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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.
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.
Tivoli is a community within our community.Tivoli is an exceptional residential facility. It is a place with modern and comfortable amenities for residents and visitors alike. Built in late 2010, each Tivoli community within features special staff, services and amenities to meet residents'...
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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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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.
Country Terrace of Wisconsin in Poynette (208 W. North Street) is a 13 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides...
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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.
As a premier 13 bed assisted living facility we offer the best care to all residents in our home at affordable rates. We take pride in providing an enriching environment for all so they can thrive during their senior years. This environment includes nothing but high quality care, enriching...
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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...
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Girlie Manor is going good so far. I like the scale and size of the facility. In the beginning there was an underestimation of my mothers needs. There was a little less attention to knowing what it would...
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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.
Girlie's Manor is an assisted living community located in the village of Mount Horeb, WI. Mount Horeb is in Dane County, and is known as the 'troll capital of the world.' Visitors here enjoy the many parks like the Blue Mound State Park and the Brigham County Park. Kids will enjoy the Havens...
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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 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Attic Angel Community is a Madison original, still locally owned and operated after more than 125 years! We offer senior living for the entire continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Attic Angel residents live...
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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.
Artisan Senior Living & Memory Care in Middleton is a community of people who enjoy the benefits of a safe and secure memory care environment. Located in a beautiful building reminiscent of lovely hotels, Artisan Senior Living offers the people who live here a comfortable, gracious lifestyle all...
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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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Pine View Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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I am so pleased with Crestridge Assisted Living as a wonderful place for my mother to spend her older years! She has now been there for over a year. She attends as many of the twice daily activities as she...
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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, 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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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The facility is huge and has a great community environment quality. The staff and doctors are very informative,
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.
Serenity Homes is located in the Village of DeForest, just north of Madison. The facility is compromised of two homes of 15 beds each, with different levels of care so residents are able to age-in-place without the disruption of another relocation. If you are old enough to remember life in 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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Sauk County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Sauk County is $4,390 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lone Rock, WI with an average of $3,395 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sauk County, WI vs. nearby counties

Sauk County, WI
$4,390/mo

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

Sauk County, WI
$4,390/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Sauk County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,390/mo
$4,470/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Sauk County, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,856/mo
Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$4,954/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Sauk County, 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 Sauk County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sauk County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sauk 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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Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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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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Sauk County review score based on 302 family reviews

6.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 302 reviews of 162 Sauk County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Sauk County 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

Sauk County review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Sauk County, WI162 facilities
8.4
Rock Springs, WI12 facilities
6.6
Loganville, WI19 facilities

Review subcategories for Sauk County 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 302 reviews of 162 Sauk County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Sauk County 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.
Sauk County, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
4.6
Care services
3.5
4.2
Staff
4.1
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.6
4.1
Value for cost*
3.5
4.1
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Sauk County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sauk County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sauk 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 Sauk County 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 Sauk County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sauk County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
55.6%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.7%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.2%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.4%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.8%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.3%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.6%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.8%
44.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Sauk County 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 Sauk County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sauk County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.7%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.3%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.2%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.6%
11.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sauk County 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 Sauk County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sauk County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.7%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.8%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Sauk County 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 Sauk County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sauk County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.4%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.9%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
14.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sauk County 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 Sauk County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sauk County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
31.1%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.6%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.9%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.1%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.8%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.3%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
18.9%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.4%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sauk County

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 Sauk County protect seniors.

Learn about Wisconsin Assisted Living regulations

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The Waterford at Fitchburg, New Perspective Sun Prairie and Charter Senior Living of Verona are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Sauk County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 184 assisted living facilities near Sauk County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Sauk County, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg and The Ridge at Madison. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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