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10 Best Nursing Homes in Jefferson County, WI

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Jefferson County is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 451 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Jefferson County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Jefferson County is about $6,436, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 5822 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes and Oak Hill.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Jefferson County, WI

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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Wabash Home, an assisted living home for semi-ambulatory people with mental illnesses, dementia and Alzheimer's, is nowhere near the Wabash River, which runs across Indiana and in between the southern third of Indiana and Illinois. Wabash Home is so named for the street it is on Ă» Wabash Court Ă»...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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
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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.
As a premier 13 bed assisted living facility we offer the best care to all residents in our home at affordable rates. We take pride in providing an enriching environment for all so they can thrive during their senior years. This environment includes nothing but high quality care, enriching...
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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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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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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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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: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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: 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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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Milwaukee South Health Care Center is a 74-Medicare/ Medicaid bed certified skilled nursing facility that offers both short- and long-term care services.Our short-term (sub-acute) unit consists of 10 private rooms and includes cable TV and phones at no additional charge.We create a loving, caring...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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
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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.
We are excited to share that a new Silverado Memory Care Community is coming to Glendale, Wisconsin. Located on the north end of Milwaukee County, Silverado North Shore underscores our commitment to growth and gives us a new opportunity to change lives. The 48,000-square-foot, purpose-built...
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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.
Our staff is specially trained to care for individuals with dementia and other related impairments.  We provide our residents with a personal care plan and guide them through their day with assistance as needed.   We strive to make each day special and meaningful.

Cost of nursing homes in Jefferson County, WI

The average cost of senior living in Jefferson County is $6,436 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dodge County, WI with an average of $6,038 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, WI, vs. nearby counties

Jefferson County, WI
$6,436/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, WI, vs. state and national averages

Jefferson County, WI
$6,436/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, WI, vs. other senior living options

$6,837/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,436/mo

Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,272/mo
Private
$5,827/mo

Senior living costs in Jefferson County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Jefferson County, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeJefferson County, WIWisconsinU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,436/mo$6,162/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,581/mo$5,889/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,837/mo$7,352/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$2,639/mo$3,028/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Jefferson County, WI:$6,436/mo
Wisconsin:$6,162/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Jefferson County, WI:$5,581/mo
Wisconsin:$5,889/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Jefferson County, WI:$6,837/mo
Wisconsin:$7,352/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Jefferson County, WI:$2,639/mo
Wisconsin:$3,028/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Jefferson County, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Jefferson County 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Jefferson County, WI

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Jefferson County 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
Jefferson County, WI$6,064/mo$6,223/mo-2.6%
Wisconsin$6,210/mo$5,839/mo+6.4%
National$5,926/mo$5,588/mo+6.0%
Jefferson County, WI
2024 average cost:$6,064/mo
2023 average cost:$6,223/mo
Percent change:-2.6%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$6,210/mo
2023 average cost:$5,839/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,926/mo
2023 average cost:$5,588/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Jefferson County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Jefferson County

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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Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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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.

Jefferson County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Jefferson County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Jefferson County, 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 Jefferson County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Jefferson County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Jefferson County, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
61%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
26.6%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.5%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.6%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.8%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
69.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Jefferson County nursing homes

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 Jefferson County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Jefferson County, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
48.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Jefferson County nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Jefferson County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Jefferson County, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
34.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Jefferson County nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Jefferson County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Jefferson County, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
26.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Jefferson County nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Jefferson County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Jefferson County, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.3%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.7%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.9%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
32.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
22%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47%
0.4%
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Lilac Springs Assisted Living, LakeHouse Lake Mills and Wilkinson Woods are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Jefferson County, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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