There are a number of options for older adults looking for housing, from fully independent living to nursing homes and dementia care facilities. Assisted living services are available to meet a wide range of care needs. Consider the level of care needed when making a decision about a new home.
Independent Adult Apartments
No care support.
Adult Family Homes (AFH)
Supervision, room and board provided. One- and two-bed homes are certified by a Family Care Managed Care Organization or IRIS. Three- and four-bed homes are licensed by the State of Wisconsin. Some three- and four-bed homes Adult Family Homes may provide respite as well.
Assisted Living, licensed as Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs)
State licensed: 24-hour supervision, meals, medication monitoring, personal care, semi-private, private rooms or apartments. Facilities generally have 5-25 residents. State licensed.
Residential Care Apartment Complexes (RCACs)
An apartment that includes a kitchen, living area, bedroom, and private bathroom. Registered or certified by the State of Wisconsin. Private & semi-private rooms. Services include meals, laundry, housekeeping, arranging medical appointments and transportation, and may include up to 28 hours per week of nursing care per resident.
Nursing Homes
A place where five or more persons who are not related to the operator or administrator reside, receive care or treatment. Because of their mental or physical condition, they require access to 24-hour nursing services, including limited nursing care, intermediate level nursing care and skilled nursing services.
Dementia/Memory Care Care Living Facilities
Noted with an * in the listing below.
Typically include special accommodations and/or training for caring for those with dementia. Please note there is no certification process; the listings are self-declared dementia/memory care care facilities.
There are a number of options for older adults looking for housing, from fully independent living to nursing homes and dementia care facilities. Assisted living services are available to meet a wide range of care needs. Consider the level of care needed when making a decision about a new home.
Independent Adult Apartments
No care support.
Adult Family Homes (AFH)
Supervision, room and board provided. One- and two-bed homes are certified by a Family Care Managed Care Organization or IRIS. Three- and four-bed homes are licensed by the State of Wisconsin. Some three- and four-bed homes Adult Family Homes may provide respite as well.
Assisted Living, licensed as Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs)
State licensed: 24-hour supervision, meals, medication monitoring, personal care, semi-private, private rooms or apartments. Facilities generally have 5-25 residents. State licensed.
Residential Care Apartment Complexes (RCACs)
An apartment that includes a kitchen, living area, bedroom, and private bathroom. Registered or certified by the State of Wisconsin. Private & semi-private rooms. Services include meals, laundry, housekeeping, arranging medical appointments and transportation, and may include up to 28 hours per week of nursing care per resident.
Nursing Homes
A place where five or more persons who are not related to the operator or administrator reside, receive care or treatment. Because of their mental or physical condition, they require access to 24-hour nursing services, including limited nursing care, intermediate level nursing care and skilled nursing services.
Dementia/Memory Care Care Living Facilities
Noted with an * in the listing below.
Typically include special accommodations and/or training for caring for those with dementia. Please note there is no certification process; the listings are self-declared dementia/memory care care facilities.
Supervision, room and board provided. One- and two-bed homes are certified by a Family Care Managed Care Organization or IRIS. Three- and four-bed homes are licensed by the State of Wisconsin. Some three- and four-bed homes Adult Family Homes may provide respite as well. The current Barron County listings is at: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/barron.htm or at this direct link: https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/WIPortal/Subsystem/Public/DqaProviderSearchResults.aspx?fac_type=afh&county=barron
Are you interested in operating an AFH?
For questions about opening and certifying a 1-2 bed AFH, review this link: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/regulations/afh/1-2bed/1-2-bed-iris-afh-provider-portal.htm
For questions about opening and certifying a 3-4 bed AFH please contact:
ADDRESS
14135 150th Ave
Bloomer , WI 54724
PHONE
(715) 288-6333
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
215 Birch St W
Amery, WI 54001
PHONE
715-268-4800
info@amerymemorycare.com
License includes skilled care.
