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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Columbus, WI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Columbus, A Place for Mom can help. With 345 memory care facilities in Columbus, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Columbus incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Columbus memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Columbus, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Marquette Bungalows Historic District, Sherman Avenue Historic District and East Dayton Street Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Watertown, Sun Prairie and Lake Mills.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
85 bed skilled nursing care facility offering private or semi private rooms. Medicare, medicaid, private pay or insurance accepted. We offer short-term rehab respite and extended care services. Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy available. Nutritious home style cooked meals offered...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Beautifully situated on the wooded grounds adjacent to St. Patrick's Church, Mulberry Glen offers the peaceful pace of life in the small but active community of Whitewater, Wisconsin. At Mulberry Glen you'll enjoy worry-free, luxury apartment living with resort style amenities. Your proximity to...
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The reason why I picked this community is that my Grandma actually stayed here and it is close to my mom’s home. My Mother is so happy here and she is doing well. The staff is so nice and the nurses have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Glenwood at Mulberry Glenwood at Mulberry is an attractive assisted living community surrounded by a gorgeous wooded area. Located in Whitewater, Wisconsin, the residence provides assisted living services, while allowing residents to remain independent. Located near the University of Wisconsin...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Autumn Oaks is 30 bed community based Residential Facility which cares for persons 50 or older who have minimal to moderate physical or mental conditions that prevent them from caring for themselves. Our goal is to assist residents in maintaining the maximum level of independence of which they...
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Mom spent two weeks here in respite care before a granddaughter's visit and continuing to look for a more permanent solution. When I checked her out at the end of two weeks, Mom gave me a long hug and...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A home away from home. Our place is located in a warm and inviting community, with some unique history. Mission Statement We provide a home environment that will bring comfort and quality to enrich the lives of others.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cedar Bay West Cedar Bay West is a vibrant assisted living community in the charming town of West Bend, Wisconsin. With over 1,200 acres of parks and beautiful greenery, West Bend is the perfect location for our community, and for family to visit, and for our active residents to enjoy the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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This is a great community for care. The staff is outstanding and they keep me informed on any changes. They offer great home cooking and we like that she does participate in the activities with the other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kelly House is an assisted living community located in Evansville, WI. Evansville is thirty minutes from Wisconsin's capital, Madison, and is home to eighteen-acre Lake Leota. Family and friends visiting Kelly House will have plenty to enjoy in Evansville, like the annual Fall Studio Tour by the...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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So far, things are going well here. The home itself is nice and clean and they seem to keep it maintained well. The staff is nice and they give a lot of attention to the residents. It is homey and inviting.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our assisted living facility is a great option for those who need some assistance with daily personal care and/or memory care. We are located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of Ingleside Communities' campus setting and offer private studios with bathrooms, featuring a continuum of care...

Cost of memory care in Columbus, WI

The average cost of senior living in Columbus is $4,324 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beaver Dam, WI with an average of $3,455 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Columbus, WI vs. nearby cities

Columbus, WI
$4,324/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Columbus, WI vs. the state and national average

Columbus, WI
$4,324/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Columbus vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,324/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Columbus, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$5,331/mo
Studio
$4,999/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,934/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,084/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Columbus

Recent reviews for memory care in Columbus

Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Heritage Lake Country in Hartland, WI

4.0
We chose this community for my mom so she can be as independent as possible. When she needs help the staff is great. They have lots of activities that she enjoys doing like the exercise classes, cooking classes they go out on field-trips and have movie nights. She eats well and balanced. ...
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Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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Columbus review score based on 609 family reviews

7.1
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This proprietary review score is based on 609 reviews of 314 Columbus memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Columbus review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Columbus review score compared against nearby cities

7.1
Columbus, WI314 facilities
7.1
Fall River, WI340 facilities
7.1
Doylestown, WI303 facilities

Review subcategories for Columbus memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 609 reviews of 314 Columbus memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Columbus resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Columbus, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.0
Activities
3.9
4.0
Value for cost*
3.7
4.0
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Columbus memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbus memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbus, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Columbus memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Columbus that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Columbus, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50.8%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.3%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.1%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.3%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.5%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.6%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.5%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Columbus memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Columbus Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Columbus, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50.6%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.1%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Columbus memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Columbus partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbus, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.7%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.1%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.9%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.2%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbus memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Columbus communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbus, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
16.1%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbus memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Columbus offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbus, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.5%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.7%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.9%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.6%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
37.3%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
15.3%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.9%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.9%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Hill Terrace, The Waterford at Hartford and The Waterford at Fitchburg are the top-rated memory care facilities near Columbus, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 345 memory care facilities near Columbus, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Columbus, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, The Waterford at Hartford and The Waterford at Fitchburg. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 345 memory care facilities near you in Columbus, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Columbus, Wisconsin, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Columbus, Wisconsin, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Columbus, Wisconsin ranges from $680 to $13484. The average Memory Care cost in Columbus, Wisconsin is $4,324. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Columbus, Wisconsin typically starts at $680. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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