Ramsey Woods Memory Care
3210 E. Ramsey Ave., Cudahy, WI, 53110
"Ramsey Woods Assisted Living offers gracious residential living in a home-like setting in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Our community is located on bea..."
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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3210 E. Ramsey Ave., Cudahy, WI, 53110
"Ramsey Woods Assisted Living offers gracious residential living in a home-like setting in Cudahy, Wisconsin. Our community is located on bea..."
READ MORE7400 W. Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI, 53214
3.3
(3 reviews)
"When I went to Noble Senior Living at West Allis, I saw a lot of people sitting and wandering around outside, which kind of bothered me, because it was right on a very busy street. When I got up into the memory care area, it was very nice and spaciou..."
READ MORE7801 - 7901 W. National Avenue, West Allis, WI, 53214
4.4
(19 reviews)
"Heritage West Allis was my favorite. I felt that they had attention to detail. They had just remodeled, repainted, and carpeted everything in the memory care. So, everything was fresh and new. The tour guide was awesome. She answered every question w..."
READ MORE10101 W WISCONSIN AVE, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226
4.3
(8 reviews)
3023 S 84Th St, West Allis, WI, 53227
3.5
(13 reviews)
"Payment Plans: Unlimited Life Care- Declining Balance over 4 yrs.; 90% Refund-with fee-for-service health care (Price: same as Unlimited Lif..."
READ MORE3939 South 92nd Street, Greenfield, WI, 53228
3.8
(9 reviews)
"Very clean, warm, and positive place. My aunt lived in their memory care. the staff and management were so supportive and compassionate any time I came to visit. What I really loved is how engaged the aides are with the residents they did activities ..."
READ MORE12231 W Bluemound Rd, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226
3.7
(3 reviews)
"I’ve been to Close To Home. It’s a very nice place with nice facilities, reasonable rates, and Alzheimer’s patients, of whom some assisted living places do not take. You can have a private or double room. We are on a waiting list, which is very long ..."
READ MORE10201 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, WI, 53226
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I toured St. Camillus - North Residence Memory Care. They said it was either recently built or recently remodeled, one or both of those. It was up to date. The lady who gave me the tour was informative. If I have a question, she would answer it. It w..."
READ MORE5301 W LINCOLN AVE, West Allis, WI, 53219
Wisconsin’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...