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Best Memory Care in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 326 memory care communities in Wisconsin using Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in WI
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Jun 2026
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326 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wisconsin. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Wisconsin

The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.

Silverado North Shore Memory Care Community
MC
AL
Glendale
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 61
Rank #108 / 496
Yes
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 42
Rank #485 / 580
Private Rooms
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 12
Rank #177 / 334
68.2%
Facility 68.2%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #268 / 406
A+Silverado North Shore LLCChristian Sweetser4
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #178 / 312
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #182 / 312
1.5
Facility 1.5
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #186 / 312
Aspire Senior Living Oshkosh
MC
AL
IL
Oshkosh
86
Facility 86
WI AVG 61
Rank #105 / 496
No
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 42
Rank #232 / 580
1 bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 334
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #335 / 406
-Hsl 17 LLCMilo Pinkerton6
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #223 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
0.2
Facility 0.2
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #71 / 312
Trinity Woods
MC
AL
IL
NH
Milwaukee (Mount Mary)
90
Facility 90
WI AVG 61
Rank #90 / 496
No
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 42
Rank #140 / 580
Suite
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 334
--Ssnd Mmu Mch Venture IncDavid Fulcher----
Oak Park Place Madison East
MC
AL
IL
NH
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 61
Rank #67 / 496
No
53
Facility 53
WI AVG 42
Rank #201 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 12
Rank #59 / 334
-A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC----
Brookdale Madison West
MC
AL
Madison (South Yellowstone Drive)
74
Facility 74
WI AVG 61
Rank #144 / 496
Yes
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 42
Rank #87 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 334
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #138 / 406
-Brookdale Senior Living Communities IncDawn Kussow5
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #278 / 312
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 12
Rank #276 / 312
5.2
Facility 5.2
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #298 / 312
Heritage Lake Country
MC
AL
IL
Hartland
72
Facility 72
WI AVG 61
Rank #148 / 496
Yes
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 42
Rank #433 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 12
Rank #160 / 334
90.3%
Facility 90.3%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #90 / 406
-Hsl 15 LLCMilo Pinkerton3
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #75 / 312
The Auberge at Brookfield
MC
Brookfield
95
Facility 95
WI AVG 61
Rank #81 / 496
Yes
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 42
Rank #524 / 580
1 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #236 / 334
55.8%
Facility 55.8%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #335 / 406
-Welltower Tenant Group LLCMary Ellen Pisanelli9
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #290 / 312
24
Facility 24
WI AVG 12
Rank #272 / 312
2.7
Facility 2.7
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #246 / 312
Waunakee Valley Senior Living
MC
NH
AL
IL
Waunakee (Country Aire)
94
Facility 94
WI AVG 61
Rank #85 / 496
Yes
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 42
Rank #219 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #299 / 334
56.1%
Facility 56.1%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #334 / 406
-Ryan HoekstraAhr Waunakee Trs Sub LLC----
Pine Haven Christian Communities
MC
AL
HC
IL
PC
RC
Sheboygan Falls
105
Facility 105
WI AVG 61
Rank #59 / 496
No
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 42
Rank #357 / 580
Private Rooms
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 12
Rank #11 / 334
81.0%
Facility 81.0%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #169 / 406
-Pine Haven Christian Home IncPeter Leer2
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
Pine Brook Pointe
MC
AL
Burlington
66
Facility 66
WI AVG 61
Rank #165 / 496
No
17
Facility 17
WI AVG 42
Rank #458 / 580
Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 12
Rank #38 / 334
-A+Pine Brook Pointe Kdk DevelopmentJohn Didier1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #59 / 312
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 312
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #143 / 312
New Perspective North Shore
MC
AL
IL
Brown Deer (North 60Th Street)
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #186 / 496
Yes
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 42
Rank #252 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 334
-A+Beaver Creek Ops LLCRyan Novaczyk----
New Perspective Senior Living | West Bend
MC
AL
IL
West Bend
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #186 / 496
Yes
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 42
Rank #391 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 334
56.7%
Facility 56.7%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #331 / 406
A+West Bend Ops LLCRyan Novaczyk9
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #278 / 312
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #246 / 312
2.0
Facility 2.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #213 / 312
Stair Crest
MC
AL
IL
Muskego (Tess Corners)
56
Facility 56
WI AVG 61
Rank #212 / 496
No
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 42
Rank #468 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #299 / 334
69.6%
Facility 69.6%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #260 / 406
-Phw Inc Dba Stair CrestKari Ajack1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
Villa St. Francis Assisted Living
MC
AL
RC
Milwaukee (Morgandale)
134
Facility 134
WI AVG 61
Rank #19 / 496
Yes
62
Facility 62
WI AVG 42
Rank #148 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
38
Facility 38
WI AVG 12
Rank #12 / 334
82.1%
Facility 82.1%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #156 / 406
A+Villa St Francis IncSusan Seegert1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #1 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
Amery Memory Care
MC
AL
Amery
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 61
Rank #161 / 496
No
51
Facility 51
WI AVG 42
Rank #219 / 580
Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 334
82.4%
Facility 82.4%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #154 / 406
-Amery Assisted Living Partners LLCAna Hines11
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #301 / 312
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #221 / 312
1.0
Facility 1.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #143 / 312
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Overview of Allouez Senior Living Village 1

