Greatful Hearts Elderly Care LLC
4957 N 25th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53209
"At Greatful Hearts Elderly Care LLC, we offer a care home solution for elderly residents who have a dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis as wel..."
READ MOREMikwaukee is home to 569,330 residents, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and 16.8% of those residents are aged 65 or older. These residents are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that is affecting increasing numbers of Americans over age 65. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, the organization predicts that this number will increase to 13 million. Alzheimer’s rates appear to be growing in Milwaukee as well. The number of Alzheimer’s-related deaths increased by 37.27% between 2016 and 2020, according to data from the CDC.
Milwaukee is home to many memory care facilities that can offer seniors with Alzheimer’s disease the resources and care they need. These memory care facilities offer around-the-clock dementia care, therapy and services designed to meet their unique health care needs. This guide offers more information about memory care in Milwaukee, including average costs, ways to pay for memory care and resources for families facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
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4957 N 25th Street, Milwaukee, WI, 53209
"At Greatful Hearts Elderly Care LLC, we offer a care home solution for elderly residents who have a dementia or Alzheimer's diagnosis as wel..."
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" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is compris..."
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READ MORE8120 W Bender Ave (#1 - #4), Milwaukee, WI, 53218
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" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is compris..."
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6334 N 105th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53225
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is compris..."
READ MORE4660 W Brentwood Court, Milwaukee, WI, 53223
"The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprised..."
READ MORE5708 N 90th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53225
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is compris..."
READ MORE8011 W Brentwood Ct, Milwaukee, WI, 53223
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is compris..."
READ MORE7927 W Bender Ave #1 - #4, Milwaukee, WI, 53218
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is compris..."
READ MORE5151 N 45th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53218
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READ MORE3800 N 92nd St, Milwaukee, WI, 53222
4.4
(12 reviews)
"We've taken a tour in St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus and they have been wonderful. It's very clean. They have a church and all sorts of activities that they offer. My mother is going to be in the memory care, so she will have somebody that's in attend..."
READ MORE2505 East Bradford Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53211
3.9
(11 reviews)
"Eastcastle Place is well staffed. It's clean, and they keep the residents engaged the entire day. The staff members are good people. It's a very nice place. They're friendly and professional. The layout of the place is very nice. I like the way the a..."
READ MORE728 E Pleasant Street , Milwaukee, WI, 53202
"My mother is in St. Rita Square. She's on the memory care floor, but she's being evaluated to possibly move to assisted living. The community, especially the independent living and assisted living, is great. There are some challenges in the memory ca..."
READ MORE5700 Mockingbird Lane, Greendale, WI, 53129
4.5
(32 reviews)
"My dad is moving into Harbour Village. What we liked about them is that they have a lot of activities. They have a lot of outings that they go to, and the transportation is always free. They only have to pay for a ticket to go to a movie or a play. T..."
READ MORE2330 S. 54th Street West Allis, West Allis, WI, 53219
3.8
(25 reviews)
"Aria at Mitchell Manor was OK. The accommodations were a little bit small. The campus was kind of patched together. The buildings were added in a piecemeal manner. The staff was very friendly. They also have assisted living there. The residents were ..."
READ MORE1621 Rivers Bend, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226
4.3
(16 reviews)
"Welcome to Oak Park Place Wauwatosa Options for Every Senior The full continuum of care offered at Oak Park® Place Wauwatosa includes in..."
READ MORE1111 East Capitol Drive, Shorewood, WI, 53211
"I found HarborChase of Shorewood for my brother. It's excellent. The interaction with the staff is very good. I saw the schedule of activities; they're a five...."
READ MORE100 W. River Woods Parkway, Glendale, WI, 53212
4.5
(6 reviews)
"I visited Heartis Village North Shore. The person that gave the tour never showed me the assisted living as I asked for. She only showed me what she thought I might need, which was memory care. So, I wasn't happy, but the facility was good. I saw res..."
