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Assisted living costs in De Forest average about $6,407 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 238 communities in De Forest. Our detailed directory has 2543 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Madison, Verona and Waunakee.

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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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...
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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.
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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They are really very caring, all the way from the receptionist at the front desk to the administrator, they really go out of their way to help out and accommodate in any way they can. Just recently my six...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Heritage Homes offers a retirement community, assisted living and memory care. The retirement community has spacious one and two bedroom apartments ranging from 840 to 1144 square feet. With four unique floor plans, you are sure to find an apartment to meet your needs. Enjoy panoramic views from...
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I've had several relatives and a couple of close friends stay at Sylvan Crossings over the last 25 years, most recently my Mom. Sylvan took great care of all of them. The staff were very caring people, the...
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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.
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. We also strive to lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of independence into the life of your loved one. Our priority is to provide the highest level of care...
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Overall, The Heights at Evansville Manor is a great place and has wonderful people, but the main complaint has been the food quality.
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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.
One of Wisconsin's best assisted living communities, The Heights, is located in Evansville, just south of Madison. Evansville is a town filled with historic homes and brick streets. The picturesque town is filled with tree lined streets and enjoys a nearly non-existent crime rate. With over 172...
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The community was very clean, with nice-sized rooms and good closet space. The activities were outstanding, although the staff member who organized them has since left. Most of the staff were attentive and...
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.
Sunset Ridge Assisted Living is located in Johnson Creek, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Johnson Creek is approximately thirty five miles east of Madison, Wisconsin. Rock River runs along the west side of town, and there is a four-acre park on the river known as Rock River Park. Residents of Sunset...
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The staff is kind and respectful at Sunset Ridge Memory Care. The housekeeper takes pride in her work and likes talking with the residents. Communication with our family has been great. We requested a 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.
Sunset Ridge Memory Care is an assisted living community located in the lovely city of Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Jefferson is located right along the meeting point of the Crawfish and Rock Rivers. This lends to amazing and breathtaking scenery and numerous recreational...
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From what I have seen, most meals are processed/prepared foods. I would like to see maybe a few healthier meals. Also, the rates just went up significantly. I realize that inflation has hit everyone, but a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Wellington Place at Fort Atkinson 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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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...
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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 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),...
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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
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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.
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 Memory Care - Janesville
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The staff have been very helpful and mom is getting a lot of attention. This community is the size of a large ranch house and mom likes this. The food is good, healthy and made fresh. The community is well...
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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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Janesville provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment. We...
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My mother has been here since December of 2018. It didn't take long for her to call this home. She loves having her own room where she can have her own furniture and decorations. The rooms are large, and...
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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 Reedsburg 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...
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We chose this community because she had lots of friends there and the care she needs are here too. This is in a brand new building and is beautiful and stays clean all the time.My sister is thriving here...
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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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This is a nice community for care for a loved one. The community is clean and maintained. My father said that the meals need some improvements. My father is active in the community and the activities. He is...
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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 Janesville 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...
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This place is a great home. My grandmother loves it here. We are very fortunate to have found a place that is so caring and treats us all with respect. The staff go above and beyond their caregiver duties.
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.
Hawthorne Home is a small facility located in a quiet neighborhood in Janesville. We are excited to open with new management and staff to provide you with the best possible care and respect. Our small 8 bed home is perfect for allowing personalized care for each individual. We offer a homelike...
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Overall experience was good. Cleanliness is great. Friendliness is spectacular Quality of care is good, a couple of occurrences Food to be desired breakfast looked great Activities not sure saw two Value...
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.
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I have been very happy with this service. I liked that staff that was able to get me a caretaker for the needs for my mom. The care taken did not mind coming far for the assistance that we needed.The 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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Whitewater, WI provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment....
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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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We chose Evin at Oconomowoc because of the convenient location for our family. We also initially just had a great first impressed about the place, the staff and facility itself. I would recommend them to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
EVIN IS CURRENTLY FULL WITH A WAITLIST!! Evin at Oconomowoc is the newest senior living community in Lake Country! Located along Silver Lake Street on the site of the former Town and Country YMCA, and alongside the public 18-hole Paganica Golf Course, Evin isn’t just a place to live, it’s a place...
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I came here with a broken him recovering. It has become my home. I enjoy my time with the many folks here. Enjoy the care and feel at home.
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.
Lake Country Landing Senior Community is located in Oconomowoc WI. At Lake Country Landing, we believe in quality care and compassion while enhancing the lives of our residents. We have a dedicated healthcare professionals that offers supportive care centered around each individual.We offer Be...
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Azura of Monroe has friendly and caring staff. I have seen how they interact with my mom and other residents. They are caring and responsive the resident’s needs. I feel confident that mom is safe and is...
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.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
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Staff is very friendly , and helpful, but as is the problem everywhere , there is a problem keeping staff , they are all over worked and under paid, but everyone is super nice , patient and helpful, even the...
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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.
Ripon Senior Living is a 40 bed Class C Community Based Residential Facility (CBRF), licensed by the State of Wisconsin for both ambulatory and non-ambulatory older adults, including those suffering from memory loss and dementia and other debilitating diagnoses.Ripon Senior living has been part...
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The staff takes such good care of my Mom.(And all the resident's) Communication is good when she needs something they let me know.
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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.
The Gardens of Hartford is a comfortable and vibrant Christian assisted living community nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood in Hartford. We have 48 beautiful one- and two-bedroom apartment homes with full kitchens. Our residents are welcome to cook in their own apartment or join others...
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They just completely reversed our hopeless situation! They met every need we needed before we even knew that we needed it. I almost start crying when I think about how wonderful they have been and how...
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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.
Willow Ridge Assisted Living is located in the close knit town of Ripon, Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Conveniently located off W. Oshkosh Street on North Union, Willow Ridge offers several levels of senior living, including memory care for our residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s....
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This is the ultimate memory care assisted living facility that feels like you’ve walked into someone’s home. It is a good safe environment for her. The older staff enjoy working there so much that they have...
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.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
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Cost of assisted living in De Forest, WI

