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Assisted living costs in De Forest average about $4,572 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 44 communities in De Forest. Our detailed directory has 479 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.
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The facility is huge and has a great community environment quality. The staff and doctors are very informative,
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.
Serenity Homes is located in the Village of DeForest, just north of Madison. The facility is compromised of two homes of 15 beds each, with different levels of care so residents are able to age-in-place without the disruption of another relocation. If you are old enough to remember life in the...
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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.
Our newest community hugs the edge of several residential neighborhoods on the growing outskirts of Waunakee. Abutted next to a preserved wooded area of the village, the community offers a natural setting in suburban Dane County. The community will mimic its sister community in Madison with its...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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We have had an excellent experience since my mothers move to this community. Everything is working out very well since her move here. She may not like because it is not home, but I know she is in good hands....
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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.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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.
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.
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Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Applewood Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in De Forest, WI
The average cost of senior living in De Forest is $4,572 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rio, WI with an average of $4,146 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in De Forest, WI vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in De Forest, WI vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in De Forest, WI by room type
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in De Forest, WI
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What families are saying about assisted living in De Forest
Recent reviews for assisted living in De Forest
Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue
5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Milestone Senior Living Stoughton
4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage
4.0
My mother is having a hard time adjusting to this community, but I do feel she is in good hands, This is a good community with kind people . The staff is kind, and trying their best to help her adjust. They have nice activities, and good meals available for the residents. They do a good job ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Friendly and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care of the staff in various senior living communities, such as New Perspectives in Sun Prairie and Cedarhurst. They call residents by name, know their preferences, and provide excellent interaction and attention to ensure their satisfaction.
Varied activities to engage residents. Residents enjoy a range of activities and events at communities like Talamore, Rehab facilities, and Sienna Crest. These activities include games, crafts, bingo, road trips, movies, and happy hours, helping keep residents active and engaged.
Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities like Cedarhurst, Madison Pointe, and Tennyson Retirement Living. They appreciate the attention to detail in keeping both the private rooms and common areas in excellent condition.
Delicious and well-prepared meals. Residents express their satisfaction with the food offerings at various senior living communities, such as Eden Vista and The Legacy of DeForest. They enjoy the variety, quality, and taste of the meals, which contribute to their overall happiness in the community.
Dedicated and experienced caregivers. Reviews highlight the importance of competent and caring caregivers in senior living communities, such as Madison Pointe and Sienna Crest. They mention the staff's attentiveness to residents' needs, their expertise in providing care, and their genuine concern for their well-being.
Open communication with families. Communication between senior living communities and their residents' families is essential for maintaining trust and ensuring everyone's needs are met, according to several reviews. Communities like Tennyson Retirement Living, Rehab facilities, and The Legacy of DeForest prioritize transparent a ...
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De Forest review score based on 83 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 83 reviews of 37 De Forest assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The De Forest review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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
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Review subcategories for De Forest assisted living
When assisted living 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 83 reviews of 37 De Forest assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare De Forest resident and family assisted living 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.De Forest, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
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4.5
Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
3.6
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
4.1
Activities
3.9
4.1
Value for cost*
3.8
4.1
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De Forest assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Forest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Forest, 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 De Forest assisted living
Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in De Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Forest, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
73%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.6%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.3%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
73%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.3%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
70.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.4%
53.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in De Forest assisted living
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 De Forest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Forest, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
73%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.5%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
56.8%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
48.6%
13.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Forest assisted living
Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of De Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Forest, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
26.9%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
54.1%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.1%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.2%
14.8%
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Availability of select dining options in De Forest assisted living
Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of De Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Forest, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
29.7%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.7%
42%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Forest assisted living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in De Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Forest, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
56.8%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.2%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.6%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.6%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.9%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.1%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
56.8%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.1%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.9%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.8%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in De Forest
Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in De Forest protect seniors.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Fitchburg, The Ridge at Madison and Azura Memory Care of Stoughton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near De Forest, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 44 assisted living facilities near De Forest, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facilities near you in De Forest, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg, The Ridge at Madison and Azura Memory Care of Stoughton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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