The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, WI

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The Classic at Hillcrest Greens in Altoona, WI

The Classic at Hillcrest Greens is an assisted living and memory care community in Altoona, WI.

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2455 Sawgrass Place, Altoona, WI 54720

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.6 from 76 reviews
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The Classic at Hillcrest Greens Costs & Pricing

The Classic at Hillcrest Greens offers a competitive pricing structure for its accommodations compared to both Eau Claire County and the broader Wisconsin market. Monthly costs for a studio unit are set at $4,950, which is notably higher than the county average of $4,023 and the state average of $3,999. For those considering a one-bedroom option, The Classic's price of $5,850 also surpasses local and state averages significantly; Eau Claire County stands at $3,715 while Wisconsin's overall average is $3,412. While The Classic may represent a premium investment in housing, it suggests an emphasis on quality and value that prospective residents may find appealing in their search for a new home.

Floor plansThe Classic at Hillcrest GreensEau Claire CountyWisconsin
Studio$4,950$4,023$3,999
1 Bedroom$5,850$3,715$3,412

Overall Review of The Classic at Hillcrest Greens

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Food and dining stand out

Dining is repeatedly described as better than typical senior menus.

Many residents and families highlight the meals as a major strength, describing them as well prepared, flavorful, and not like a typical “senior center” menu. Several reviews connect the food to how welcome and cared for residents feel day to day, including praise for the chef and menu preparation. A few also mention multiple dining options on-site, reinforcing that dining is treated as an experience rather than just sustenance.

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Activities keep residents engaged

Residents are described as staying active with varied daily options.

Reviews frequently point to busy schedules of activities as a reason residents remain engaged, from fitness and arts to music and day trips. Families mention that the calendar of events helps residents stay social and gives them reasons to look forward to visits. This aligns with the community’s emphasis on scheduled programs and community-sponsored outings, including resident-run involvement and devotional or educational offerings.

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Memory care gets mixed feedback

Memory care experiences range from excellent to concerning.

Some families describe memory care as compassionate and personalized, emphasizing safety, gentle support, and staff who know residents. Other reviews raise serious concerns about dementia staffing quality, turnover, and whether experienced caregivers are available. Overall, residents’ day-to-day experience in memory care appears to depend heavily on staffing consistency and how concerns are handled.

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Pricing feels high for some families

Some families feel the monthly cost doesn’t match the value received.

At least one review calls out the price as not worth what they paid, specifically referencing the monthly cost. Another low-rating review frames leadership decisions as more focused on money than residents, which ties cost concerns to broader satisfaction. With pricing shown as above county and state benchmarks across unit types, the overall cost/value conversation stands out in the reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 63 resident community capacity 63 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Continuing learning programs Continuing learning programs
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Family education and support services Family education and support services
  • Family private dining rooms Family private dining rooms
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Located close to restaurants Located close to restaurants
  • Located close to shopping centers Located close to shopping centers
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor patio Outdoor patio
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Chippewa Valley Regional (5 miles away) Chippewa Valley Regional (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour nursing 24-hour nursing
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Accept incoming residents on hospice Accept incoming residents on hospice
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Same day assessments Same day assessments
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Altoona, Wisconsin, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities for seniors looking for a convenient and comfortable living situation. With several restaurants nearby such as Azul Tequila and Taco Bell, residents have plenty of dining options to choose from. Additionally, there are several places of worship including Harvestime Church and Calvary Baptist Church for those seeking spiritual fulfillment. For healthcare needs, there are multiple physicians offices and pharmacies in close proximity, such as Oakleaf Advanced Wound Care and Value Center Health Mart Pharmacy. In terms of leisure activities, residents can enjoy a movie at Micon Cinemas Eau Claire or grab a coffee at The French Press or Starbucks. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the nearby parks like Cinder City Park and River Prairie Park. And for medical emergencies, Oakleaf Surgical Hospital is conveniently located just 1.1 miles away. This neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking to settle down in Altoona.

Restaurants

  • Altoona Family Restaurant (0.4 miles)
  • Azul Tequila (0.7 miles)
  • Taqueria La Poblanita (0.7 miles)
  • La Misma Luna Mexican Store (0.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.9 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (0.9 miles)
  • Golden Spike Bar & Grill (1.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Harvestime Church (0.4 miles)
  • Jehovah's Witnesses (0.9 miles)
  • Calvary Baptist Church (1.4 miles)
  • Trinity Baptist Church-Sbc (1.4 miles)
  • Create-A-World Pre School (1.7 miles)
  • Cornerstone Christian Church (2.5 miles)
  • Grace Lutheran Foundation (2.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Oakleaf Advanced Wound Care (0.6 miles)
  • OakLeaf Clinics - Eau Claire Medical Clinic (1.1 miles)
  • Eau Claire Gi Associates (1.3 miles)
  • Richard E. Larson DC (1.3 miles)
  • Chittewa Value Orthopedics (1.5 miles)
  • Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic (1.5 miles)
  • Sterling Optical - Eau Claire (1.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Midelfort Pharmacy & Home Medical (0.6 miles)
  • Value Center Health Mart Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Target Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Value Center Health Mart Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Achieve Wellness Add to Favorites (2.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Micon Cinemas Eau Claire (0.7 miles)

Cafes

  • The French Press (0.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.9 miles)
  • The Nostalgic Bean (1.1 miles)
  • Acoustic Cafe (2.6 miles)
  • Olson S Ice Cream (2.9 miles)
  • The Goat Coffee House (2.9 miles)

Parks

  • Cinder City Park (1 miles)
  • River Prairie Park (2 miles)
  • Mount Tom Park (2.4 miles)
  • Owen Park (2.6 miles)
  • Owen Park Bandshell (2.8 miles)
  • Randall Park (2.9 miles)
  • Phoenix Park (3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Oakleaf Surgical Hospital (1.1 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Obstetrics & Gynecology (2.9 miles)

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