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The facility is always neat and clean. The staff treats their residents with dignity and respect. They take their time to address any problems etc. my mom needs extra care, they tend to her needs in a timely...
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.
Appreciate comfort, convenience and compassionate care at The Waterford at Park Falls in the tranquil city of Park Falls, WI. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a vibrant lifestyle that encourages happiness and well-being through innovative recreational, educational and health...
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We are extremely happy overall. Mom is at peace where she is at and continues to make progress in being a part of new people and her living conditions.My mother asked for a door to lead out to a patio, 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.
The mission of Milestone Senior Living is to be a primary community dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults in our community of Woodruff, Oneida County, Wisconsin. Milestone Senior Living specializes in providing accommodations for seniors who can no longer live in their homes safely....
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If you are more of an introvert this is a great place because you will not feel overwhelmed or overstimulated. I'm sure this is with any facility but more staff would be helpful and perhaps more tools to...
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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They need more help, the staff that are there are great, but they need more help with short staff . They have gone through many different administrators since we have ben there, But other than that they are...
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.
Lakeside Villa LLC is a senior residential care home located in the very small city of Phillips, WI and in Price county. Phillips is a very small town, with less than 1500 residents in total. It is located directly over the large Long Lake and is home to the Price County Airport, offering ease of...
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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, 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 Home Lac Du Flambeau is a secure eight bed unit designed for memory loss clients who wander. Specialized care is available which include nursing, on sight visits by a Geriatric Psychiatrist, social and recreational activities designed to stimulate cognitive abilities of the client. Meals and...
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.
K Care Assisted Living Apartments provides assistance in an apartment setting; twenty-four/seven care is available as needed. A pendant is provided to all clients, which will page a nurse from any location on campus. Assistance from skilled nursing care to activities of daily...
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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.
When considering placing your loved one in a community home, location is a primary consideration. Our Home Apartments are centrally located with access to most points of interest such as shopping, medical care facilities and other venues. Our Home Apartments is a state-of-the-art facility...
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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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
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, 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 Home Lake Tomahawk provides care for the elderly, which includes Medication administration, meals, personal care, housekeeping and other assistance as required. Physical, Occupational Therapy and Skilled nursing care is also available as ordered by their personal physician. A van is...

Cost of assisted living in Van Buskirk, WI

The average cost of senior living in Van Buskirk is $3,909 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Washburn, WI with an average of $3,317 per month.

Assisted living costs in Van Buskirk, WI, vs. nearby cities

Van Buskirk, WI
$3,909/mo
$3,888/mo
$3,888/mo

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

Van Buskirk, WI
$3,909/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Van Buskirk, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,909/mo
$4,025/mo

Assisted living costs in Van Buskirk, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,400/mo
Studio
$4,933/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,300/mo

Senior living costs in Van Buskirk 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: Van Buskirk, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVan Buskirk, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$3,909/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,025/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,231/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Van Buskirk, WI:$3,909/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Van Buskirk, WI:$4,025/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Van Buskirk, WI:$3,231/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Van Buskirk, WI, over time

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

Van Buskirk, WIWI stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Van Buskirk, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Van Buskirk 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
Van Buskirk, WI$5,529/mo$6,800/mo-18.7%
Wisconsin$4,614/mo$4,555/mo+1.3%
National$4,517/mo$4,637/mo-2.6%
Van Buskirk, WI
2024 average cost:$5,529/mo
2023 average cost:$6,800/mo
Percent change:-18.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$4,614/mo
2023 average cost:$4,555/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
National
2024 average cost:$4,517/mo
2023 average cost:$4,637/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Van Buskirk, 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 Van Buskirk.

What families are saying about assisted living in Van Buskirk

Recent reviews for assisted living in Van Buskirk

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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The Waterford at Park Falls

4.8
Doesn't care to do activities, he's a farmer don't care but ma enjoys them. Dad comes from not much money so everything costs to him.

Lakeside Villa LLC in Phillips, WI

3.5
What stood out to me about this facility is that everyone is pleasant, larger size, close to home, and they said they could handle my mom's issues. Some staff is good and some staff I wonder. They offer activities. They provide housekeeping, but I don't know how often. The facility is clean, no ...
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Van Buskirk review score based on 26 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 26 reviews of 13 Van Buskirk assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Van Buskirk review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Van Buskirk review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
Van Buskirk, WI13 facilities
8.3
Hurley, WI13 facilities
8.3
Montreal, WI13 facilities

Review subcategories for Van Buskirk assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 26 reviews of 13 Van Buskirk assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Van Buskirk resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Van Buskirk, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.9
4.2
Care services
4.8
3.8
Staff
4.8
4.1
Meals & dining
4.8
3.7
Activities
4.8
3.7
Value for cost*
4.7
3.8
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Van Buskirk assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Van Buskirk assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Van Buskirk, 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 Van Buskirk 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 Van Buskirk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Van Buskirk, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.4%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
7.7%
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
30.8%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.8%
54.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Van Buskirk 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 Van Buskirk Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Van Buskirk, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.2%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.2%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Van Buskirk 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 Van Buskirk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Van Buskirk, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.7%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.8%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Van Buskirk 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 Van Buskirk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Van Buskirk, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
7.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
15.4%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Van Buskirk 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 Van Buskirk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Van Buskirk, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
15.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
7.7%
31.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
23.1%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
15.4%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15.4%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.4%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
7.7%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
15.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
15.4%
47.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
15.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Van Buskirk

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 Van Buskirk protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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