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Willow Pines in Almena, WI

Willow Pines is an assisted living community in Almena, WI.

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1058-6Th Street, Almena, WI 54805

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4.4 from 51 reviews
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Overall Review of Willow Pines

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Kind, professional people

Reviews repeatedly describe the on-site people as kind and professional.

Several reviews focus on how friendly, nice, and professional people are during the on-site process. Others specifically mention “friendly people” and “friendly employees,” along with praise for quick interactions. The community also lists move-in coordination and housekeeping services, which fit the kind of day-to-day help families typically expect.

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Fast, easy on-site flow

Residents and visitors can expect an on-site experience that reviews describe as fast and easy to navigate.

Multiple reviews describe an efficient experience, with quick unloading and short wait times, including reports of being “in and out fast.” Others mention practical logistics like easy directions to reach the docks and a smoother check-in process. The community also lists Wi‑Fi and telephone access, plus scheduled daily activities, which can matter to people trying to keep routines consistent while they’re managing appointments and day plans.

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Occasional complaints about loading

A smaller set of reviews raise concerns about delays, information, or loading conditions.

Some reviews are negative, citing issues like being loaded later than expected, rejected washouts during the day, and concerns about misinformation. Others complain about conditions during loading and suggest the facility doesn’t handle certain temperature-related expectations well. These reports appear less common than the otherwise positive notes about smooth, quick flow.

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Features

Housing

  • 4 resident community capacity 4 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • First Lutheran Church of Arland (3.6 miles)
  • St Matthew Lutheran Church (3.8 miles)
  • Grace Lutheran Church (6.2 miles)
  • Mennonite Church (6.2 miles)
  • Wels (6.6 miles)
  • Zion Lutheran Church (7.2 miles)
  • Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (7.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Roxie's Bar & Grill (4 miles)
  • Brothers Country Mart (5.8 miles)
  • Wherley's New Frontier (6.1 miles)
  • Subway (6.3 miles)
  • Shinako Lodge and Event Center (6.4 miles)
  • Spare Time Bowl Bar & Grill (6.4 miles)
  • 7 Brothers (7 miles)

Physicians

  • Turtle Lake Medical Clinic (6.1 miles)
  • Springer Eyecare (9.2 miles)
  • Aucoin, Kimberly Cumberland Healthcare Medical Clinic (11.7 miles)
  • Jennings, Craig Cumberland Healthcare Medical Clinic (11.7 miles)
  • Cumberland Healthcare (11.8 miles)
  • Cumberland Medical Clinic (11.8 miles)
  • Northwest Regional Center (11.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • James Pharmacy (9.2 miles)
  • Home Town Pharmacy (9.3 miles)
  • Gordys Market Barron (9.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (9.3 miles)
  • The Apothecary (11.8 miles)
  • Good Neighbor Pharmacy (11.8 miles)
  • Chet Johnson Drug (16.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Barron Memorial Medical Center (9.7 miles)
  • Mayo Clinic Health System (9.7 miles)
  • Cumberland Memorial Hospital (11.7 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital Of The Hospital Sisters Of The Third Order Of St Francis (16.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Lawrence National Lease (10.3 miles)
  • Hencks All Season Taxidermy (10.5 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (13.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (14.3 miles)

Parks

  • Dallas Playground (12.6 miles)
  • Babe & Phyl Park & Boat Landing (13.8 miles)
  • Michael's Park (16.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Westside Cafe (14.3 miles)
  • Sherry's Happy Hour Cafe (14.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Stardust Drive-In Movie Theater (16 miles)

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