13 Memory Care Facilities near Stevens Point, WI

Stevens Point is a small city located in the center of the state of Wisconsin that is home to a little more than 26,000 residents. Twelve percent of the city’s population is age 65 and older, some of whom have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. These seniors are a part of the 110,000 individuals in the state who have some form of cognitive impairment.

To accommodate those living in Stevens Point, there are six memory care facilities in the city and seven in nearby places like Wisconsin Rapids and Wausau. Known as community-based residential facilities, memory care communities are regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. 

• Families and seniors who pay for memory care may find Stevens Point to be an affordable option. The cost of living is 88.3, which is lower than the national average of 100. It is also lower than the state average of 98.  
• Crime is ranked on a scale from one (low) to 100 (high). In Stevens point, violent crime is ranked 12.7, lower than the national average of 12.7. Property crime is ranked 37.3, which is also lower than the national average of 38.1. Families visiting seniors in memory care facilities in the area can feel safe when in the city.  
• Seniors who have a hard time dealing with the heat in southern climates may appreciate the cooler summers in Stevens Point. The average July high Is around 81 degrees. Winters are short and cold with the average January low around seven degrees. The city gets around 45 inches of snow per year.
• The city of Stevens Point is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as the Ascension St. Michael’s Hospital, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Stevens Point

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.

Stevens Point 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 Stevens Point, please visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Stevens Point-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.