The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Dane County, WI for 2023

Directory of Memory Care Facilities in Dane County, WI

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Oak Park Place Madison

Provides: Memory Care
718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
"We went to Oak Park Place. It was very nice. It was laid out very nice for their memory care units. Unfortunately, they denied to take my husband in for care. It was very nicely built. The areas..." More

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Heritage Monona

Provides: Memory Care
111 Owen Road, Monona, WI 53716
"Heritage Assisted Living at Monona features space, luxury and the latest in high design in an elegant 40 apartment community. Designed and built for seniors who want to age in place with dignity...." More

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Caring Star 2015

The Ridge at Madison

Provides: Memory Care
2879 Fish Hatchery Road, Fitchburg, WI 53713
"Looking for retirement or senior services? Are you a senior looking for a chance to give back to your community? We invite you to join us for a meal, activity, event, or respite stay to experience..." More

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Caring Star 2013

Brookdale Madison West

Provides: Memory Care
413 South Yellowstone Drive, Madison, WI 53719
"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...." More

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Heritage Middleton

Provides: Memory Care
6234 Maywood Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
"Assisted Living at Heritage Middleton offers seniors the opportunity to enjoy their current lifestyle and maintain their independence. Assisted Living features space, luxury and the latest in high..." More

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Sylvan Crossings of Fitchburg

Provides: Memory Care
5784 Chapel Valley Road, Madison, WI 53711
"My Dad currently lives at Sylvan Crossings and we wish we had found this facility sooner. The staff is very caring. They always treat him gently and with respect. He has dementia and is on..." More

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Talamore Senior Living

Provides: Memory Care
275 North City Station Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 5...
"Talamore Senior Living was still working on its licensing for assisted living and memory care. It was very nice and very new, they just opened. I think in some respect, in the memory care part of..." More

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Brookdale Sun Prairie

Provides: Memory Care
650 Broadway Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
"The staff at Brookdale Sun Prairie was very thorough. Anthony was just on top of his game. He knows a lot about everything that goes on there. He's a really good representative. I sat down and ate..." More

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Brookdale Middleton Stonefield

Provides: Memory Care
6701 Stonefield Road, Middleton, WI 53562
"I liked Brookdale Middleton Stonefield best. I liked the layout of the facility and I liked the staff members that I met. It's all on one floor and the person that's staying there can walk around...." More

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Oak Park Place Nakoma

Provides: Memory Care
4327 Nakoma Rd., Madison, WI 53711
"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..." More

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Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Liv...

Provides: Memory Care
1936 Tennyson Ln, Madison, WI 53704
"Bay Harbor Memory Care and Assisted Living of Madison is the ideal retirement community - located blocks from Warner Park (home of the Madison Mallards) and around the corner from Northside Town..." More

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Cottages of Madison

Provides: Memory Care
5555 Burke Road, Madison, WI 53704
" 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..." More

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The Koselig House Assisted Living and...

Provides: Memory Care
4897 Innovation Drive, De Forest, WI 53532
"Named in honor of our owner's beloved Grandmother Marion, The Koselig House is the premier provider of Assisted Living and Memory Care in DeForest, Wisconsin. Our team provides round-the-clock..." More

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Milestone Senior Living - Stoughton

Provides: Memory Care
2220 Lincoln Avenue, Stoughton, WI 53589
"My mother is in Milestone Senior Living - Stoughton. The staff has been nice, warm, and welcoming. We were able to do a little family gathering before Christmas. We're still allowed to visit and..." More

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New Perspective | Sun Prairie

Provides: Memory Care
222 South Bristol Street,, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
"We're raising the bar. Re-defining successful aging for a new generation of seniors. It's a generation that expects more. More spacious apartments, or a little more foam in their latte...in short,..." More

Vista West

Provides: Memory Care
150 Bella Vista Drive, Madison, WI 53717
"We went to Vista West. It was a good tour. Jackie, the community relations manager, was very nice and helpful. She asked a lot of questions about my father-in-law as a person to get to know him and..." More

Drumlin Reserve

Provides: Memory Care
139 E Reynolds St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
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Homestead Living

Provides: Memory Care
1040 Quinn Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597
"My father recently moved to Homestead Living after a short stay at a different and much larger facility. What a huge difference in facilities! Homestead Living has a "Homelike" atmosphere...." More

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Home Again Living Waunakee

Provides: Memory Care
1120 Connery Cove, Waunakee, WI 53597
"Home Again's newest community in Waunakee is Now Open! This beautiful new location will have many new unique features like an on-site chef, in-house beauty salon, movie theater, pub and..." More

Hyland Crossings

Provides: Memory Care
1249 School St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
"Hyland Crossings Memory Care was very clean and very neat. It is a place that I'd be happy to have my father go into. The staff appeared to be able to take care of everyone's needs. They are very..." More

The Legacy of DeForest

Provides: Memory Care
6639 Pederson Crossing Blvd, Deforest, WI 53532
"The Legacy of DeForest had a very warm feeling when you walked in. It was very new. It was built in 2019. I observed a full-time chef on duty. The staffing was very professional looking and the..." More

Beehive Homes of Mount Horeb

Provides: Memory Care
325 N 8th St, Mount Horeb, WI 53572
"My father has moved into Beehive Homes of Mount Horeb. It seems to be a really good place for him. That was the only place that he was willing to go to because he went to high school at Mount..." More

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Milestone Senior Living - Cross Plains

Provides: Memory Care
1870 Market Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
"My father stayed in Milestone Senior Living - Cross Plains. It was a lovely, clean, and beautiful facility. It had very nice people; we enjoyed everyone we met. When I did go to visit him, he was..." More

