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Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
1805 Kensington Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
4.6
(23 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, clean facility"
$8,225
The Best Memory Care Communities in Waukesha County, WI
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authentic reviews in Waukesha County, WI below include 98 memory care communities with 956 reviews. On average in Waukesha County, residents and their loved ones rate memory care options 4.0 out of 5 stars.
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Brookdale Brookfield
685 Woelfel Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
4.2
(4 reviews)
"Staff and facilities are excellent. Staff is attentive to all needs."
$6,970
Brookdale Brookfield Woelfel Road
660 Woelfel Road, Brookfield, WI 53045
3.8
(19 reviews)
"Cost was not real high at Brookdale. It seemed the food was good. They showed me the menu that they had. It seemed like a nice place. "
$6,300
PROMOTION!
Auberge at Brookfield
1105 Davidson Rd, Brookfield, WI 53045
4.8
(5 reviews)
"What a beautiful and clean community! Very large building for my mom to walk around and Tina had a resident tour with us to let us know what a day in the life at Auberge looked like and we were very impressed. The staff were very friendly and Tina took the time to walk through all of our questions and was very passionate and knowledgeable in the healthcare field, which we are not and this helped tremendously! I wish we toured here first as this was exactly what we were looking for! "
$7,500
Discovery Commons Brookfield
16100 W. Greenfield, Brookfield, WI 53005
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We toured Discovery Commons Brookfield. I viewed a one-bedroom apartment. It was very nice. It's a beautiful facility. It's quite glamorous. It's larger. I thought it looked nice. They take care of their employees very well. I was told that they're really into making their employees happy, which will make the residents happy. They offer a lot of care for assisted living. My first impression is that the people aren't quite as sick as they are at the other facility. They rejected my aunt at the last minute. They did an assessment, which was rushed. Maybe they don't feel capable for people who need a lot of care and daily attention. My aunt is still somewhat bedbound. It hasn't been that long since she had her surgery. She needs a lot of physical therapy. She's 100 years old. You can't expect her to be in the condition of a 70-year-old, I guess, which is what I'm getting at. The staff that I met, the director and her assistant, were good. It's very clean and organized. They had a library. It's two-story, and the hallways are so long. I mean, I kept picturing my aunts navigating those halls."
$8,700
Brookdale Brookfield Capitol Dr
15100 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005
4.3
(9 reviews)
"My mom has moved into Brookdale Brookfield Capitol Dr. It's a small facility, only 26 apartments, which means the staff can be spending more of their time dedicated to the inhabitants. The staff is very attentive. The director is extremely involved in virtually all facets of the operation, including taking photos of the residents regularly and sending them to their family members. It's very good, and social. There are community televisions in several rooms of the facility. They also have the opportunity to have a television in their own room, but they do encourage the inhabitants to socialize more and get out there. They also have social events available. One example, they took a group that was not a flight risk out to Culver's for an ice cream social. I have seen the food and it looks very good. The menus do change. I have not heard any complaints. I've gone through there while they're eating, and they all seem to be enjoying it. I have seen the menus and they are pretty appetizing. The price can always be lower. As far as the price goes, when they say all-inclusive, they pretty much mean that most of the additional services that they list are still included in that fee. Whereas virtually every other facility I have gone to has a very long list of additional services with additional fees."
$7,400
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Oak Park Place Wauwatosa
1621 Rivers Bend, Wauwatosa, WI 53226
4.2
(17 reviews)
"My wife is in memory care at Oak Park Place Wauwatosa. They impressed me because they knew all about Parkinson's and they answer the calls on their wrist buttons within ten minutes or else the nurse supervisor gets a reading on her computer that somebody hasn't gotten there fast enough. It's the only place that I have been halfway happy with. It's a three-story building and the memory care center has a locked door where you have to have a code to get out, which is what I wanted for my wife. We still have to keep dealing with the turnover in personnel. They're willing to work with you on the medicine timing with Parkinson's patients. My wife has a good-sized room with two dressers and closet space. It also has a nice bathroom with a nice sink and storage. It's big enough to actually wheel yourself in there in a wheelchair and be able to turn around. They also have rails on the walls for support. They also have a shower. They usually have a bit of room cleaning services. It's a pretty good facility."
$5,907
The Arboretum Senior Living
W180n7890 Town Hall Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
4.1
(22 reviews)
"We had a lovely tour with The Arboretum Senior Living. We liked that it was bright, clean, and smelled good. The staff seemed engaged with the residents and seemed like they had a lot of really good options for them. They had physical therapy and they allowed hospice in if needed. The room seemed very nice. The one that we were shown that was available would have been very adequate. It was a great-looking facility. They were like doing a singing thing and they were just all very engaged. Avery gave us the tour and pretty much everybody that he passed either waved to him or said hello. So, it's like nobody was hiding anything and nobody was putting on a show. They were all genuinely happy to be there and it seemed like a really pleasant, positive place. Avery would be one of the main reasons we'd want to go there. He was wonderful."
