Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Madison, WI below include 49 memory care communities with 224 reviews. On average in Madison, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.2 out of 5 stars.
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718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
4.1
(22 reviews)
"We toured Oak Park Place Madison. It was good. We saw what we needed to see and answered all our questions. The staff was pleasant and not pushy, showed us everything, and took his time...."
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413 South Yellowstone Drive, Madison, WI 53719
4.2
(14 reviews)
"My tour of Brookdale Madison West was really good. Heidi, who gave us the tour, was very nice and very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all our questions. The individual rooms were nice. We toured two of their different sizes, and we've tour..."
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5784 Chapel Valley Road, Madison, WI 53711
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved to Sylvan Crossings of Fitchburg. We chose it based on the timeframe that we could get her in right away. It's very clean. They have a great staff and they have great activities. They do a wonderful job. She is in memory care s..."
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1936 Tennyson Ln, Madison, WI 53704
4.5
(2 reviews)
"They seemed good, so I've been in contact with them and I have reserved a spot for my brother there at this point. What I liked the best is it seemed like a very competent and adequate facility. It was just that my brother has a cat that he would lik..."
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4327 Nakoma Rd., Madison, WI 53711
4.0
(3 reviews)
"I toured Oak Park Place Nakoma. Sue, the director, was the most kind, caring, and generous with the time of any of the people. She was the most proactive in terms of follow-up and not pressuring you at all but just really being in it for the people. ..."
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9 Mt Vernon Ct, Madison, WI 53719
" Mount Vernon Quality Care has provided quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex c..."
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11 Mt Vernon Ct, Madison, WI 53719
"Mount Vernon Quality Care, has provided quality services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and other complex c..."
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5555 Burke Road, Madison, WI 53704
1.0
(1 reviews)
" I would not recommend The Cottages because of our experience in December 2020. My brother had terminal cancer. He was placed at The Cottages of Madison's Elmwood building for nearly the entire month of December, the last month of his life. Here a..."
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14 Mount Vernon Court, Madison, WI 53719
"Good Neighborhood Home Care is an Adult Family Home (AFH) offering services to our community members who need specialized care. We are licen..."
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16 Mt Vernon Ct, Madison, WI 53719
"Good Neighborhood Home Care is an Adult Family Home (AFH) offering services to our community members who need specialized care. We are licen..."
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6205 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI 53705
4.2
(13 reviews)
"I liked everything about Oakwood Village University Woods. It's a very nice place, and it was everything I'm looking for. Of course, it's kind of expensive. I toured independent living, but they also have assisted living and continuing care. They wer..."
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150 Bella Vista Drive, Madison, WI 53717
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Vista West is very clean and very well-managed. They had a lot of programs and activities. What resonated with me at the beginning was that they had a policy that everybody would wear name tags when they went down to eat. My mom's got some trouble re..."
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8210 Highview Dr, Madison, WI 53719
4.7
(4 reviews)
"My mom moved to the All Saints Memory Care. It's a Catholic facility and they offer daily mass and sacraments, and that is important to her. It's beautiful. She has a full living room, a fridge, and a small counter. She has a full bedroom and a full ..."
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5210 Siggelkow Rd, Madison, WI 53718
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services ..."
READ MORE7102 Timberwood Dr, Madison, WI 53711
"Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care is located in Madison, WI, across the street from a city bus stop. Within a 1 mile radius, ..."
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6550 Schroeder Rd, Madison, WI 53711
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4897 Innovation Drive, De Forest, WI 53532
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Koselig House Assisted Living and Memory Care was a nice facility. They have everything that we need. The only thing is their rooms are just bigger versions of a hospital room. It's just one area and it was small. It wasn't what we were looking f..."
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1125 N Edge Trail, Verona, WI 53593
5.0
(1 reviews)
"It was spacious. The staff was friendly, and everyone looked very content. They have an activity room, a bus that would take them to different grocery stores when necessary, and an outdoor gazebo. People can also put their own flowers outside this ti..."
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275 North City Station Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
4.4
(9 reviews)
"Beautiful and spacious apartments, wonderful and caring staff. Lots of amenities such as hair salon, great dining and much more. Highly recommended..."
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2879 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, WI 53713
4.3
(15 reviews)
"My brother moved into The Ridge at Madison. We chose it because they had a 1-bedroom apartment available, and after a certain length of private pay, they will take Medicaid. It is a very clean facility, and everyone seems very friendly. They have eas..."
