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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Amherst, WI
Assisted living costs in Amherst average about $3,828 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 10 communities in Amherst. Our detailed directory has 45 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
As you explore assisted living near you, you may also want to consider assisted living options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Stevens Point, Plover and Wild Rose.
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I have had two family members who have stayed at care partners. My mom was in the assisted living building, and my dad was in memory care. The staff were amazing and provided excellent care. I was very...
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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The staff is very patient and gentle. The residents have a wide range of needs: paralysis, dementia, young people with mental deficit that require supervision,...The outdoor common area needs updating and...
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.
For family members, watching a loved one cope with the effects of Alzheimer's or other dementias can be difficult. We want to help. We conduct one-on-one counseling for families, as well as offer family training on redirection of their loved one, and can offer additional resources such as...
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Great place, pricey but worth it, and caring and kind staff. I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone looking! This place is the best of the best!
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsOur community offers a huge range of senior living care options. Each one provides fantastic care in a comfortable setting that feels just like home, and that minimizes stress for you and your loved ones. Each also provides a huge range of options for events and...
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It's a respectable, clean, and orderly place. I trust them with my family member. All the staff I've interacted with have been great. My loved one's biggest complaint is the food. Every so often she says...
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.
Park Vista Retirement Living is 94 unit senior independent and assisted living community located in the beautiful Chain O' Lakes area of Waupaca, in Northeastern WI. Park Vista is located adjacent to the Fox Fire Golf Course, a beautifully manicured 18 hole championship golf...
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They do a nice job at this community with my loved one. The staff are all friendly and easy to talk with. They also answer all of your questions if you have any. I have no complaints about this community....
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.
Welcome to The Legacy! We are a secured community nestled up to the Crystal River. The location is park-like and peaceful. Residents enjoy the serene wooded views from multiple lounge areas.
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Our Dad needed care that my Mom could not provide, but she did not quite see it that way. After touring some of the fancy senior living places in town, Mom chose Wellington because it had a homey feel. The...
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.
Wellington Place at Whiting is a friendly assisted living community with a legacy of excellence in senior care. Independence and quality of life a are always promoted and caring, professional staff are nearby to help with activities of daily living, ensuring the comfort and safety of our...
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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.
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.
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.
The goal at Our House Assisted Living is to create an environment that nourishes the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each resident. Our House provides secruity and care to seniors in their hometowns and are designed to support seniors who can no longer live alone. Respect, dignity...
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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Cost of assisted living in Amherst, WI
The average cost of senior living in Amherst is $3,828 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wild Rose, WI with an average of $2,875 per month.
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Amherst, WI
Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Amherst.
Private income options in Wisconsin
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VA benefits in Wisconsin
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What families are saying about assisted living in Amherst
Recent reviews for assisted living in Amherst
Care Partners Assisted Living-Stevens Point
4.8
Started in [date removed] contacting over 10 different facilities. In [date removed] we were ready to place. Care Partners was one of the few facilities that returned calls and set up tours quickly. We toured 4 facilities and loved chose this location. A mature building nestled in a magnificent ...
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Sylvan Crossings of Stevens Point
4.4
The staff is very patient and gentle. The residents have a wide range of needs: paralysis, dementia, young people with mental deficit that require supervision,...The outdoor common area needs updating and paint. Showers and room cleaning are once a week. Bedding is kept very clean and fresh.
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Willow Brooke Point Senior Living CBRF in Stevens Point, WI
3.4
There are stained carpets, and toilets not cleaned regularly. They are understaffed and there are call lights that go unanswered. If a resident was not mobile, they weren't included in many activities or brought to activity room.
Amherst assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Amherst assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Amherst, 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 Amherst assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Amherst that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Amherst, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
47.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Amherst assisted living
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 Amherst Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Amherst, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
31.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
40.7%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
13.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Amherst assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Amherst partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Amherst, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
26.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
39.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
13.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Amherst assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Amherst communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Amherst, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10%
30.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Amherst assisted 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 assisted living communities in Amherst offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Amherst, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
45.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
30.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
29.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
40%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
33.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
10%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
30%
46.1%
Dances
Dances
10%
29%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
45%
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State regulations for assisted living in Amherst
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Amherst protect seniors.
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Care Partners Assisted Living-Stevens Point, Willow Brooke Point Senior Living CBRF and Sylvan Crossings of Stevens Point are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Amherst, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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