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Memory care in Waterloo offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Waterloo is about $4,479 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 36 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of LakeHouse Lake Mills
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8.4
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23 reviews
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My Mom is very pleased with the activities she can participate in. Exercise, bingo, etc. The family appreciates the communication with the staff regarding Mom.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Brook Gardens is a small community with a big heart. We are located in Lake Mills, Wisconsin about a mile east of Rock Lake. Lake Mills is a small community located between Madison and Milwaukee Wisconsin. Our cheerful staff provides hands on care based on individual needs and will go the extra...
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I was visiting my grandma from out of town two weeks ago. I was pleasantly surprised by how clean and beautiful the facility (her HOME) was! She was genuinely happy and says she is treated with love,...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Lilac Springs, located in picturesque Lake Mills WI, is a brand new Assisted Living Community licensed by the State of Wisconsin. The attentive and professional staff recognizes the challenges of aging and is dedicated to assisting residents with exceptional service and encouraging an...
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It's a newer, clean facility that offers the basics. Expected activities are offered (bingo, crafts, seasonal events, etc.). The 'common areas' are basic, tv/sofas, simple coffee bar, dining area, a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Facility services and features available:wheelchair accessibleon-site beauty shopon-site Podiatry visits every 3 monthson-site Primary MD visits every 3 monthson-site library servicehousekeepingmealslaundrymedication assistance (monitor or administer)personal care (dressing, bathing,...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Sienna Crest. It's a smaller facility than some of the others in the area. The room size is much smaller with no kitchenette. Otherwise, we're very satisfied with the...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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Cost of memory care in Waterloo, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $4,479 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beaver Dam, WI with an average of $3,548 per month.

Memory care costs in Waterloo, WI, vs. nearby cities

Waterloo, WI
$4,479/mo
$4,807/mo

Memory care costs in Waterloo, WI, vs. state and national averages

Waterloo, WI
$4,479/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Memory care costs in Waterloo, WI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,479/mo

Memory care costs in Waterloo, WI, by floor plan type

Studio
$5,712/mo
1 Bedroom
$9,800/mo

Senior living costs in Waterloo vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Waterloo, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterloo, WIWisconsinU.S.
Memory Care$4,479/mo$4,432/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,385/mo$4,403/mo$4,712/mo
Independent Living$4,495/mo$3,541/mo$4,160/mo
Memory Care
Waterloo, WI:$4,479/mo
Wisconsin:$4,432/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Waterloo, WI:$4,385/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,712/mo
Independent Living
Waterloo, WI:$4,495/mo
Wisconsin:$3,541/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Waterloo

Recent reviews for memory care in Waterloo

Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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Dimensions Living Jefferson

5.0
The community is easily accessible. Communication between the staff and our family is very good. They keep us well informed and up to date. The community is very neat and clean. I would recommend this community to others.

Sage Meadow Middleton

5.0
We think this place really nice. The Respite care rooms are awesome! The staff is very welcoming right from the moment we toured. Any question I had were always answered promptly and my messages were always returned! They have lots of activities Bingo Arts & Crafts that my loved one really ...
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Waterloo memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterloo memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterloo, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Waterloo memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Waterloo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waterloo, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
100%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
60%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
59%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waterloo memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Waterloo Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterloo, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
100%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
67.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterloo memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Waterloo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterloo, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
43.8%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
40.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
40%
20.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterloo memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Waterloo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterloo, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
39.2%
Room service
Room service
20%
36.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterloo memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Waterloo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterloo, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
40%
44.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
80%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
45.4%
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State regulations for memory care in Waterloo

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Wisconsin memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Waterloo protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

LakeHouse Lake Mills, Lilac Springs Assisted Living and Riverwalk Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waterloo, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Waterloo, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Waterloo, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Fitchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Waterloo, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waterloo, Wisconsin, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Waterloo, Wisconsin, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Waterloo, Wisconsin ranges from $680 to $13484. The average Memory Care cost in Waterloo, Wisconsin is $4,479. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Waterloo, Wisconsin typically starts at $680. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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