READ MOREMemory Care is relatively expensive in Madison, although both Milwaukee and nearby Minneapolis, MN are more expensive at $6,655 and $6,454 respectively. Elsewhere in the north end of the Badger State, monthly costs average $5,562 in Green Bay and $5,469 in Eau Claire, both a bit less pricey.
Madison
$6,000
Wisconsin
$5,750
The United States
$5,625
Green Bay
$5,562
Milwaukee
$6,655
Eau Claire
$5,469
Minneapolis, MN
$6,454
Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we’ve estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
The average monthly cost of Memory Care in Madison is $6,000. This is higher than both the state average of $5,750, and the national average of $5,625.
In Madison, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Wisconsin page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.
Memory Care, which involves specialized support for seniors with cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’s and dementia is costly at an average of $6,000 per month. Nursing Home Care is more expensive at $8,851 per month in a semiprivate room.
For seniors who are able to live independently, in-home care and non-medical assistance with activities of daily life like food preparation and grooming, averages $5,339. Home Health Care, which involves some degree of medical attention like medication management or wound dressing, costs the same as more basic In-home Care. Assisted living in a care community costs an average of $4,800 per month. The most affordable form of professional support, Adult Day Care, averages $2,019 a month in Madison, WI.
Memory Care
$6,000
In-home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Care
$2,019
Assisted Living
$4,800
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$8,851
Free and easy to access resources are available to seniors living in Madison who are at-risk or currently dealing with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other cognitive disorders. Many of these resources are also directed at family members and caregivers who are lending support. Some of the following resources are educational as the research landscape of cognitive disorders and how to treat them most effectively is developing rapidly.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin | (608) 232-3400 | Based in Madison, this state-wide program provides support, services and education to seniors with cognitive decline, their families and caregivers. Their programs include workshops and Memory Cafés, where seniors can meet socially and experience peer support and discussion on new developments in cognitive care. |
| University of Wisconsin- Madison Institute of Aging | (608) 262-1818 | A major research center, the Institute takes a multi-disciplinary approach to improve the lives of aging populations, including those living with cognitive disorders. Information and resource links are shared online, during clinical studies and at an annual conference on aging. |
| Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE) | (608)265-4330 | CARE at the UW-Madison School of Nursing offers a series of training videos as a Dementia Friendly Toolkit, developed to build communication and respectfully engage people living with dementia. |
| Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral Center | (800)438-4380 | A program of the National Institute on Aging, this site compiles current information on Alzheimer's disease for health professionals, seniors with cognitive disorders, and their families. They also publish a downloadable Community Resource Guide for Dementia Patients and Caregivers. |
| Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin Chapter | (800)272-3900 | The Madison AA chapter provides information and care consultation and support services for families and works on policy change. Their ALZConnected® is a free online forum where people living with Alzheimer’s, caregivers, families and friends can connect and exchange information. |
| SPARK! Cultural Programming for People with Memory Loss | (608)256-6445 ext. 156 | Free and led by Alzheimer's professionals, SPARK programs at the Madison Art Center are designed for seniors with mid-level memory loss and their caregivers. |
The Wisconsin Department of Health Bureau of Assisted Living Southern Regional Office regulates residential memory care facilities in the city of Madison. The state and regional offices develop policy, handle licensing and registration and ensure state standards are met for resident care, food service, physical plant management and more.
Madison Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Sherrie
5.0
Review of All Saints Memory Care
I visited All Saints Memory Care for my father. I saw kind people and many residents within the memory care area who had progressive dementia, and they were all treated with respect. They had...
Memory Care
Sarah
5.0
Review of Brookdale Madison West
My tour of Brookdale Madison West was really good. Heidi, who gave us the tour, was very nice and very knowledgeable and took the time to answer all our questions. The individual rooms were nice....
Memory Care
Sarah
5.0
Review of Oak Park Place Nakoma
I toured Oak Park Place Nakoma. Sue, the director, was the most kind, caring, and generous with the time of any of the people. She was the most proactive in terms of follow-up and not pressuring...
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Thank you for your kind words, Sarah. I enjoyed working with you and your in-laws. I so appreciate all that you shared about your father-in-law. What an incredible man, and whichever community...
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