14 Memory Care Facilities near Madison, WI

Also serving communities of Monona, Fitchburg.

There are 14 Memory Care Facilities in the Madison area, with 5 in Madison and 9 nearby.

The average cost of memory care in Madison is $5,183 per month. This is higher than the national median of $4,650. Cheaper nearby regions include Middleton with an average starting cost of $5,128.

To help you with your search, browse the 19 reviews below for memory care facilities in Madison. On average, consumers rate memory care in Madison 4.0 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Verona with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Caring.com has helped thousands of families find high-quality senior care. To speak with one of our Family Advisors about memory care options and costs in Madison, call (855) 863-8283.

Madison is the capital of Wisconsin, where over 110,000 people are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. The city is home to more than 255,000 people, roughly 11 percent of whom are over the age of 65. Local families who are looking for memory care facilities for their loved one with cognitive impairments will find five facilities in the city and another nine facilities outside the city limits. Some memory care facilities are situated in assisted living facilities that meet specialized staff training requirements, while others occupy their own building. All memory care facilities in Madison are licensed and regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Bureau of Assisted Living, Division of Quality Assurance.

• Madison is among the pricier cities in the state, with a cost of living that is about 12 percent higher than the Wisconsin average. Healthcare expenses are about 10 percent below the state average and 6 percent lower than the national average, which may appeal to seniors managing chronic conditions like dementia. 

• Madison's rate of property crime is higher than regional, state and national averages, rating 44.9 on a scale of 1 to 100, with 1 representing low crime. The city's violent crime rate is lower than the national average, however, which may provide peace of mind for families helping their loved ones transition to memory care. 

• Madison's air quality is fair, with the county receiving B grades for ozone pollution and short-term particle pollution from the American Lung Association. This may appeal to seniors who have respiratory conditions or cardiovascular disease.

• The Madison area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as UW Health, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Madison

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.

Madison and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living 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.

Memory Care Facilities in Madison

Directory of Winners in Madison Area

Madison-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.