The Waterford at Colby

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  • Interior

    A cozy game room featuring a pool table under soft lighting, with comfortable seating nearby.
  • Outdoors

    A well-maintained outdoor area with a patio, garden landscaping, and a modern building in the background.
  • Decor

    A spacious restaurant dining area with wooden furniture and warm lighting.
  • Living Room

    A spacious living room with a central stone fireplace and comfortable seating.
  • Building

    A sunny outdoor patio area with garden landscaping surrounding a building.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a bed, dresser, and chair, featuring simple and elegant decor.
  • Dining

    A cozy dining room with tables and chairs, decorated with tablecloths and wall hangings.
  • Lighting

    An empty restaurant dining area with wooden tables and chairs.
  • Seating Area

    A spacious and cozy living room with a central stone fireplace and comfortable seating.
  • Floor Plan

    Floor plan of the Hemlock Suite measuring 387 square feet.
  • Outdoor

    Sign for The Waterford at Colby, a senior living community.
  • Bathroom

    A bathroom featuring a star wall decor, white storage cabinet with pink flowers, and a shower area with a patterned curtain.
  • Television

    A cozy living room with natural light, featuring a comfortable chair, TV, and a small dining table.
  • Cabinets

    A kitchenette with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a kettle on the counter, featuring a decorative horse figurine on top of the cabinets.

The Waterford at Colby

The Waterford at Colby is an assisted living community in Colby, WI.

Information last verified:

1110 N Division St, Colby, WI 54421

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

4.6 from 106 reviews
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The Waterford at Colby Costs & Pricing

The Waterford at Colby offers competitive pricing for its accommodations compared to both Marathon County and the broader state of Wisconsin. For those considering a semi-private room, The Waterford's monthly cost of $2,635 is significantly lower than the county average of $2,999 and the state average of $3,977. In terms of studio apartments, residents will find a modest increase in cost at $4,082, which still surpasses only the county's charge of $3,883 while remaining close to the state average. However, when it comes to one-bedroom units, The Waterford stands out with a monthly rate of $5,132 that far exceeds not just the county's lower average of $3,283 but also the state's typical price of $3,412. This disparity in one-bedroom pricing may be reflective of unique amenities or services offered by The Waterford that enhance resident experience. Overall, The Waterford at Colby presents a compelling value proposition for potential residents seeking quality living arrangements in a supportive environment.

Floor plansThe Waterford at ColbyMarathon CountyWisconsin
Semi-Private$2,635$2,999$3,977
Studio$4,082$3,883$3,999
1 Bedroom$5,132$3,283$3,412

Overall Review of The Waterford at Colby

common 13 reviews mention this

Activities and outings stand out

Residents highlight frequent activities, exercise, and outings.

Many reviews describe a steady schedule that keeps residents engaged, including exercise and organized outings. Residents or families mention seeing activity photos and enjoying specific options like music and bus rides. Several reviews also note projects, daily activity time, and additional opportunities for social connection with other residents.

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Meals and dining get praise

Food quality is a frequent point of praise.

Reviews repeatedly mention good meals and positive dining experiences. Families specifically call out healthy eating and residents enjoying the meals since moving in. The community also describes providing multiple meals throughout the day, aligning with residents who say they do not need to cook or manage food on their own.

common 6 reviews mention this

Clean, homey environment

Residents and visitors describe a clean, comfortable setting.

Multiple reviews mention cleanliness, including rooms that stay neat and a tidy overall environment. Visitors also describe a homey feel during tours and visits. A few residents/families tie the comfort of the setting to the day-to-day help with chores like cleaning and cooking.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Memory care help can be delayed

Some residents in memory care describe difficulty getting timely help.

While several reviews reference dementia or Alzheimer support, a recurring concern is the response process when help is needed. One reviewer says hourly checks in the memory care unit are not always sufficient, and another describes long wait times after using a help button. A separate review also cautions that special needs were not met as promised when they arranged care.

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Features

Housing

  • 48 resident community capacity 48 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

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
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

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Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the charming town of Colby, Wisconsin, this area offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to senior living needs. With easy access to restaurants such as Hardee's, Subway, and McDonald's, seniors can enjoy convenient dining options close by. Places of worship like the First Presbyterian Church and Saint Marys Catholic Church provide spiritual fulfillment for residents. Nearby pharmacies like Shopko Pharmacy and Owen Withee Pharmacy ensure easy access to prescription medications. For leisure activities, seniors can visit cafes like Abby Cafe or explore parks such as Abbotsford Elementary Playground and Jurrustic Park. Transportation services like Medford Taxi and United Airlines make travel convenient for seniors. Additionally, medical facilities including Marshfield Clinic and Aspirus Cardiovascular Associates offer quality healthcare services in the vicinity. The peaceful surroundings and range of amenities make this area an ideal choice for seniors looking to settle down in a welcoming community in Colby, Wisconsin.

Restaurants

  • Hardee's (0.1 miles)
  • Subway (0.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Bowl Winkles Two (0.8 miles)
  • Hunters Choice (1.2 miles)
  • Tesmer's Town & Country Bar (1.2 miles)
  • El Buen Sabo (1.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Zion Christian Nursery School & Day Care (1.1 miles)
  • St Mary School (1.4 miles)
  • First Presbyterian Church (1.4 miles)
  • Saint Marys Catholic Church (1.4 miles)
  • North Ridge Church of Abbotsford (1.4 miles)
  • St Bernard's (1.7 miles)
  • Abby Free Church (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Shopko Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Owen Withee Pharmacy (14 miles)
  • Aspirus Pharmacy - Medford (14.5 miles)
  • Health Mart Pharmacy (14.6 miles)
  • Medford Valu-Rite Drugs (14.6 miles)
  • Medical Center Pharmacy (14.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Abby Cafe (1.3 miles)
  • Rondi's Country Cafe (14 miles)
  • Medford Cafe (14.4 miles)
  • Uncommon Ground (14.7 miles)

Parks

  • Abbotsford Elementary Playground (1.8 miles)
  • Dorchester Park (5.1 miles)
  • Curtiss Park (6 miles)
  • Big Rapids County Park (12.1 miles)
  • Athens County Park (13.8 miles)
  • Jurrustic Park (14.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Timberline Taxidermy (10.3 miles)
  • Stoiber Plumbing (11.3 miles)
  • United Airlines (12.3 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (13.9 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (13.9 miles)
  • Memorial Health Center Helicopter Landing Zone (14.6 miles)
  • Medford Taxi (14.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Marshfield Clinic-Athens Center (13.5 miles)
  • Hope Clinic Sc (13.5 miles)
  • Bone & Joint Clinic (14.1 miles)
  • Aspirus Cardiovascular Associates (14.5 miles)
  • Eye Clinic of Wisconsin Sc (14.5 miles)
  • Taylor County Health Department (14.6 miles)
  • Audiology & Better Hearing (14.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Marshfield Clinic (14.2 miles)
  • Memorial Health Center (14.5 miles)

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