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zipAveragecost: $4,076

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My Dad moved in a one bedroom assisted living which they have been very helpful in making his transition easier for him as he is getting Dementia and having more difficulty in day to day life. Since is...
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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Mom was a resident of Comforts of Home Assisted Living from [dates removed] when she transitioned to the Memory Care Unit. The move to COH for Mom was the perfect "fit". The staff members, including the...
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 is a beautiful and affordable senior living community that helps ensure your loved ones will feel safe and cared for while maintaining their sense of dignity without the stressors of home ownership. Accepting the idea that our parents are aging is hard enough; figuring out how 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: 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.
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Cost of independent living in Wheeler, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wheeler is $4,076 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Deer Park, WI with an average of $3,193 per month.

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

Wheeler, WI
$4,076/mo
$3,588/mo

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

Wheeler, WI
$4,076/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,076/mo
Independent Living
$4,076/mo

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

Studio
$3,875/mo

Senior living costs in Wheeler 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: Wheeler, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
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Community typeWheeler, WIWisconsinU.S.
Independent Living$4,076/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,076/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,076/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wheeler, WI:$4,076/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Wheeler, WI:$4,076/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Wheeler, WI:$4,076/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Wheeler

Recent reviews for independent living in Wheeler

Comforts of Home - Menomonie

5.0
I cannot say enough good things about this facility and also about the people running it. I talked with Heather on the phone and my brother then toured the facility. We moved mom in and from the very beginning we all knew that she was exactly where she needs to be. She loves her apartment and ...
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Colfax Senior Living

5.0
The staff is friendly and easy to work with. The food is good and nutritious. The staff is always looking for new ways to have the residents participate. You get the bang for your buck

Milestone Senior Living Eau Claire

4.8
The staff are wonderful people that took great care of my father that was diagnosed with brain cancer one month earlier. The staff on hand were so caring and helpful with any thing that needed to be done to make father more comfortable the last month of his life. We really appreciated everything ...
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Wheeler independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheeler independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheeler, 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 Wheeler 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 Wheeler partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheeler, WINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheeler 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 Wheeler communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wheeler, WINational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheeler 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 Wheeler offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wheeler, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
45.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
47%
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Colfax Senior Living, Comforts of Home - Menomonie and Above And Beyond Elderlycare are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wheeler, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 5 independent living facilities near Wheeler, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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