Assisted Living Facilities in Rice Lake, WI
Rice Lake is a charming community in Red Cedar River valley that’s home to a growing number of seniors aged 65 and over who are close to a quarter of its over 9,000 residents. The city acts as the medical and cultural center of nearby smaller towns including Barron and Cumberland. This quaint city has minimal crime and clean air, making a safe option for retirees who prefer a peaceful environment surrounded by scenic areas.
Assisted living communities provide personal residential care to seniors. Facilities can assist older adults with daily living and sometimes offer accommodation in a home-like setting. Residents enjoy three meals a day and other amenities such as recreational activities and access to in-house beauty salons. Many facilities provide individualized care plans created to promote independence. In Rice Lake, the median price for assisted living is $4,000 per month.
This page is an introduction to Rice Lake and assisted living rates within the state. It also includes several resources that may help older adults.
Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Rice Lake, WI

Vista Prairie at Brentwood
633 Cameron Road, Rice Lake, WI, 54868

VitaCare Living – Rice Lake II
1639 Kern Ave, Rice Lake, WI, 54868

Cambridge Senior Living – Rice Lake
820 Bear Paw Avenue, Rice Lake, WI, 54868
Woodstone Rice Lake
950 Bear Paw Avenue, Rice Lake, WI, 54868


Monroe Manor
508 E Monroe Ave, Barron, WI, 54812
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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Rice Lake
Assisted living communities in Rice Lake, also known as community-based residential facilities in Rice Lake, need to follow a comprehensive set of state regulations as determined by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Rice Lake
- The number of physicians in Rice Lake per capita is only slightly lower than the U.S. average. There are several hospitals in the city including the Marshfield Medical Center and the Rice Lake VA Clinic.
- Older adults in the city can stretch their retirement funds further thanks to Rice Lake’s below-average cost of living rates. The city’s general living expense ranking of 82.9 is lower than the state’s index of 90.9.
- During the cold season, Rice Lake receives around 32 inches of rain and 52 inches of snow with temperatures dropping as low as 1 degree. Thankfully, many assisted living facilities provide recreational activities indoors so seniors can stay warm during the colder months. The city does enjoy warm summers with an outstanding comfort index of 9.2 and temperatures of around 80 degrees.
- Rice Lake is a small community that sees very little crime throughout the year. While the property offense rates are higher than the national average, assisted living communities are usually secure units where seniors’ belongings are kept as safe as possible.
- The city’s air quality index of 77 means that seniors’ risks of respiratory disease are lower than in other parts of the country.
Paying for Assisted Living in Rice Lake
The Genworth Cost of Care 2020 Survey indicates the average monthly rate for assisted living in Rice Lake is $4,000. This cost is $300 and $400 lower than the corresponding national and state medians.
The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Rice lake is one of the more affordable Wisconsin areas for assisted living and is only $155 above the southern city of La Crosse. Southeast in Wausau assisted living prices are $100 higher than in Rice Lake. Around the shores of Lake Winnebago, in areas such as Appleton ($5,500) and Oshkosh ($4,908), assisted living costs are substantially higher than in Rice Lake.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Adult day health care is the most affordable option for seniors in Rice Lake at a median monthly rate of $1,040. However, when compared with the costs of homemaker and home health aide providers, seniors who chose to move into an assisted living facility can save around $576 on average each month. At an average cost of $7,756 for a semiprivate room and $8,304 for a private room, receiving nursing home care is the most expensive form of senior care in the area.
Note: Care cost data for Rice Lake was not available, so data for the closest city, Eau Claire, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Rice Lake
Seniors with Medicaid in Wisconsin may qualify for financial assistance through the Family Care program or the Program for All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly (PACE). These programs cover long-term care services in a person’s home of choice, which includes CBRFs and RCACs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
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:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Rice Lake
The Rice Lake area has several assistance programs that can help older adults who either already reside in an assisted living community or are considering moving into one.
Resource
Contact
Service
(715)537-6225
The ADRC is the initial point of contact between older adults and services in their areas. Seniors can contact the service for help and advice on local resources and eligibility for financial assistance programs.
(715) 234.7224
The Senior Center of the Rice Lake Areas serves older adults aged 55 and older. Seniors can join an array of low-cost social activities including line dancing, card games and ceramic classes.
(800)815-0015
Older residents of assisted living communities can contact the long-term care ombudsman program for help and advice when they have a complaint about their units. Volunteers with the program can help with investigating complaints on topics such as meals, quality of care and facility cleanliness. The ombudsman can also educate seniors on their rights as residents.
(800) 242-1060
This statewide program offers free insurance counseling to older adults aged 65 and over. Seniors can request advice on topics such as Medigap, Medicare part B and prescription drug policies.
(715) 369-1409
The RSVP program is aimed at seniors aged 55 and older who wish to continue serving their community. Volunteers are matched with local nonprofit and government agencies based on their skillset and interests.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Rice Lake
Rice Lake-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.
