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10 Best Nursing Homes in Sauk County, WI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sauk County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Sauk County, WI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Sauk County or another care type is right for you. Browse 210 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sauk County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Sauk County, WI

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Photo of Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Richland Center
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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.
Our House Memory Care - Richland Center is located in Richland Center, Richland County, Wisconsin. A bit of history in a historically beautiful town, Richland Center was one of the birthplaces of the 'Women's Suffrage Movement'. The Pine River runs just on the outskirts of the town making this a...
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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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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.
Photo of The Rivers Portage
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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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Photo of Cottage Care Center/Circle
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.
Photo of Cottage Care Center/Circle
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.
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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Photo of The Ohana House
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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: Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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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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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...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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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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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.
Photo of Harmony Manor
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.
Photo of Crest View
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: 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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Sauk County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Sauk County is $4,506 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lone Rock, WI with an average of $3,395 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sauk County, WI vs. nearby counties

Sauk County, WI
$4,506/mo

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

Sauk County, WI
$4,506/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Sauk County vs. other types of senior living

$4,470/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,506/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Sauk County, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,856/mo
Studio
$4,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,692/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,236/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Sauk County

Recent reviews for nursing homes 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 Meadows of Fall River

5.0
I would give the Meadows of Fall River a 5 in all of the categories you listed. This has been a wonderful place for my mom! She has done extremely well, At The Meadows, and her level of care has been great! The staff and the administration are willing to listen to our concerns and expectations, ...
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Sauk County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sauk County nursing homes 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 nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes 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
49.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.9%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.9%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.4%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
49.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sauk County nursing homes

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 Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sauk County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
49.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sauk County nursing homes

Nursing homes 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
11.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.1%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
29.5%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.1%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sauk County nursing homes

Our nursing homes 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
14.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
19.7%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sauk County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes 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
30.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

There are 210 nursing homes facilities near Sauk County, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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