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Memory care in Dane County 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 Dane County is about $4,776 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 58 communities, read 1098 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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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.
Four Winds Assisted Living is an assisted living community that is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Verona, WI. Verona is located just 10 miles outside of the downtown area of Madison, WI. You get the quiet neighborhood with the ease of being able to visit Madison if the need...
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, 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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I do not have anything negative to say about this community. The staff team make themselves available when I call if I have questions. My mother was very reluctant to go to assisted living, however they made...
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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.
Oregon, Wisconsin is home to Main Street Quarters Assisted Living residence. According to Money magazine, the residence is located in one of the best places to live. Surrounded by historical buildings and homes, the residence is conveniently located close to downtown and only twenty minutes from...
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The management and staff truly care about their residents and were very attentive to their well being. Communication was very open via phone calls, emails and in person. They worked well with us and hospice...
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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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Cost of memory care in Dane County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Dane County is $4,776 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mazomanie, WI with an average of $4,555 per month.

Memory care costs in Dane County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Dane County, WI
$4,776/mo
$4,819/mo

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

Dane County, WI
$4,776/mo
U.S. national average
$5,014/mo

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

Memory Care
$4,776/mo

Memory care costs in Dane County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,300/mo
Studio
$6,417/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,214/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,000/mo

Senior living costs in Dane County 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: Dane County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDane County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Memory Care$4,776/mo$4,455/mo$5,014/mo
Assisted Living$4,614/mo$4,424/mo$4,752/mo
Independent Living$4,175/mo$3,567/mo$4,211/mo
Memory Care
Dane County, WI:$4,776/mo
Wisconsin:$4,455/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
Assisted Living
Dane County, WI:$4,614/mo
Wisconsin:$4,424/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Independent Living
Dane County, WI:$4,175/mo
Wisconsin:$3,567/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Memory care costs in Dane County, WI, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Dane County 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
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Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Dane County, WI$7,363/mo$6,837/mo+7.7%
Wisconsin$6,908/mo$6,649/mo+3.9%
National$6,493/mo$6,147/mo+5.6%
Dane County, WI
2024 average cost:$7,363/mo
2023 average cost:$6,837/mo
Percent change:+7.7%
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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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 Dane County

Recent reviews for memory care in Dane County

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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Hatties Bay Middleton

5.0
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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Main Street Senior Living in Oregon, WI

4.5
This is a small community so you are able to have more personal relationships. This community is clean and they have a homey atmosphere. Mom liked the variety of activities they offered. Mom enjoyed the food. They took good care of her during her respite stay. I would recommend this community.

Dane County review score based on 169 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 169 reviews of 56 Dane County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dane County 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

Dane County review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Dane County, WI56 facilities
6.9
Madison, WI59 facilities
6.8
Shorewood Hills, WI54 facilities

Review subcategories for Dane County 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 169 reviews of 56 Dane County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Dane County 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.
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Cleanliness
3.7
4.0
Friendliness
3.9
4.1
Care services
3.3
3.8
Staff
3.7
4.0
Meals & dining
3.3
3.7
Activities
3.3
3.6
Value for cost*
3.4
3.7
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Dane County memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dane County memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dane County, 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 Dane County 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 Dane County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Dane County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
63.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
23.2%
46.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.2%
82.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.2%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.6%
69.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
28%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.7%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.6%
69.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Dane County 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 Dane County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dane County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.8%
71.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
53.6%
45%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
64.3%
67.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.1%
25.8%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dane County 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 Dane County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dane County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.6%
27.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60.7%
44.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
40.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.4%
49.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
21.4%
21.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Dane County 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 Dane County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dane County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
31.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.8%
39.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.9%
22.6%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dane County 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 Dane County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dane County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
60.7%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.3%
52.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.1%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.2%
59.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
38.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.4%
35.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.6%
36.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.7%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.9%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
31.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
21.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60.7%
45.6%
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State regulations for memory care in Dane County

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