Best Memory Care in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 337 memory care providers in WI using WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in WI
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Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Wisconsin. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 57The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wisconsin. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Villa St. Francis Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Milwaukee (Morgandale)
134
Facility 134
WI AVG 57
Rank #13 / 435
Yes
62
Facility 62
WI AVG 44
Rank #134 / 500
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 12
Rank #11 / 330
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #152 / 349
A+Susan SeegertVilla St Francis Inc1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee
MC
AL
IL
Waunakee
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 57
Rank #129 / 435
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 44
Rank #429 / 500
Studio / Suite
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #115 / 330
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #105 / 349
A+Melissa OconnorHome Again Assisted Living Inc2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
Avalon Square
MC
AL
IL
Waukesha
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 57
Rank #190 / 435
Yes
92
Facility 92
WI AVG 44
Rank #6 / 500
-
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 12
Rank #61 / 330
96.0%
Facility 96.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #33 / 349
A+David FulcherAvalon Square Inc1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
Pine Haven Christian Communities
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
PC
RC
Sheboygan Falls
105
Facility 105
WI AVG 57
Rank #40 / 435
No
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 44
Rank #322 / 500
Private Rooms
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 12
Rank #10 / 330
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #161 / 349
-Peter LeerPine Haven Christian Home Inc2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
Brookdale Kenosha
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Kenosha (White Caps)
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 57
Rank #143 / 435
Yes
52
Facility 52
WI AVG 44
Rank #186 / 500
Private Suite / Semi-Private Suite
48
Facility 48
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 330
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #101 / 349
A+Dawn KussowBrookdale Senior Living Communities Inc6
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 4
Rank #178 / 309
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #181 / 309
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #142 / 309
Attic Angel Community
MC
AL
IL
RC
Middleton
66
Facility 66
WI AVG 57
Rank #123 / 435
No
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 44
Rank #126 / 500
-
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 12
Rank #25 / 330
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #187 / 349
A+Kimberly BlumAttic Angel Place3
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 309
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 309
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #116 / 309
Sienna Crest – Dodgeville
MC
AL
IL
Dodgeville
15
Facility 15
WI AVG 57
Rank #413 / 435
No
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 44
Rank #285 / 500
Private Room
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 12
Rank #43 / 330
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #56 / 349
-Sue WhiteSienna Crest Assisted Living Inc2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
River View
MC
AL
IL
RC
Watertown
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 57
Rank #235 / 435
No
58
Facility 58
WI AVG 44
Rank #156 / 500
Suite
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #252 / 330
95.9%
Facility 95.9%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #35 / 349
-Hillel FeuermanOsl 1301 Watertown Operating LLC3
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #142 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale
MC
AL
IL
Madison (Madison Yards At Hill Farms)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 57
Rank #129 / 435
No
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 44
Rank #19 / 500
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #231 / 330
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #276 / 349
-Bryan CookMadison Senior Services LLC1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
Heritage West Allis
MC
AL
Milwaukee (Heritage West Allis)
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 57
Rank #283 / 435
No
77
Facility 77
WI AVG 44
Rank #56 / 500
-
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 12
Rank #146 / 330
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #202 / 349
A+Milo PinkertonHeritage 6 LLC2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 337 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Villa St. Francis Assisted Living

Villa St. Francis Assisted Living has been part of Milwaukee’s senior care landscape for 38 years, running a 134-bed community out of a three-story building at 1910 West Ohio Avenue. It covers assisted living, memory care, and respite care under one roof, with studio, one, and two-bedroom units available depending on what a resident needs.

The community is running at 82 percent occupancy, 110 of 134 beds filled, which puts it solidly in active-use territory rather than either empty or waitlisted. The population reflects a real range too: residents here include people managing traumatic brain injury, advanced age, and irreversible dementia or Alzheimer’s. That’s not a narrow specialty. It’s a community built to hold multiple kinds of needs without residents having to relocate as things change.

Day to day, there’s a convenience store and a banking center on-site, plus a salon and a massage therapist, small things that add up when you’re not driving somewhere for every errand. Pastoral care is available too, open to residents of any faith, which is worth naming because it’s not a universal offering. Pets are welcome, so that’s one less thing families have to sort out.

Pricing runs from $4,910 to $10,140 a month, depending on the unit and care level. Walkability sits in the moderate range, with a Walk Score of 62, so some errands are doable on foot, and the rest need a short drive. Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is barely over half a mile out.

Villa St. Francis lands as a community with real depth of care and enough scale to support it, set close enough to the city to stay convenient without losing the room a 134-bed property needs to breathe.

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Overview of Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee

Home Again in Waunakee offers exceptional personal care for residents of assisted living and memory care services near Madison. The community strongly promotes independence that allows a sense of belonging for oneself in a resident-centered community– especially as a community that strives for an easy aging experience. Home again performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff.

Lifestyle at Home Again has a list of essential services including transportation, religious services, educational programs, and activities to keep them active. Other community amenities include a dining room, a fitness center, social areas, a movie theater, a full-service salon, and a library.

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Overview of Avalon Square

Discover a comfortable living with Avalon Square located in Waukesha, WI. This senior living community offers independent living, assisted living, and specialty care services. Beautifully designed and cozy accommodations are available and tailored to the needs of its residents. Having a competent and compassionate team, this community ensures convenience and security of its residents at all times.

Committed to providing utmost care and support, residents can enjoy amenities such as tasty and health meals, housekeeping services, salon services, handyman services, and many more. Boost physical health and wellness by attending on-site fitness classes. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories within the beautifully shared spaces of this community. With Avalon Square, seniors are assured of a with a classic living experience.

