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The cost of independent living in Meridean is about $3,869 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 40 options. Read 163 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 Grace Woodlands
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.
Photo of Grace Edgewood-Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Grace Willowbrook
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.
Photo of The Meadows at Otter Creek
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.
Photo of Country Terrace Assisted Living-Altoona
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.
Photo of Briarwood Cottages
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.
Photo of Care Partners Assisted Living (CP51)
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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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Cost of independent living in Meridean, WI

The average cost of senior living in Meridean is $3,869 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Woodville, WI with an average of $3,367 per month.

Independent living costs in Meridean, WI, vs. nearby cities

Meridean, WI
$3,869/mo
$3,883/mo
$4,078/mo

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

Meridean, WI
$3,869/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Meridean, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,784/mo
Independent Living
$3,869/mo

Independent living costs in Meridean, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,220/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,730/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,945/mo

Senior living costs in Meridean 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: Meridean, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMeridean, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,869/mo$3,540/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,756/mo$4,401/mo$4,710/mo
Memory Care$4,784/mo$4,430/mo$4,943/mo
Independent Living
Meridean, WI:$3,869/mo
Wisconsin:$3,540/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Meridean, WI:$4,756/mo
Wisconsin:$4,401/mo
U.S.:$4,710/mo
Memory Care
Meridean, WI:$4,784/mo
Wisconsin:$4,430/mo
U.S.:$4,943/mo
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Independent living costs in Meridean, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Meridean 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 Meridean, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Meridean 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
Meridean, WI$3,003/mo$3,389/mo-11.4%
Wisconsin$2,791/mo$2,806/mo-0.5%
National$3,178/mo$3,059/mo+3.9%
Meridean, WI
2024 average cost:$3,003/mo
2023 average cost:$3,389/mo
Percent change:-11.4%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,791/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-0.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,178/mo
2023 average cost:$3,059/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Meridean

Recent reviews for independent living in Meridean

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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HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI

4.1
It was clear there are staffing shortages. The longer term staff really knew their jobs and care was very good. Shorter term staff were often clueless. The facility presents well & is clean. I felt it is a very negative thing that the legionaires bacteria is not being addressed strongly enough. ...
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Comforts of Home - Menomonie

5.0
I cannot say enough good things about this facility and also about the people running it. I talked with Heather on the phone and my brother then toured the facility. We moved mom in and from the very beginning we all knew that she was exactly where she needs to be. She loves her apartment and ...
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Meridean independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Meridean independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Meridean, 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 Meridean 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 Meridean partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Meridean, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.1%
33.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
10.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Meridean 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 Meridean communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Meridean, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
18.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.2%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Meridean 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 Meridean offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Meridean, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.2%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.5%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.4%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
24.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.1%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.3%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community, Colfax Senior Living and Oak Gardens Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Meridean, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 40 independent living facilities near Meridean, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facility near you in Meridean, 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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