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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Forward, WI

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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 $6,926 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 185 communities, read 2119 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Madison, Middleton and Fitchburg.

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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.
Wellington Meadows is a friendly assisted living community with a legacy of excellence in senior care. Independence and quality of life a are always promoted and caring, professional staff are nearby to help with activities of daily living, ensuring the comfort and safety of our residents. We...
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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.
Eagle View Manor is a senior care home located in the picturesque city of Jefferson, Wisconsin, in the county of Jefferson. Our harmonious community is nestled in a safe and quiet neighborhood, not far from Riverfront Park and the heart of Jefferson proper. The city of Jefferson offers a...
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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.
Morningside Assisted Living provides quality living solutions to seniors in south central Wisconsin. Morningside offers assisted living services to seniors who want to remain independent but need extra attention and care in their day-to-day lives. Located in the charming community of...
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The staff was friendly and really knew what they were doing. Very satisfied. Would give a very positive rating.
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.
Larson House in Columbus, Wisconsin is an assisted living center with one and two bedroom apartments that provides quality care to the elderly. They accept all kinds of payment for insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurances. Each room or suite has many amenities. We have a 24...
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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Tivoli is a community within our community.Tivoli is an exceptional residential facility. It is a place with modern and comfortable amenities for residents and visitors alike. Built in late 2010, each Tivoli community within features special staff, services and amenities to meet residents'...
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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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Cost of memory care in Forward, WI

The average cost of senior living in Forward is $6,926 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portage, WI with an average of $6,186 per month.

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

Forward, WI
$6,926/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,926/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,139/mo
Studio
$6,343/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,626/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,086/mo

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

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

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Forward 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
Forward, 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%
Forward, 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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What families are saying about memory care in Forward

Recent reviews for memory care in Forward

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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Sienna Crest - Platteville

5.0
It has been an especially good stay here. The women who assist us are very thoughtful, the food is good, things clothes and bedding are kept clean. They do a great job!

Forward review score based on 301 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 301 reviews of 185 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

7.4
Forward, WI185 facilities
7.4
Portage, WI185 facilities
7.6
Monroe, WI177 facilities

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 301 reviews of 185 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
3.3
3.7
Friendliness
3.4
3.8
Care services
3.0
3.5
Staff
3.3
3.7
Meals & dining
3.0
3.4
Activities
3.0
3.3
Value for cost*
3.0
3.4
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*Learn more about cost details

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
64.3%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.4%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.9%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.9%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.9%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
63.8%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.8%
69.5%
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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
62.2%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.4%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27%
26.2%
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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
14.1%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
35.1%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13%
22.8%
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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
18.4%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.8%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.5%
23%
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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
38.4%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.4%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.2%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.4%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.8%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.9%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
49.7%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
23.8%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.1%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.4%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Forward

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Fitchburg, Ridge at Madison and Lilac Springs Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Forward, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 185 memory care facilities near Forward, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Forward, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Fitchburg. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 185 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 $2000 to $9450. The average Memory Care cost in Forward, Wisconsin is $6,926. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Forward, Wisconsin typically starts at $2000. 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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