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Photo of Wellhaven Senior Apartments
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We had a situation that occurred that I felt could have been handled better which is why I responded the way I did. I spoke to the administrator and we talked it through. It was a unique situation and...
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.
Wellhaven Senior Apartments, located in the heart of beautiful River Falls, Wisconsin, has a deep history of providing our residents the very best in care, comfort and style. Offering both independent and assisted living services, Wellhaven Senior Apartments is truly a community like no other!...
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My husband is residing in Willows Comforts of Home in Hudson Wisconsin. He loves it there. He says the staff are very friendly and attentive. He also said if he had an Alladin’s lamp he couldn’t wish for a...
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.
Comforts of Home - The Willows provides exceptional senior living services in a warm, welcoming, home-like environment.Our comprehensive services are specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals who require a higher level of care, including those with dementia or those who are at the...
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1.Overall experience. Overall I think it was good. Some things I didn't care for but I imagine that's going to happen everywhere. It's a tough job. But I would recommend them and go back again for my mom...
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.
Welcome To Cambridge Senior Living!Based in beautiful Western Wisconsin, the ALL NEW Cambridge Senior Living is proud to provide senior care to individuals or couples who are functionally or physically impaired due to the onset of early to advanced aging. Our senior community can accommodate a...
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Things are going as well as expected. My mother-in-law is well cared for here and part of the memory care section of the community.I had one incident where she got sick. There was an issue with...
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.
This community offers assisted living and memory care in a unique home-like setting. We promise to offer the highest quality of care at the most affordable price. At Comforts of Home we make assisted living, memory care and respite care easy to understand.
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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.
Red Cedar Canyon Assisted Living starts with the essentials of home: Privacy, Freedom, Comfort and Safety. We strive to help the resident maintain independence and preserve dignity, while offering the choices that lead to happier living. An assisted living environment is more than housing. For...
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I have lived here one year. FANTASTIC place to live. Bright and very comfortable. The residents are kind and many have developed great friendships. The community room is great and we play card and dice...
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, 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.
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Cost of independent living in River Falls, WI

The average cost of senior living in River Falls is $3,078 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Roberts, WI with an average of $3,033 per month.

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

River Falls, WI
$3,078/mo
$3,033/mo
$3,279/mo

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

River Falls, WI
$3,078/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,363/mo
Independent Living
$3,078/mo

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

Studio
$5,616/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,377/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,328/mo

Senior living costs in River 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: River Falls, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRiver Falls, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$3,078/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,505/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,363/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
River Falls, WI:$3,078/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
River Falls, WI:$4,505/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
River Falls, WI:$4,363/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in River Falls, WI, over time

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

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Independent living cost trends in River Falls, WI

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in River 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
River Falls, WI$2,567/mo$2,458/mo+4.4%
Wisconsin$2,525/mo$2,421/mo+4.3%
National$2,796/mo$2,814/mo-0.6%
River Falls, WI
2024 average cost:$2,567/mo
2023 average cost:$2,458/mo
Percent change:+4.4%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$2,525/mo
2023 average cost:$2,421/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
National
2024 average cost:$2,796/mo
2023 average cost:$2,814/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
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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 River Falls

Recent reviews for independent living in River Falls

Saint Therese of Woodbury

4.5
Cannot think of one negative thing to say about this facility. It is a beautiful property with many amenities. The staff is amazing. Every level of care is given by extremely professional and kind members of St Therese staff. I was a patient for 6weeks and was extremely happy with everything, ...
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The Willows Advanced Assisted Living in Hudson, WI

5.0
My loved one is doing really well in Comforts of Home. He has adapted and transitioned well to the community, and is enjoying more energy and interaction than what he had in his previous community. I could not ask for a better group of people. My advice to anybody would be that, when you are ...
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The Waters of White Bear Lake

4.3
My loved one was previously a resident at The Waters of White Bear Lake and the facility itself was terrific. My loved one particularly enjoyed the food. Based on the experience, I would recommend this facility to others.

River Falls independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in River Falls independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in River 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 River 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 River Falls partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
River Falls, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in River 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 River Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
River Falls, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in River 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 River Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
River Falls, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
47%
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