The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Menomonee Falls, WI for 2023

The village of Menomonee Falls is located along Lake Michigan in the extreme southeast region of Wisconsin. Approximately 110,000 people in the state have Alzheimer's disease, a cognitive disorder that is especially prevalent in seniors. Menomonee Falls, which has a senior community that makes up nearly 20 percent of the 37,000-person population, has four memory care facilities for local seniors with dementia. Families will find an additional 31 facilities in nearby cities, including Germanton, Brookfield and Wauwatosa.

Memory care facilities in Menomonee Falls are situated within community-based residential facilities that have obtained proper licensing for providing specialized services. These facilities are certified and regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Bureau of Assisted Living, Division of Quality Assurance.

• In Wisconsin, seniors do not pay income tax on their Social Security benefits or public pension disbursements. Other types of retirement income, including withdrawals from retirement savings accounts and payouts from private pensions, are fully taxable. 
• The crime rate in Menomonee Falls is considerably lower than that of other cities that are similar in size. While property crime rates are roughly the same here as elsewhere in the country, the violent crime rate is considerably lower than the national average for all cities of all population sizes. 
• Menomonee Falls has mild, warm summers with highs in the low-80s, which may appeal to seniors who enjoy being outdoors. Winters are cold with lows in the teens. To prevent wandering, memory care facilities in this city have secured indoor and outdoor areas for residents.
• Overall, the living costs in Menomonee Falls are about 15 percent higher than state and national averages, and healthcare expenses are slightly higher here than they are in other cities. This may be a consideration for seniors who are on a budget.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Menomonee Falls

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.

Menomonee Falls 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 Menomonee Falls, please visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Menomonee Falls-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.