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Memory care in Waukesha 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 Waukesha is about $4,547 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 47 communities, read 823 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of New Perspective Senior Living | Brookfield
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The ladies there are outstanding. They treat the people like they are their family. Very home like setting. [name removed] really goes the extra mile to help my mom. My mom is getting great care at New...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Offering: Memory CareNew Perspective’s Brookfield senior living apartment and cottage community is located just South of I-94 on Greenfield Avenue, between Calhoun and Moreland Road. The attractive cottages away from the hustle and bustle of the city create a sense of familiarity and comfort that...
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They have been excellent. They are very clean and very friendly. She doesn't like their food at all. They should have a computer for the residents to use, to check emails and things. Other than that we have...
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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of Hartland are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.
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I would really like to thank [name removed] for all her assistance moving my brother into Applewood New Berlin. She went above and beyond making the transition go smooth on moving day. I wasn't able to go...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Robin’s Landing is focused on our residents’ health, wellness, and personal enrichment. Our amenities include a beautiful spa room, spacious activities area, and a multi-media center where residents can enjoy their favorite movies and sporting events. We provide beauty/barber services,...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Robin’s Landing is focused on our residents’ health, wellness, and personal enrichment. Our amenities include a beautiful spa room, spacious activities area, and a multi-media center where residents can enjoy their favorite movies and sporting events. We provide beauty/barber services,...
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Our loved one moved here from a precious community and it has just been a night and day experience in comparison, we would recommend this community to other families.
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.
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My mother is still taking some time to adjust to her move into this community. However I do feel she is safe, and in good hands. I do feel comfortable with her move to this facility, I have no problem with...
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.
Sussex is a nice rural community with easy access to retail, restaurants, park and is a convenient drive other urban locations. Brookdale Sussex is a sister community to 3 other Brookdale properties in Brookfield. Brookdale Sussex is the only Assisted Living and CBRF in Sussex and is...
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Mom had a pretty good experience with the rehabilitation department. The food was excellent. The community was beautiful. Mom did not feel the therapists were as good as the ones at the community she is at...
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.
Congregational Home is a non-profit, faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) offering a Rare Full Continuum of Care for seniors: Short-Term Subacute Rehabilitation, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Home Care and Hospice Care – all under one roof. ...
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The owner is very friendly and very helpful. I think there is an aid or two that could use some improvement - there is one that my mother doesn't really like. I think it is very valuable - I'm getting what I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Bluemound Home is our 20 bed home we accept residents who are both ambulatory and semi-ambulatory. Our residents can use canes, walkers or wheelchairs.The second floor is easily accessible by elevator.  Every room is private,with own bathroom. Families may decorate and bring in...
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My mom moved in at 92, having lived in our family home for 63 years. It could have been a rough transition, but it was really good. All credit goes to the staff at Avalon Square. From front desk to nursing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Avalon Square is a beautiful, vibrant senior living community encompassing an entire city block in historic downtown Waukesha. Cultural activities, parks, and a charming mix of shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. Construction of Avalon Square was completed in 2003, consisting...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Matthews of Pewaukee Assisted Living and Memory Care
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Memory Care are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our refreshingly different approach...
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I am giving Franciscan Place a 5 star, not because "everything" is perfect, that would be realistically impossible. However, they do take very good care of my mom and they strive to do their best. My mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Photo of The Willows of Brookfield
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Caring Alternatives of Muskego
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of memory care in Waukesha, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waukesha is $4,547 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Nashotah, WI with an average of $4,464 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waukesha, WI vs. nearby cities

Waukesha, WI
$4,547/mo
$4,556/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waukesha, WI vs. the state and national average

Waukesha, WI
$4,547/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Waukesha vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,547/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Waukesha, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,362/mo
Studio
$5,668/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,714/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,054/mo

Average cost of Memory Care in Waukesha over time

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What families are saying about memory care in Waukesha

Recent reviews for memory care in Waukesha

Birchrock Castle in Mukwonago, WI

5.0
I would recommend Birchrock Castle to others because it's small, family-like, cozy and clean. My mom has been there for less than a month, so I'm not sure about the food, and my mom is not fussy, but I heard the food is homemade. The staff is kind. Communication with the family has been good, so ...
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Oak Park Place - Oak Creek

4.5
My experience with Oak Park Place has been terrific, from my first tour, through the prep & support for move-in, and to now - the current care and programs for my Mom. She loves the quiet of her apartment, the activities, she says the food is good, and the staff really are there for her when ...
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Heritage Lake Country in Hartland, WI

4.0
We chose this community for my mom so she can be as independent as possible. When she needs help the staff is great. They have lots of activities that she enjoys doing like the exercise classes, cooking classes they go out on field-trips and have movie nights. She eats well and balanced. ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Convenient location for family visits. Several reviews mention the convenience of the community's location for frequent family visits, making it an appreciated factor for those with loved ones living there. For instance, at Heritage Court - Waukesha, the proximity to the family's home was a deciding factor in their choice of commun ...
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Friendly and attentive staff. Numerous reviews highlight the kindness and care shown by the staff members across various communities. For example, at Lakewood Transitional Assisted Living and Memory Care, the staff's friendliness and dedication to their work created a warm and welcoming environment for residents and their ...
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Effective communication between families and staff. Clear and consistent communication is a crucial aspect for many families, ensuring they are always informed about their loved one's care. The staff at Discovery Commons Brookfield go above and beyond in their interactions with families, keeping them updated and addressing any concerns in a tim ...
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Wide range of activities for residents. Activities catering to the diverse interests and abilities of residents are a common thread in positive reviews. At Azura Memory Care of Oconomowoc, residents appreciate the variety of activities offered, including baking classes, exercise sessions, and even tennis outings through the MOSAIC D ...
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Comfortable and clean living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the importance of a clean and comfortable living environment for the well-being of residents. At Brookdale Brookfield Capitol Drive, even the smallest details, such as the absence of unpleasant odors and well-maintained rooms, contribute to a positive experience fo ...
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Caring and compassionate caregivers. Residents and their families express gratitude for the compassionate caregivers who show genuine concern for their loved ones' emotional and physical needs. The nurturing environment at Discovery Commons Brookfield sets the stage for heartfelt connections between caregivers and residents, resu ...
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Waukesha review score based on 144 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 144 reviews of 42 Waukesha memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waukesha review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Waukesha review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Waukesha, WI42 facilities
7.2
Pewaukee, WI50 facilities
7.3
New Berlin, WI89 facilities

Review subcategories for Waukesha memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 144 reviews of 42 Waukesha memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Waukesha resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Waukesha, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.1
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Waukesha memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waukesha memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waukesha, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
65.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.6%
48.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.9%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81%
71.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.2%
28.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.2%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
76.2%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waukesha 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 Waukesha Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waukesha, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73.8%
74.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
46.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waukesha 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 Waukesha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waukesha, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.8%
44.9%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
41.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
19.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Waukesha 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 Waukesha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waukesha, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
61.9%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waukesha 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 Waukesha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waukesha, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
69%
45.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
33.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
28.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
73.8%
54.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69%
51.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.8%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.8%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.8%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69%
47.6%
Live performances
Live performances
69%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
69%
46.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Oak Hill Terrace, Meadowmere and Mitchell Manor Oak Creek and The Waterford at Hartford are the top-rated memory care facilities near Waukesha, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 47 memory care facilities near Waukesha, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The 47 memory care facilities near you in Waukesha, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, 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 Waukesha, Wisconsin ranges from $1 to $12689. The average Memory Care cost in Waukesha, Wisconsin is $4,547. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Waukesha, Wisconsin typically starts at $1. 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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