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Photo of Comforts of Home - Menomonie
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Mom was a resident of Comforts of Home Assisted Living from [dates removed] when she transitioned to the Memory Care Unit. The move to COH for Mom was the perfect "fit". The staff members, including the...
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.
Comforts of Home is a beautiful and affordable senior living community that helps ensure your loved ones will feel safe and cared for while maintaining their sense of dignity without the stressors of home ownership. Accepting the idea that our parents are aging is hard enough; figuring out how to...
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My Dad moved in a one bedroom assisted living which they have been very helpful in making his transition easier for him as he is getting Dementia and having more difficulty in day to day life. Since is...
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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Photo of Milestone Senior Living Eau Claire
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I had a hard time picking a place for my sister because everybody was so nice and helpful. I kept getting calls back from all 3 places that we were trying to decide from. I finally made my brother and sister...
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.
Our Mission: Working together as the primary senior care provider & resource, enriching the lives of older adults in the communities we serve. Milestone Senior Living provides Assisted Living options for seniors. We provide living accommodations to seniors who can no longer live in their own...
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Photo of Comforts of Home II-Menomonie
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Photo of VitaCare Living Menomonie
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 Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Menomonie
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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...
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 Beehive Homes of Eau Claire
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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Cost of assisted living in Rusk, WI

The average cost of senior living in Rusk is $4,329 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Boyceville, WI with an average of $3,421 per month.

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

Rusk, WI
$4,329/mo
$4,521/mo
$4,329/mo

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

Rusk, WI
$4,329/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,329/mo
$4,340/mo

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

Studio
$4,750/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,700/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,100/mo

Senior living costs in Rusk 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: Rusk, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRusk, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,329/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,340/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,621/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Rusk, WI:$4,329/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rusk, WI:$4,340/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rusk, WI:$3,621/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Rusk, 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 Rusk.

What families are saying about assisted living in Rusk

Recent reviews for assisted living in Rusk

Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Chippewa Falls

5.0
They seem to be doing a pretty good job. The staff is pretty attentive, and they keep it clean. She is getting very good care, and a lot of attention. I don't get complaints about food, and when we go in it smells good. It's still pretty new, but so far, it's working out.

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

5.0
Recently my mother passed away. Her time at Heatherwood was only 4 months. During her stay her care was exceptional. The staff went over and above in her care. The management were so easy to work with. They made us all feel "at home." Would definitely recommend.

Rusk assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rusk assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rusk, 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 Rusk 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 Rusk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rusk, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
66.7%
53.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rusk 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 Rusk Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rusk, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
55.6%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rusk 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 Rusk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rusk, WINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.1%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Rusk 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 Rusk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rusk, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
22.2%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rusk 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 Rusk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rusk, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.2%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.4%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.1%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Rusk

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 Rusk protect seniors.
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