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10 Best Nursing Homes in La Crosse, WI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a La Crosse nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in La Crosse, WI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in La Crosse or another care type is right for you. Browse 35 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in La Crosse.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near La Crosse, WI

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Photo of Benedictine Living Community La Crosse
66 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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5 reviews
8.9
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5 reviews
5 star
80%
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Great rehab team and nurses. Well ran facility and good management. Food was great. Staff was very friendly and helpful. I felt well cared for and my health needs were met. No concerns or issues. Would stay...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Benedictine Living Community–La Crosse is a faith-based senior care community nestled on the bank of the Mississippi River. Our mission is to provide caring support that enables those we serve to live fully and live well. At Benedictine Living Community-La Crosse, you or your loved one will...
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Photo of Brookdale Onalaska
88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
7.9
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11 reviews
7.9
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11 reviews
5 star
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27%
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18%
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Brookdale is a wonderful home. It is smaller than some and the care is great, the meals home nice and the staff couldn't be better. Just a great happy home for those who need it.
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.
Our assisted living community in Onalaska, Wis., offers an engaging social life that will pull you away from the TV and into card and board games, happy hour socials, fitness classes, lively meals and fun outings. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common...
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Photo of Traditions of La Crescent
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7.0
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4 reviews
7.0
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4.5 stars. The staff was awesome. My dad was there for a a month before he passed. It was a very rough road at the end. But the staff and the community were really helpful and compassionate. They...
Provides: Memory Care
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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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Photo of Brookdale LaCrosse (MC)
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5 star
67%
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My husband suffered a fall in our home in [date removed] (hitting his head). Would not go to ER. Had a seizure at home - hosp. month of [date removed] - skilled care (not good) in [location removed]. ...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
No matter where an individual is on life’s journey, each has the right to live in a dignified manner and to enjoy meaningful experiences every day. If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, our community in La Crosse, Wis., offers exceptional memory care in a safe,...
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Photo of Brookdale LaCrosse Assisted Living
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6.5
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8 reviews
6.5
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Facility was a bit understaffed. My parents recognized this and felt bad for the care givers who were working long hours. That being said, it didn't seem to affect the care. Most of the staff I seen were...
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.
At our assisted living community in La Crosse, Wis., a thriving regional hub for education and technology, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. You’ll find other seniors to bond with over mutual interests and common...
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2.0
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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My folks have lived here for a couple years now at Springbrook assisted living in Onalaska. The food is home cooked and well balanced. There are activities for everyone. A nice heated pool for exercise....
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.
Springbrook Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the eastern outskirts of the city of Onalaska, Wisconsin. Surrounded on all sides by parks, streams, and woodland, Springbrook Assisted Living is a nature lover’s paradise. Adding to the majestic beauty of this locale,...
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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 Clara House of La Crosse
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
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Photo of Eagle Crest South
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.
Photo of Hearten House II
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 The Willows-Duplicate with AL
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Hearten House I
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 Willows Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of This is Brookdale
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Hillview Health Care & Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Photo of Bethany-St Joseph Care Ctr
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Shelby Terrace
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.
Photo of Laurel Manor Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Golden LivingCenter - La Crescent
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
Photo of Eagle Crest
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Eagle Crest North
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.
Photo of Salem Terrace Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Mill Street Manor Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of nursing homes in La Crosse, WI

The average cost of senior living in La Crosse is $4,488 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Viroqua, WI with an average of $3,600 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in La Crosse, WI vs. nearby cities

La Crosse, WI
$4,307/mo
$4,386/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in La Crosse, WI vs. the state and national average

La Crosse, WI
$4,307/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in La Crosse vs. other types of senior living

$4,262/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,307/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in La Crosse, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$5,610/mo
Studio
$5,028/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,565/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,198/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in La Crosse over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in La Crosse

Recent reviews for nursing homes in La Crosse

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.

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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Brookdale LaCrosse (MC) in La Crosse, WI

5.0
The community was good at assisting my loved on in getting acclimated. The community has done wonders with my loved one. I know my loved one is receiving great care. I would recommend the community to others.

La Crosse nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in La Crosse nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in La Crosse, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in La Crosse nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in La Crosse that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
La Crosse, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
32%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
96%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
28%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in La Crosse nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of La Crosse Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
La Crosse, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in La Crosse nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of La Crosse partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
La Crosse, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in La Crosse nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of La Crosse communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
La Crosse, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in La Crosse nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in La Crosse offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
La Crosse, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
24%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
24%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
28%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
28%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Benedictine Living Community La Crosse, Caretta Senior Living Holmen and Brookdale Onalaska are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near La Crosse, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 35 nursing homes facilities near La Crosse, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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