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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Iron River, WI

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zipAveragecost: $2,662

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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
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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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We needed a place for my loved one to stay short term, and we chose Keystone Bluffs. Overall, I feel our experience was a good one. There were some things that were supposed to happen but never did such as...
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: 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.
Looking for an apartment with character and history? Looking for something outside the ordinary vanilla box? Than Fairmount is perfect for you with the rich history of the building. This is a must see place that requires an in-person visit! Call today!
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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.
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.
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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Photo of Diamond Willow Assisted Living of Proctor
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.

Cost of independent living in Iron River, WI

The average cost of senior living in Iron River is $2,662 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Diaperville, WI with an average of $1,811 per month.

Independent living costs in Iron River, WI, vs. nearby cities

Iron River, WI
$2,662/mo
$2,626/mo

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

Iron River, WI
$2,662/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Iron River, WI, vs. other senior living options

$4,841/mo
Independent Living
$2,662/mo

Independent living costs in Iron River, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,332/mo
Studio
$4,186/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,661/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,011/mo

Senior living costs in Iron River 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: Iron River, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeIron River, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$2,662/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,632/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,841/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Iron River, WI:$2,662/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Iron River, WI:$4,632/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Iron River, WI:$4,841/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Iron River

Recent reviews for independent living in Iron River

New Perspective Twin Ports in Superior, WI

5.0
He is doing good and he loves it in the community. It has all worked out very well. I felt good about it in the beginning and I was hoping for the best. They came through and did really well. We're very happy with the referral A Place For Mom gave us.

VitaCare Living of Proctor

5.0
My mother was there for a short period of time but in that time everything was quite nice. Staff was friendly and attentive as well as caring. Food was wonderful with many options. Was a very nice place all around.

Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living

5.0
I enjoy living at Duluth Heights Lodge. The staff is amazing, the food is delicious, there are numerous fun activities. I feel safe and secure living in this lovely community. I call this great community —— home.

Iron River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Iron River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Iron River, 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 Iron River 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 Iron River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Iron River, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
2.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
8.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
2.8%
31.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Iron River 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 Iron River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Iron River, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.3%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
8.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
11.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.6%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Iron River 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 Iron River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Iron River, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
11.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
2.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
13.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
13.9%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
16.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
8.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
8.3%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
13.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
11.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
8.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.9%
47%
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Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living, New Perspective Twin Ports and VitaCare Living Hayward I are the top-rated independent living facilities near Iron River, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 57 independent living facilities near Iron River, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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