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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
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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What we like the most about the community is the appearance of place, friendliness of food service workers. Too early to tell if other things will be as we were told.
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.
LakeHouse Chippewa Falls is a community like no other; our caring staff will give your loved one the time, attention and care they need to thrive in a comfortable home like setting. We are located in Chippewa Falls just half a mile away from beautiful Lake Wissota. We are conveniently located...
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I would recommend Meadowbrook at Chetek to others, however it is not full Assisted Living. It's for those who want to simplify and may need some light help and ease of living. The move in process was smooth...
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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The staff has been very helpful. They're so kind to my brother, who has dementia. They are very patient with him. They make sure he gets his meds, that he eats , and all those types of things. It's just...
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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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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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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Medford is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a robust...
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Very friendly and happy staff and residents at Milestone Senior Living Tomahawk, that says a lot. There are lots of opportunities for activities on and off site. The facility is very bright and cheery with...
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.
Milestone Senior Living is an assisted living community, located in Tomahawk, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. Tomahawk is a small town community located in the Northwoods where three rivers converge. This is a town with a strong sense of civic pride. Residents can enjoy shopping, fine dining, outdoor...
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For #7 , I'd rate a 2 since I haven't seen or heard of any activities that my brother was involved in. Would rate #8 a 5 as it is one of the least expensive facilities I had toured. Each resident and their...
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 cant begin to tell how wonderful this Community is. There was a change over in Management last year and boy have things IMPROVED. The director is Wonderful, she is caring, understanding and compassionate...
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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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.
Designed for persons: 62+ Lake Village offers affordable, active living in a park-like setting, that can be part of a deserved carefree lifestyle. These one-bedroom apartment homes feature spacious floor plans with great closet space, in a community with social activities, laundry facilities, and...
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.
Designed for persons: 50+ Nestled in the pines of northern Wisconsin, this exceptional one-bedroom apartment community is designed especially for seniors. Each apartment offers a great view of the wooded, park-like grounds. Ample parking and laundry facilities make Pine Village a great place to...
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.
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.
Designed for persons: 55+ Welcome to Park Village. Experience independent living in a comfortable one-bedroom apartment home that has a spacious floor plan and great closet space. Park Village also offers a community room, laundry facilities, and off street parking. Save money in the winter...
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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.
Prairie Village has everything you are looking for. Choose a lovely one or two bedroom apartment home with generous closet space and individual temperature controls. The apartment community features no steps, planned social activities, a community room with patio, off-street parking and laundry...
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.
Eagleton Residence offers assisted living services in a country setting at affordable prices. We are a community based residential facility located in the village of Eagleton, Wisconsin just nine miles north of Chippewa Falls, and seven miles south east of Bloomer, WI. We know that choosing the...
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: 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.
Plisch Street Apartments are senior apartments that are located in the small town of Athens, Wisconsin, which lies in Marathon county. The town is peaceful and quaint, with a walk-up ice cream shop that serves up burgers as well as sweet treats, and a beautiful, wooded park. The fair comes to...
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
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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.
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...
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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.
Midget City Apartments is a senior housing community located in the pristine town of Colby in Clark and Marathon counties, Wisconsin. The apartments cater for seniors who are 55 years and above and are conveniently located only some 25 miles from the center of Colby. These apartments are on...

Cost of independent living in Hawkins, WI

The average cost of senior living in Hawkins is $2,720 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rib Lake, WI with an average of $1,569 per month.

Independent living costs in Hawkins, WI, vs. nearby cities

Hawkins, WI
$2,720/mo
$2,843/mo
$2,666/mo

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

Hawkins, WI
$2,720/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Hawkins, WI, vs. other senior living options

$3,857/mo
Independent Living
$2,720/mo

Independent living costs in Hawkins, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,400/mo
Studio
$4,048/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,129/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,042/mo

Senior living costs in Hawkins 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: Hawkins, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHawkins, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,720/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$3,801/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,857/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Hawkins, WI:$2,720/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Hawkins, WI:$3,801/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Hawkins, WI:$3,857/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Hawkins

Recent reviews for independent living in Hawkins

Milestone Senior Living Tomahawk

5.0
Milestone is a wonderful place to go. They're so helpful and accommodating. The facility is very nice. And my loved one enjoys the food overall, although three meals a day is a bit too much for her.

VitaCare Living Ladysmith I

5.0
My mom was a resident here for several years. The staff is so caring and attentive. They treat the people like family, get to know them, and cater to the individual. I was apprehensive about moving mom to assisted living, but the need was there. The facility loved her and treated her with ...
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LakeHouse Chippewa Falls

4.9
A beautiful place with lots of activities and friendly caring people. The apts are quite nice and accommodating for someone who needs assistance. I highly recommend Lakehouse.. safety to residents is key to all staff.

Hawkins independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Hawkins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Hawkins, 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 Hawkins 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 Hawkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Hawkins, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Hawkins 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 Hawkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Hawkins, WINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
13.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Hawkins 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 Hawkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Hawkins, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.4%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
17.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
24.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
10.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
3.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20.7%
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The Waterford at Park Falls, The Waterford at Colby and LakeHouse Chippewa Falls are the top-rated independent living facilities near Hawkins, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 37 independent living facilities near Hawkins, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Hawkins, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Park Falls and The Waterford at Colby. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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