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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Nekoosa, WI

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Memory care in Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa is about $6,837 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 97 communities, read 548 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Wisconsin Rapids, Stevens Point and Plover.

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My mom moved from another facility to Greenfield house, and it has been the BEST decision I’ve made! Missy and her team care for residents like family! Don’t be concerned about smaller living spaces...
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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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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.
At Copperleaf Assisted Living of Schofield, our philosophy of care is unique to Assisted Living. 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...
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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, 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.
At Copperleaf Assisted Living of Marathon, 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...
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They are keeping our loved one safe, healthy, and taken care of. We don't worry for his safety anymore.
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.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Cedar Ridge Homes are single-story assisted living residences with seniors in mind. When living at home is no longer a safe or practical option, we offer an affordable, home-like atmosphere along with the assistance sometimes needed in our later adult...
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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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First, the staff never seem to be mean to staff or inconsiderate or condescending. They seem to treat them with respect. We have had challenges with over charging mom, not being easy to talk with anyone...
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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.
Basic Services for our residents include a Private suite, Health Status Monitoring, Three Home Cooked Meals Daily, Snacks Upon Request, Routine Housekeeping and Laundry Services, 24-hour Security and Staff Availability, Emergency Call System in Each Unit, Health Promotion and Exercise Programs,...
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I really like the staff. They are so respectful and kind to my mother. The food is pretty good. I've eaten with mom several times. Mom says she always gets too much to eat.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Colby Retirement Community To speak with an advisor about this community call: (866) 344-4946 510 W Wausau Colby, WI 54421 Phone: 715-223-1612 Facility License: 0011896 Assisted Living, Independent Living About Colby Retirement Community Colby Retirement Community is a senior living community in...
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, 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.
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, 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.
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.
Primrose Retirement Communities in Wausau provide independent living and assisted living senior care in a country setting, within one mile of Grand Ave. Conveniently located between East Hill and Greenwood Hills County Club. Also centrally located between Aspirus and St. Clare's...
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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
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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.
Forest Park Village is a division of Homme Home, Inc. A Christian-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to providing quality care for all persons for over 125 years. Our staffs of highly trained professionals are second to none in assuring that individual dignity in treatment is respected and...
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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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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 Nekoosa, WI

The average cost of senior living in Nekoosa is $6,837 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stevens Point, WI with an average of $5,874 per month.

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

Nekoosa, WI
$6,837/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,837/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,116/mo
Studio
$6,619/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,635/mo

Senior living costs in Nekoosa 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: Nekoosa, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeNekoosa, WIWisconsinU.S.
Memory Care$6,837/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,959/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$2,762/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Nekoosa, WI:$6,837/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Nekoosa, WI:$4,959/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Nekoosa, WI:$2,762/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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What families are saying about memory care in Nekoosa

Recent reviews for memory care in Nekoosa

Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care Weston

5.0
I have been very pleased with Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care. We chose this facility because I was in a time crunch and they were very accommodating and receptive to our needs. The room sizes here are very spacious, more than enough room for him. The bathrooms are nice size, ...
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Liberty Village of Tomah

5.0
We just referred a friend of the family to go live there.The staff is friendly and personable. It's a homey environment. You have opportunities to mingle and socialize if you so choose. It's a safe environment. You are an individual there, not just another resident. And you get to be who you ...
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Care Partners Assisted Living-Stevens Point

4.8
Started in [date removed] contacting over 10 different facilities. In [date removed] we were ready to place. Care Partners was one of the few facilities that returned calls and set up tours quickly. We toured 4 facilities and loved chose this location. A mature building nestled in a magnificent ...
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Nekoosa review score based on 106 family reviews

6.8
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This proprietary review score is based on 106 reviews of 97 Nekoosa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Nekoosa 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

Nekoosa review score compared against nearby cities

6.8
Nekoosa, WI97 facilities
6.8
Stevens Point, WI102 facilities
6.0
Wausau, WI34 facilities

Review subcategories for Nekoosa 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 106 reviews of 97 Nekoosa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Nekoosa 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.
Nekoosa, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.1
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
3.8
Care services
4.0
3.5
Staff
4.0
3.6
Meals & dining
3.8
3.3
Activities
3.9
3.3
Value for cost*
3.7
3.4
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Nekoosa memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nekoosa memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nekoosa, 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 Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Nekoosa, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
45.4%
63.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.3%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
49.5%
70%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.5%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.6%
69.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Nekoosa, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.3%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.5%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.8%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Nekoosa, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.2%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
19.6%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
17.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.6%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.3%
22.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Nekoosa, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
4.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
13.4%
40.2%
Room service
Room service
13.4%
37.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nekoosa 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 Nekoosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Nekoosa, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
32%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
8.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
26.8%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.2%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20.6%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.4%
35.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
12.4%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
22.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
25.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
12.4%
32.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.2%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.7%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in Nekoosa

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 Nekoosa protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Colby, The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids and Dimensions Living Stevens Point are the top-rated memory care facilities near Nekoosa, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 97 memory care facilities near Nekoosa, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Nekoosa, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Colby. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 97 memory care facilities near you in Nekoosa, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Nekoosa, 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 Nekoosa, 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 Nekoosa, Wisconsin ranges from $$2,920 to $$8,995. The average Memory Care cost in Nekoosa, Wisconsin is $6,837. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Nekoosa, Wisconsin typically starts at $$2,920. 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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