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Assisted living costs in Helena average about $4,420 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 190 communities in Helena. Our detailed directory has 1645 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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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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My father is in late stages of Alzheimer's and he is at the Serenity Homes. The value is great! That's one of the reasons we moved him there. I don't know how many bed there are, maybe 20 or 15. At this...
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.
Encore is nationally recognized for our progressive approach to Alzheimer's care, known as the Rediscovery ™ program. Distinctly different from other settings, we've created an environment that is both calming and understandable to those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Rediscovery...
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We chose Greenwood Home because many things about it were beautiful. They were able to provide adequate care and the setting of the facility. They also have pets and he was a big dog lover. The room sizes...
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.
Greenwood Home is a senior care home located in Stoughton, WI in Dane County, 20 miles south of Madison. Flags and memorabilia displayed throughout the city speak of a strong Norwegian heritage which is celebrated in a week-long festival in May of each year. Each Christmas, the residents enjoy...
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They house 5 women all together which is nice for my loved one. And the best part of it is that it is much more affordable compared to the bigger places which are outrageously priced. She is able to still...
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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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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.
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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
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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 Skaalen Retirement Services
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.
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This is a great community for care. The staff is outstanding and they keep me informed on any changes. They offer great home cooking and we like that she does participate in the activities with the other...
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.
Kelly House is an assisted living community located in Evansville, WI. Evansville is thirty minutes from Wisconsin's capital, Madison, and is home to eighteen-acre Lake Leota. Family and friends visiting Kelly House will have plenty to enjoy in Evansville, like the annual Fall Studio Tour by the...
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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.
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...
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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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.
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: 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.

Cost of assisted living in Helena, WI

The average cost of senior living in Helena is $4,420 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Muscoda, WI with an average of $3,136 per month.

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

Helena, WI
$4,420/mo
$4,756/mo

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

Helena, WI
$4,420/mo
U.S. national average
$4,793/mo

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

Assisted Living
$4,420/mo
$4,521/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,905/mo
Private
$5,500/mo
Studio
$5,042/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,974/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,442/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Helena over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Helena, 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 Helena.

What families are saying about assisted living in Helena

Recent reviews for assisted living in Helena

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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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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Sienna Crest - Platteville

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

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and attentive staff. Many reviews mention the kindness and care of the staff at various communities. For example, at New Perspective Sun Prairie, staff members call residents by name, remember dining area preferences, and offer a warm and welcoming environment. At Oak Park Place Madison, assisted living staff we ...
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Well-maintained facilities and cleanliness. Cleanliness and upkeep are frequently cited as a major factor in residents' satisfaction with their community. At Charter Senior Living of Madison, the country-like setting and well-appointed décor give a nice first impression, and cleanliness is top-notch in the dining room, hallways, and com ...
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Variety of activities and opportunities for engagement. Residents find joy in the wide range of specialized activities offered in communities, such as trivia nights, outings to pools and museums, hikes, fishing days, and gardening classes. For example, at , staff members organize activities based on residents' interests, and at and {{644537}}, movie ...
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Nurturing a sense of community. Residents form strong bonds with each other and the staff at their communities. For instance, at Bay Harbor Memory Care and Assisted Living of Madison, the friendly and attentive care staff make Mom and her family feel like she has the best place to live and enjoy this chapter of her life. At ...
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Professional and efficient care services. Reviews frequently praise the professional and efficient care services at their communities. For example, at Milestone Senior Living Cross Plains, the skilled nursing facility has a well-established and robust memory program, and at The Heights at Evansville Manor, staff members are compassi ...
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Consistent communication between families and staff. Families value clear and effective communication with loved ones and staff, making sure care needs are being met. At , the community director sets regular meetings with senior residents and their loved ones both in person and virtually.
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Helena review score based on 341 family reviews

6.9
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This proprietary review score is based on 341 reviews of 168 Helena assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Helena 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

Helena review score compared against nearby cities

6.9
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Review subcategories for Helena 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 168 Helena assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Helena 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.
Helena, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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4.2
Staff
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4.5
Meals & dining
3.6
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Activities
3.7
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Helena assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helena assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helena, 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 Helena 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 Helena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helena, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.5%
52%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.9%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.8%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.4%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.8%
56.5%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20.8%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
65.5%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Helena 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 Helena Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helena, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.5%
51%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53%
40.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helena 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 Helena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helena, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.1%
39.7%
No sugar
No sugar
32.7%
36.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.3%
34.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
8.3%
13.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Helena 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 Helena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helena, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.3%
30.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
20.2%
35.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.9%
17.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helena 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 Helena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helena, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
33.9%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.8%
30.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.5%
29.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
48.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
52.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
40.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
37.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.7%
46%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
13.7%
24.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.9%
45.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Helena

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 Helena protect seniors.

Learn about Wisconsin Assisted Living regulations

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

There are 190 assisted living facilities near Helena, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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

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