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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dane County, WI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Dane County, A Place for Mom can help. With 60 memory care facilities in Dane County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

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

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

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Photo of Traditions of Madison
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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The Arbors was a wonderful community. It was a very nice place. The staff here were very caring. I would highly recommend them. They have assisted living and memory care in the building next door too, so...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Willow Pointe Memory Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of Brightstar Senior Living of Waunakee
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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 newest community hugs the edge of several residential neighborhoods on the growing outskirts of Waunakee. Abutted next to a preserved wooded area of the village, the community offers a natural setting in suburban Dane County. The community will mimic its sister community in Madison with its...
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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.
Four Winds Assisted Living is an assisted living community that is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Verona, WI. Verona is located just 10 miles outside of the downtown area of Madison, WI. You get the quiet neighborhood with the ease of being able to visit Madison if the need...
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I really enjoy living at Madison Heights! The atmosphere and house is very comfortable. The staff is very nice, the other residents are great and I love the food! I would highly recommend it to others.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Madison Heights Senior Community is a memory care home creatively designed to meet the challenges of Alzheimer's and other related dementia diagnosis in a residential setting. Our homes and staff help residents enjoy and savor their individuality,even as they and their loved ones cope with memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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.
Madison Harbor House is a 3 house/48 bed campus. We do "Clustering" where as we can care for those with either no dementia/early stage dementia in one house and a house that is mid to early late-stage dementia, and then a house that is end-stage dementia/end of life care, so we are truly able to...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Madison Harbor House is a 3 house/48 bed campus. We do "Clustering" where as we can care for those with either no dementia/early stage dementia in one house and a house that is mid to early late-stage dementia, and then a house that is end-stage dementia/end of life care, so we are truly able to...
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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.
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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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I do not have anything negative to say about this community. The staff team make themselves available when I call if I have questions. My mother was very reluctant to go to assisted living, however they made...
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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.
Oregon, Wisconsin is home to Main Street Quarters Assisted Living residence. According to Money magazine, the residence is located in one of the best places to live. Surrounded by historical buildings and homes, the residence is conveniently located close to downtown and only twenty minutes from...

Cost of memory care in Dane County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Dane County is $4,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mazomanie, WI with an average of $4,401 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Dane County, WI vs. nearby counties

Dane County, WI
$4,610/mo
$4,619/mo

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

Dane County, WI
$4,610/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,610/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$5,510/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,202/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,549/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Dane County

Recent reviews for memory care in Dane County

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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The Ridge at Madison

5.0
My grandmother loves The Ridge at Madison! My visits are always uplifting. Staff is informative, compassionate, and empathic to my grandma's needs. She tells me every visit how she feels at home and welcomed there! Management takes a team approach with staff to effectively engage them in ...
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Cardinal View Senior Living in Middleton, WI

4.5
I liked everything about the place except the costs! I no longer live there because I got no services and paid a lot for rent. Very clean, very friendly staff, and very friendly residents.

Dane County review score based on 196 family reviews

6.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 196 reviews of 58 Dane County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dane County 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

Dane County review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Dane County, WI58 facilities
6.6
Madison, WI61 facilities
6.6
Shorewood Hills, WI56 facilities

Review subcategories for Dane County 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 196 reviews of 58 Dane County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dane County 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.
Dane County, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
4.5
Care services
3.4
4.2
Staff
4.0
4.4
Meals & dining
3.5
4.0
Activities
3.6
4.0
Value for cost*
3.4
4.0
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Dane County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dane County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dane County, 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 Dane County 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 Dane County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dane County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.9%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.7%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.9%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.9%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.4%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.6%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.9%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.2%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
64.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dane County 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 Dane County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dane County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.7%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
48.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.5%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.4%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dane County 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 Dane County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dane County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.7%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
51.6%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
48.4%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Dane County 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 Dane County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dane County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.5%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dane County 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 Dane County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dane County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
53.2%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.8%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.6%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.8%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.5%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.2%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.4%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
25.8%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Fitchburg, Azura Memory Care of Stoughton and Kettle Park Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dane County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 60 memory care facilities near Dane County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Dane County, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg, Azura Memory Care of Stoughton and The Ridge at Madison. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 60 memory care facilities near you in Dane County, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dane County, 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 Dane County, 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 Dane County, Wisconsin ranges from $1500 to $13484. The average Memory Care cost in Dane County, Wisconsin is $4,610. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Dane County, Wisconsin typically starts at $1500. 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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