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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, 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: 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.
Located in the town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, The Mount Washington Residence assisted living community offers residents studio and one bedroom apartments. Some apartments offer wonderfully spacious living areas with full kitchens and private baths. Residents enjoy a lovely outdoor picnic area...
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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.
Ponderosa Apartments Bldg 3 is a senior housing community located in the small village of Spencer, Wisconsin. Part of Marathon County, it is close to several state highways and only a fifteen minute drive to Eau Claire, and Stevens Point. If you are looking to spend your retirement in a peaceful,...
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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.
Ponderosa Apartments Bldg 3 is a senior housing community located in the small village of Spencer, Wisconsin. Part of Marathon County, it is close to several state highways and only a fifteen minute drive to Eau Claire, and Stevens Point. If you are looking to spend your retirement in a peaceful,...
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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.
Ponderosa Apartments is well-known for its facility which allows varying degrees of independence in the serene and unique suburbs of Spencer, WI. Ponderosa Apartments Building 1 is the perfect multi-unit living community for singles and couples wishing to downsize from the increasingly...
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Nice, clean, quiet, small apartment setting. Nicely updated apartments. Reasonable price, 30% of your income if rental assistance is available at the time (and if you qualify).
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.
Ponderosa Apartments Bldg 2 is in the very scenic area of Spearfish, South Dakota. The area has many year round events, plenty of beautiful parks for picnicking and enjoying the outdoors, many shops and restaurants. It is a place that is peaceful and safe, so the residents are able to enjoy quite...
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, 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.
A good choice for your loved ones looking for an independent or assisted living community in Wisconsin or Illinois is Neillsville Retirement Community. Their goal is providing an attractive lifestyle with caring options in a community that is resident focused. They want to enrich the lives of 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.
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Cost of independent living in Donald, WI

The average cost of senior living in Donald is $3,094 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stetsonville, WI with an average of $1,765 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donald, WI vs. nearby cities

Donald, WI
$3,094/mo
$3,043/mo
$2,523/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donald, WI vs. the state and national average

Donald, WI
$3,094/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Donald vs. other types of senior living

$4,281/mo
Independent Living
$3,094/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Donald, WI by room type

Studio
$4,868/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,426/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,570/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Donald

Recent reviews for independent living in Donald

Heritage at Oakwood Hills in Eau Claire, WI

4.9
Everything is a 5, except for maybe the meals, 4 since they lost their long time chef (still really good in comparison to the other 2 places they've been in!). The staff is lovely, the place is super clean (I think it's the only place in town with no current Covid outbreak!). They have been ...
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The Waterford at Colby

4.1
Moving our parents to assisted living was a huge change which they were skeptical toward. However in two months they've become very pleased as have myself and my 8 siblings. Thank you.

HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI

5.0
Recently my mother passed away. Her time at Heatherwood was only 4 months. During her stay her care was exceptional. The staff went over and above in her care. The management were so easy to work with. They made us all feel "at home." Would definitely recommend.

Donald independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Donald independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Donald, 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 Donald 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 Donald partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Donald, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.2%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.5%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.9%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Donald 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 Donald communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Donald, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.2%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
14.1%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
10.6%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Donald 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 Donald offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Donald, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
23.5%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.9%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.2%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
23.5%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
32.9%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.5%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.1%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
17.6%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
21.2%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
14.1%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
7.1%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
40%
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HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care, The Waterford at Colby and Oak Gardens Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Donald, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 84 independent living facilities near Donald, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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