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Overview of Pine Haven Christian Communities

Pine Haven Christian Communities offers assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living offers private living with community services for people who do not need daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports end of life needs, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness. Respite care offers a short term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel, recover, or take a break.

The range of care options may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, because several care levels are available within one community. Pine Haven Christian Communities opened in 1950, has 105 beds, and offers private rooms, so each resident has a single room rather than sharing. Supported Independent Living and therapy services are available through the community, while rehabilitation services support recovery or help residents maintain function. Pine Haven Christian Home operates the community, and Peter Leer serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 33 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, including routine errands for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Brookdale Kenosha

Nestled in Kenosha, Wisconsin, Brookdale Kenosha offers a personalized memory care experience for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. The community’s person-centered approach ensures that each resident can continue to live with a sense of belonging, purpose, and dignity.Brookdale Kenosha’s safe and supportive environment, combined with its personalized care programs, helps residents feel a sense of security and purpose. The community’s experienced staff is available 24/7 to provide attentive support and respond to emergencies.

Residents at Brookdale Kenosha engage in a variety of dementia-friendly activities, including music programs, pet therapy, games, and outings, all designed to foster a sense of meaning and enjoyment. The community’s specialized dining program also addresses the unique nutritional needs of those living with dementia. By prioritizing the well-being and quality of life of its residents, Brookdale Kenosha empowers individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia to preserve their identity and live their best lives, even as they navigate the complexities of their condition.

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Overview of Attic Angel Community

Indulge in an enriching living experience with Attic Angel Community, a vibrant senior living community in Middleton, WI, offering excellent independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents thrive with comprehensive care services provided by a dependable care team available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The community also offers recuperative stays for those needing short-term care for respite or rehabilitation, ensuring residents are provided with the care they need even as their needs change.

Committed to elevating residents’ quality of life, the community offers a broad range of programs, activities and off-campus outings for social enjoyment, intellectual stimulation, health, wellness and spirituality. Residents are provided a great selection of thoughtfully prepared meals daily that they can enjoy with the company of others in a cozy dining area or delivered right on their doorstep. Here, residents are empowered to live as independently as possible while also enjoying a high quality of life.

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Overview of Sienna Crest – Dodgeville

Sienna Crest – Dodgeville is a 15-bed senior living community on East Madison Street in Dodgeville, Wisconsin. Operated by Sienna Crest Assisted Living Inc. under administrator Sue White, the two-story home provides independent living apartments alongside assisted living and memory care services.

Having served Iowa County seniors for 24 years, the home maintains a 93 percent occupancy rate. Residents live in private rooms and receive support with housekeeping, laundry, daily meals, and personal care. The neighborhood carries a walk score of 38, meaning the area is car-dependent, and most daily errands require a vehicle.

Prospective representatives seeking a long-established senior care option with multiple levels of support can contact the community directly to discuss current room availability.

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Overview of River View

Set in the vibrant community of Watertown, WI, the River View is a welcoming senior living community offering assisted living, senior apartment living, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose among spacious and comfortable accommodations with varying features, ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom suites for either assisted living or senior apartment living preference. As for respite care, short-term stays are also available within a safe and welcoming environment.

Experience its top-tier amenities and services, including laundry and housekeeping service, on-site beauty salon, on-site laboratory services, podiatry and diabetic care, and 24-hour emergency monitoring. Enjoy its 3 delectable and nutritious meals daily and engage in social activities like community outings. At the Rivew View, seniors can acquire a worthwhile retirement.

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Overview of Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale

Nestled in Madison, Wisconsin, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale stands as a distinguished senior living community offering premier assisted living and memory care services to the Hilldale and Madison neighborhoods. With a commitment to providing comprehensive care, this state-of-the-art facility spans 75,000 square feet across 10 stories, housing 92 meticulously designed units. Among these, 64 units are dedicated to assisted living, while 28 are tailored for memory care.

Opened its doors in early 2022, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale caters to diverse levels of care, encompassing Alzheimer’s, dementia, and respite care, ensuring a continuum of support for residents’ unique needs. The community prides itself on a vibrant social calendar, fostering lively engagement, complemented by a team of seasoned caregivers dedicated to delivering exceptional services tailored to individual requirements. At Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale, senior residents can expect a compassionate environment where their well-being is prioritized, ensuring a comfortable and supportive living experience within a welcoming community.

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Overview of Heritage West Allis

Heritage West Allis provides special care for assisted living and memory care with the opportunity to live with independence. Heritage West Allis is described as a flexible community that will adjust to the needs and wants of residents. Management gets to also fill up resident’s social calendars to gather everyone to take part in the outings and events offered. The goal of Heritage West Allis is to provide a welcoming environment where residents can feel safe and secure. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are well taken care of in a community that prioritizes each of them. 

 
It’s also a community that has amenities conveniently located for seniors– such as each apartment having kitchenettes, private bath with walk-in showers, and closets; a rehabilitation gym, private dining rooms, spa, salon and barbershop, library, and activity rooms to name a few of the amenities provided by the community. Residents of this community are about the same as 70 to 80-years-old, and are encouraged to engage with members of the community by taking part in social, educational, and recreational events to nurture their lifestyle.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Wisconsin

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Wisconsin?

Assisted living in Wisconsin supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Wisconsin Medicaid cover memory care?

Wisconsin Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Wisconsin) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 337 memory care communities in Wisconsin. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community in Wisconsin?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Wisconsin, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting memory care communities in Wisconsin?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.