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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waterloo, WI

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Assisted living costs in Waterloo average about $5,635 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 393 communities in Waterloo. Our detailed directory has 4269 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Madison, Waunakee and Sun Prairie.

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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A room opened up and so we moved her. All Saints has a very well-established and robust memory program. Mom seems to be happy there. These retirement communities are super expensive. That said, All Saints...
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.
All Saints Assisted Living and Memory Care offers seniors Spirited Community Living! The residence is part of the All Saints Neighborhood, which offers living options like cottages, condos and apartments for those 55 and better. As a person's needs change, the assisted living residence has...
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Our House Assisted Care is very homey. The staff is very supportive to each individual resident. They are very friendly to each person. The food is good. There is just a lack of fresh fruit. I also noticed...
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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 Lodi 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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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...
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 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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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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I thought they did a very good job taking are of my wife. The staff was very pleasant to interact with. And the facility itself and her room were excellent.
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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.
The Legacy at Noel Manor is committed to person centered care for our residents with dementia or high level needs who need closer care. We understand that their basic human needs of loving care, comfort, respect, security, and spirituality are just as important as their medical and physical...
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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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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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Our loved one moved here from a precious community and it has just been a night and day experience in comparison, we would recommend this community to other families.
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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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They offer a good variety of activities and my dad has taken advantage of a few of them. We have good communication with the staff and they are doing a great job. He seems to like the food.
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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.
Girlie's Manor is an assisted living community located in Cross Plains, WI. Cross Plains is a small town located in the Madison area. With Girlie's Manor, you get the small town feeling in a country setting while knowing that Madison is just a short drive away. You will be highly impressed with...
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They have been excellent. They are very clean and very friendly. She doesn't like their food at all. They should have a computer for the residents to use, to check emails and things. Other than that we have...
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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of Hartland are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.
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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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They are pretty good at providing care. They are doing a good job with the Covid -19 virus. The food is good. My dad is in a shared room, which is adequate. They have an outdoor patio space for 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.
Wellington Place at Hartford 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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It has been a great experience. The staff and Administration are fantastic and always ready to help. It is such a homey environment nestled in the hill amongst the country view! I have been to bigger...
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.
Milestone Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the scenic town of Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin. Our community is located in a quiet setting, very close to residential neighborhoods but surrounded by the beauty of nature. Our well-manicured lawns and towering trees give...
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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 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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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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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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I just placed my Aunt at Lynnwood of Delafield and so far I am truly pleased. [Removed] was been wonderful and a blessing to work with and so has all the staff. I love the home like atmosphere and...
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.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in the town of Delafield, LynnWood of Delafield is a small licensed residential facility providing care for 8-10 residents in a homelike setting with private rooms and private half baths. In addition we offer spa services in our whirlpool...
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Mission Creek is a wonderful facility. The nurses take wonderful care of the residents and keep them busy with many activities.
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.
Mission Creek is located in Waukesha, WI. The 36th Best Small City in America, Waukesha is the largest city in Waukesha County. Once known for the healing properties of its spring water, Waukesha has a rich history centered around health and family, making it an ideal location. With large...
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As healthcare provider we always want to make sure that patients/residents needs are met physically, emotionally and spiritually. I am so impressed with Legacy and all the new changes that have been made to...
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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.
Dimensions Living Pewaukee West delivers a premier senior living experience in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. The community offers a serene retreat with an outdoor patio, raised garden beds, and beautifully maintained grounds. Cozy indoor common areas provide inviting gathering spaces with comfortable...
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They have a catholic mass every Sunday, which is important to my loved ones. They have bridge – so the activities calendar looks really good. . There is enough parking. The staff have all been friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nestled in the woods, Summit Woods is a premier Senior Retirement Community. Summit Woods offers residents a worry free active lifestyle. Summit Woods offers 1 and 2 bedroom apartments that include heat and water, generous storage, and all appliances including dishwashers. Summit Woods has a...
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It's very hard when you have to reach a decision on what's best for a loved one. I finally realized that mother need more then the family support. It was with sadness that we as a family began looking for 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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Adava Care of Pewaukeeare devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you'll find that we adapt to you.
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As a family member, finding the right place for a loved one is an incredibly challenging and emotional decision. After extensive research and numerous visits to various assisted living facilities, we chose...
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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.
Serenity Villa Assisted Living    A Forever Home~We Offer luxury assisted living services for the elderly who need help with daily living. Home cooked meals, snacks and special diets are prepared everyday and are included along with laundry and housekeeping. We have Certified...
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Girlie Manor is going good so far. I like the scale and size of the facility. In the beginning there was an underestimation of my mothers needs. There was a little less attention to knowing what it would...
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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.
VitaCare Living of Mount Horeb has set a high standard for care. We create customized plans for each resident and are available whenever a need or question arises. VitaCare Living of Mount Horeb is happy to provide the care your loved one deserves.
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Beehive Homes has done a great job communicating to our family anything regarding our loved ones needs. They do a great job with activities, they have different things daily and go on different outings, they...
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.
With almost 33 years of experience and over 200 locations, BeeHive Homes is a leader in the assisted living and memory care services. BeeHive Homes is a senior living home in a residential setting. Uniquely designed, our senior living services offer residents more access to personal care. By...

