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Memory Care Communities in New Berlin, Wisconsin

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in New Berlin, WI below include 136 memory care communities with 816 reviews. On average in New Berlin, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 3.2 out of 5 stars.

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The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care residents in New Berlin pay approximately $7,729 per month for housing and specialized care. This runs hundreds of dollars over the state and national respective norms of around $6,875 and $6,688, and it tracks higher than fees in most nearby cities. For example, in Racine, memory care facilities charge about $7,625 for services. Similarly, in Janesville and Madison, respective monthly rates run lower than in New Berlin at approximately $7,555 and $7,466.

New Berlin

$7,729

Wisconsin

$6,875

United States

$6,688

Racine

$7,625

Janesville

$7,555

Madison

$7,466

Paying for Memory Care in New Berlin

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.

In New Berlin, memory care rates come in at around $7,729 per month.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in New Berlin

In New Berlin, 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, visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Wisconsin

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

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:

 

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

 

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Memory care communities in New Berlin charge around $7,729 per month for services, making this option among the costlier senior care solutions in the city. For example, seniors who obtain skilled nursing services at home pay about $1,250 less for care, and those who live in standard assisted living facilities pay about $1,550 less for non specialized personal care services. Additionally, in-home care agencies charge around $4,767 for nonmedical personal care services in the individual’s private residence, while seniors who attend adult day health care pay a median of $1,029 for daytime personal care and light medical assistance. By contrast, nursing homes charge higher rates of around $12,197 for 24-hour medical care and supervision.

Memory Care

$7,729

In-Home Care

$4,767

Home Health Care

$6,483

Adult Day Health Care

$1,029

Assisted Living Facility

$6,183

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$12,197

Note: Data for New Berlin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Milwaukee, was used instead.

What to Consider About Memory Care in New Berlin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services licenses memory care communities in New Berlin and recognizes them as community-based residential facilities. It requires all facilities to conduct background checks on prospective caregivers and provide a minimum level of dementia-specific training to staff. The department also sets basic standards for the scope of services facilities must provide.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in New Berlin

  • New Berlin ranks among the more expensive places to live in Wisconsin, with local living costs tracking about 7% above national norms and 19% above the state’s cost of living. Fortunately, the state offers a range of waivers and financial assistance options for qualified seniors who need residential memory care services, helping to offset the higher cost of living.
  • In New Berlin, the warm season spans late May through mid-September and has an average daily high of 71 degrees Fahrenheit. The cold season runs slightly shorter, lasting from the end of November through the first week of March, and it has an average nighttime low of 15 degrees Fahrenheit. To keep residents comfortable, memory care communities often have unit-controlled thermostats, along with a variety of indoor and outdoor enrichment programs.
  • New Berlin scores 57 points on the AARP Livability Index, surpassing the typical U.S. city score by nine points and indicating a wide range of age-friendly accommodations and amenities. Local memory care residents benefit from access to about 2.5 cultural institutions per 10,000 people compared to 1.9 nationwide, many of which provide early-stage engagement opportunities.
  • New Berlin ranks in the top half of U.S. communities for safety, scoring 56 points on a total crime index. The city reports some of the lowest rates of violent crime in the nation, with residents having a 1 in 2,240 chance of becoming victims of a violent offense. Similarly, property crime occurs at a lower frequency here than in the state and nation at a rate of 7.71 incidents per 1,000 people, making this city a favorable option for memory care.
  • Froedert Community Hospital – New Berlin serves the region through inpatient, outpatient and emergency care services. It has a team of primary care physicians and geriatric specialists who administer age-specific screenings and medical support, including diagnoses and treatment for memory-related disorders.
  • Wisconsin doesn’t tax Social Security benefits and exempts a portion of public pension income. It also has a retirement income exclusion to reduce what seniors pay on income from other sources. This may promote affordability for memory care residents in New Berlin.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in New Berlin

New Berlin 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 Laws and Regulations in Wisconsin

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Kathleen

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Lindengrove Communities in New Berlin

My mom is in LindenGrove Communities in New Berlin, in memory care. She has a lot of health issues with diabetes and her heart and her lungs and she's getting very good care, and she's very happy...

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Memory Care

Lynn

I visited this facility

Review of Heritage at Deer Creek

We like everything at Heritage At Deer Creek except their memory care. The people that were there were at a different point in their dementia, so we thought she wasn't at that point. Everything...

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Stacey

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Heritage at Deer Creek

Heritage at Deer Creek is a very pretty community. The staff is nice. It's clean and my mother-in-law just appears to be well taken care of. As soon as we walked in there, we felt welcomed...

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