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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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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 Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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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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...
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 assisted living in Abbotsford, WI

The average cost of senior living in Abbotsford is $3,848 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Thorp, WI with an average of $3,439 per month.

Assisted living costs in Abbotsford, WI, vs. nearby cities

Abbotsford, WI
$3,848/mo
$3,848/mo

Assisted living costs in Abbotsford, WI, vs. state and national averages

Abbotsford, WI
$3,848/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Abbotsford, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,848/mo
$3,904/mo

Assisted living costs in Abbotsford, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,290/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,390/mo

Senior living costs in Abbotsford 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: Abbotsford, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAbbotsford, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$3,848/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,904/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$1,911/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Abbotsford, WI:$3,848/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Abbotsford, WI:$3,904/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Abbotsford, WI:$1,911/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Abbotsford, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Abbotsford 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.

Abbotsford, WIWI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Abbotsford, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Abbotsford 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
Abbotsford, WI$6,913/mo$5,471/mo+26.4%
Wisconsin$4,549/mo$4,577/mo-0.6%
National$4,588/mo$4,524/mo+1.4%
Abbotsford, WI
2024 average cost:$6,913/mo
2023 average cost:$5,471/mo
Percent change:+26.4%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$4,549/mo
2023 average cost:$4,577/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,588/mo
2023 average cost:$4,524/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Abbotsford, WI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Abbotsford.

What families are saying about assisted living in Abbotsford

Recent reviews for assisted living in Abbotsford

Stoney River Assisted Living and Memory Care in Marshfield, WI

4.9
We needed to get our loved one out of a previous community very quickly, and when we called Stoney River they made the move happen within hours - from then we have been very impressed. Our mother loves the staff and all the personal care she receives. She tends to be a complainer but when it ...
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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.

Abbotsford assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Abbotsford assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Abbotsford, 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 Abbotsford assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Abbotsford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Abbotsford, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Abbotsford assisted living

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 Abbotsford Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Abbotsford, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
20%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Abbotsford assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Abbotsford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Abbotsford, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Abbotsford assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Abbotsford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Abbotsford, WINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Abbotsford assisted 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 assisted living communities in Abbotsford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Abbotsford, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
53.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Abbotsford

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Abbotsford protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Colby, InnCare of Abbotsford and VitaCare Living Abbotsford are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Abbotsford, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 5 assisted living facilities near Abbotsford, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Abbotsford, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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