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Senior Living Apartments in Athens, WI

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If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Athens, senior citizen apartments in Athens might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Athens and consider their options. With 6 senior rentals in Athens, WI, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Athens 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Athens, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Wausau, Merrill and Schofield.
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Senior Apartments Facilities near Athens, WI
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My dad is a resident at The Waterford at Colby. We have been very happy with dad's care. The atmosphere is very home-like and the staff is very nice and thoughtful to his needs.
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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.
Surround yourself with convenience and compassion at The Waterford at Colby. Our Assisted Living community in the charming city of Colby, Wisconsin offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. Enjoy an array of unique amenities, including...
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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.
People who live in East Side Apartments enjoy the luxurious accommodations and beautiful views offered. That's not where it stops. These tenants also enjoy the fact that they are cared for around the clock by senior living care professionals who will help you live the life that you have always...
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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.
Prairie Village has everything you are looking for. Choose a lovely one or two bedroom apartment home with generous closet space and individual temperature controls. The apartment community features no steps, planned social activities, a community room with patio, off-street parking and laundry...
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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.
Midget City Apartments is a senior housing community located in the pristine town of Colby in Clark and Marathon counties, Wisconsin. The apartments cater for seniors who are 55 years and above and are conveniently located only some 25 miles from the center of Colby. These apartments are on...
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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.
Plisch Street Apartments are senior apartments that are located in the small town of Athens, Wisconsin, which lies in Marathon county. The town is peaceful and quaint, with a walk-up ice cream shop that serves up burgers as well as sweet treats, and a beautiful, wooded park. The fair comes to...
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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.
When looking for apartments for your elderly parents it can be hard to choose the best place for them. Some of the things you want to make sure the apartments have is clean and easy to maintain apartments, caring staff, and beautiful grounds.Parkview apartments has beautiful grounds and spacious...
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The Waterford at Colby

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All 5 stars. My mother is happier here than she would be in a nursing home. What stuck out most about The Waterford at Colby over other places we looked at was just how very friendly all of the staff are. They really know how to work with the residents who have Alzheimer's. I would most ...
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Rothschild Apartments

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The community Rothschild Apartments is absolutely wonderful. I would recommend friends and family this place. My father really likes that he is able to get in direct contact with the main person in charge. It is clean and up-kept. At the moment he cooks his own meals but they do offer meal ...
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Cost of senior apartments in Athens, WI

The average cost of senior living in Athens is 437.94 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rib Lake, WI with an average of 225.68 per month.

Average monthly cost of Senior Apartments in Athens, WI vs. nearby cities

Athens, WI

$438/mo

Wausau, WI

$250/mo

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 are senior apartments?

Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:

  • Utilities
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Security
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The Waterford at Colby, East Side Apartments and Forest Park Village are the top rated senior apartments facilities near Athens, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 6 senior apartments facilities near Athens, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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