The 10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Waukesha, WI for 2023

It's estimated that there are 110,000 people in Wisconsin with Alzheimer's disease, a number that's expected to jump to over 18 percent by 2025 — and some those people live in Waukesha. The city is home to almost 72,500 residents, and almost 13 percent of the population are aged over 65. For seniors with Alzheimer's disease and various forms of dementia, the city has three memory care facilities. Another 29 can be found in nearby communities including Brookfield, Pewaukee and New Berlin.

The Wisconsin Department of Health, Bureau of Assisted Living manages assisted living facilities in the state, referred to as community-based residential facilities (CBRFs). Facilities who offer care to people with dementia must provide specialized training to staff. 

• ingWaukesha winters can be very cold, with January low temperatures averaging 12 degrees. The city gets 40 inches of snow each year, 14 inches more than the national average, which may keep seniors inside during the winter months.
• Seniors relying on Social Security Income for their retirement will not have to pay income tax in Wisconsin, leaving more money available for your loved one's memory care. However other forms of income are taxed, including private pensions and retirement funds.
• Waukesha County, including Waukesha, received passing grades for three categories of air pollution tracked in the State of the Air Report 2018. Although ozone pollution received a C grade, 24-hour particle pollution received an A. This can be beneficial to the health of seniors who have respiratory problems.
• Waukesha has an overall crime rate of 17 per 1,000 residents. This is around the average for the United States but is lower than average for communities of a similar size. Both violent crime and property crime are lower than the state average, which may make families feel more confident about their loved one's safety.

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Waukesha

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.

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

Waukesha-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.