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Cambridge Senior Living in Rice Lake, WI

Cambridge Senior Living is an assisted living community in Rice Lake, WI.

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Cambridge Senior Living in Rice Lake, WI

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Cambridge Senior Living Cambridge Senior Living

820 Bear Paw Avenue, Rice Lake, WI 54868

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

4.3 from 24 reviews
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Overall Review of Cambridge Senior Living

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Medication management and safety

Residents describe medication management and a focus on safety as part of care.

Several reviews mention medication management helping residents stay stable, along with confidence that staff are taking care day to day. Families also describe staff coordinating medical support when needs change, including hospice involvement. One review during COVID notes staff did their best, while also calling out a need for a stronger falls-mitigation approach and consistent bedside checks.

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Caring, responsive staff

Staff are repeatedly described as caring, understanding, and responsive to families.

Across reviews, residents and families describe staff who treat people with genuine compassion and make time for conversations and support. Multiple reviewers highlight the way caregivers help with personal care and daily needs, while others mention staff being understanding about family concerns and working with them during difficult transitions. A frequent theme is that the community feels personal rather than institutional, with staff who remember residents and show up consistently.

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Activities and community engagement

Daily life is described as active, with a structured activities focus.

Residents and families describe a busy atmosphere, including engagement from the activities team and a sense of community. Reviews mention staff and programming keeping residents socially connected, with one family saying their loved one stays active and participates in activities. Another review highlights the layout of neighborhoods inside the building as supporting both individual spaces and group involvement.

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Dining feels mixed

Dining quality earns praise, but residents also raise concerns about value.

Some reviews describe the food as very good and say dining contributes positively to the experience. At the same time, one resident’s family calls out that, for the cost of living there, residents should be able to get a more decent meal, which stands out as a recurring concern. Together, the reviews suggest dining can land well for some families while others leave wanting better consistency for the price.

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Clean, updated spaces

The building and common areas are consistently described as clean and updated.

Families frequently mention the facility feeling very clean, well kept, and updated, with spaces that look inviting. Reviews also describe the layout positively, including how the building is organized and supports comfort for residents. Several comments connect this overall condition to feeling safe and settling in more easily.

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Cost concerns show up

At least a few reviews say pricing doesn’t match the day-to-day value.

One review explicitly describes the community as overpriced for what residents get. Another review ties cost to dining expectations, arguing that residents should receive a better meal for the price. While other reviewers say pricing is competitive, these comments point to value concerns for some families.

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Features

Housing

  • 68 resident community capacity 68 resident community capacity
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • 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
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical Transportation arrangement (non-medical
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • 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

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Rice Lake, Wisconsin offers a variety of amenities that would be beneficial for senior living. With multiple physicians and medical centers nearby, residents have easy access to healthcare services. There are also several places of worship for spiritual fulfillment, pharmacies for medication needs, and cafes for socializing with friends. The area features parks and a dog park for outdoor recreation, as well as a drive-in movie theater for entertainment. Overall, this neighborhood provides a convenient and welcoming environment for seniors looking to settle down in Rice Lake.

Physicians

  • Marshfield Clinic Lakewoods (0.2 miles)
  • Marshfield Medical Center - Rice Lake (0.2 miles)
  • Lakeview Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • Marshfield Clinic (0.3 miles)
  • Terrell, John Diagnostic Radiology Associates (1.2 miles)
  • Branham-Healy Orthopedic Clinic SC (1.3 miles)
  • Chippewa Valley Eye Clinic (2.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (0.4 miles)
  • Enterprise Rent-A-Car (6.6 miles)
  • Lawrence National Lease (8.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First United Methodist Church (0.7 miles)
  • Blue Hills Unitarian Universalist (1.1 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (1.2 miles)
  • Saint Joseph Parish (1.2 miles)
  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic (1.2 miles)
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church (1.2 miles)
  • Red Cedar Community Church (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Osterbauer Drugs (0.9 miles)
  • Osterbauer Drugs (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (8.7 miles)
  • Home Town Pharmacy (8.8 miles)
  • Gordys Market Barron (8.8 miles)
  • James Pharmacy (8.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Big O (1.1 miles)
  • Shananagin's (1.2 miles)
  • Jaybirds Of Rice Lake (1.2 miles)
  • Turtle Back Golf Dining (1.4 miles)
  • A & J Adventure Bar (1.6 miles)
  • Casa Mexicana (1.7 miles)
  • Burger King (2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Marshfield Clinic Indianhead Center (1.3 miles)
  • St Joseph's Hospital Of The Hospital Sisters Of The Third Order Of St Francis (3.2 miles)
  • Mayo Clinic Health System (8.7 miles)
  • Barron Memorial Medical Center (8.7 miles)
  • Cumberland Memorial Hospital (13.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Badger Brew Coffee Loft (1.3 miles)
  • Sherry's Happy Hour Cafe (6.5 miles)
  • Lona's Corner Cafe (6.8 miles)

Parks

  • Dog park (2.9 miles)
  • Babe & Phyl Park & Boat Landing (6.8 miles)
  • Wildwood Resort Playground (13.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Stardust Drive-In Movie Theater (11.5 miles)

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