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The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waukesha County, WI for 2024

Waukesha County, WI, is home to more than 408,000 residents, nearly one-fifth of whom are seniors aged 65 and older. In recent years, Alzheimer’s has...

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Waukesha County

Overseeing Wisconsin’s memory care facilities is the responsibility of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Along with the state’s nursing homes and assisted living communities, Wisconsin’s memory care facilities are officially categorized as community-based residential facilities. The Wisconsin DHS’ Division of Quality Assurance is specifically tasked with ensuring the welfare of those living in CBRFs.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Waukesha County

  • Tax issues cut both ways in Waukesha County. The income tax rate in the county is 6.3%, which is slightly higher than the U.S. average of 4.6%. On the other hand, seniors can save a bit of money on the area’s day-to-day tax burden. Waukesha County’s sales tax rate is 5.1%, a couple of points under the U.S. average of 7.3%.
  • Crime is exceptionally low in this part of Wisconsin. On BestPlaces.net’s scale, where 1 is low, 100 is high and the U.S. average is 35.4, property crime in Waukesha County is just 20.3. Violent crime is even lower; the U.S. average is 22.7 on the same scale. However, crime is very low in Waukesha County at just 6.9.
  • Winters can get pretty chilly in Wisconsin, with high temperatures at freezing or just below from December to February. The upside, though, is that summers in this area are extremely pleasant. High temperatures hover between the low 60s and low 80s from May to October.
  • Health care is robust in this area; with 389 physicians per 100,000 people, the county has a considerably higher concentration of doctors than the U.S. where the number is 210 per 100,000 people. Air quality is also higher than average at 74/100 against a U.S. average of 58/100. However, water quality isn’t one of the area’s strong points; the U.S. average is 55/100, but Waukesha County’s is 35/100.
  • Like the rest of Wisconsin, Waukesha County sees significant levels of snow in the winter. The national average is 28 inches per year, but that number goes up to 43 inches in this county. However, the area is slightly less rainy than other options; it gets 35 inches of rain per year against an average of 38 inches elsewhere in the U.S.

Paying for Memory Care in Waukesha County

No organization tracks pricing data specifically related to memory care; we’ve used the cost of assisted living as reported by the annual Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey to approximate prices. Assisted living usually costs about 20-30% less than memory care; therefore, the lists below estimate memory costs to be 25% higher than assisted living costs.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

At $6,655 per month, Waukesha County’s memory care costs are relatively high. The U.S. average is roughly $1,000 lower at $5,625, and the average across Wisconsin is $5,750. Green Bay’s costs are lower than all the above at $5,563 per month. Costs are an estimated $6,000 per month in Madison, while Racine has the state’s highest costs at $6,813.

Waukesha County

$6,655

Wisconsin

$5,750

The United States

$5,625

Madison

$6,000

Green Bay

$5,563

Racine

$6,813

The Cost of Other Types of Long Term Care

The only option more expensive than memory care is nursing home care. A private room costs an estimated $12,045 per month and a semiprivate one costs roughly $10,872. Homemaker and home health aide services run an estimated $6,101 per month, while assisted living is cheaper by about $800. Meanwhile, at $1,322 a month, adult day care represents the least expensive option. 

Homemaker

$6,101

Home Health Aide

$6,101

Adult Day Care

$1,322

Assisted Living

$5,324

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$10,872

Nursing Home (private room)

$12,045

Note: Data for Waukesha County was unavailable, so data for the nearest region, Milwaukee Area, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Waukesha County

In Waukesha County, 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.

More ways to pay for memory care in WI

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Waukesha County

Older adults dealing with Alzheimer’s and similar dementia-related issues have access to several community resources in Waukesha County. Maintained and administered by private nonprofits and government agencies at the local, state and federal levels, these programs can help area seniors find financial support, social connection and legal aid.

ResourceContactService
Long-Term Care Ombudsman800-815-0015Representatives of this office are charged with looking into complaints regarding the quality of care in community-based residential facilities. They may investigate reports of abuse or neglect, inadequate nutrition or financial manipulation, among others. Ombudsmen can also assist residents of CBRFs and their families in determining how to find community services and pay for assisted living or nursing home care.
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County262-548-7848This ADRC serves Waukesha County adults aged 60 and up and acts as a convenient clearinghouse for health-related information specific to seniors. It employs dementia care specialists who can help provide memory screens and tests to catch cognitive issues in their early stages and help seniors develop plans to maintain quality of life as they progress through later stages.
Medigap Helpline800-242-1060A service of the State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care, the free Medigap Helpline provides information about health insurance to all Wisconsin residents aged 65 and up. Operators can help seniors with questions regarding Wisconsin SeniorCare, lost Medicare cards, the differences between Medicare and Medicaid and more.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin608-232-3400This nonprofit organization works to provide support for older adults in Wisconsin living with a form of dementia. The ADAW offers respite assistance and therapy groups for caregivers of adults with cognitive issues; it also runs a Memory Cafe program that gives such adults social opportunities to engage with peers in similar stages of dementia.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Waukesha County

Waukesha County 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 Waukesha County

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Diane

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

Review of The Courtyard at Sussex

Mom is currently at The Courtyard at Sussex. She started there in independent living and then moved to memory care. I liked the fact that they have activities for them, like any other ones. The...

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Diane

I visited this facility

Review of Mission Creek

Mission Creek looked like a nice place. It was a small facility, which was fine. They had very limited parking. I just met with one of the directors and I looked at the rooms. The rooms were very...

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Reviewer#LD011524C

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

Review of The Courtyard at Sussex

I really enjoyed the Courtyard at Sussex. I had visited someone that was staying there, and it was just very good. They really help you with the memory and stuff like that, so it was a good fit...

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