24 Assisted Living Facilities near Altoona, WI

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Altoona

• The weather in Altoona is typical of central Wisconsin. The area has warm summers with highs of 83 degrees in July, while frigid winters average overnight lows of just five degrees in January. Summer brings 31 inches of rain to the area, and winter drops around 47 inches of snow.
• The cost of living in Altoona ranks 93 out of 100, with 100 being the U.S. national average. Wisconsin averages 98 to 99 out of 100 by comparison. Healthcare can be significantly more expensive in Altoona, with costs 8 percent higher than national averages.
• Crime rates in Altoona have been falling in a steep decline since at least 2003 when the rate of all crimes combined was only half the national rate. By 2017, even this rate had fallen to just 5 percent the national average for all categories. Altoona tends to go several years between violent crimes, and the local property crime rates are exceptionally low.
• Public transportation in Altoona is provided by Eau Claire Transit, the main bus provider for Eau Claire County. This service runs scheduled routes to the Altoona shoreline area and offers dial-a-ride services with advance booking. Seniors age 60 and above may ride scheduled routes at a discount with valid ID.
• The Altoona area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as OakLeaf Surgical Hospital and HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
• Altoona has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Family Caregiver Support Program, an organization that provides respite care and Alzheimer's diagnosis and support services to Altoona seniors, as well as multiple senior centers.