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Memory Care Facilities in Sauk County, WI

The average cost of memory care in Sauk County is $5,300 per month. This is lower than the national median of $5,500. Cheaper rated regions include ...

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Memory Care Facilities in Sauk County, WI

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Sauk County

Sauk County is home to about 64,000 residents, nearly one in five of whom are aged 65 and over. Here, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services project that almost 9 percent of seniors who receive Medicare benefits are living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. This is compared to the national average of 11.3 percent of senior Medicare beneficiaries.  

There are two memory care facilities in the Sauk County region, including one in the city of Reedsburg and one in Baraboo. In this county, as in the rest of Wisconsin, memory care services are generally provided within community-based residential facilities and are licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in

  • Sauk County is a fairly affordable place to live, with an overall cost of living that is more than 5 percent less than the national average. Healthcare expenses are about 10 percent less than the national median and 15 percent less than the state median, which may benefit seniors with chronic conditions like dementia. 
  • Sauk County's air quality is decent, which may appeal to families whose senior loved ones have cardiovascular disease or a respiratory illness. The American Lung Association gave the county a C for ozone pollution, an A for short-term particle pollution and a passing grade for annual particle pollution.
  • Year-round temperatures in Sauk County range between 9 degrees and 83 degrees, and the region receives an average of 41 inches of snowfall annually. To keep residents comfortable throughout the year, many memory care facilities in the Sauk County region have individual climate control in residents' rooms. 
  • Sauk County seniors pay state income tax on withdrawals from retirement savings accounts and income from private pensions, which may affect how much money can be put towards memory care. Social Security income and public pensions are exempt from state tax.

Paying for Memory Care in Sauk County

Memory Care costs in Sauk County start around $5,300 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Sauk County and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Counties in Wisconsin

Dodge County

$5,852

Dane County

$5,770

US

$5,694

Sauk County

$5,300

Jefferson County

$4,513

Vernon County

$4,323

Columbia County

$3,766

Marquette County

$2,975

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Sauk County

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.

Free Memory Care Resources in Sauk County

Sauk County 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 Sauk County, please visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Sauk County

Sauk County-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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Gary

I visited this facility

Review of Our House Senior Living - Reedsburg Memory Care

The staff who showed me around Our House Senior Living Reedsburg Memory Care was excellent. It was smaller and homier than other places, which would be perfect for my brother. Pretty much everybody...

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Dave

I visited this facility

Review of Our House Senior Living - Reedsburg Memory Care

Our House Senior Living seemed like a decent and nice place. The rooms looked very nice. They were in good size, and they had their own bathrooms. It seemed like a place I would choose. The staff...

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