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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Buena Vista, WI

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Photo of Matthews of Pewaukee Assisted Living and 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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Memory Care are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach...
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
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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, 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.
The View At Pine RidgeThe View at Pine Ridge is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community located in beautiful Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The name Oconomowoc is a Potawatomi term meaning waterfall. The natural beauty of this place includes beautiful tree-lined streets, lakes,...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A Loving Home is an eight-bed community based residential facility. We are nestled in a quiet neighborhood of Brookfield, Wisconsin and accept elderly adults who suffer from dementia but can live in a social community. There is no admission fee and all residents receive excellent care at A...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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I am giving Franciscan Place a 5 star, not because "everything" is perfect, that would be realistically impossible. However, they do take very good care of my mom and they strive to do their best. My mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of assisted living in Buena Vista, WI

The average cost of senior living in Buena Vista is $4,399 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Oconomowoc Lake, WI with an average of $4,328 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buena Vista, WI vs. nearby cities

Buena Vista, WI
$4,399/mo
$4,375/mo
$4,408/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buena Vista, WI vs. the state and national average

Buena Vista, WI
$4,399/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Buena Vista vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,399/mo
$4,455/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Buena Vista, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,239/mo
Studio
$5,675/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,504/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,648/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Buena Vista, WI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Buena Vista.

What families are saying about assisted living in Buena Vista

Recent reviews for assisted living in Buena Vista

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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The Waters of Oak Creek

3.3
The staff in memory care is wonderful. I was not as impressed when Dad was in assisted living. It was great he stayed in the same apartment, but among other things there were staffing changes going on at the time we were moving Dad to assisted living and I had to follow up a lot or I felt he ...
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The Auberge at Oak Village in Menomonee Falls, WI

3.5
This seems to be a good place for someone with dementia but no serious health problems. For someone like my husband who needs extra care not so much. It was close to home. The facility is attractive and well kept with activities planned. They said they could take care of my husband's needs and ...
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Buena Vista review score based on 90 family reviews

6.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 90 reviews of 32 Buena Vista assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buena Vista review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Buena Vista review score compared against nearby cities

6.4
Buena Vista, WI32 facilities
6.4
Delafield, WI31 facilities
6.4
Hartland, WI34 facilities

Review subcategories for Buena Vista assisted living

When assisted living 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 90 reviews of 32 Buena Vista assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Buena Vista resident and family assisted living 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.
Buena Vista, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.1
4.1
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Buena Vista assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buena Vista assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buena Vista, 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 Buena Vista assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Buena Vista that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buena Vista, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.6%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.9%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.1%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.2%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
61.1%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Buena Vista assisted living

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 Buena Vista Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buena Vista, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30.6%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.9%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.2%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buena Vista assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Buena Vista partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buena Vista, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.9%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Buena Vista assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Buena Vista communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buena Vista, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
13.9%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buena Vista assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Buena Vista offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buena Vista, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
47.2%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.4%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.6%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.1%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
47.2%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Buena Vista

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Buena Vista protect seniors.

Learn about Wisconsin Assisted Living regulations

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Oak Hill Terrace, The Waterford at Hartford and Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care of Fox Point are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Buena Vista, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 35 assisted living facilities near Buena Vista, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Buena Vista, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, The Waterford at Hartford and StoryPoint Mequon. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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