Set in the proximity of serene parks, healthcare providers, and other convenient local amenities in Green Bay, WI, Allouez Senior Living Village 1 by Frontida is an esteemed community that provides assisted living and memory care. Dedicated to residents’ wellness, the community delivers personalized care and assistance 24/7. With assistance with daily living activities, pet-friendly amenities, and housekeeping services, residents are guaranteed to experience a glorious retirement.

Participate in a full calendar of enriching activities and stimulating programs to maintain social connections and an active lifestyle. Delicious and healthy home-cooked meals are also served daily for residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. The community also collaborates with trusted healthcare providers for therapy services. Enjoy the best of your golden years with the community’s top-notch services.

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Overview of Ivy Manor of West Bend

Ideally located in West Bend, WI, Ivy Manor of West Bend perfectly combines a relaxing and fun environment while providing assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. With the needs and aspirations of adults 55 and older, the community features a competent and highly trained team available 24/7. Seniors let go of their worries and live to their potential in the community’s bright and friendly environment.

Respecting residents’ choices, the community conducts a variety of fun activities and enriching events that are carefully curated to promote friendships. Have a delightful dining experience with healthy and delectable meals that accommodate residents’ special diets and food preferences. Ivy Manor of West Bend is a good place for seniors to spend their best years with its serene campus.

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Overview of Carmel Residence

Carmel Residence, part of Miravida Living community, is a senior living community that offers independent living services in Oshkosh, WI. This welcoming community offers a range of services designed to empower residents in their golden years, promoting a lifestyle of freedom and comfort. Residents of Carmel Residence enjoy a host of amenities, including air-conditioned living spaces, with cable TV, a dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, and microwave ensuring modern convenience. The community provides the added convenience of in-unit washer and dryer, allowing residents to manage their household tasks with ease.

Carmel Residence offers the innovative “Hello, I’m OK!” program encouraging social interaction and safety, where residents place cards in the hall each morning to alert one another of their well-being. The community offers additional services at an added cost, including access to a beauty shop/barbershop, heated underground parking, noon meal service, and pharmacy facilities. Amenities such as 24-hour maintenance, a community garden, guest rooms, hearing loop, indoor mail delivery, library, meeting rooms, social lounges, a screened community porch, secure building, and ample storage space contribute to a fulfilling and secure living experience. With a smoke and tobacco-free campus, Carmel Residence provides seniors with a tranquil and supportive environment, where they can embrace their independence and enjoy the golden years to the fullest.

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Overview of The Parkview Senior Living Community

The Parkview is a comfortable senior community offering residential assisted living services, memory care, and active 55+ retirement living in Racine. The senior living community is known for its warm and welcoming environment that promotes a safe and secure environment where residents of different backgrounds can freely do whatever they want while gaining the best experience possible. Parkview Senior Living provides a home where every individual, from staff to residents, can build new connections and create new memories in their new home.
The upscale continuing care retirement community features were thoughtfully designed with a lifestyle of freedom: private independent and assisted living apartments,  housekeeping and laundry services, maintenance, and scheduled transportation, as well as 24-hour staff, planned activities, home-cooked meals, stimulating memory care activities, and enriching programs provided.

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Overview of Agrace Hospice Care

Agrace Hospice Care is a nonprofit resident-supportive community that offers adult day care, hospice, grief support, and supportive care services for seniors in southern Wisconsin. The community understands that aging can be daunting, which is why the health care organization offers exceptional care delivered by its patient-friendly staff. Agrace places importance on a person-centered approach to holistic wellness by offering elders the best care possible.
The mission and vision of the community is to offer residents a gentle and individual care vital to an extraordinary aging experience.  The management empathize and emphasize the importance of lifelong learning and wellness; residents are encouraged to be engaged and enriched with recreational activities, socialization, and faith. