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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Forward, WI
Memory care in Forward 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 Forward is about $5,103 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 41 communities, read 633 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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For the most part we were very happy with the care that my mom received while she was there. Having Hospice come alongside the staff and assist was a huge benefit. I would recommend this facility to anyone...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sienna Meadows is an assisted living community that offers its residents quality homes and respectful services in Oregon, WI. In addition to assisted living, Sienna Meadows provides options for Alzheimer's Care in three homes located in Fort Atkinson, Mineral Point and Oregon. The decision to...
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I continue to be extremely pleased with Vista West! It's not perfect (no place is), but the caregivers are kind and attentive and it feels like a big family since there are always quite a few people sitting...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
When living at home is no longer an option, it just means it's time for a different home. Vista West encourages residents to continue to live a meaningful life. Rest easy knowing your loved on is in a safe and secure environment, customized to meet the specific needs of those living with...
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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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Girlie Manor is going good so far. I like the scale and size of the facility. In the beginning there was an underestimation of my mothers needs. There was a little less attention to knowing what it would...
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.
Girlie's Manor is an assisted living community located in the village of Mount Horeb, WI. Mount Horeb is in Dane County, and is known as the 'troll capital of the world.' Visitors here enjoy the many parks like the Blue Mound State Park and the Brigham County Park. Kids will enjoy the Havens...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our assisted living facility is a great option for those who need some assistance with daily personal care and/or memory care. We are located on the beautifully landscaped grounds of Ingleside Communities' campus setting and offer private studios with bathrooms, featuring a continuum of care...
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The staff is awesome. I think they are taking a good job taking care of her, she is always clean. They are very attentive to her. They always stop to visit with us, and her, when we are in the common area....
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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.
Heartsong Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in the beautiful area of Belleville, WI. Here at Heartsong, we believe that it is important that our residents maintain an active lifestyle, we provide plenty of activities for our seniors to enjoy. Our facility has common areas in...
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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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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Attic Angel Community is a Madison original, still locally owned and operated after more than 125 years! We offer senior living for the entire continuum of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Attic Angel residents live...
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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...
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.
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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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.
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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I am so pleased with Crestridge Assisted Living as a wonderful place for my mother to spend her older years! She has now been there for over a year. She attends as many of the twice daily activities as she...
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.
Cost of memory care in Forward, WI
The average cost of senior living in Forward is $5,103 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Argyle, WI with an average of $4,098 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Forward, WI vs. nearby cities
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What families are saying about memory care in Forward
Recent reviews for memory care in Forward
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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Cardinal View Senior Living in Middleton, WI
4.5
I liked everything about the place except the costs! I no longer live there because I got no services and paid a lot for rent. Very clean, very friendly staff, and very friendly residents.
Sage Meadow 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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Forward review score based on 147 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 147 reviews of 38 Forward memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Forward 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
Forward review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Forward 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 147 reviews of 38 Forward memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Forward 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.Forward, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.5
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.7
4.1
Activities
3.8
4.0
Value for cost*
3.6
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Forward memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Forward memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Forward, 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 Forward 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 Forward that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Forward, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
70%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.5%
48.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.5%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.5%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
40%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.5%
72.1%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Forward 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 Forward Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Forward, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.5%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
55%
46.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
67.5%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Forward 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 Forward partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Forward, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.5%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
45%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55%
50.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
18.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Forward 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 Forward communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Forward, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.5%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
35%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Forward 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 Forward offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Forward, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
47.5%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.5%
33.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
60.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
52.5%
47.3%
Live performances
Live performances
55%
47.7%
Dances
Dances
22.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Waterford at Fitchburg, Azura Memory Care of Monroe and The Ridge at Madison are the top-rated memory care facilities near Forward, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 41 memory care facilities near Forward, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in Forward, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg and The Ridge at Madison. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 41 memory care facilities near you in Forward, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Forward, 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 Forward, 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 Forward, Wisconsin ranges from $800 to $13484. The average Memory Care cost in Forward, Wisconsin is $5,103. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Forward, 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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