11 Memory Care Facilities near Eau Claire, WI

Eau Claire, which is situated in dementia-friendly Eau Claire County, has nearly 69,000 residents and a large senior community that makes up more than 13 percent of the population. The city is in northwest Wisconsin, where about 115,000 people are living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. 

Eau Claire has a variety of resources for seniors and families who have been affected by dementia, including screening services, fitness programs and activities that encourage engagement. In addition to this, Eau Claire is home to eight memory care facilities, and there are two more in the nearby city of Altoona. 

• While the overall cost of living in Eau Claire is a little lower than the national average, medical expenses come in about 3 percent higher than the state average and 8 percent higher than the national average. Those on a tight budget may find it challenging to pay for costs associated with managing a chronic condition such as dementia. 
• The level of Wisconsin's tax-friendliness towards seniors depends heavily on their assets and income level. Seniors who do not own a home and rely solely on Social Security income may pay nothing in state income taxes, while memory care residents who still have property in their name or draw income from retirement savings accounts or pensions may pay a generous amount in income tax. Families should speak with a tax professional to determine how Wisconsin's laws will affect their memory care budget.
• The air quality in Eau Claire is exceptional, with the county receiving an "A" for both ozone pollution and short-term particle pollution from the American Lung Association. This may be beneficial for seniors with respiratory illnesses.
• The Eau Claire area is home to world-class medical facilities, including HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Eau Claire

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.

Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire, please visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Directory of Winners in the Eau Claire Area

Eau Claire-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.