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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elk Creek, WI

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Photo of Homeplace of Mondovi and Mondovi Haven
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.
The HOMEPLACE of Mondovi houses two separate units.The assisted living complex is home to individuals who direct their care through a Service Agreement. As tenants ‘age in place’, they may alter the Agreement to add new needed services. Basic and more complex health care is provided through our...
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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 Silverleaf Of Augusta
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: 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: 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: Senior Apartments
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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: Senior Apartments
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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: Senior Apartments
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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: 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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Photo of Country Terrace Assisted Living-Altoona
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 St Francis Apartments
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: 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
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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.
Located in the town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, The Mount Washington Residence assisted living community offers residents studio and one bedroom apartments. Some apartments offer wonderfully spacious living areas with full kitchens and private baths. Residents enjoy a lovely outdoor picnic area...
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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: Senior Apartments
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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: 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.
Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire (3325 Birch Street) is a 34 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides our...
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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.
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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.
Photo of Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care-Eau Claire
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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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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, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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 Country Terrace Assisted Living II - Black River Falls
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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, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Elk Creek, WI

The average cost of senior living in Elk Creek is $3,652 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Alma Center, WI with an average of $3,193 per month.

Independent living costs in Elk Creek, WI, vs. nearby cities

Elk Creek, WI
$3,652/mo
$3,657/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Creek, WI, vs. state and national averages

Elk Creek, WI
$3,652/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Creek, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,299/mo
Independent Living
$3,652/mo

Independent living costs in Elk Creek, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,397/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,746/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,167/mo

Senior living costs in Elk Creek 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: Elk Creek, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElk Creek, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,652/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,297/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,299/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Elk Creek, WI:$3,652/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Elk Creek, WI:$4,297/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Elk Creek, WI:$4,299/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Elk Creek, WI, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in Elk Creek, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elk Creek 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
Elk Creek, WI$3,003/mo$3,389/mo-11.4%
Wisconsin$2,810/mo$2,806/mo+0.1%
National$3,174/mo$3,058/mo+3.8%
Elk Creek, WI
2024 average cost:$3,003/mo
2023 average cost:$3,389/mo
Percent change:-11.4%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,810/mo
2023 average cost:$2,806/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$3,174/mo
2023 average cost:$3,058/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
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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 Elk Creek

Recent reviews for independent living in Elk Creek

Caretta Senior Living Holmen

5.0
When we came in, we were impressed by the appearance. It was welcoming and very appealing. The staff was very welcome benefit. They were at first, and still are very approachable and friendly. Our needs are met and, as I like to tell others, we are spoiled Rotten- What a blessing.

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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Springbrook Community Assisted Living in Onalaska, WI

4.8
Springbrook has been very helpful and attentive to the needs of my parents. When a concern was raised about the sodium content of the food served, a concerted effort was made to accommodate my Mom's special needs by prearranging alternative food selections to stay within her doctor ordered ...
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Elk Creek independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elk Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elk Creek, 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 Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elk Creek, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
7.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.8%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
13.9%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.9%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elk Creek, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elk Creek 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 Elk Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elk Creek, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
21.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
9.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.9%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
9.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.9%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Colfax Senior Living, Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community and Benedictine Living Community La Crosse are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elk Creek, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 127 independent living facilities near Elk Creek, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Elk Creek, Wisconsin is Oakwood Hills, A Sky Active Living Community. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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