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Sunset Ridge Jefferson
826 E Reinel St., Jefferson, WI 53549
"Our tour experience at Sunset Ridge Jefferson was very good. It's a very nice place. They're right off the golf course...
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$6,675
Memory Care Communities in Fort Atkinson, WI
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authentic reviews in Fort Atkinson, WI below include 38 memory care communities with 322 reviews. On average in Fort Atkinson, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.6 out of 5 stars.
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38 Providers
Sunset Ridge Johnson Creek
1275 Remmel Dr, Johnson Creek, WI 53038
"My first impression of Sunset Ridge was they have a great room, and I thought it was beautiful. It smells pleasant, no...
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$6,285
New Day Elkhorn
1550 N Country Club Pkwy, Elkhorn, WI 53121
"The facility is open, sunny, clean and welcoming. The room is clean and homelike. When I go to visit my friend, the...
Memory Care
$5,700
Oak Park Place Madison
718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
"I've had friends who have lived at Oak Park Place Madison, and they loved it. They said the food was very good there...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+2
$6,419
A Place for Us
35 Tower Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
"We toured A Place for Us. It was delightful. I liked the owner-manager, and I got to meet the residents. The only thing...
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$5,300
Pepperwood Senior Living and Memory Care at Madison
2879 Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713
Pepperwood Senior Living and Memory Care‑Madison, nestled at 2879 Fish Hatchery Road in Fitchburg (serving all of...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,720
Wellington Place of Fort Atkinson
200 S Water Street West, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
"The staff at Wellington Place are so loving and caring, they go out there way to care for the residents. I feel so safe...
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Wellington Meadows
525 Memorial Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
"I went to look at Wellington Meadows. I found the room to be okay. But I was a little concerned about the fact that they...
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$3,750
Sienna Crest Fort Atkinson
1531 Commonwealth Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
"My mother has Alzheimer's disease and she has been to Sienna Crest. I have nothing but great words to say about this...
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Reena Senior Living
737 Reena Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
"My sister will be moving into Reena Senior Living. They had nice facilities. I just felt that it would be a good fit for...
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Fairhaven Senior Services
435 W Starin Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190
"I have found Fairhaven Senior Services and I have signed up. It has been very good. I will be moving in in December...
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$9,150
Our House Senior Living - Whitewater Memory Care
945 E. Chicago Street, Whitewater, WI 53190
"My mother moved into Our House Senior Living - Whitewater Memory Care. The staff is all very, very nice. It has a warm...
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Home Again Cambridge
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...
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The View at Johnson Creek
1 Hartwig Dr, Johnson Creek, WI 53038
"The View at Johnson Creek was awesome. It looked out over everything, and my brother could sit outside. It's way up on...
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Hawthorne Home
719 Hawthorne Avenue, Janesville, WI 53545
"We visited Harbor House while in the Wisconsin area looking at possible places for our uncle to live. We really liked...
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Dimensions Living Stoughton
1221 East Main Street, Stoughton, WI 53589
"I thought Harbor House was great although a little expensive -- little bit higher than what we could have swung. The...
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Our House Senior Living - Janesville Memory Care
4333 Pheasant Run Road, Janesville, WI 53546
"From the time we brought mom to view the facility and stay there, mom has always praised the staff on how helpful they...
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Three Pillars Riverside Lodge
420 North Main Street, Dousman, WI 53118
"My father moved into Three Pillars Riverside Lodge Assisted Living. It's new and it's bright. The people there are super...
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Milestone Senior Living - Stoughton
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...
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Drumlin Reserve
139 E Reynolds St, Cottage Grove, WI 53527
"My dad moved into Drumlin Reserve. It is a very nice facility with very friendly and helpful people, and very...
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Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Patricia
5.0
Review of Reena Senior Living
My sister will be moving into Reena Senior Living. They had nice facilities. I just felt that it would be a good fit for my sister. Everyone we have talked to has been very friendly and very...
Memory Care
Jody
3.0
Review of Wellington Meadows
I went to look at Wellington Meadows. I found the room to be okay. But I was a little concerned about the fact that they didn't have a regular cook, and they had no housekeeper. I wasn't...
Memory Care
Billy
5.0
Review of Reena Senior Living
Our parents have moved into Reena Senior Living. The staff is wonderful. The food looks really good. It's a newer facility, so the amenities are very nice. The activities that are offered seem to...
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Cities in Wisconsin
US
$5,694
Cottage Grove
$4,950
Whitewater
$4,920
Johnson Creek
$4,500
Clinton
$4,400
Janesville
$3,822
Fort Atkinson
$3,615
Paying for Memory Care in Fort Atkinson
Memory Care costs in Fort Atkinson start around $3,615 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 Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson
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 Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson, please visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.
What to Consider About Memory Care in Fort Atkinson
The low cost of living makes Fort Atkinson, population 12,400 — 16 percent seniors, an affordable option for seniors who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or some other form of dementia. Located in the state of Wisconsin, where 110,000 people have some type of cognitive impairment, Fort Atkinson has two memory care facilities within the city limits and six in nearby cities to accommodate the seniors here in need of support. Memory care facilities are regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services and are referred to as community-based residential facilities (CBRFs).
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Fort Atkinson
- The city of Fort Atkinson is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Fort Memorial Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
- Like all cities in the state of Wisconsin, Fort Atkinson does not have a state income tax. Seniors with Social Security retirement benefits and pensions save more of their money at the end of the year, which is useful for those who pay for memory care.
- Crime in For Atkinson is ranked on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high). Violent crime is ranked 11.9, which is lower than the national average of 31.1. Property crime is ranked 28.6, which is also lower than the national average of 38.1. Families with seniors in memory care can feel safe and secure when visiting.
- Winters in Fort Atkinson are cold and long with average January lows around 11 degrees. The city also gets around 37 inches of snow per year, which may be an issue for seniors who can’t tolerate the extreme cold. Summers are mild with average July highs around 83 degrees.
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson-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.