Senior Living in Sawyer County, Wisconsin
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Sawyer County
6 communities licensed by the state of Wisconsin. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Acres Assisted Living | Hayward | Assisted Living | 28 | Aspen Acres Business LLC |
| Harbor Living | Hayward | Assisted Living | 16 | HARBOR LIVING LLC |
| Transitions | Hayward | Assisted Living | 8 | SAWYER COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
| Vitacare Living - Hayward I | Hayward | Assisted Living | 16 | Scandia Capital Partners LLC |
| Vitacare Living - Hayward II | Hayward | Assisted Living | 13 | Scandia Capital Partners LLC |
| Waters Edge | Hayward | Independent Living · Assisted Living | 40 | MEDICAL SERVICES INC |
Also in Sawyer County, from public records: 5 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Wisconsin costs a median of $6,540 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Wisconsin: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Sawyer County
5 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franmar | Hayward | 30 | Everett Fuller |
| Galaxie I | Hayward | 44 | Sawyer CO NP Housing |
| Northern Lights | Hayward | 24 | Horizon Mgmt |
| Shirley Anne Apartments | Hayward | 12 | Fuller, E |
| Winterhaven Apartments | Winter | 13 | Catholic Charities Bureau |
Nursing homes in Sawyer County
2 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water's Edge | Hayward | ★★★★★ | 50 | Non profit - Corporation |
| Hayward Health Services | Hayward | ★★★★☆ | 59 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.

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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.