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The cost of independent living in Kempster is about $2,934 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 158 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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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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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
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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: 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.
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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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.
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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 Village Cooperative is a new senior retirement community for senior living in Wausau - located south of Merrill Avenue in northwest Wausau near Highway 51, medical clinics, and shopping areas. It is a four story building with underground, heated parking and two elevators. It includes 72 one...
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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, 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.
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.
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.
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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: 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: 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...
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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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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...
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First, the staff never seem to be mean to staff or inconsiderate or condescending. They seem to treat them with respect. We have had challenges with over charging mom, not being easy to talk with anyone...
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.
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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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: 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: 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 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 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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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...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Kempster, WI

The average cost of senior living in Kempster is $2,934 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wausau, WI with an average of $2,418 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kempster, WI vs. nearby cities

Kempster, WI
$2,934/mo
$3,852/mo
$2,836/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kempster, WI vs. the state and national average

Kempster, WI
$2,934/mo
U.S. national average
$4,218/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Kempster vs. other types of senior living

$3,914/mo
Independent Living
$2,934/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Kempster, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,350/mo
Studio
$4,362/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,839/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,494/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Kempster

Recent reviews for independent living in Kempster

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.

Kempster independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kempster independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kempster, 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 Kempster 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 Kempster partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kempster, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
1.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.1%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10.3%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
1.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Kempster 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 Kempster communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kempster, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
2.9%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.4%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
8.8%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kempster 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 Kempster offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kempster, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
22.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.9%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
19.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
11.8%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
2.9%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
16.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
1.5%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
2.9%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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