Latest news and updates on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Expert Senior Living Advisors from A Place for Mom can help direct you to Assisted Living communities. Together, we will find the perfect fit for your loved one; and we will provide direction and support as needed. We partner with 784 Assisted Living facilities in Altoona and the surrounding area, so there are many options to choose from. A Place for Mom is the largest senior living referral service in North America, and we can help you make a good choice at no cost to you.
Looking for general info? Click here for more on Assisted Living in Altoona.
893 Briar Ln, Altoona, WI 54720
887 Briar Ln, Altoona, WI 54720
342 Twin Oak Dr., Altoona, WI 54720
Oak Gardens Place is located in the small city of Altoona, Wisconsin, in an established tree-lined neighborhood. Our community is home like and full of light, warmth and laughter. Residents have ample opportunity to socialize in our large lounges, find new literary friends in our library or...
3515 E Hamilton, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Heritage Court Memory Care Community is dedicated to nurturing the body, nurturing the spirit, and engaging the mind of each resident. Our community allows resident to live life with choice and dignity while having access to the assistance they need.We offer residents an independent and active...
3706 Damon St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Heritage Assisted Living is dedicated to nurturing the body, nurturing the spirit, and engaging the mind of each resident. In our community, residents live life with choice and dignity while having access to the assistance they need. We offer residents an independent and active lifestyle with...
4510 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701
We are truly a family at HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care and we warmly welcome you to experience the good people who live and work here. Our team believes if you do the right things, the right things happen. We understand that caring is what makes us human, and we work with passion...
5110 Stonewood Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701
4803 & 4811 Bullis Farm Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701
At Azura, we promise each resident will experience a personalized MOSAIC of exceptional care and engagement, based on our core values: RESPECT, RECOVERY, INNOVATION, RETAIN, and BE EXCEPTIONAL.Our Eau Claire community features two homes purposefully designed to meet the needs of those living...
2011 N 60th Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Deerwood located in Milwauke, Wisconsin, is a senior living home dedicated to offering a high level of amenities and services. One and two bedroom units give the residences the opportunity to transition from being independent to an assistant living environment. Deerwood Crossing is dedicated to...
5510 Renee Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703
Our Mission: Working together as the primary senior care provider & resource, enriching the lives of older adults in the communities we serve. Milestone Senior Living provides Assisted Living options for seniors. We provide living accommodations to seniors who can no longer live in their own...
2801 County Hwy I, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Wissota Place is a community like no other; our caring staff will give your loved one the time, attention and care they need to thrive in a comfortable home like setting. We are located in Chippewa Falls just half a mile away from beautiful Lake Wissota. We are conveniently located across the...
208 Elm Street, Strum, WI 54770
1840 Priddy St, Bloomer, WI 54724
406 Priddy St, Bloomer, WI 54724
1902/1916 Talen St, Menomonie, WI 54751
804 Pine St, Stanley, WI 54768
1103 E Laneville Avenue, Durand, WI 54736
Assisted Living of Durand is located in Durand, WI in Pepin County. This residential care home provides the help that you are looking for in an area that is full of fun things to do and see. Those who spend time in Durand enjoy checking out Eau Galle Cheese Factory Shop, Old Courthouse Museum,...
708 Tainter St, Chetek, WI 54728
1311 Tyler St, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Meadowbrook at Black River Falls strives to deliver superior health outcomes to our residents in a personalized manner, improve their health and quality of life by addressing their needs with dignity, respect, responsiveness, and compassion. We pride ourselves on being the cornerstone of...
