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Assisted living costs in Waunakee average about $4,633 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 53 communities in Waunakee. Our detailed directory has 712 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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I've been a resident at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge since the Grasslands independent living apartments were completed in July 2019. My wife and I couldn't be happier. We have a spacious apartment,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge is a part of Oakwood Lutheran Senior Ministries, a not-for-profit, Lutheran church-sponsored organization established in 1948. Located on Madison's east side near Sun Prairie, Prairie Ridge provides close proximity to local shopping and restaurants, while providing...
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The staff is very patient and friendly to the residents. They're very good at communication with me as well. The food is good, and they're good about serving a fair amount of fruits and vegetables. A...
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.
At Madison Pointe Senior Living, we strive to provide each of our residents a caring, nurturing environment with dignified and respectful services at a special place that they are proud to call 'home'. We understand there is no greater comfort in life than being around people who care. Our team...
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I can’t imagine a better assisted living place for my mother than Camomile 1. First, she has a great apartment – living area, sleeping area, kitchen alcove, bathroom and two large closets. Great windows...
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.
Chamomile Assisted Living, LTD is located in a tranquil area of Madison, Wisconsin. Our community is close to several large public parks and nestled between quiet residential neighborhoods. It is an ideal place for our residents to call home, and we find that visitors and family guests often have...
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The common areas, dining, etc. was very clean. The cleanliness of my loved one's apartment fell a little bit short of our expectations. The staff are friendly, engaging, and they treat the residents as...
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.
BrightStar Senior Living is an assisted living community in the welcoming, scenic city of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Our beautiful community is centrally located in a quiet residential area near the West Beltline Highway, providing easy access to area attractions and the nearby cities of...
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A room opened up and so we moved her. All Saints has a very well-established and robust memory program. Mom seems to be happy there. These retirement communities are super expensive. That said, All Saints...
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.
All Saints Assisted Living and Memory Care offers seniors Spirited Community Living! The residence is part of the All Saints Neighborhood, which offers living options like cottages, condos and apartments for those 55 and better. As a person's needs change, the assisted living residence has...
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We chose Prairie Gardens because it is a very local place and we actually knew some of the caretakers who worked here so it was more of a familiar feel. It is a super nice place and everyone was informative....
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.
Prairie Gardens Assisted Living for a Better Quality of Life Offering a Lifestyle Built on the Values of Personal Care, Comfort, and Security Services & Amenities Jerry & Suzy Harbort, RN, Owners / Managers of Prairie Gardens offers an array of amenities and services designed to provide an...
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I continue to be extremely pleased with Vista West! It's not perfect (no place is), but the caregivers are kind and attentive and it feels like a big family since there are always quite a few people sitting...
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.
When living at home is no longer an option, it just means it's time for a different home. Vista West encourages residents to continue to live a meaningful life. Rest easy knowing your loved on is in a safe and secure environment, customized to meet the specific needs of those living with...
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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...
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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.
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
Artisan Senior Living & Memory Care in Middleton is a community of people who enjoy the benefits of a safe and secure memory care environment. Located in a beautiful building reminiscent of lovely hotels, Artisan Senior Living offers the people who live here a comfortable, gracious lifestyle all...
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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.
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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.
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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The facility is huge and has a great community environment quality. The staff and doctors are very informative,
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.
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: 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.
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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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This community was very good and the care staff are really good. We are happy with our loved one here.
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.
Welcome to Capitol Lakes! Capitol Lakes is downtown Madison, Wisconsin's only continuing care retirement community! Our entire campus is infused with the energy and inspiration of our vibrant location right in the heart of one of the Midwest's most sought after retirement destinations. We embrace...
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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.
Attic Angel Community is a Madison original, still locally owned and operated after more than 125 years! We offer senior living for the entire continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Attic Angel residents live...
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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.
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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.
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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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Pine View 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...
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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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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I have had my Uncle with [name removed] at Reynold’s Assisted Luving since last Summer and I’ve watched him bloom with the attention and stimulation. They all handle my uncle with humor and exacting care. ...
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.
Reynolds Assisted Living Home is located in Monona, WI, in the heart of the a residential community. The property is a renovated large four bedroom home with a spacious secured fenced in yard. The back yard consists of a  wooden deck where two large tables and a seat swing are...