ADDRESS
820 Bear Paw Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(888) 651-7220
info@cambridge.care
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
660 East Birch Avenue
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-5643
info@careandrehab.org
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
1110 Seventh Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
PHONE
(715) 822-7050
Fax (715) 537-5911
bsebens@careandrehab.org
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
1333 E Memorial Dr
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-1151
info@dovehealthcare.com
ADDRESS
510 First St
Spooner, WI 54801
PHONE
715-635-1415
info@dovehealthcare.com
ADDRESS
910 Bear Paw Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 234-2604
info@dovehealthcare.com
WEBSITE
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ADDRESS
300 Bridgewater Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
PHONE
(715) 723-5566
info@dovehealthcare.com
Golden Age Manor is a long term care facility providing high quality long term care and short term rehabilitation services to residents of Polk County and surrounding areas
ADDRESS
220 Scholl Ct
Amery, WI 54001
PHONE
(715) 268-7107
dana.reese@co.polk.wi.us
WEBSITE
50-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center
ADDRESS
1016 Lakeshore Dr
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 234-9101
amiller@heritagelakesiderehab.com
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
1372 24 3/8 St
Cameron, WI 54822
PHONE
715-859-6309
ADDRESS
315 E Saint Patrick St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 205-3746
(715) 719-0024
ADDRESS
4407 124th St
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
PHONE
715-738-0011
info@lakehalliememorycare.com
WEBSITE
Nursing home and rehabilitation, Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC).
ADDRESS
725 Knapp St
Chetek, WI 54728
PHONE
(715) 924-4891
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
508 E Monroe Ave
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-5700
juliem@chibardun.net
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
925 Clayton Street
Cameron, WI 54822
PHONE
(715) 651-2153
newhopelivingshc@gmail.com
Information about paying for nursing home care, area nursing homes, and options to nursing home placement.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 335 E Monroe Ave, Rm 100
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-6225
adrc@co.barron.wi.us
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
413 E South St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 736-0347
RiceLakeMC@ourhousesl.com
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
415 E South St
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 236-7211
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
475 Golfview Lane
Amery, WI 54001
PHONE
(715) 268-9449
WEBSITE
Independent, Assisted Living Apartments and Memory Care
ADDRESS
225 E 4th Ave
Stanley, WI 54768
PHONE
(715) 644-2137
kelly.rohwedder@thehomeplaceof.com
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Community Based Residential Living (CBRF), Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC)
ADDRESS
633 Cameron Rd
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
715-736-7400
brentwood@vistaprairie.org
Previously Country Terrace.
Rice Lake I located at 1631 Kern Avenue, Rice Lake, WI 54868, (715) 234-2012
Rice Lake II located at 1639 Kern Ave, Rice Lake, WI 54868, (715) 719-0415
ADDRESS
1631 Kern Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 234-2012 VitaCare I
(715) 719-0415 VitaCare II
Debbie.Wood@vitacareliving.com
ADDRESS
1639 Kern Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 719-0415
Debbie.Wood@vitacareliving.com
Two homes in Bloomer (Bloomer 1 and Bloomer II). Between the two properties, there are 33 beds in these assisted living communities. Both offer secure, home-like environments. Located near medical facilities, shopping, dining and recreational communities.
ADDRESS
406 Priddy Street
Bloomer, WI 54724
PHONE
(715) 532-0818
(715) 997-8714
Kristina-Trzebiatowski@Vitacareliving.com
Two homes in Bloomer (VitaCare Bloomer I and VitaCare Bloomer II). Between the two properties, there are 33 beds in these assisted living communities. Both offer secure, home-like environments. Located near medical facilities, shopping, dining and recreational communities.
ADDRESS
406 B Priddy Street
Bloomer, WI 54724
PHONE
(715) 532-0818
(715) 997-8714
Kristina-Trzebiatowski@Vitacareliving.com
ADDRESS
N2665 County Rd QQ
King, WI 54946
PHONE
(715) 258-5586
Veterans.Home@dva.wisconsin.gov
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
2175 E Park Ave
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
PHONE
(715) 720-6775
Veterans.Home-CF@dva.wi.gov
Active Living, Assisted Living, Care Suites, and Memory Care.
ADDRESS
950 Bear Paw Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 736-6060
huc@woodstoneseniorliving.com
Barron · 715-537-6225 | Ladysmith · 715-532-2176
The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Barron and Rusk Counties does not endorse or recommend any particular resource.