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

Waukesha is a large city in southeastern Wisconsin with about 70,000 residents, 13.3% of whom are aged 65 and over. Despite the city’s relatively small senior community, Alzheimer’s has had a profound impact on public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that between 2016 and 2022, the total number of deaths in the region increased by about 28%. However, deaths linked to Alzheimer’s increased in frequency by 44%. At the beginning of this reporting period, 7.2% of deaths in the county were related to this disease, compared to 8.2% in 2020.

While there's currently no cure for Alzheimer's, many seniors enjoy an enriching lifestyle in residential memory care facilities. These facilities have specially trained caregivers who provide reassurance and administer personal care services according to individualized care plans. Residents can enjoy daily meals with dementia-friendly accommodations and participate in a variety of therapeutic activities. 

This guide provides more information on memory care in Waukesha, including details on how much this type of care costs and the benefits and drawbacks of moving to this city for care.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Waukesha

Memory care communities in Waukesha are officially licensed as assisted living facilities by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Bureau of Assisted Living. In addition to following standard requirements related to housing, care planning and nutrition services, memory care facilities have additional regulations for recreational services, building requirements and staff training.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Waukesha

  • In Wisconsin, seniors pay state income taxes on income from retirement accounts, private pensions and any pretax income contributed to public pensions. However, Social Security benefits aren’t taxed at the state level, and the state has a retirement income exclusion that lets those aged 65 and over deduct $5,000 from their retirement income. This may make memory care services in Waukesha more affordable for some seniors.
  • Waukesha has one hospital, ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital. This 264-bed facility has 42 specialties, including a full range of senior health services. There are about 389 doctors per capita in this city compared to the national average of 210, which may promote access to care for those managing chronic conditions, such as dementia.  
  • The air quality in Waukesha is fair, which may be beneficial for prospective memory care residents living with ongoing lung or heart conditions. The American Lung Association gives the city a C for ozone pollution and a B for 24-hour particle pollution, plus a passing grade for particle pollution over the course of the entire year.
  • The cost of living in Waukesha is in line with the national norm but high compared to Wisconsin as a whole. On a 100-point index based on national living costs, the city scores 100.1 versus the Wisconsin score of 89.9. Housing prices are higher in this city than in most of Wisconsin, but opting for residential memory care may help some seniors afford local living expenses.
  • Waukesha has a lower crime rate than the national norm, which may provide peace of mind to families considering local memory care facilities for a loved one. On a 100-point index, the city scores 10.2 for violent crime, compared to 22.7 nationally. Similarly, its property crime score is about 10 points lower than the national norm at 25.8.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Waukesha

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.

Memory care communities in Waukesha charge average monthly rates of $6,655 for care.

The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities

Memory care costs in Waukesha come in at $6,655 per month, which is hundreds of dollars higher than the Wisconsin average of $5,750 and the national norm of $5,625. Most cities in the region offer more affordable care, including Madison, where monthly fees are $655 below Waukesha’s norm, and Sheboygan, where rates are competitive at $5,781. Similarly, seniors may save money by obtaining care in Fond du Lac, where fees are 22% lower than in Waukesha, but in Racine, monthly rates exceed Waukesha’s average by about $160.

Waukesha

$6,655

Wisconsin

$5,750

United States

$5,625

Tucson

$5,063

Sheboygan

$5,781

Racine

$6,813

Fond du Lac

$5,219

Madison

$6,000

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Seniors in Waukesha pay $6,655 per month for memory care, making this option costly compared to most other senior care types in the city. By comparison, seniors who choose non medical in-home care or skilled home health care pay about 8% less on monthly care expenses, and those without memory-related disorders pay lower rates of $5,324 for assisted living. Opting for adult day health care offers even more potential savings, with seniors who attend full-time paying $1,322 per month on average. However, memory care costs about $4,220 less than nursing home care.

Memory Care

$6,655

In-Home Care

$6,101

Home Health Care

$6,101

Adult Day Health Care

$1,322

Assisted Living Facility

$5,324

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$10,872

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

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Waukesha

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on 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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Waukesha

Waukesha and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Waukesha, please visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Waukesha

 

Waukesha-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities 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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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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Allen

I visited this facility

Review of Mission Creek

Mission Creek was very helpful. Even though it's a smaller facility, it was clean and there's a decent amount of staff, and even though it was a weekend, there was a receptionist on duty at the...

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Pamela

I visited this facility

Review of Mission Creek

I toured Mission Creek and I liked the size of the room, the bathroom, and where it's located. The staff was friendly. He followed up with me and called me multiple times to see how things were...

Provider response

Thank you for your positive review of Mission Creek. We love getting the opportunity to show off our beautiful community. Our courtyards and patio areas are starting to look beautiful this spring....

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