Cost of assisted living in Waunakee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waunakee is $4,633 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Prairie du Sac, WI with an average of $4,474 per month.

Assisted living costs in Waunakee, WI, vs. nearby cities

Waunakee, WI
$4,633/mo
$4,681/mo

Assisted living costs in Waunakee, WI, vs. state and national averages

Waunakee, WI
$4,633/mo
U.S. national average
$4,697/mo

Assisted living costs in Waunakee, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,633/mo
$4,793/mo

Assisted living costs in Waunakee, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,300/mo
Private
$5,800/mo
Studio
$5,371/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,940/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,956/mo

Senior living costs in Waunakee 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: Waunakee, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaunakee, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$4,633/mo$4,403/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$4,793/mo$4,433/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,075/mo$3,541/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Waunakee, WI:$4,633/mo
Wisconsin:$4,403/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Waunakee, WI:$4,793/mo
Wisconsin:$4,433/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Waunakee, WI:$4,075/mo
Wisconsin:$3,541/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waunakee, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waunakee and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Waunakee, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waunakee have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waunakee, WI$5,525/mo$5,659/mo-2.4%
Wisconsin$5,294/mo$5,354/mo-1.1%
National$5,375/mo$5,128/mo+4.8%
Waunakee, WI
2024 average cost:$5,525/mo
2023 average cost:$5,659/mo
Percent change:-2.4%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,294/mo
2023 average cost:$5,354/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waunakee, WI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Waunakee

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waunakee

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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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge Independent Living Apartments a CCRC in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Subpar cleaning of resident apartments. Several reviews mention the cleaning of resident apartments not meeting expectations. At Heritage Middleton, the cleaning service is criticized for not dusting, cleaning mirrors, or changing bed sheets regularly. However, the staff who have direct contact with residents are praised for their k ...
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Lack of consistency in care and staffing. Some reviews express concerns about inconsistent care and staffing levels. For example, at Charter Senior Living of Madison, the facility is praised for its cleanliness and friendly staff, but the food service and medication administration are criticized for their inconsistency. At Home Again ...
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Variety of activities and social opportunities. Reviews highlight the importance of social opportunities and activities in keeping residents engaged and happy. At Cardinal View Senior Living, the rooftop restaurant and lounge, as well as the New Year's Eve party, are mentioned as favorites, while The Legacy of DeForest notes that their lo ...
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Highly skilled and attentive care staff. Many reviews praise the care staff for their kindness, attentiveness, and professionalism. For instance, at Bay Harbor Memory Care and Assisted Living of Madison, the marketing and activity directors, as well as the RA, are highly regarded for their dedication to their residents. At Brookdale ...
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Open and communicative staff. Clear communication between staff and families is emphasized in several reviews. At Brookdale Madison West, the open-door policy and frequent updates about residents' care and activities are appreciated. Similarly, at Eden Vista Madison, the staff are commended for their openness and willing ...
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Individualized care plans and accommodations. Residents' unique needs and preferences are addressed through individualized care plans and accommodations. For example, at Talamore Sun Prairie, the staff are praised for their attentiveness to dietary needs and provision of activities that cater to each resident's interests.
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Waunakee review score based on 115 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 115 reviews of 49 Waunakee assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waunakee 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

Waunakee review score compared against nearby cities

7.3
Waunakee, WI49 facilities
7.1
Dane, WI23 facilities
6.6
Maple Bluff, WI88 facilities

Review subcategories for Waunakee 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 115 reviews of 49 Waunakee assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waunakee 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.
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Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
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Care services
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3.8
Staff
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Meals & dining
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Activities
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Waunakee assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waunakee assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waunakee, 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 Waunakee 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 Waunakee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.6%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.4%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
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*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.6%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
34.7%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Waunakee 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 Waunakee Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.6%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.9%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.3%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waunakee 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 Waunakee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
57.1%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
53.1%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
65.3%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Waunakee 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 Waunakee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.7%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.3%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waunakee 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 Waunakee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waunakee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
55.1%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.6%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.3%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.2%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.9%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.6%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.1%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waunakee

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Waunakee protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 53 assisted living facilities near Waunakee, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in Waunakee, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Fitchburg. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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