READ MOREWisconsin’s memory care facilities are overseen by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The state’s memory care facilities are officially categorized as community-based residential facilities. The Wisconsin DHS’ Division of Quality Assurance is responsible for the welfare of those living in CBRFs.
While there is no source that specifically tracks its costs in the United States, memory care is usually an additional service offered by assisted living communities at a 20%-30% premium. In the lists below, we’ve estimated memory care costs as 125% of the assisted living costs for a particular location; data comes from Genworth’s annual Cost of Care Survey.
Milwaukee’s estimated monthly memory care cost of $6,655 is well above both state and national averages; nationwide, the cost averages $5,625, and the Wisconsin-wide cost is $5,750. At $6,813, Racine is the only Wisconsin city with a higher monthly cost than Milwaukee. Madison’s monthly cost comes in at an even $6,000. Prices are much lower in the Wausau area at $5,156.
Milwaukee
$6,655
Wisconsin
$5,750
The United States
$5,625
Madison
$6,000
Racine
$6,813
Wausau
$5,156
Nursing home care is the only level of support more expensive than memory care in Milwaukee. A semiprivate room in a nursing home runs $10,872 per month, and a private room averages $12,045. Meanwhile, at $6,101, the home-based care available from homemaker or home health aide services is roughly $500 cheaper than memory care. Assisted living averages $5,324 per month. Finally, the most affordable option by far is adult day care, which costs a relatively low $1,322 a month.
Homemaker
$6,101
Home Health Aide
$6,101
Adult Day Care
$1,322
Assisted Living
$5,324
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$10,872
Nursing Home (private room)
$12,045
In Milwaukee, there are options for seniors who need financial assistance paying for Memory Care. For more information about other options, who qualifies, and how to apply, Memory Care in Wisconsin page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.
The state of Wisconsin, the city of Milwaukee and a number of private nonprofit entities have an array of agencies that provide support to older adults living with cognitive issues. These organizations can help such Milwaukeeans make social connections, find financial assistance and address quality of care issues in long-term care facilities.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | Representatives of this office respond to reports of quality-of-care complaints filed by residents of assisted living communities, including memory care facilities and nursing homes. In addition to investigating potential abuse or neglect, ombudsmen can help older adults choose facilities that most match their needs and point families to organizations that can provide financial assistance with paying for that care. |
Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin | (608) 232-3400 | The ADAW is a nonprofit group that offers emotional and social support to older adults in Wisconsin living with cognitive issues and their caregivers. Caregiver support includes therapy groups, connections to respite care and educational seminars regarding effective communication with adults undergoing behavioral changes. The ADAW's Memory Cafe program is aimed at providing a safe, stimulating social space for adults with dementia. |
Medigap Helpline | 800-242-1060 | This helpline is open to Wisconsin residents age 65 and older. It assists such residents with health insurance information and provides assistance with Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Insurance and more. Provided by the State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care, this helpline is not affiliated with any specific insurance provider. |
Dementia Care Specialist Program | 608-266-1865 | This program is under the direction of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Its charter focuses on providing information and support to adults with memory issues and their caregivers, developing communities in which seniors with cognitive issues can enjoy a strong quality of life and training medical staff in dementia issues. Webinars cover topics such as determining safety to drive, the psychological effects of living in social isolation and the importance of building support networks. |
Milwaukee Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
Memory Care
Dawn
3
Review of St. Rita Square
My mother is in St. Rita Square. She's on the memory care floor, but she's being evaluated to possibly move to assisted living. The community, especially the independent living and assisted living,...
Memory Care
C.M.
4
Review of St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus
We've taken a tour in St. Anne's Salvatorian Campus and they have been wonderful. It's very clean. They have a church and all sorts of activities that they offer. My mother is going to be in the...
Memory Care
Tom
5
Review of Eastcastle Place
Eastcastle Place is well staffed. It's clean, and they keep the residents engaged the entire day. The staff members are good people. It's a very nice place. They're friendly and professional. The...
Provider response
Dear Tom, Thank you for your kind words about Eastcastle Place. We are thrilled that you have had a satisfactory experience and we hope to continue to provide excellent care to our residents for...