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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Falls, WI

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Photo of Dimensions Living Stevens Point
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9.2
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Staff is friendly, kind, and helpful. All staff knew my mom's name and would greet her by name in the hallway, at meals, activities. Lots of different activities throughout the week. My mom enjoyed the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsOur community offers a huge range of senior living care options. Each one provides fantastic care in a comfortable setting that feels just like home, and that minimizes stress for you and your loved ones. Each also provides a huge range of options for events and...
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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.
Aster Assisted Living of Clintonville blends the best of assisted living with a small town atmosphere by embodying close family ties, fond memories and lasting traditions. Well situated right on Main Street, Aster of Clintonville extends a warm and friendly invitation to all who come its way....
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It's a respectable, clean, and orderly place. I trust them with my family member. All the staff I've interacted with have been great. My loved one's biggest complaint is the food. Every so often she says...
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.
Park Vista Retirement Living is 94 unit senior independent and assisted living community located in the beautiful Chain O' Lakes area of Waupaca, in Northeastern WI.  Park Vista is located adjacent to the Fox Fire Golf Course, a beautifully manicured 18 hole championship golf...
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I just want to start by saying, the few bad reviews, blow my mind. We moved my loved one a few months ago, we had the best experience. [name removed] and the Assistant, [name removed]. Were there every step...
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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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: Independent Living
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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.
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They are doing and excellent job with everything here and they have not had one covid case at all. They've been really good about keeping their residents safe. The staff is just wonderful with making sure...
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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted...
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: 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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted...
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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: 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.
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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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.
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 KindredHearts of Shawano
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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted...
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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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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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.
Cady Homes is a family owned and operated assisted living business. We have been in operation for 20 years. There are four facilities in our company but Tracy and Sally (daughter and mother) have personal contact and knowledge of all the residents and families and the everyday happenings at the...

Cost of independent living in Big Falls, WI

The average cost of senior living in Big Falls is $3,166 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hatley, WI with an average of $2,607 per month.

Independent living costs in Big Falls, WI, vs. nearby cities

Big Falls, WI
$3,166/mo
$3,121/mo
$3,096/mo

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

Big Falls, WI
$3,166/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Big Falls, WI, vs. other senior living options

$3,703/mo
Independent Living
$3,166/mo

Independent living costs in Big Falls, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,844/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,518/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,905/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Senior living costs in Big Falls 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: Big Falls, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Falls, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,166/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,604/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,703/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Big Falls, WI:$3,166/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Big Falls, WI:$3,604/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Big Falls, WI:$3,703/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Big Falls, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Big Falls 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.

Big Falls, WIWI stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Big Falls, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Big Falls 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
Big Falls, WI$2,084/mo$1,975/mo+5.5%
Wisconsin$2,429/mo$2,481/mo-2.1%
National$2,778/mo$2,806/mo-1.0%
Big Falls, WI
2024 average cost:$2,084/mo
2023 average cost:$1,975/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,429/mo
2023 average cost:$2,481/mo
Percent change:-2.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,778/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:-1.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Big Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Falls

Shawano Place Senior Living

5.0
I recently moved my father to Shawano Place. The Administrator did an amazing job with getting the admission process completed fast, after my family and I made a last minute decision. She went above and beyond, what we expected. My father has been there for a month now, and loves the place. ...
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Park Vista - Waupaca

4.0
The staff is very friendly and helpful. It's like family here and that means so much. We love having new people come.

Dimensions Living Stevens Point

5.0
Staff is friendly, kind, and helpful. All staff knew my mom's name and would greet her by name in the hallway, at meals, activities. Lots of different activities throughout the week. My mom enjoyed the manicures, ice cream, different exercise groups and the music events. They also have a hair ...
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Big Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Falls, 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 Big Falls 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 Big Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Falls, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
10%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Falls 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 Big Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Falls, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Falls 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 Big Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Falls, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
15%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
15%
32.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dimensions Living Stevens Point, Aster Retirement Community of Clintonville and Park Vista - Waupaca are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Falls, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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