Memory Care Facilities in Stoughton, WI

To help you with your search, browse the 73 reviews below for memory care facilities in Stoughton. On average, consumers rate memory care in Stoughton 4.59 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Waunakee with an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 stars.

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More than 15 percent of Stoughton's 15,000 residents are aged 65 or older. A significant number of seniors in the area require supportive services and residential care for dementia disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, which affects an estimated 110,000 seniors throughout Wisconsin.

There are two memory care facilities in Stoughton that provide such care to seniors in the area. These facilities are closely regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which classifies memory care facilities as assisted living facilities. Because both levels of care are subject to a similar set of rules, they're often both provided in the same location. 

• There's less violent crime in Stoughton than in the average Wisconsin city. While the average rate of violent crime across the state is 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents each year, Stoughton has only 2.37 violent crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Even though the area is relatively safe, it's always a good idea to discuss security with memory care facilities to ensure that residents are safe. 
• The Stoughton area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Stoughton Hospital, in case of medical emergencies or illness. 
• Wisconsin's income tax laws are relatively beneficial for senior citizens. Social security income and public pensions aren't taxed in the state, while private pensions and savings withdrawals are taxed at full income tax rates. This is an important consideration to make while budgeting for memory care in Stoughton and throughout Wisconsin. 
• Winters in Stoughton are cold and snowy. January's average low temperature is only 10 degrees and the area has 10 inches more snowfall each year than the average U.S. city. It's a good idea to make sure that memory care facilities have procedures in place to prevent residents from wandering outdoors alone, especially during the winter time. 

Memory Care costs in Stoughton start around $0 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Stoughton and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

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.