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Azura Memory Care of Stoughton

Provides: Memory Care
1221 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589
"It was so difficult to think of her living in another place, with people we didn't know, caregivers we hadn't met. Her husband had searched widely for a "proper place", a "safe place", someplace..." More

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Sage Meadow of Middleton

Provides: Memory Care
5330 Century Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
"My husband is a resident at Sage Meadows in the Memory Care Facility. He has only been there for about two months, but I am very impressed by the staff. Everyone that I have met so far has been..." More

All Saints Memory Care

Provides: Memory Care
8210 Highview Dr, Madison, WI 53719
"All Saints Assisted Living, located in Madison, Wisconsin, was the home of my grandmother for the past four years. The staff there was accommodating ,attentive, kind and compassionate when working..." More

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Cedarhurst of Verona

Provides: Memory Care
1125 N Edge Trail, Verona, WI 53593
"Cedarhurst of Verona seemed nice and the two women I talked to, one was the regional manager and the other one was more just for that place, were good. Things looked pretty good there. I like a..." More

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Hyland Campus

Provides: Memory Care
881 Liberty Boulevard, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
"Our unparalleled apartments are spacious, bright and comfortable with an element of elegance that cannot be found in any other independent and assisted living community in town. Stunning brick..." More

Attic Angel Community

Provides: Memory Care
8301 Old Sauk Rd, Middleton, WI 53562
"Refund Plan: Declining balance refund over 25 mos. Priority Assisted Living and Nursing Care on Fee-For-Service basis." More

Cardinal View Senior Living

Provides: Memory Care
3820 Tribeca Dr, Middleton, WI 53562
"We went to Cardinal View Senior Living. It is a new facility, so it was very nice and spacious and clean, and there weren't any smells. All of the bedrooms seemed to be closer to the common areas,..." More

NOEL MANOR RETIREMENT LIVING

Provides: Memory Care
471 Prairie Way Blvd, Verona, WI 53593
"My in-laws are in Noel Manor. It is independent for one and memory care for the other. We did a lot of comparison with the other facilities, and it is a little more expensive, but it provides what..." More

Sage Meadow of Middleton

Provides: Memory Care
5340 Century Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
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Cottage Grove Memory Care

Provides: Memory Care
505 Westlawn Dr, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
"We moved my husband to Cottage Grove Memory Care as a last resort because it was a place that would accept him, and the price was agreeable with me. I like the location and the setup. I'm still..." More

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Home Again Cambridge

Provides: Memory Care
308 England Street, Cambridge, WI 53523
"Home Again Assisted Living offers a personal touch in a home like environment with on-staff Registered Nurses. Dedicated to quality and service; we provide dignity, independence, choice, and..." More

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Aster Memory Care of Cottage Grove

Provides: Memory Care
111 East Reynolds Street, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
"Aster Retirement Communities understands the unique needs of individuals suffering from all types of memory loss. Our Registered Nurse, along with our well-trained staff, develops personalized care..." More

    What to Consider About Memory Care in Dane County

    Dane County has nearly 540,000 residents and a senior population that makes up over 13 percent of the population. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, 9 percent of county seniors who receive Medicare benefits are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. To accommodate those with dementia, Dane County has over two dozen memory care facilities. 

    Dane County, which is home to the state capital city of Madison, has taken strides toward becoming a dementia-friendly community by working to raise awareness about people with dementia and their unique needs. Numerous organizations in the county, including churches, libraries and city services and have formed coalitions to address the needs of local seniors with dementia.

    • In Dane County, seniors pay state income tax on income from private pensions and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts. Income from Social Security and public pensions are not subject to state tax. The source of a senior’s income may affect how much money they can put toward memory care expenses.  
    • Dane County's air quality is good, with the county receiving a B for both ozone pollution and short-term particle pollution from the American Lung Association. This may make memory care in this county well-suited for seniors with respiratory illnesses or cardiovascular disease. 
    • Dane County is a relatively expensive place to live, with an overall cost of living that comes in a little more than 10 percent above state and national averages. This may drive up the cost of memory care here. Healthcare is relatively affordable here, however, which may offset other living expenses. 
    • On a 100-point scale, with a high score indicating more crime, Dane County's violent crime rate is 34.2 and the property crime rate is 37.6. This is compared to the national averages of 31.1 and 38.1. To keep residents secure, memory care facilities install alarm systems and security cameras. 


    Paying for Memory Care in Dane County

    Average Monthly Costs

    Counties in Wisconsin

    $5,852.00 Dodge County
    $5,770.00 Dane County
    $5,747.00 US
    $5,361.00 Winnebago County
    $5,300.00 Sauk County
    $4,513.00 Jefferson County
    $4,462.00 Columbia County
    $4,111.00 Rock County

    Memory Care costs in Dane County start around $5,770 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,747 per month.

    It’s important to note that memory care rates in Dane County 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.

    Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Dane County

    Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

    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 Dane County

    Dane County 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 Dane County, please visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

    Directory of Winners in the Dane County Area


    Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Dane County

    Dane County-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.

    Recent Reviews of Memory Care in Dane County

    • 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. W... Read more

      Sarah
    • Review of Cardinal View Senior Living

      We went to Cardinal View Senior Living. It is a new facility, so it was very nice and spacious and clean, and there weren't any smells. All of the bedrooms seemed to be closer to the common areas, ... Read more

      Sarah
    • 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 yo... Read more

      Sarah
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