642 E 3rd St, Black River Falls, WI 54615
Assisted living communities administer social events, oversight, and healthcare to individuals who are about 65 years of age or older. Assisted living communities commonly provide care supervision, assistance with appointments and transportation, and support with the activities of daily life. Under certain circumstances, communities may offer continuing care, hospice, or dementia care. Wisconsin maintains specific standards related to this type of community. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Bureau of Assisted Living, Division of Quality Assurance, regulates community-based residential communities (CBRFs) regulates this type of community. Staff must receive training in a variety of areas. These areas include standard precautions, medication management, needs assessment of prospective residents, and provision of personal care. This community type has a number of provisions pertaining to medication assistance. These provisions include Residents may self-administer medications if they are capable, If the medication administration is supervised by a licensed healthcare professionall, the community must ensure that these individuals coordinate the medication administration process and system, and when medication administration is not supervised by an RN, practitioner, or pharmacist, the CBRF must arrange for a pharmacist to package and label a resident’s prescription medications in unit dose. There must be one bath or shower for every 1 residents and one toilet for every 1 residents. Public assistance is available through The Elderly and Physically Disabled 1915(c) Waiver program, the Community Options 1915(c) Waiver program, and the Medicaid managed care 1915(b)(c) Family Care Waiver program for the aged and physically disabled. Before a resident is accepted, they must go through a service plan screening to guarantee their needs are going to be met. This screening includes a number of areas of interest such as community must develop a temporary service plan to meet immediate needs, initial comprehensive mental and physical assessment, the plan must specify which program services will be provided to meet the resident’s needs as identified by the assessment and the frequency with which each service will be provided, and reassessments must be conducted at least annually, and when residents have a change in needs, abilities, or condition. This community has a number of provisions concerning food and diet which include therapeutic diets must be provided if ordered by a physician, communities must provide at least three nutritious meals a day and a nutritious snack, these meals must meet residents special dietary needs, and these meals must meet the recommended dietary allowances based on current dietary guidelines for Americans. This type of community is required to offer a number of services. These include leisure time activities, independent living skills, information and referral, and behavior management.
The cost of care for a community is influenced by the community in which it is located. The rent burden for Altoona is around 16.5% of the average person’s monthly income. The median monthly cost for rent in Altoona is around $969 and the median home value for Altoona is approximately $154,959.
Racially, the population of Altoona is 0.2% other or not specified, 0.0% Native American, 3.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.8% Asian, 1.3% mixed race, 95.1% white, and 0.7% black. Out of the total city population, 49.1% are female and 50.9% are male. The median age of Altoona is 36 years old. In terms of education, 23.8% have a high-school diploma, 12.4% have a graduate degree, and 30.2% have a college degree. In Altoona, 5.9% of the citizens are veterans of the United States military. In Altoona, 70.2% participate in the labor force, 6.3% are widows, 8.4% live in poverty, and 9.5% do not have health insurance. Altoona has a population density of 632 people per square mile. The current population of Altoona consists of 7,680 people.
The state of Wisconsin has 138 hospitals and 57 health centers, providing care to a population of 5,835,165. Mayo Clinic Health System, Franciscan Medical Center, and Waukesha Memorial Hospital are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. Out of a national average of 100, Wisconsin has a cost of living index rating of 96, a grocery index rating of 101, and a housing index rating of 91. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Wisconsin citizen is ranked 11th nation-wide. Additionally, Wisconsin is ranked 14th by healthcare standards. Residents of Wisconsin enjoy its natural beauty which ranks 10th in the United States.
The median age in the state is 40, and 31% of the population is over the age of 55. The state of Wisconsin ranks 37th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religion, 180,800% of Wisconsin residents attend religious services among the 0 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-22%, Mainline Protestant-18%, and Historically Black Protestant-4%. In Wisconsin there are 6,078 masonic lodges. In the most recent presidential election, 47% of Wisconsin residents voted Republican and 46% voted Democrat.
The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of June at around 5.51 inches. On average, the state receives 2.78 inches of precipitation a month. On average, Wisconsin has an air quality index rating of around 39.5 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 53.2 AQI. Wisconsin experiences an average humidity rating of about 72%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 77% in the month of December. During the winter, the average temperature in Wisconsin drops to around 19F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 35F during the month of February. The average low temperature during the winter drops to around -2F in the month of January. During the summer, the average temperature in Wisconsin is around 68F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 86F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 46F during the month of June. While residents of Wisconsin mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Wisconsin can include floods.
The state of Wisconsin has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Hickory, Balsam Fir, White Pine, and Sugar Maple (The State Tree). While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the Striped Skunk, the Black Bear, the Muskrat, or the Water Shrew. The state animal of Wisconsin is the Badger.
There are 20 assisted living facilities near Altoona, Wisconsin. See the full list.
A Place for Mom is paid by our participating communities, therefore our service is offered at no charge to families. Copyright © 2021 A Place for Mom, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy & Terms. Do Not Sell My Personal Information.