$7,300
PROMOTION!
The Auberge at Oak Village
w128n6900 Northfield Dr, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother has been a resident for over a year. My siblings and myself find the care given our mother to be giving, kind, attentive and thoughtful. We can not imagine a better environment for our mom as her disease progresses. The staff has been outstanding. Our family highly recommends The Auberge at Oak Village. "
$6,900
Ross Family Homes - 105th St
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 comprised of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$4,000
Lutheran Home
7500 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, WI 53213
2.9
(21 reviews)
"This is a wonderful facility. I have visited many friends here and the staff is always very helpful and kind. There are lots of activities and they are always done with great care."
$18,330
Ross Family Home - 90th St
5708 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 comprised of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$4,000
Layton Terrace Senior Living
9200 W LAYTON AVE, Greenfield, WI 53228
4.1
(23 reviews)
"I toured Layton Terrace Senior Living. They are very welcoming. Tracy was just open arms, full of knowledge, full of information, and very friendly and inviting. She's a great listener. The rooms are spacious in size and clean. It's more than what you need. It looked out onto a terrace as well. There are big windows and very nature oriented. They had a small nature trail, but they had a nice courtyard. The dining room was clean."
$8,255
The Right Way Family Home - 8120 Bender
8120 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 comprised of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$4,000
The Right Way - 7927 Bender
7927 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 comprised of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$4,000
Ross Family Homes - 7932 Bender
7932 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 comprised of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$4,000
Ross Family Home - Clovernook
8128 W Clovernook, 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 of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$4,000
The Right Way Family Home - Casper
8246 W. Casper, 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 of courteous, dependable, motivated caregivers who attend to the daily needs of our residents in a professional and compassionate manner. Whether a resident needs assistance with one or two activities of daily living (such as bathing, grooming, medication management, transferring, etc) or all activities of daily living, we feel blessed to be able to provide that help. TRW/Ross Family Homes has been offering care to those who need it for 23 years. We would be honored to care for your loved one.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$4,000
New Day Germantown
N109W17525 Virginia Ave, Germantown, WI 53022
New Day Germantown, located at N109 W17525 Virginia Avenue in Germantown, WI, is a welcoming assisted living community specializing in memory care. Purposefully designed on a single level to reduce fall risks and enhance accessibility, the community provides around-the-clock support from caregivers trained in dementia and Alzheimer's care. Each resident benefits from individualized, RN-approved care plans that promote dignity, comfort, and peace of mind in a secure, nurturing environment. Inside, residents enjoy sunny, cheerful common areas that encourage relaxation and connection. Private and semi-private suites with in-room bathrooms provide both privacy and convenience, while quiet living rooms create inviting spaces for family visits. Home-style meals and anytime snacks are served in a cozy dining setting, and room service is available for added flexibility. Daily activities—from music and gardening to arts and crafts and fitness programs—help residents stay engaged, while the on-site beauty salon, secure outdoor patio, and homelike amenities make each day enjoyable and fulfilling. Life at New Day Germantown is marked by both safety and warmth. Delayed egress doors provide an extra layer of security, while caring staff remain on-site 24/7. Residents and their families also benefit from the community's location in Germantown, where local attractions such as Dheinsville Historic Park, the Germantown Senior Center, and seasonal farmers' markets offer enriching opportunities nearby. With its balance of attentive care, engaging activities, and thoughtfully designed surroundings, New Day Germantown offers peace of mind for families and a meaningful lifestyle for residents. To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
$5,900
High Point Residence Germantown North
N113 W16358 Sylvan Cir, Germantown, WI 53022
5.0
(4 reviews)
"It's a smaller house. I think there are only 20 residents there. I was very impressed with the staff. They're very accommodating. My husband was at peace with the place, too. The people were very, very nice. The grounds were very pretty. "
$5,800
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On this page:
- Memory Care Facilities in Waukesha County, WI
- What to Consider About Memory Care in Waukesha County
- Paying for Memory Care in Waukesha County
- Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Waukesha County
- Free Memory Care Resources in Waukesha County
- Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Waukesha County
- Reviews of Communities Nearby
What to Consider About Memory Care in Waukesha County
Overseeing Wisconsin’s memory care facilities is the responsibility of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Along with the state’s nursing homes and assisted living communities, Wisconsin’s memory care facilities are officially categorized as community-based residential facilities. The Wisconsin DHS’ Division of Quality Assurance is specifically tasked with ensuring the welfare of those living in CBRFs.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Waukesha County
- Tax issues cut both ways in Waukesha County. The income tax rate in the county is 6.3%, which is slightly higher than the U.S. average of 4.6%. On the other hand, seniors can save a bit of money on the area’s day-to-day tax burden. Waukesha County’s sales tax rate is 5.1%, a couple of points under the U.S. average of 7.3%.
