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Assisted living costs in Dakota average about $3,861 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 187 communities in Dakota. Our detailed directory has 790 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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Photo of Dimensions Living Stevens Point
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Great place, pricey but worth it, and caring and kind staff. I would definitely recommend this facility to anyone looking! This place is the best of the best!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
Great Care for Great SeniorsOur community offers a huge range of senior living care options. Each one provides fantastic care in a comfortable setting that feels just like home, and that minimizes stress for you and your loved ones. Each also provides a huge range of options for events and...
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It was like a breath of fresh air and new my mom was being cared for. The staff were very caring and friendly. The director was great at her job really cared about the residents. Nurse on staff. Had a...
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.
Hamilton Park Place is an assisted living community in Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Portage is a quiet historic town located north of Madison and right outside their metropolitan area. The area offers a large assortment of shopping centers and restaurants, and easy access to Interstate 39...
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It's a respectable, clean, and orderly place. I trust them with my family member. All the staff I've interacted with have been great. My loved one's biggest complaint is the food. Every so often she says...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Park Vista Retirement Living is 94 unit senior independent and assisted living community located in the beautiful Chain O' Lakes area of Waupaca, in Northeastern WI.  Park Vista is located adjacent to the Fox Fire Golf Course, a beautifully manicured 18 hole championship golf...
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They do a nice job at this community with my loved one. The staff are all friendly and easy to talk with. They also answer all of your questions if you have any. I have no complaints about this community....
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.
Welcome to The Legacy! We are a secured community nestled up to the Crystal River. The location is park-like and peaceful. Residents enjoy the serene wooded views from multiple lounge areas.
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Photo of Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage
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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...
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.
Our Senior Apartments in Portage, WI offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living RCAC Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Portage
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We feel at the moment there are not enough activities for the residents to do. They do have bingo, but there just isn't enough to stimulate the residents. The communication could be better, we do know they...
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Portage is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a robust...
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I give all categories a 5. My dad really likes it there. The only thing he complains about is the van/bus they use to take trips. It's super old and has no shocks so the old folks are tossed around and could...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
Heritage of Portage is an assisted living community located in the town of Portage, Wisconsin. Portage is practically the picture of a traditional mid western small town, where school aged kids enjoy little league baseball in the spring and soccer in the fall, families gather at the park for...
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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.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Wisconsin Dells
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They’re just a very nice clean place. There’s a lovely atmosphere and great landscaping with lots of flowers. The maintenance and upkeep is very good. The food looks and smells great. The kitchen is right...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Wisconsin Dells is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks),...
Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Wisconsin Dells
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The staff have been trying to meet my loved ones needs. The housekeeping tries to do a good job maintaining the community and the room clean. At the moment nurses have been more helpful than doctor's letting...
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.
Our House Memory Care Wisconsin Dells is located in the beautiful Wisconsin Dells area. This is senior living where support is offered for the elderly dealing with memory problems. This is a home like setting where residents will be given a private room that include a closet and bathroom. Each...
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Photo of Our House Senior Living Assisted Care - Wisconsin Rapids
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Our experience with Our House Assisted Living has been a very positive one! The people here are friendly and professional, and they take great care of the residents. They're very very caring people. I've...
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Wisconsin Rapids is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks),...
Photo of Cranberry Court Assisted Living
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I like it very much. The woman who runs the facility does an excellent job. They seem to be short staffed, especially on the weekends. The communication with the staff has been good. I think they need more...
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.
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,...
Photo of Randolph Assisted Living
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My mother is very happy with her stay at Continental manor! The facility is clean, and the staff are sure to care for her correctly. My mother also loves to participate in activities; so much that I feel...
Provides: Assisted Living
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.
Nursing homes are many things to many people. Whatever your needs, our goal is to provide compassionate nursing care in a clean, comfortable setting where you will feel at home. Individualized attention begins as soon as you are admitted, and our skilled nurses meet with you regularly to discuss...
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Our Dad needed care that my Mom could not provide, but she did not quite see it that way. After touring some of the fancy senior living places in town, Mom chose Wellington because it had a homey feel. The...
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 Place at Whiting 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...
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We chose Westbrooke Manor because the staff members were friendly. I took my husband with me to check it out and this is the place he chose. I think the room sizes are smaller than most places that we looked...
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.
Photo of Mayberry Manor of Oshkosh
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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.
Mayberry Manor of Oshkosh is redefining senior assisted living. Opened in early 2018, our beautiful new home features 8 private bedrooms with private bath, spacious living and dining rooms with fireplace, and an outdoor patio to enjoy the seasons. Our trained staff provide 24/7 care and are...
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There has been a big change with the Brookdale Oshkosh as they have sold out to Lake Pointe Villa as of June. But even with the ownership change, everything seems to be going well with the transition and my...
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.
Lake Pointe Villa Assisted Living is an exceptional assisted living community in the city of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Located just minutes from the shopping and dining of downtown Oshkosh and the recreational opportunities at Lake Winnebago, Oshkosh is a thriving city that offers residents a high...
Photo of River View Lodge Assisted Living
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Things at River View Lodge Assisted Living are going well, activities were a bit limited due to Judy being blind, however staff and fellow residents have come up with activities Judy can participate in...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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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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.
Greenbriar residents enjoy privacy in lovely apartments furnished with their own pssessions. All meals and social events are held in a pleasant dinning/community area. Our residents pursue an independent lifestyle with the comforts that Greenbriar has to offer. Greenbriar offers its unique...
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The day after I moved my loved one into the community, the community went on lock down. They have activities and place pictures on Facebook for families to see. They saved my sanity and I'm glad they...
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.
For residents who cherish their independence but also need assistance with daily activities, Our House Senior Living in Baraboo is the optimal lifestyle choice for assisted care. We provide a comfortable, caring and family-like atmosphere with three home-cooked meals a day (plus snacks), a robust...
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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.
Marvin's Manor located in Fox Lake Wisconsin, is the premier senior assisted living communities. With our focus on individual lifestyle and the care of each of our resident's it's easy to see why so many choose our community. We strive to give residents what anyone would want, dignity, self worth...
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My Mom actually ended up only staying at the Courtyard for about 2 months before moving to another Assisted Living Facility. I felt sad at the time because we were certainly hoping it would be longer, but...
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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I was looking for a place to take my mom for respite because my dad needed rest for the week. I knew some of the employees prior to bringing her here so when she stayed with them, they were able to carry on...
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.
Artisan Senior Living provides quality care through our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs. All the Artisan communities are intimate with a friendly atmosphere and caring staff. Your monthly fee will include ; Three delicious home cooked meals per day , housekeeping and laundry services,...
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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.
Alten Haus is located in a residential neighborhood. The homes were designed to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood. Careful consideration has been given to the design and floor plan of the homes. Since the homes are small, just 8- 22 residents, we are able to provide a warm family...
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Our mother was living here for a short time. She has Alzheimer's disease. She is 70 years old. The people here are very nice, and she had excellent care. Arcadia is a clean, quiet facility. However, the...
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.
Seated in a peaceful residential area, you will find Arcadia Communities of Beaver Dam Wisconsin. This beautiful community based residential facility features all the comforts of your own home. Within the community, there are sixteen bedroom suites and five deluxe bedroom suites available. Each...
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Cost of assisted living in Dakota, WI

