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6 Best Memory Care Facilities in Riplinger, WI

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Alzheimer’s care in Riplinger incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Riplinger memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Riplinger, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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33 Floor plans available
9.6
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106 reviews
9.6
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24%
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Need rooms with a ceiling lift's for those that can't stand. Better bathroom setup for wheelchairs. We would recommend this community to other families who are in need.
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.
Surround yourself with convenience and compassion at The Waterford at Colby. Our Assisted Living community in the charming city of Colby, Wisconsin offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy an array of unique amenities, including...
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7.0
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7.0
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37%
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27%
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18%
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18%
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My Mother was there for only 1 1/2 months. Her condition deteriorated quickly and we had to move her into a nursing/hospice facility. But the time she spent there was good. The staff and residents were very...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Care community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved...
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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...
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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
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.
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Cost of memory care in Riplinger, WI

The average cost of senior living in Riplinger is $3,986 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stanley, WI with an average of $3,151 per month.

Memory care costs in Riplinger, WI, vs. nearby cities

Riplinger, WI
$3,986/mo
$3,933/mo
$4,096/mo

Memory care costs in Riplinger, WI, vs. state and national averages

Riplinger, WI
$3,986/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Memory care costs in Riplinger, WI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$3,986/mo

Memory care costs in Riplinger, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,550/mo
Studio
$5,863/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,390/mo

Senior living costs in Riplinger 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: Riplinger, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiplinger, WIWisconsinU.S.
Memory Care$3,986/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$3,810/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Independent Living$1,972/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Memory Care
Riplinger, WI:$3,986/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Riplinger, WI:$3,810/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Independent Living
Riplinger, WI:$1,972/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Riplinger

Recent reviews for memory care in Riplinger

Aster Retirement Community of Marshfield

4.3
Aster Retirement Community Of Marshfield is going well. I will say their communications skills are lacking there. They don't seem to pass information on from staff member to staff member. There have been some issues with meds. I am just going to have to have a meeting with them regarding the ...
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Colby Retirement Community

5.0
So far it's going pretty good. We don't have any major concerns over the cleanliness, or the staff. We are pretty happy with them so far, and we pretty much knew we wanted to come here from the beginning.

The Waterford at Colby

5.0
Such a caring wonderful facility for my mother. See is so happy to be able to stay Waterford. She loves the activities and attention that is given her. My encounters from my first call with the exec administrator on down has been excel1lent. Such good communication and willingness to answer ...
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Riplinger memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riplinger memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riplinger, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Riplinger memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Riplinger that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riplinger, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
16.7%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.7%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
90%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
63%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riplinger memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Riplinger Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riplinger, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
33.3%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riplinger memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Riplinger partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riplinger, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Riplinger memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Riplinger communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riplinger, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Riplinger memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Riplinger offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riplinger, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
62.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
40.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Riplinger

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Wisconsin memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Riplinger protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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