo of Beehive Homes of Eau Claire
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.
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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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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.
Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire (3325 Birch Street) is a 34 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides our...
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Menomonie 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 environment. We...
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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.
Photo of Comforts of Home II-Menomonie
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: Independent Living
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
Photo of Country Terrace Assisted Living-Altoona
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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: 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.
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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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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
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: Independent Living
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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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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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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.
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Cost of independent living in Elk Mound, WI

The average cost of senior living in Elk Mound is $3,883 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Valley, WI with an average of $3,375 per month.

Independent living costs in Elk Mound, WI, vs. nearby cities

Elk Mound, WI
$3,883/mo
$3,778/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Mound, WI, vs. state and national averages

Elk Mound, WI
$3,883/mo
U.S. national average
$4,157/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Mound, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,392/mo
Independent Living
$3,883/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Mound, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,500/mo
Studio
$4,837/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,464/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,583/mo

Senior living costs in Elk Mound vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Elk Mound, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElk Mound, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,883/mo$3,540/mo$4,157/mo
Assisted Living$4,387/mo$4,393/mo$4,708/mo
Memory Care$4,392/mo$4,430/mo$4,941/mo
Independent Living
Elk Mound, WI:$3,883/mo
Wisconsin:$3,540/mo
U.S.:$4,157/mo
Assisted Living
Elk Mound, WI:$4,387/mo
Wisconsin:$4,393/mo
U.S.:$4,708/mo
Memory Care
Elk Mound, WI:$4,392/mo
Wisconsin:$4,430/mo
U.S.:$4,941/mo
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Independent living costs in Elk Mound, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Elk Mound and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Elk Mound, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elk Mound have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elk Mound, WI$2,809/mo$3,389/mo-17.1%
Wisconsin$2,827/mo$2,806/mo+0.7%
National$3,194/mo$3,059/mo+4.4%
Elk Mound, WI
2024 average cost:$2,809/mo
2023 average cost:$3,389/mo
Percent change:-17.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,827/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+0.7%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,059/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Elk Mound

Recent reviews for independent living in Elk Mound

Oak Gardens Place in Altoona, WI

4.9
Due to expense and unhealthy conditions at another assisted living, we were in a position to find a homey, caring and clean environment where one feels accepted as well as knowing your loved one is safe. On [date removed] Oak Gardens became [name removed] new home. On that day and forward we ...
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Vista Prairie at Brentwood in Rice Lake, WI

5.0
We chose Brentwood because it did not feel institutional at all like a couple of other facilities we looked into. The room sizes at the facility are appropriate. The food service is definitely a big draw, they have very good meals provided that are prepared on site by a chef. I would definitely ...
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Bay Harbor of River Falls

4.7
We had many friends who's loved ones moved into this community and had nothing but good words to say about them and we really liked everything we saw on the initial tour. The reason we gave it a 4 overall is because of the meals - now the problem has been fixed but for awhile with staffing and ...
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Elk Mound independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Mound independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Mound, 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 Elk Mound 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 Elk Mound partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Mound, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
23%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.8%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Mound 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 Elk Mound communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Mound, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.6%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
18.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.9%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Mound 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 Elk Mound offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Mound, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25.7%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
29.7%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
20.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community, Colfax Senior Living and LakeHouse Chippewa Falls are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elk Mound, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 93 independent living facilities near Elk Mound, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Elk Mound, Wisconsin is Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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