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Memory care in Buffalo Shore Estates 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 Buffalo Shore Estates is about $6,926 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 182 communities, read 1868 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Portage, Wisconsin Dells and Baraboo.

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Staff is very friendly , and helpful, but as is the problem everywhere , there is a problem keeping staff , they are all over worked and under paid, but everyone is super nice , patient and helpful, even the...
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.
Ripon Senior Living is a 40 bed Class C Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF), licensed by the State of Wisconsin for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory older adults, including those suffering from memory loss and dementia and other debilitating diagnoses.Ripon Senior living has been part...
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I want to thank the entire staff, & management team. For the excellent care, you all gave to my Husband, [name removed]. I certainly did appreciate it. GOD BLESS YOU ALL
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.
At Copperleaf Village of Ripon, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living and Memory Care. By providing the finest in personal care, supportive services, and leisure activities, we strive to create a supportive environment for older individuals who cannot live alone, but do not require...
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My loved one's stay at Artisan is going great! The facility is well maintained and the staff is friendly. My loved one's needs are catered to, and they can participate in many activities. I also found that...
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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.
Sage Meadow De Forest provides quality care through our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs. All the Artisan communities are intimate with a friendly atmosphere and caring staff.Your monthly fee will include ; Three delicious home cooked meals per day , housekeeping and laundry services,...
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They have great communication and think about situations like a family member does. My mom walks all the time, like 6-10miles a day and they told me they were watching her calorie intake and gives her snacks...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Legacy of DeForest, open since 2019, strives to provide each resident with a unique living environment that promotes and supports each resident's dignity, individuality, independence, self determination, privacy and choice.The community is located in a serene location in DeForest, Wisconsin,...
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They were AMAZING. My mom was not here very long, but they really treated her like their own. A few of the staff members cried just as hard as we did when she passed away. We knew that if for some reason...
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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.
Sienna Crest of Waunakee is a full service facility located in a small town of the heartland. We have caring staff with decades of combined experience that will treat your family like their own. Our friendly residents will welcome your loved one during our group activities and outings. Sienna...
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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.
Marvin's Manor located in Fox Lake Wisconsin, is the premier senior assisted living communities. With our focus on individual lifestyle and the care of each of our resident's it's easy to see why so many choose our community. We strive to give residents what anyone would want, dignity, self worth...
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There are multiple different things offered here like independent living, assisted living, higher levels of care and even a rehab unit and that was something we like. There are plenty of activities going on...
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.
Welcome to Waunakee Valley Senior Living serving the Greater Madison area since 1974. At Waunakee Valley Senior Living, we strive to ensure that throughout all of life’s stages, we’ve got you covered. We offer senior living solutions across the Continuum of Care ranging from short term...
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You will fall in love with Hyland Crossings the minute you walk in. It is one big family that cares for their residents like family. Our mother lived there her final stages of Alzheimer's. She wasn't able...
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.
Hyland Crossings, a 24-unit state-of-the-art memory care community, encourages residents to continue to live a meaningful life. It's Never Too Late (iN2L) personalized technology enables our residents to stay engaged with families, hobbies and interests while various memory stations prompt past...
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In the short amount of time that my love one was here the experience was good. The staff here seems very friendly, knowledgeable, and seems to know what they were doing.
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.
Hyland Park Assisted Living Community in Sun Prairie is different from other assisted living communities you will visit! Our warm, cozy environment is inviting to both residents and guests, and our apartments are huge! Each one of our apartments has a FULL KITCHEN, WASHER & DRYER, GAS...
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My mother's experience at Faith Gardens was very short (only 3 weeks), but very positive. The staff were all extremely friendly and helpful. I also really liked the fact that they had a lot of staff on...
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.
At Faith Gardens 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 of hard working,...
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my mother (age 90) is in the independent living section but they give her a tremendous amount of assistance when she needs it. She is generally able to handle her own needs but she has periods of weakness...
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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.
Located in the heart of Sun Prairie just 5 miles east of Madison, Sun Prairie Health Care Center is proud to have been a dedicated member of the Sun Prairie community for 40 years. Since our establishment in 1979, we’ve been providing all of the comforts of home in a vital, lively, downtown...
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Things have been working out very well with Faith Living Center! The facility itself is very nice looking, and always clean, and the rooms individual rooms are lovely. The staff are all very friendly, and...
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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.
FAITH LIVING CENTER IS HERE TO ENHANCE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPDENENCE. At Faith Living Center we welcome all faiths and people from all walks of life understanding that each individual is to be treated with respect and dignity. We offer a full, affordable complement of assisted living...
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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....
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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'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
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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.
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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My loved one is currently a resident at Tennyson Retirement Living. Overall, the experience has been positive so far. Like everyone else, they have staffing challenges. But there seems to be some steadiness...
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.
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What we like the most about the community is that everyone has been so kind and helpful. Food seems to be processed and too salty for mom. Most meals she says she can't eat because of the salt.
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.
See what life can be like at Cardinal View Senior Living. From our 5-Star restaurant-style dining room to our full theater, everyday is a gift waiting to be unwrapped.We train our staff to cater to your every need, providing an experience that seamlessly blends comfort, convenience, and care. Our...
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The staff members are a 5 plus, they are so friendly and we are getting ready to move our loved one in and she is really looking forward to the arts and crafts. Before we even toured this community we wanted...
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.
Hatties Bay Middleton offers quality care through our assisted living and memory care programs. This is a comfortable, relaxed community with a friendly atmosphere and dedicated, 24-hour staff. With the goal of nurturing mind, body, and spirit, Hatties Bay Middleton features both structure and...
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They offer a good variety of activities and my dad has taken advantage of a few of them. We have good communication with the staff and they are doing a great job. He seems to like the food.
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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.
Girlie's Manor is an assisted living community located in Cross Plains, WI. Cross Plains is a small town located in the Madison area. With Girlie's Manor, you get the small town feeling in a country setting while knowing that Madison is just a short drive away. You will be highly impressed with...
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It has been a great experience. The staff and Administration are fantastic and always ready to help. It is such a homey environment nestled in the hill amongst the country view! I have been to bigger...
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.
Milestone Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the scenic town of Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin. Our community is located in a quiet setting, very close to residential neighborhoods but surrounded by the beauty of nature. Our well-manicured lawns and towering trees give...
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My mom lives in the enhanced assisted care unit. The staff is very jovial and fun, but sometimes they joke around a little too loudly amongst themselves. for the most part they do a great job. Mom is on a...
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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.
Heritage Middleton is an assisted living center offering senior citizens the opportunity to maintain their independence and enjoy their lifestyle. Heritage Middleton prides itself on providing luxurious and spacious apartments that feature large closets, private baths and modern conveniences....
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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...
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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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It's a respectable, clean, and orderly place. I trust them with my family member. All the staff I've interacted with have been great. My loved one's biggest complaint is the food. Every so often she says...
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.
Park Vista Retirement Living is 94 unit senior independent and assisted living community located in the beautiful Chain O' Lakes area of Waupaca, in Northeastern WI.  Park Vista is located adjacent to the Fox Fire Golf Course, a beautifully manicured 18 hole championship golf...
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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...
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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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It has been a blessing to my parents. They are very well taken care of and the employees are very caring! I do not give 5's because no place can be perfect, but my parents are extremely happy.
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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.
Retirement Community of Nekoosa is an assisted living community located in Nekoosa, WI. The city of Nekoosa is located in Wood County and is home to about 2,600 people. Nekoosa is a small city known for its local shops and stores where residents can take leisure walks in the area to run their...
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We chose Westbrooke Manor because the staff members were friendly. I took my husband with me to check it out and this is the place he chose. I think the room sizes are smaller than most places that we looked...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Buffalo Shore Estates, WI

