2 Memory Care Facilities in Menomonie, WI

In Menomonie, Wisconsin, 12 percent of the population is made up of seniors aged 65 and older. Many seniors in the area require care for dementia-related disorders such as Alzheimer's Disease, which an estimated 110,000 Wisconsin residents have been diagnosed with.

There are two memory care facilities in the Menomonie area. These facilities are regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which provides a similar set of rules and regulations for both memory care and assisted living facilities. As such, it's not uncommon for facilities in the state to provide both levels of care.

• Property crime rates in Menomonie are well above the state average. While the average city in Wisconsin has only 18.08 property crimes per 1,000 residents each year, Menomonie has 27.88 per 1,000 residents. It's important to discuss security with memory care facilities to learn their specific proceduresto protect residents from crime.
  
• The cost of living in Menomonie is nearly 10 percent below that of the average U.S. city. Families of seniors who have limited funding for memory care may find that facilities in the area are budget-friendly.
  
• The Menomonie area is known for its harsh winters. In January, which is typically the coldest month of the year, average low temperatures are only 6 degrees. Annual snowfall in the area is 10 inches above the national average. Its important to make sure that memory care facilities have measures in place to prevent seniors from wandering outdoors unsupervised, particularly during cold spells. 
  
• The Menomonie area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those that specialize in brain health and dementia care such as Mayo Health Clinic, in the event of medical emergencies or illness. 

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Menomonie

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.

Menomonie 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 Menomonie, please visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Directory of Winners in the Menomonie Area

Menomonie-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.