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Page Reviewed / Updated – December 23, 2022
Set along the Mississippi River, La Crosse, WI, is a charming city with a small-town feel that’s steeped in history. It’s home to over 52,000 residents, nearly 14% of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. Seniors can benefit from the city’s affordable living costs, low crime rates and lively cultural scene. These are just some reasons that La Crosse was named one of the top 100 places to live in the United States.
The city is home to a wide variety of historical and cultural attractions, including museums and art galleries. There are plenty of opportunities for active seniors to enjoy the outdoors at the beautiful riverfront, scenic parks and trails at Grandad Bluff Park. La Crosse is also home to two nationally recognized health care facilities: the Mayo Clinic’s Franciscan Healthcare La Crosse and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, which specializes in geriatric care.
According to Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey, the average cost of assisted living in La Crosse is $4,263 per month. This makes La Crosse an affordable option compared to both the Wisconsin state average of $4,600 and U.S. national average of $4,500.
We’ve put together this guide of the 10 best assisted living facilities in La Crosse to help seniors and their families navigate long-term care options.
Brookdale LaCrosse
At Brookdale LaCrosse, seniors don't have to worry about housekeeping, chores or laundry, so they can spend time doing the things they love. The community is pet-friendly and offers access to amenities such as a fireside living room, arts and crafts studio, library and courtyard garden. The daily path of engagement features activities that help create a sense of purpose and belonging, including gardening, cooking classes, walking groups and brain games. Whether seniors require help with personal tasks such as bathing and dressing or medication management, the community's team of trained caregivers are on-site 24 hours a day to provide personalized care and attention.
Features
- Community kitchen
- Delivery of personal care products through the Personal Solutions program
Eagle Crest South
Eagle Crest South offers a dynamic environment with a continuum of care that allows seniors to comfortably age in place. It's considered to be one of the top facilities in the area for its whole-person approach to care that addresses the areas of wellness, lifelong learning, spirituality and fellowship. This can be seen in the community's robust social calendars, exquisite culinary offerings and integrative wellness program. The Town Hall and Village Square serve as central hubs for socialization and activity, where residents can meet to enjoy restaurant-style meals, catch a movie in the theater or participate in one of the fun daily activities.
Features
- Courtyard with walking paths and botanical garden
- In-house massage therapy
The Willows
Set along the banks of the Mississippi, The Willows offers a peaceful, relaxing environment where seniors live worry-free. Residents can enjoy the comfort of private apartments, which feature kitchenettes, spacious closets and accessible baths with built-in safety features. From its enclosed courtyard with gardens and walking paths to its front porch, the community offers beautiful outdoor living spaces. The building is designed as a single story, so seniors can easily navigate from room to room without having to worry about stairs. For residents' convenience, the community provides housekeeping and laundry services, comprehensive maintenance and transportation to medical appointments.
Features
- Multidenominational religious services offered in-house
- Three daily restaurant-style meals
Brookdale Onalaska
Brookdale Onalaska is included in this list for its efforts to create a fun community living experience. The intimate community is designed with cozy common spaces for residents to relax and socialize, including a fireside living room, elegant dining room and welcoming front porch. Resident apartments are pet-friendly and feature private baths, spacious storage and large windows to let in natural light. To help seniors stay active and engaged, the community offers a wide range of health and wellness programming that focuses on the mind, body and spirit. Activities include resident council meetings, games, devotional services and the community's signature B-Fit exercise program.
Features
- Complimentary transportation and parking
- Enhanced air purification system
SpringBrook Assisted Living
The mission at SpringBrook Assisted Living is to provide seniors with quality care in a comfortable, homelike setting. Located on the edge of natural wetlands, the community offers beautiful views and natural surroundings while ensuring seniors have access to exceptional services and amenities. The building features a spacious community room where movies, church services and family gatherings are held, along with a beauty salon, activity studio and fitness center. Residents are encouraged to live as independently as possible, with caring staff available to assist with their daily needs and an on-call registered nurse available 24/7 to provide added peace of mind.
Features
- Spa and heated therapy pool
- Electronic medication and charting system
Eagle Crest North
Residents of Eagle Crest North can enjoy a resort-style living experience. It's included in this list for its luxurious design features, upscale amenities and robust programming. The Town Center is the community's hub where residents can meet for drinks in the Riverboat Lounge, catch a movie in the theater, join in a crafting project or participate in group exercises held in the fitness center. Three restaurant-style meals are served each day and housekeeping and laundry services are provided on a weekly basis. Scheduled transportation services are available to take residents to medical appointments and on organized community outings.
Features
- Full continuum of care services
- Wellness checks performed three times daily
Laurel Manor Assisted Living
Laurel Manor Assisted Living is an intimate residential care complex where seniors have access to personalized support. Each resident receives a personalized care plan that includes services tailored to their unique needs. Ongoing health monitoring ensures that changes can be made to these plans if a senior's needs change. The community features a secure entrance and access to community spaces such as a library, lounge, fireside living area and outdoor patio. Two meals are provided daily, along with housekeeping and laundry services so seniors can live worry-free. The community also features an on-site beauty shop where residents can go for salon services and pampering.
Features
- Complimentary on-site laundry facilities
- Awake staff 24 hours a day
Prairie Home Assisted Living
Prairie Home Assisted Living offers a friendly environment where seniors have access to supportive personal care services and amenities to make daily life more enjoyable. Trained caregivers are on-site 24 hours a day to deliver personalized assistance with daily tasks, along with household chores such as laundry and housekeeping. A pendant call system ensures residents have direct access to staff members in the event of an emergency. The community is designed with amenities for residents' comfort and convenience, including an on-site beauty salon, library, television lounge and fireplace. There's also a secure patio area where seniors can enjoy time outdoors.
Features
- Pet-friendly environment
- Ongoing health monitoring by a registered nurse
Creamery Creek Senior Living Viroqua
Family-owned and operated, Creamery Creek Senior Living Viroqua offers a cozy, welcoming environment. The campus features inviting gathering areas with stone fireplaces and landscaped outdoor spaces, including a spacious patio, raised gardens and walking trails. The community offers a full range of personalized assisted living services that help seniors maintain their sense of independence while ensuring they have support they need to enjoy a high quality of life. Residents can benefit from three daily meals plus snacks, weekly light housekeeping services and an enriching activities program. Daily programming includes current events discussions, exercise classes, bingo games and coffee socials.
Features
- Studio and one-bedroom floor plans
- Diabetic support
Brookdale Winona
Brookdale Winona earns a spot on this top 10 list for efforts to provide seniors with a retirement experience that's fun, engaging and stress-free. The community offers personalized care plans that ensure seniors only receive the assistance they need. Household chores such as laundry, housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of so seniors can focus their time on the things that make them happy. The community's award-winning signature programs ensure that residents are taken care of in terms of mind, body and spirit. Seniors have daily opportunities to participate in activities such as exercise classes, craft projects, brain fitness games and coffee hours.
Features
- Emergency alert system
- On-site beauty salon and barbershop