Assisted Living in Altoona, Wisconsin

There are 21 assisted living facilities serving Altoona, Wisconsin. This includes 5 facilities in Altoona and 16 nearby. The daily costs for assisted living in Wisconsin range from $30 to $325, with an average expenditure running around $128. The monthly cost averages about $3,850 and ranges between $911 and $9,750. On an annual basis, the average cost is around $46,200, which is greater than the national average of $42,000.

The cost for assisted living in Altoona generally ranges from as little as $2,950 per month up to $5,910 per month. The median cost is about $4,225 per month, or about $50,700 annually.

SeniorScore™ for Altoona, Wisconsin

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Altoona scores significantly higher than the Wisconsin average of 71.
Altoona scores significantly higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 4 hospitals within close range of the city, including Sacred Heart Hsptl, Oak Leaf Surgcl Hsptl, and Luther Hospital Mayo Health System.
There are 42 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Country Terrace of Altoona, Grace Willowbrook, and Oakwood Villa.
There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.0, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 102 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a very low property crime rate.
The area has a very low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
There are 20 golf courses in or around the city, including Hillcrest Golf & Country Club, Eau Claire Golf & Country Club, and Hickory Hills Golf Course.
There are 7 parks near the city center, including Putnam Park State Natural Area, Owen Park, and Tower Ridge Recreation Area.
There are 62 churches in or near the city, including Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Altoona United Methodist Chr, and Lake Street United Meth Church.
There are 9 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 34 grocery stores within the city.
There are 6 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 30 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.15% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.78% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 5.88%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Wisconsin has an average state income tax of 4.35%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $62,484, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $46,166, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $27,723, which is higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $50,700 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $85,775 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $19,565 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $47,773 annually, which are high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 4.50%, which is low compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Altoona receives low levels of rainfall each year.
Altoona has very harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
Altoona has an average population density of 1,438.0 people per square mile.
Residents of Altoona have a very short daily commute time.
The city has a low public transportation ridership.
Altoona has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has a very high graduation rate of 93.68%.

Located in Eau Claire County, Altoona is a small city in Wisconsin. It is included in the Eau Claire metropolitan statistical area. The encompassing metro area has 126,056 residents, but there are 7,039 within the city itself. Around 27% of the population are 55 and over.

The SeniorScore™ for Altoona is 81. The mean housing price in the city is $229,500, which is relatively less than the state average of $234,000. Altoona also has a low unemployment rate of around 4.5%. The city's mean household income is $46,000 ($28,000 per person), compared to an average of $52,000 for the entire state of Wisconsin.

Altoona has harsh average temperatures, with very cold winters and calm summers. The city gets low amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities, Altoona has above average air quality and a very low rate of crime.

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Top Assisted Living Facilities in Altoona, Wisconsin

Oakwood Villa

2512 New Pine Dr

Altoona, WI 54720

1-855-221-7955

6 Reviews

Oakwood Villa is a 92 room senior care facility. It is located nearby the Seymour neighborhood of Altoona, Wisconsin. The community is in a largely middle income area, with an average per-household income of $44,530. It has ...

Assisted Living in Altoona, Wisconsin

SeniorScore™ for Altoona, Wisconsin

SeniorScore™ Overview

Health & Safety

Recreation & Leisure

Finances

General Quality of Life

Top Assisted Living Facilities in Altoona, Wisconsin

Oakwood Villa

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Family Tree

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Syverson Lutheran Home

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