Grace Hillside Apartments

Grace Hillside Apartments sits on a wooded hill in the East Hill neighborhood at 414 Doty Street in Eau Claire, right by a local bus route that gets you to Downtown and the campus pretty easily, so if getting around is important, this place makes that part simple. This is a senior living community that offers independent living and retirement services for active, healthy seniors, with care and services meant for different needs, and it used to go by the name Hillside Apartments. The building went up in 1974, has 21 units, and you'll mostly find one-bedroom, one-bath apartments with around 510 square feet, though there are some units with two bedrooms or extra bathrooms, and the apartments have open concept floor plans, large windows for a lot of daylight, and carpeted bedrooms and closets that make the place comfortable enough for folks who want something easy to take care of while having some room to relax. Residents get all the basics like water, sewer, trash, recycling, and heat rolled right into the rent, and there are modern appliances-electric range, stove, refrigerator, microwave, and washer/dryer units-plus on-site laundry if you want it. The apartments are pet friendly for cats and small dogs, so you can bring your little buddies along, but big dogs aren't allowed. The whole place is smoke-free, and there's security with secured entries so you can feel safe coming and going. There's off-street parking for cars and bike storage for those who still like to ride around, and along with outdoor sitting areas where you can enjoy the trees and views, you'll find basement storage space if you need to tuck stuff away. There's also an online portal through AppFolio for paying rent, requesting maintenance, or communicating with the management, which is run by Grace Lutheran Communities and keeps things organized without a lot of hassle. Grace Hillside Apartments isn't fancy, but it does focus on social engagement, activity programs, and your well-being, and meals provided are made with good ingredients to keep things nutritious. Community amenities include a general store, computer and internet access, a library, and a 24-hour security system, plus there's always someone to talk to with senior living advisors nearby for anyone needing more guidance. They believe in a faith-centered, compassionate environment, and aim for a simple, low-maintenance lifestyle with chances for making friends and staying active, and you won't see any large groups of people just coming and going since it's meant for folks who enjoy peace with what they need right on the property.