The average cost of senior living in Dakota is $3,861 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,765 per month.

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

Dakota, WI
$3,779/mo
$2,736/mo
$2,750/mo

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

Dakota, WI
$3,779/mo
U.S. national average
$4,727/mo

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

Assisted Living
$3,779/mo
$3,729/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,865/mo
Private
$7,440/mo
Studio
$4,701/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,622/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,263/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,645/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Dakota over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Dakota, WI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Dakota.

What families are saying about assisted living in Dakota

Recent reviews for assisted living in Dakota

Charleston House Memory Care in Beaver Dam, WI

4.9
This is our third Memory Care facility in 8 months! The staff here is tremendous in all aspects - care of resident / concern for family / availability to discuss concerns / overall great atmosphere in this facility!

The Residence at Oshkosh

3.8
It's a very typical Assisted living place. Nice size apartments, expensive rent with cheap food served cafeteria style. Standing in line waiting for food, like school kids. The ones that are not mobile wait even longer. I would recommend but with reservations.

Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Portage

4.0
My mother is having a hard time adjusting to this community, but I do feel she is in good hands, This is a good community with kind people . The staff is kind, and trying their best to help her adjust. They have nice activities, and good meals available for the residents. They do a good job ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Wide range of activities for residents. Residents at various communities enjoy a variety of activities that help them stay engaged and active. For instance, at Hamilton Park Place, activities include bingo, exercise time, music entertainment, card games, and puzzles. At The Courtyard at Oshkosh, residents often participate in acti ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Numerous reviews praise the friendly and caring nature of staff members across different communities. For example, at The Rivers, caregivers were compassionate during end-of-life care for a resident. Staff at Aspire Oshkosh were attentive and caring, allowing a resident to stay in her apartm ...
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Individualized care and accommodations. Several reviews mention that communities tailor care to individual residents' needs. At Oak Park Place Menasha, the staff at Oak Park Place Menasha addressed a resident's memory care needs effectively. In another instance, at Oak Park Place - Baraboo, a resident's unique experiences and inte ...
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Clean and well-maintained facilities. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep of their living spaces. For example, at Hamilton Park Place, the dining room and private rooms were regularly maintained. The grounds and gardens at Dimensions Living Appleton were also described as beautifully kept. These aspects contribute to ...
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Supportive community atmosphere. Communities foster a friendly and inclusive atmosphere, enabling residents to build relationships and socialize with each other. At River View Lodge Assisted Living, residents participated in activities that they could enjoy despite having different abilities. The sense of community and compan ...
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Healthy and nutritious meals. Residents often mention that the quality of the food is a significant factor in their overall satisfaction with their community. At Hamilton Park Place, the chef in the kitchen prepared delicious meals for residents daily. Communities prioritize providing healthy and varied meal options to ens ...
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Dakota review score based on 162 family reviews

7.5
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This proprietary review score is based on 162 reviews of 187 Dakota assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Dakota 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

Dakota review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Dakota, WI187 facilities
3.0
Wautoma, WI19 facilities
0
Neshkoro, WI15 facilities

Review subcategories for Dakota 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 162 reviews of 187 Dakota assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Dakota 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.
Dakota, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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4.6
Care services
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Meals & dining
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Dakota assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dakota assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dakota, 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 Dakota 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 Dakota that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.5%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.1%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
19.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
57.8%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Dakota 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 Dakota Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Dakota, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.9%
50.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.1%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.2%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
13.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Dakota 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 Dakota partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dakota, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.2%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
21.9%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
17.6%
36.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
24.6%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
13.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Dakota 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 Dakota communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dakota, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.6%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
11.8%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7%
17.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Dakota 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 Dakota offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dakota, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
26.2%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16%
30.6%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.2%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
32.1%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.9%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
21.9%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.6%
34%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
14.4%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
23%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
29.4%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
13.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
24%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.1%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Dakota

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 Dakota protect seniors.

Learn about Wisconsin Assisted Living regulations

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