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Assisted living costs in Cottage Grove average about $4,601 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 47 communities in Cottage Grove. Our detailed directory has 528 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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The Arbors was a wonderful community. It was a very nice place. The staff here were very caring. I would highly recommend them. They have assisted living and memory care in the building next door too, so...
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, 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.
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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
PROVIDING THE NEXT BEST THING TO HOME The Applewood 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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Unified Adult Family Home is a spacious, bright, cheerful 4-bedroom ranch style home with (2) full bathrooms, recreation room, a beautiful living room with fireplace, a large kitchen and dining room that overlooks a large and spacious yard. Unified Adult Family Home is located two miles from...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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I have had my Uncle with [name removed] at Reynold’s Assisted Luving since last Summer and I’ve watched him bloom with the attention and stimulation. They all handle my uncle with humor and exacting care. ...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Reynolds Assisted Living Home is located in Monona, WI, in the heart of the a residential community. The property is a renovated large four bedroom home with a spacious secured fenced in yard. The back yard consists of a  wooden deck where two large tables and a seat swing are...
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We have had an excellent experience since my mothers move to this community. Everything is working out very well since her move here. She may not like because it is not home, but I know she is in good hands....
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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Shady Rest Elder House is currently an Adult Family Home State Licensed for 4 persons. I consider myself very fortunate to have been able to assist the senior community since 1986.We are located in Marshall, WI. The Shady Rest is a Victorian style home with a lovely wrap around porch for our...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Sienna Crest. It's a smaller facility than some of the others in the area. The room size is much smaller with no kitchenette. Otherwise, we're very satisfied with the...
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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Photo of Holly's House Adult Family Home
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located in the city of Stoughton in Wisconsin, Holly's House Adult Family Home provides all the care services that aging adults will need. Families can feel secure when they leave their senior relatives in the caring hands of the staff here. In fact, many families from all over the state have...

Cost of assisted living in Cottage Grove, WI

The average cost of senior living in Cottage Grove is $4,601 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jefferson, WI with an average of $4,169 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cottage Grove, WI vs. nearby cities

Cottage Grove, WI
$4,601/mo
$4,599/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cottage Grove, WI vs. the state and national average

Cottage Grove, WI
$4,601/mo
U.S. national average
$4,636/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Cottage Grove vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,601/mo
$4,749/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Cottage Grove, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,011/mo
Studio
$4,940/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,598/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,138/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Cottage Grove over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Cottage Grove, WI

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What families are saying about assisted living in Cottage Grove

Recent reviews for assisted living in Cottage Grove

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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Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Variable staffing and care consistency. Reviews mention inconsistencies in staff availability and care delivery across various communities like New Perspective Sun Prairie, Heritage Monona, and McFarland Villa Assisted Living. Some residents receive attentive care from friendly and helpful staff, while others report understaffin ...
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Quality of meals and dining experiences. As expressed in reviews for New Perspective Sun Prairie, Bay Harbor Memory Care and Assisted Living of Madison, and Heritage Monona, food is a significant factor for residents in evaluating their communities. While some residents enjoy the meals and appreciate the chef's efforts to cater t ...
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Communication between families and staff. Reviews at Eden Vista Madison, New Perspective Sun Prairie, and Talamore Sun Prairie remark on the importance of clear and consistent communication between staff and families. Positive reviews highlight staff members' responsiveness and care in keeping families informed about their loved o ...
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Availability and variety of activities. Activities are a major source of joy and engagement for many residents, as highlighted in reviews for Charter Senior Living of Madison, New Perspective Sun Prairie, and Heritage Monona. Residents appreciate the wide range of activities offered and the opportunity to socialize with their pe ...
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Cleanliness and maintenance of facilities. Reviews for Charter Senior Living of Madison, New Perspective Sun Prairie, and Heritage Monona demonstrate that cleanliness and upkeep are important factors for residents in choosing a senior living community. While some residents praise their communities for maintaining clean and well-kep ...
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Flexibility in care options and accommodations. Reviews at New Perspective Sun Prairie, Oak Park Place Madison, and Talamore Sun Prairie reveal the importance of customized care and accommodations for individual residents. Some residents appreciate their communities for offering various care levels and adjusting to specific needs, while ...
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Cottage Grove review score based on 92 family reviews

5.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 92 reviews of 40 Cottage Grove assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Cottage Grove review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Cottage Grove review score compared against nearby cities

5.9
Cottage Grove, WI40 facilities
6.1
McFarland, WI49 facilities
7.1
Sun Prairie, WI54 facilities

Review subcategories for Cottage Grove assisted living

When assisted living 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 92 reviews of 40 Cottage Grove assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Cottage Grove resident and family assisted living 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
3.8
4.5
Friendliness
3.9
4.6
Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
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Activities
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Cottage Grove assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottage Grove assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Cottage Grove that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
33.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
98.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70%
56.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
98.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.5%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Cottage Grove assisted living

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 Cottage Grove Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
65%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
32.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
41.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Cottage Grove assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Cottage Grove partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.5%
27%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
40.3%
No sugar
No sugar
45%
37.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
35.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15%
14.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottage Grove assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Cottage Grove communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.5%
31.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
42%
Room service
Room service
30%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottage Grove assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Cottage Grove offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Cottage Grove, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
45%
46%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35%
30.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
30.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.5%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35%
41%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
37.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.5%
46.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
20%
29.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.5%
24.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.6%
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State regulations for assisted living in Cottage Grove

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Cottage Grove protect seniors.

Learn about Wisconsin Assisted Living regulations

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The Waterford at Fitchburg, The Ridge at Madison and Azura Memory Care of Stoughton are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 47 assisted living facilities near Cottage Grove, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Cottage Grove, Wisconsin are The Waterford at Fitchburg, The Ridge at Madison and Azura Memory Care of Stoughton. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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