- Crime is exceptionally low in this part of Wisconsin. On BestPlaces.net’s scale, where 1 is low, 100 is high and the U.S. average is 35.4, property crime in Waukesha County is just 20.3. Violent crime is even lower; the U.S. average is 22.7 on the same scale. However, crime is very low in Waukesha County at just 6.9.
- Winters can get pretty chilly in Wisconsin, with high temperatures at freezing or just below from December to February. The upside, though, is that summers in this area are extremely pleasant. High temperatures hover between the low 60s and low 80s from May to October.
- Health care is robust in this area; with 389 physicians per 100,000 people, the county has a considerably higher concentration of doctors than the U.S. where the number is 210 per 100,000 people. Air quality is also higher than average at 74/100 against a U.S. average of 58/100. However, water quality isn’t one of the area’s strong points; the U.S. average is 55/100, but Waukesha County’s is 35/100.
- Like the rest of Wisconsin, Waukesha County sees significant levels of snow in the winter. The national average is 28 inches per year, but that number goes up to 43 inches in this county. However, the area is slightly less rainy than other options; it gets 35 inches of rain per year against an average of 38 inches elsewhere in the U.S.
Paying for Memory Care in Waukesha County
No organization tracks pricing data specifically related to memory care; we’ve used the cost of assisted living as reported by the annual Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey to approximate prices. Assisted living usually costs about 20-30% less than memory care; therefore, the lists below estimate memory costs to be 25% higher than assisted living costs.
The Cost of Memory Care in Nearby Cities
At $6,655 per month, Waukesha County’s memory care costs are relatively high. The U.S. average is roughly $1,000 lower at $5,625, and the average across Wisconsin is $5,750. Green Bay’s costs are lower than all the above at $5,563 per month. Costs are an estimated $6,000 per month in Madison, while Racine has the state’s highest costs at $6,813.
Waukesha County
$6,655
Wisconsin
$5,750
The United States
$5,625
Madison
$6,000
Green Bay
$5,563
Racine
$6,813
The Cost of Other Types of Long Term Care
The only option more expensive than memory care is nursing home care. A private room costs an estimated $12,045 per month and a semiprivate one costs roughly $10,872. Homemaker and home health aide services run an estimated $6,101 per month, while assisted living is cheaper by about $800. Meanwhile, at $1,322 a month, adult day care represents the least expensive option.
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
Note: Data for Waukesha County was unavailable, so data for the nearest region, Milwaukee Area, was used instead.
Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Waukesha County
In Waukesha County, 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.
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.
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Free Memory Care Resources in Waukesha County
Older adults dealing with Alzheimer’s and similar dementia-related issues have access to several community resources in Waukesha County. Maintained and administered by private nonprofits and government agencies at the local, state and federal levels, these programs can help area seniors find financial support, social connection and legal aid.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | 800-815-0015 | Representatives of this office are charged with looking into complaints regarding the quality of care in community-based residential facilities. They may investigate reports of abuse or neglect, inadequate nutrition or financial manipulation, among others. Ombudsmen can also assist residents of CBRFs and their families in determining how to find community services and pay for assisted living or nursing home care. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County | 262-548-7848 | This ADRC serves Waukesha County adults aged 60 and up and acts as a convenient clearinghouse for health-related information specific to seniors. It employs dementia care specialists who can help provide memory screens and tests to catch cognitive issues in their early stages and help seniors develop plans to maintain quality of life as they progress through later stages. |
| Medigap Helpline | 800-242-1060 | A service of the State of Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care, the free Medigap Helpline provides information about health insurance to all Wisconsin residents aged 65 and up. Operators can help seniors with questions regarding Wisconsin SeniorCare, lost Medicare cards, the differences between Medicare and Medicaid and more. |
| Alzheimer's & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin | 608-232-3400 | This nonprofit organization works to provide support for older adults in Wisconsin living with a form of dementia. The ADAW offers respite assistance and therapy groups for caregivers of adults with cognitive issues; it also runs a Memory Cafe program that gives such adults social opportunities to engage with peers in similar stages of dementia. |
Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Waukesha County
Waukesha County 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.
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Memory Care
Jen12
5.0
Review of New Perspective Waukesha
We toured the memory care at New Perspective Waukesha. They also have independent and assisted living. It's like a resort or amusement park. They have many amenities and facilities. It was very...
Memory Care
Jen12
4.0
Review of Mission Creek
Mission Creek wasn't quite as nice as the other place. It was smaller and they didn't have the amenities as the other place, but the rooms were a little bit bigger, which was nice. The staff was...
Memory Care
Jen12
5.0
Review of Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living
Mom just got in at Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living, but so far it's favorable. It's clean and well laid out, but on the smaller side from the three other places we looked at. So far, the staff seems...