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Memory care in Dakota 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 Dakota is about $3,799 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 198 communities, read 892 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
At North Ridge, 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 nursing home...
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The caregivers at Prairie Ridge work with a sense of urgency and stay on task during my visits. My mom is happy with the service given to her and always complements the employees. About the great job there...
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.
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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Photo of The Ohana House
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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.
As a premier 13 bed assisted living facility we offer the best care to all residents in our home at affordable rates. We take pride in providing an enriching environment for all so they can thrive during their senior years. This environment includes nothing but high quality care, enriching...
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We chose Brookdale Stevens Point because my parents wanted to stay in the area and this facility was the best choice in that location. We also liked that it went all the way from independent living to memory...
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted...
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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.
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Very, demanding and challenging, and always put the patients loves ones safe and comfortable. Helping them throughout the day with daily activities and fun games.
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.
Prairie Ridge was made th you in mind. This is a special place where we celebrate your accomplishments, your family and your life. It's where seniors can enjoy more years in their lives and more life in their years. You're invited to join us!At Prairie Ridge we've created three positive options...
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Great staff! My family couldn’t be more pleased on how well my mom is being taken care of great job! Very clean and very organized. After my dad died I didn’t think she would ever smile again but now she is.
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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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
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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
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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
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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.
Living Tree Estates is a lovely, single level home nestled on 7 acres of beautiful, peaceful countryside in Greenville, Wisconsin.  Living Tree Estates offers a clean, home-like atmosphere with walking paths, flower and vegetable gardens and abundant wildlife on the...
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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.

Cost of memory care in Dakota, WI

The average cost of senior living in Dakota is $3,799 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,388 per month.

Memory care costs in Dakota, WI, vs. nearby cities

Dakota, WI
$3,799/mo
$2,388/mo
$2,749/mo

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

Dakota, WI
$3,799/mo
U.S. national average
$4,972/mo

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

Memory Care
$3,799/mo

Memory care costs in Dakota, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,800/mo
Studio
$5,166/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,099/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,385/mo

Senior living costs in Dakota 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: Dakota, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDakota, WIWisconsinU.S.
Memory Care$3,799/mo$4,444/mo$4,972/mo
Assisted Living$3,852/mo$4,414/mo$4,718/mo
Independent Living$3,155/mo$3,554/mo$4,176/mo
Memory Care
Dakota, WI:$3,799/mo
Wisconsin:$4,444/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Assisted Living
Dakota, WI:$3,852/mo
Wisconsin:$4,414/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Independent Living
Dakota, WI:$3,155/mo
Wisconsin:$3,554/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Memory care costs in Dakota, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Dakota 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 Dakota, WI

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dakota 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
Dakota, WI$6,713/mo$6,293/mo+6.7%
Wisconsin$6,662/mo$6,011/mo+10.8%
National$6,058/mo$5,799/mo+4.5%
Dakota, WI
2024 average cost:$6,713/mo
2023 average cost:$6,293/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$6,662/mo
2023 average cost:$6,011/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
National
2024 average cost:$6,058/mo
2023 average cost:$5,799/mo
Percent change:+4.5%
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What families are saying about memory care in Dakota

Recent reviews for memory care in Dakota

Sylvan Crossings of Stevens Point

5.0
Every time we come to visit the cleanliness is perfect, and the staff members are very friendly. From experience we do think the meals and dining service is excellent. For us the value is completely worth it, we would not be able to provide this level of care at home. Based on our experience so ...
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Care Partners Assisted Living Hortonville

5.0
My husband has lived in Memory Care at Care Partners in Hortonville the past three months. I am impressed with the kindness, patience, and expertise these Caregivers show in their respectful care of residents with dementia. The Activity Director is especially attuned to individual needs and ...
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Oak Park Place Menasha

5.0
Oak Park Place Menasha has been a great place for my mom. Mom is in the Memory Care area and they really do a nice job. I’d like to specifically call out the Activities staff, they really keep everyone involved, mom really enjoys it there. The facility is very nice, I would highly recommend it ...
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Dakota review score based on 161 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 161 reviews of 176 Dakota memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dakota 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

Dakota review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Dakota, WI176 facilities
7.0
Wautoma, WI17 facilities
7.0
Neshkoro, WI26 facilities

Review subcategories for Dakota 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 161 reviews of 176 Dakota memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dakota 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.
Dakota, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
4.2
Care services
4.0
3.9
Staff
4.2
4.1
Meals & dining
3.8
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.8
3.8
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Dakota memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota, 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 Dakota 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 Dakota that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dakota, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.6%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.9%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
56.8%
69.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.9%
27.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.7%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.9%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.4%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota 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 Dakota Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.9%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.5%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.6%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota 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 Dakota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10.2%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.2%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
17%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
49.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.4%
20.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota 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 Dakota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.2%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.8%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota 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 Dakota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
27.3%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.5%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.2%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.4%
50.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.3%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.3%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.3%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23.9%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
30.1%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
14.8%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
6.8%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Dakota

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 Dakota protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids, Dimensions Living Stevens Point and Dimensions Living Appleton are the top-rated memory care facilities near Dakota, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 198 memory care facilities near Dakota, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The 198 memory care facilities near you in Dakota, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Dakota, 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 Dakota, 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 Dakota, Wisconsin ranges from $680 to $8850. The average Memory Care cost in Dakota, Wisconsin is $3,799. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Dakota, Wisconsin typically starts at $680. 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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