Eau Claire sits about 90 miles outside Minneapolis in the northern region of the Driftless Zone, where 35 assisted living communities accommodate seniors who need daily assistance. These...
To help you assess the quality of local assisted living facilities, we feature global.reviewCount} testimonials from residents and visitors in our directory and find an average satisfaction score of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
4510 Gateway Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701
4.6
(11 reviews)
There was nothing that I didn't like about HeatherWood Assisted Living & Memory Care. They have a restaurant club where they either go out to eat occasionally or have food brought in, entertainment, and they do a lot of craft work. They sent a plate ...
$4,795
5110 Stonewood Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703
3.7
(4 reviews)
My uncle has moved into Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eau Claire West. He started in the assisted living room and then he got moved to the memory care because he walked away. He opened the doors, and he didn't know where he was or ...
$4,700
3325 Birch Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
4.0
(2 reviews)
I visited Care Partners and they were very informative. They were good and the rooms were fine. They have activities. I went to their memory care unit and the staff was courteous. My sister-in-law was a resident. It was a good layout and everything w...
$5,600
3706 Damon Steet, Eau Claire, WI 54701
4.7
(11 reviews)
My mom is a resident of Heritage at Oakwood Hills. What I like best is that it's a smaller one, but it's nice and quaint like that. So, it feels nice and warm and cozy. The upkeep is very good. The food is very good. They have good choices and altern...
$3,795
3515 E. Hamilton Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
4.5
(7 reviews)
Heritage Court Eau Claire was good. The memory care facility was very nice. It was kind of set up like in a block where residents could walk around the facility. They had sitting areas with different themes in four different areas, and they were very...
$4,695
4868 Otteson Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54701
4.7
(4 reviews)
I'm putting Mom in Grace Willowbrook. It has a lot of the amenities I was looking for. They have the walk-in tubs, a library with large print books, and an on-site physical therapy. They have nice apartments. I didn't eat there, but they're very prou...
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5075 Stonewood Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703
5.0
(3 reviews)
My dad is in Beehive Homes Of Eau Claire. The help and the people that work with him are very, very nice and very helpful. Every time I stop in, the place is very nice and clean. They have all kinds of stuff, they're now just going to start church se...
$4,700
1403 TRUAX BLVD, Eau Claire, WI 54703
4.0
(9 reviews)
My mother was a resident in the Reflections wing (hospice) of Dove Healthcare West for six months during 2016. As my mother’s health declined she was unable to do many of the things at home that she used to do, and not being able to do those things w...
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5512 Renee Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703
3.5
(8 reviews)
Milestone Senior Living is a very good community. I'm really pleased that we made a move there. it's very nice from what I can tell. They're very cordial and they really work hard on meeting each resident's needs. It's a very nice, clean facility. Th...
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3042 KILBOURNE AVENUE, Eau Claire, WI 54703
3.6
(3 reviews)
I am forever grateful to the Affinity House and there staff. I will have 5 years clean this September and I owe a great deal to the staff there. I had been to several rehabs before this one. I enjoyed my time there. Learning new ways to deal, and...
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3172 Old Town Hall Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701
5.0
(1 reviews)
My mother has moved into Cambridge Senior Living - Eau Claire, WI. It's brand new, so the building is very beautiful, it's five minutes from where I live, and the staff seems very nice. What's nice is they have the more independent people up on the s...
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1018 GRAHAM AVE, Eau Claire, WI 54701
5.0
(1 reviews)
Andrew M., owner, is a wonderful care provider! He is always there for his clients. He always keeps me updated on medical and social issues. He also takes her to doctor appointments when I am unable to do so. He is often seen out in the community wit...
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2005 AGNES STREET, Eau Claire, WI 54701
4.0
(1 reviews)
We stopped into the Family Tree assisted living facility while in the area searching for a new home for our aunt. Family Tree appeared to be well taken care of from the outside, with plenty of lush greenery for residents to enjoy. The residents seem...
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628 N BARSTOW ST, Eau Claire, WI 54703
3.0
(1 reviews)
My experience was okay. The place was busy and the supervisors seemed stressed out. The resident that I know likes the facility because of the job placement and how they work with his company. He said that the staff is stressed because it is understa...
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208 Elm Street, Strum, WI 54770
5.0
(1 reviews)
Staff are attentive and friendly. Rooms are a good size. Dining area is welcoming and inviting. Meals are homemade and plentiful. The pricing was good for the rooms offered....
$5,200
2801 County Hwy I, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
4.8
(6 reviews)
LakeHouse Chippewa Falls was very beautiful. The people were friendly and they had a lot of activities for mom to do. Mom likes to do puzzles, and they have two puzzle rooms. She plays cards and they have a card room. The rooms themselves were very n...
