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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in South Wayne, WI

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The average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wisconsin is $5,889, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the South Wayne area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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.
Alterra Wynwood is an assisted living residence that is purposefully designed to meet the needs of the frail elderly in a comfortable, home-like environment. Alterra Wynwood features a “neighborhood” concept, with six small neighborhoods of resident rooms clustered around dining and living...
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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.
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My mother was a resident at Lincolnshire for three months . The facility has a terrific director that is active in all phases of operation. She insures a safe, clean & loving environment for your loved one....
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place in Loves Park, Winnebago County, Illinois is a multi-faceted assisted living community with a complete love of sports. Loves Park is a wonderful small town with a family oriented atmosphere. It is a typical suburb but still a very quaint place to settle down...
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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My mother was there when she lived in Wisconsin it was good but it was like a 4 out of 5 compared to the place mother moved to in California. There were not nearly as many volunteers at Harbor House and 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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in South Wayne, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wisconsin is $5,889 per month as compared to $5,830 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Wisconsin vs. 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 state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeWisconsinU.S.Cost difference
Assisted Living$5,889/mo$5,830/mo1.0% above national median
Memory Care$7,352/mo$6,999/mo5.0% above national median
Independent Living$3,028/mo$3,520/mo14.0% below national median
Assisted Living
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:1.0% above national median
Memory Care
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:5.0% above national median
Independent Living
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:14.0% below national median
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Wayne, 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 South Wayne.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Wayne

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Wayne

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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Ahva Living of East Dubuque

4.6
I visited a friend at Ahva Living and found the staff to be very friendly, courteous and helpful. Ahva is a beautiful building with a historic value that lends to a very homelike environment. The residents & staff attended to the resident's needs. Residents were very active and social as ...
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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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South Wayne review score based on 284 family reviews

7.4
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This proprietary review score is based on 284 reviews of 162 South Wayne assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Wayne 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

South Wayne review score compared against nearby cities

7.4
South Wayne, WI162 facilities
7.6
Dodgeville, WI154 facilities
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Monroe, WI16 facilities

Review subcategories for South Wayne 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 284 reviews of 162 South Wayne assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Wayne 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.
South Wayne, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.4
Friendliness
3.3
3.5
Care services
2.9
3.2
Staff
3.2
3.4
Meals & dining
2.9
3.1
Activities
2.9
3.1
Value for cost*
2.9
3.1
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South Wayne assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Wayne assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Wayne, 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 South Wayne 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 South Wayne that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
South Wayne, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58%
53.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.9%
34.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
95.7%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.8%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
63.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.2%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
97.5%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.4%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.3%
53%
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Wayne 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 South Wayne Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
South Wayne, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Wayne 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 South Wayne partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Wayne, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.9%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.1%
42.1%
No sugar
No sugar
30.9%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.3%
19.4%
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Availability of select dining options in South Wayne 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 South Wayne communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Wayne, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
16.7%
32.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
25.9%
37.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.3%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Wayne 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 South Wayne offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Wayne, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
47.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.9%
50.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.8%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
47.9%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
48%
Dances
Dances
19.1%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16%
25.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.6%
47.1%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Wayne

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 South Wayne protect seniors.
Learn about Wisconsin assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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The Waterford at Fitchburg, Morning Star Village and Ridge at Madison are the top-rated assisted living facilities near South Wayne, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 162 assisted living facilities near South Wayne, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The best assisted living facility near you in South Wayne, Wisconsin is The Waterford at Fitchburg. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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