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 Rusk County listings are at https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide/rusk.htm
Are you interested in operating an AFH?
For questions about opening and certifying a 1-2 bed AFH:
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
License includes skilled care.
ADDRESS
820 Bear Paw Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(888) 651-7220
info@cambridge.care
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
1001 E 11th St N
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-5546
Fax : (715) 532-0296
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
660 E Birch Ave
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-5643
lfast@careandrehab.org
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
1110 Seventh Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
PHONE
(715) 822-7050
Fax (715) 537-5911
bsebens@careandrehab.org
WEBSITE
Assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation/transition and memory care.
ADDRESS
1001 E 11th St N
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-5546
info@careandrehab.org
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
320 N 7th St
Cornell, WI 54732
PHONE
(715) 239-6288
Cornell@nshorehc.com
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
1333 E Memorial Dr
Barron, WI 54812
PHONE
(715) 537-1151
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
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) 475-8829
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) 797-6027
info@lakehalliememorycare.com
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
119 E 4th St N
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-6090
contact@ladysmithcarecommunity.com
ADDRESS
1110 Seventh Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829
PHONE
(715) 822-7050 ext 7068
anewhouse@careandrehab.com
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
510 First St
Spooner, WI 54801
PHONE
(715) 635-1415
Swing Bed
ADDRESS
900 College Ave W
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-5561
Fax: (715) 532-9809
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
Information about paying for nursing home care, area nursing homes, and options to nursing home placement.
ADDRESS
ADRC, 311 Miner Ave E
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-2176
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
225 E 4th Ave
Stanley, WI 54768
PHONE
(715) 644-2136
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
executivedirector@brentwoodliving.net
Previously Country Terrace.
ADDRESS
1631 Kern Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 234-2012
directorricelake1@cornerstonemgmt.com
Previously Care Partners.
ADDRESS
1105 Baker Ave
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-6993
directorladysmith2@cornerstonemgmt.com
Previously Care Partners.
ADDRESS
1639 Kern Ave
Rice Lake, WI 54868
PHONE
(715) 719-0415
directorricelake1@cornerstonemgmt.com
ADDRESS
406B Priddy St
Bloomer, WI 54724
PHONE
(715) 568-9140
Previously Country Terrace.
ADDRESS
910 Shady Ln
Ladysmith, WI 54848
PHONE
(715) 532-6993
directorladysmith1@cornerstonemgmt.com
ADDRESS
N2665 County Rd QQ
King, WI 54946
PHONE
(715) 258-5586
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
WEBSITE
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.