$2,500
342 Twin Oak Drive, Altoona, WI 54720
4.0
(4 reviews)
Wonderful and caring staff/team. Was an ideal home for my Mother....
$4,073
406 Priddy St., Bloomer, WI 54724
3.0
(1 reviews)
When we got to VitaCare Living-Bloomer I, they weren't expecting us at all. The main lady wasn't there so her assistant helped us and she didn't know that much. So, we didn't get much help. She showed us around the rooms and I was disappointed in the...
$3,700
406 B Priddy St., Bloomer, WI 54724
Vita Care Living Bloomer 2 (406 B Priddy Street) is a 17 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The community provides our residents with a warm, dignified and caring atmosphere by recognizing the special needs of each and every resident. We have experienced staff to provide security and supervision at all times with our main goal being to assure each resident of living life to the fullest of their capabilities. Our Bloomer facility strives to provide care and services in a manner that the resident is encouraged to move toward functional independence in daily living or to continue functioning as independently as possible.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$3,700
893 Briar Lane, Altoona, WI 54720
Care Partners Assisted Living in Altoona (893 Briar Lane) is a 20 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides our residents with a warm, dignified and caring atmosphere by recognizing the special needs of each and every resident. We have experienced staff to provide security and supervision at all times with our main goal being to assure each resident of living life to the fullest of their capabilities. Our Altoona facility strives to provide care and services in a manner that the resident is encouraged to move toward functional independence in daily living or to continue functioning as independently as possible.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$4,900
Assisted Living
Randy
5.0
Review of Heritage at Oakwood Hills
My mom is a resident of Heritage at Oakwood Hills. What I like best is that it's a smaller one, but it's nice and quaint like that. So, it feels nice and warm and cozy. The upkeep is very good. The...
Assisted Living
Teri5
5.0
Review of Cambridge Senior Living - Eau Claire, WI
My mother has moved into Cambridge Senior Living - Eau Claire, WI. It's brand new, so the building is very beautiful, it's five minutes from where I live, and the staff seems very nice. What's nice...
Assisted Living
Teri
5.0
Review of Heritage at Oakwood Hills
Heritage at Oakwood Hills was very nice. It's small. It would have been our second choice but if there's a very bad dementia issue or needing to be lifted out of bed, then they can't do that. The...
Based on rates from the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living residents in Eau Claire incur a monthly expense of around $5,965. This price exceeds the Wisconsin median by $465 and trends higher than rates in nearby cities. For example, in Appleton, rates fall about $135 below the local median, and in Green Bay, facilities charge approximately $5,200.
Eau Claire
$5,965
Wisconsin
$5,500
The United States
$5,350
Wausau
$5,250
Green Bay
$5,200
Appleton
$5,830
Oshkosh
$5,975
In Eau Claire, Wisconsin’s Exceptional Expense Supplement for Members of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides eligible seniors additional Social Security income that can be used to help pay for assisted living. Seniors can also utilize the Medical Assistance Personal Care program when seeking to live in an ALF with fewer than 20 tenants.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Assisted living costs in Eau Claire hover around $5,965 per month, offering an economical alternative to specialized care. Those who obtain private home health care services pay higher fees of roughly $6,673, and nursing home residents pay about $66,536 per month. On the other hand, seniors who choose adult day health care pay around $3,500 less.
Home Health Care
$6,673
Adult Day Health Care
$2,448
Assisted Living Facility
$5,965
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$66,536
There are multiple no-cost resources and services in Eau Claire for seniors. Through local government agencies, seniors can find enriching classes, workshops and volunteer opportunities. Many of these organizations advocate for seniors and caregivers to provide a positive quality of life for those in long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire County Aging and Disability Resource Center | (715) 839-4735 | Through the Eau Claire County Aging and Disability Resource Center, seniors in assisted living communities can access a variety of free local resources. There are health promotion workshops and special events, along with counseling for seniors and help with benefits. This organization also has an informative newsletter and provides counseling and services for caregivers. |
| Eau Claire Veterans Services | (715) 839-4744 | Senior veterans can get help with benefits and claims at the Eau Claire Veterans Services center. Other services include assistance with obtaining records and applying for awards and special programs. In addition, this office can connect senior vets to speaking engagement opportunities and other services and resources in the local area. |
| Eau Claire AARP | (866) 448-3611 | The Eau Claire AARP connects seniors to volunteer opportunities in the community and provides free resources such as driver safety courses and tax preparation. This organization also hosts educational workshops on various topics that relate to seniors — many of which can be attended virtually. |
Eau Claire-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
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