The average cost of senior living in De Forest is $6,407 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Portage, WI with an average of $5,291 per month.

Assisted living costs in De Forest, WI, vs. state and national averages

De Forest, WI
$6,407/mo
U.S. national average
$5,909/mo

Assisted living costs in De Forest, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,407/mo
$6,897/mo

Assisted living costs in De Forest, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,237/mo
Studio
$5,003/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,132/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,343/mo

Senior living costs in De Forest 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: De Forest, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Forest, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$6,407/mo$5,912/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,897/mo$7,405/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$3,589/mo$3,030/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
De Forest, WI:$6,407/mo
Wisconsin:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
De Forest, WI:$6,897/mo
Wisconsin:$7,405/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
De Forest, WI:$3,589/mo
Wisconsin:$3,030/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in De Forest, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in De Forest 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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Assisted living cost trends in De Forest, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in De Forest 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
De Forest, WI$5,906/mo$5,839/mo+1.1%
Wisconsin$5,655/mo$5,526/mo+2.3%
National$5,510/mo$5,285/mo+4.2%
De Forest, WI
2024 average cost:$5,906/mo
2023 average cost:$5,839/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,655/mo
2023 average cost:$5,526/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,510/mo
2023 average cost:$5,285/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in De Forest, 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 De Forest.

What families are saying about assisted living in De Forest

Recent reviews for assisted living in De Forest

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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Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge in Madison, WI

4.0
The week day staff is compassionate and well trained and employed by Oakwood. The weekend staff is hired from an agency and the care and compassion is lacking. They are working on fixing this but claim there are not enough people interested in this type of work.

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care of the staff in various senior living communities, such as New Perspectives in Sun Prairie and Cedarhurst. They call residents by name, know their preferences, and provide excellent interaction and attention to ensure their satisfaction.
Varied activities to engage residents. Residents enjoy a range of activities and events at communities like Talamore, Rehab facilities, and Sienna Crest. These activities include games, crafts, bingo, road trips, movies, and happy hours, helping keep residents active and engaged.
Cleanliness and well-maintained facilities. Several reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of communities like Cedarhurst, Madison Pointe, and Tennyson Retirement Living. They appreciate the attention to detail in keeping both the private rooms and common areas in excellent condition.
Delicious and well-prepared meals. Residents express their satisfaction with the food offerings at various senior living communities, such as Eden Vista and The Legacy of DeForest. They enjoy the variety, quality, and taste of the meals, which contribute to their overall happiness in the community.
Dedicated and experienced caregivers. Reviews highlight the importance of competent and caring caregivers in senior living communities, such as Madison Pointe and Sienna Crest. They mention the staff's attentiveness to residents' needs, their expertise in providing care, and their genuine concern for their well-being.
Open communication with families. Communication between senior living communities and their residents' families is essential for maintaining trust and ensuring everyone's needs are met, according to several reviews. Communities like Tennyson Retirement Living, Rehab facilities, and The Legacy of DeForest prioritize transparent a ...
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De Forest review score based on 341 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 341 reviews of 238 De Forest assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The De Forest 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

De Forest review score compared against nearby cities

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Review subcategories for De Forest 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 341 reviews of 238 De Forest assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare De Forest 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.
De Forest, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.3
3.4
Friendliness
3.4
3.5
Care services
3.0
3.1
Staff
3.2
3.3
Meals & dining
3.0
3.0
Activities
3.0
3.0
Value for cost*
3.0
3.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

De Forest assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Forest assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Forest, 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 De Forest 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 De Forest that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Forest, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.7%
34.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.4%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.3%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.4%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
62.6%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.6%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in De Forest 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 De Forest Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Forest, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.6%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.1%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.5%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Forest 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 De Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Forest, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
33.2%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.9%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in De Forest 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 De Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Forest, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.8%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
24.4%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.6%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Forest 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 De Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Forest, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
35.3%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.5%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.1%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.8%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.1%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
45.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
21%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.9%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in De Forest

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. 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 assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in De Forest protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

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There are 238 assisted living facilities near De Forest, Wisconsin. See the full list.
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