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Memory care in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove is about $4,778 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 40 communities, read 584 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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The Arbors was a wonderful community. It was a very nice place. The staff here were very caring. I would highly recommend them. They have assisted living and memory care in the building next door too, so...
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.
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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: 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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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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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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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....
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
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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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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.
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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My loved one is currently a resident at Sienna Crest. It's a smaller facility than some of the others in the area. The room size is much smaller with no kitchenette. Otherwise, we're very satisfied with the...
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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.
Founded in 1997, Sienna Crest offers ten different assisted living communities throughout southern Wisconsin. Sienna Crest offers a true home-like setting for older adults. Our homes are smaller, averaging 15-20 rooms. This allows us to provide a high quality of life and assistance. We help...
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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
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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.
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...

Cost of memory care in Cottage Grove, WI

The average cost of senior living in Cottage Grove is $4,778 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jefferson, WI with an average of $4,387 per month.

Memory care costs in Cottage Grove, WI, vs. nearby cities

Cottage Grove, WI
$4,778/mo
$4,778/mo

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

Cottage Grove, WI
$4,778/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,778/mo

Memory care costs in Cottage Grove, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,011/mo
Studio
$5,291/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,777/mo

Senior living costs in Cottage Grove 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: Cottage Grove, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCottage Grove, WIWisconsinU.S.
Memory Care$4,778/mo$4,455/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$4,632/mo$4,424/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$4,201/mo$3,567/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Cottage Grove, WI:$4,778/mo
Wisconsin:$4,455/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Cottage Grove, WI:$4,632/mo
Wisconsin:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Cottage Grove, WI:$4,201/mo
Wisconsin:$3,567/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Cottage Grove, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Cottage Grove 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.

Cottage Grove, WIWI stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Cottage Grove, WI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Cottage Grove 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
Cottage Grove, WI$7,828/mo$7,492/mo+4.5%
Wisconsin$6,908/mo$6,649/mo+3.9%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Cottage Grove, WI
2024 average cost:$7,828/mo
2023 average cost:$7,492/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$6,908/mo
2023 average cost:$6,649/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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2024 average cost:$6,493/mo
2023 average cost:$6,147/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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What families are saying about memory care in Cottage Grove

Recent reviews for memory care in Cottage Grove

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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Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

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

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

Cottage Grove review score based on 95 family reviews

6.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 95 reviews of 36 Cottage Grove memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cottage Grove 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

Cottage Grove review score compared against nearby cities

6.7
Cottage Grove, WI36 facilities
6.7
McFarland, WI46 facilities
7.1
Sun Prairie, WI46 facilities

Review subcategories for Cottage Grove 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 95 reviews of 36 Cottage Grove memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Cottage Grove 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.
Cottage Grove, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
4.0
Friendliness
3.6
4.1
Care services
3.0
3.8
Staff
3.5
4.0
Meals & dining
3.2
3.7
Activities
3.2
3.6
Value for cost*
3.2
3.7
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Cottage Grove memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottage Grove memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.9%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
13.9%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.6%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.4%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
47.2%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
52.8%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
52.8%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
41.7%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
38.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.4%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.4%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.9%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
41.7%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.2%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.6%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
22.2%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.3%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Cottage Grove

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 Cottage Grove protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Charter Senior Living of Madison, Talamore Sun Prairie and New Perspective Sun Prairie are the top-rated memory care facilities near Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 40 memory care facilities near Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Fitchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 40 memory care facilities near you in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove, Wisconsin ranges from $800 to $13484. The average Memory Care cost in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin is $4,778. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin typically starts at $800. 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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