Cost of assisted living in Waterloo, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waterloo is $5,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Janesville, WI with an average of $4,266 per month.

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

Waterloo, WI
$5,635/mo
U.S. national average
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Assisted living costs in Waterloo, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
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$6,860/mo

Assisted living costs in Waterloo, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,056/mo
Studio
$4,556/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,852/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,513/mo

Senior living costs in Waterloo 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: Waterloo, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWaterloo, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$5,635/mo$5,912/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$6,860/mo$7,405/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living$2,640/mo$3,030/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Waterloo, WI:$5,635/mo
Wisconsin:$5,912/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Waterloo, WI:$6,860/mo
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U.S.:$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Waterloo, WI:$2,640/mo
Wisconsin:$3,030/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
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Assisted living costs in Waterloo, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Waterloo 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 Waterloo, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Waterloo 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.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Waterloo, WI$5,741/mo$5,695/mo+0.8%
Wisconsin$5,526/mo$5,007/mo+10.4%
National$5,285/mo$4,942/mo+6.9%
Waterloo, WI
2024 average cost:$5,741/mo
2023 average cost:$5,695/mo
Percent change:+0.8%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,526/mo
2023 average cost:$5,007/mo
Percent change:+10.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,285/mo
2023 average cost:$4,942/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo.

What families are saying about assisted living in Waterloo

Recent reviews for assisted living in Waterloo

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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Waterloo review score based on 570 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 570 reviews of 393 Waterloo assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Waterloo 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

Waterloo review score compared against nearby cities

7.5
Waterloo, WI393 facilities
7.5
Waukesha, WI243 facilities
6.5
Beaver Dam, WI38 facilities

Review subcategories for Waterloo 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 570 reviews of 393 Waterloo assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Waterloo resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Waterloo assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Waterloo assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
97.7%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.6%
57.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.9%
30.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
95.9%
96.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.3%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.4%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waterloo 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 Waterloo Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waterloo, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.8%
33.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
41.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.2%
13.9%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waterloo 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 Waterloo partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waterloo, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.7%
28.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
42.2%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
38.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.6%
37.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
19.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waterloo 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 Waterloo communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waterloo, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.6%
32.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.3%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
21.9%
38%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12%
18.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waterloo 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 Waterloo offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waterloo, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
37.9%
47.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
31.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20.1%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.3%
50.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
50.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.5%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.6%
42.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.2%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.2%
39.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.2%
48%
Live performances
Live performances
42.5%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
19.6%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
25.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.7%
47.2%
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State regulations for assisted living in Waterloo

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

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