The 5 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Woodruff, WI for 2024

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There are 5 Assisted Living Facilities in the Woodruff area, with 2 in Woodruff and 3 nearby.

To help you with your search, browse the 12 reviews below for assisted living facilities in Woodruff. On average, consumers rate assisted living in Woodruff 5 out of 5 stars.

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The small town of Woodruff was established in 1888 in Oneida County, Wisconsin. Today, Oneida County is home to over 35,00 people, with seniors over the age of 65 comprising more than a quarter of the total population. 

To support its local senior population, Woodruff has two assisted living facilities, and seniors who are willing to look out a little farther will find an additional three facilities to meet their needs. In Woodruff, as in all of the state, there are three different types of assisted living, including community-based residential facilities, residential care apartment complexes and adult family homes. All types of facilities are licensed and regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Bureau of Assisted Living, Division of Quality Assurance.

• The cost of living in Woodruff is about 6 percent lower than the nationwide average, which may appeal to seniors on a tight budget. 
• Woodruff experiences warm, comfortable summers and highs in the high-70s. Winters are harsh, with lows around 2 degrees and 80 inches of annual snowfall. This may be a consideration for seniors who enjoy outdoor living.
• Woodruff's crime rate is high relative to the U.S. average. On a scale of 1 to 100, with 100 meaning high crime, the property crime in this city is rated 47.5, and the violent crime rate is 41.9, compared to the national averages of 38.1 and 31.1, respectively. To ensure residents' safety, most assisted living communities utilize security systems.
• Woodruff seniors do not pay income tax on Social Security benefits or income from government pensions. Income from other retirement accounts is fully taxable.
• Public transportation in Woodruff is provided courtesy of Northwoods Transit Connections, which offers several fixed routes throughout the region. Most buses are wheelchair-accessible, and seniors are eligible to ride for a discounted rate.
• The Woodruff area is home to world-class medical facilities, including Howard Young Medical Center, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Assisted Living costs in Woodruff start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.

It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Woodruff and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.