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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 23 independent living facilities in Forest County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Crandon, Pelican Lake and Jennings.
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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.
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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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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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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.
New Life of Crivitz Assisted Living is your new home to live and mingle. We are dedicated to provide home-like care in a resort setting. Our professional and caring staff is here 24 hours every day to take your worries away. We offer individualized care plans to meet each resident's needs. Each...
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Cost of independent living in Forest County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Forest County is $3,877 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crivitz, WI with an average of $2,036 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Forest County, WI vs. nearby counties

Forest County, WI
$3,877/mo
$3,868/mo

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

Forest County, WI
$3,877/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$4,090/mo
Independent Living
$3,877/mo

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

Studio
$4,600/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,211/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,430/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Forest County

Recent reviews for independent living in Forest County

Milestone Senior Living Woodruff

4.4
Overall I think it is a really great place and I would absolutely recommend them. The biggest complaint is the food, she does not like it at all. The vegetables are hard and it makes it tough to chew. Same thing with most of the meat. The deserts maybe only a quarter of the time are good. The ...
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Milestone Senior Living Tomahawk

5.0
Milestone is a wonderful place to go. They're so helpful and accommodating. The facility is very nice. And my loved one enjoys the food overall, although three meals a day is a bit too much for her.

Grace Lodge Assisted Living in Rhinelander, WI

5.0
Grace lodge is a beautiful facility, with a manager who listens to what you have to say. Every individual that works there, no matter what capacity is friendly, and helpful. I love having my mother there, because I know she is being well cared for and safe . That is so important to me as her ...
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Forest County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forest County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forest County, 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 Forest County 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 Forest County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forest County, WINational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
28.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Forest County 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 Forest County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forest County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
3.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
10%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
10%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forest County 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 Forest County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forest County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
20%
38.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
3.3%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
20%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
13.3%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.3%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
3.3%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
13.3%
40.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
13.3%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Milestone Senior Living Woodruff, Milestone Senior Living Rhinelander and Milestone Senior Living Eagle River are the top-rated independent living facilities near Forest County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 23 independent living facilities near Forest County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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