The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Shore Estates is $6,926 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Princeton, WI with an average of $5,740 per month.

Memory care costs in Buffalo Shore Estates, WI, vs. state and national averages

Buffalo Shore Estates, WI
$6,926/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Buffalo Shore Estates, WI, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
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Memory care costs in Buffalo Shore Estates, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
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Studio
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1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
$7,086/mo

Senior living costs in Buffalo Shore Estates 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: Buffalo Shore Estates, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBuffalo Shore Estates, WIWisconsinU.S.
Memory Care$6,926/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$6,353/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,605/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Buffalo Shore Estates, WI:$6,926/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Buffalo Shore Estates, WI:$6,353/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Buffalo Shore Estates, WI:$3,605/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Buffalo Shore Estates, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Buffalo Shore Estates 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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Memory care cost trends in Buffalo Shore Estates, WI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Buffalo Shore Estates 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Buffalo Shore Estates, WI$7,310/mo$7,126/mo+2.6%
Wisconsin$7,031/mo$6,777/mo+3.7%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
Buffalo Shore Estates, WI
2024 average cost:$7,310/mo
2023 average cost:$7,126/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$7,031/mo
2023 average cost:$6,777/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about memory care in Buffalo Shore Estates

Recent reviews for memory care in Buffalo Shore Estates

Hallowstone at Middleton

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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Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage

4.8
Our mom has dementia and has been there a few years now. The office staff and most of the employees are very good with her. She loves the feeling of living on her own and being able to have her dear cat with her and Our House gives her that. She would like more in house friends, but seems to ...
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Hatties Bay Middleton

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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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Buffalo Shore Estates review score based on 285 family reviews

7.6
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This proprietary review score is based on 285 reviews of 182 Buffalo Shore Estates memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Buffalo Shore Estates 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

Buffalo Shore Estates review score compared against nearby cities

7.6
Buffalo Shore Estates, WI182 facilities
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Review subcategories for Buffalo Shore Estates 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 285 reviews of 182 Buffalo Shore Estates memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Buffalo Shore Estates 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.
Buffalo Shore Estates, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.7
Friendliness
3.6
3.8
Care services
3.2
3.5
Staff
3.4
3.6
Meals & dining
3.2
3.3
Activities
3.1
3.3
Value for cost*
3.1
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

Buffalo Shore Estates memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Shore Estates memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Shore Estates, 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 Buffalo Shore Estates 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 Buffalo Shore Estates that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Buffalo Shore Estates, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
57.7%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.2%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.4%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.4%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.4%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.8%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.4%
69.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Buffalo Shore Estates 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 Buffalo Shore Estates Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Buffalo Shore Estates, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.9%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.8%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Buffalo Shore Estates 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 Buffalo Shore Estates partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Shore Estates, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Shore Estates 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 Buffalo Shore Estates communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Shore Estates, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.9%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
23.6%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Shore Estates 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 Buffalo Shore Estates offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Shore Estates, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.5%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.1%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.4%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.3%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
20.9%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Buffalo Shore Estates

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 Buffalo Shore Estates protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, The Waterford at Fitchburg and Ridge at Madison are the top-rated memory care facilities near Buffalo Shore Estates, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 182 memory care facilities near Buffalo Shore Estates, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Buffalo Shore Estates, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Fitchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 182 memory care facilities near you in Buffalo Shore Estates, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Buffalo Shore Estates, 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 Buffalo Shore Estates, 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 Buffalo Shore Estates, Wisconsin ranges from $$2,000 to $$9,450. The average Memory Care cost in Buffalo Shore Estates, Wisconsin is $6,926. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Buffalo Shore Estates, Wisconsin typically starts at $$2,000. 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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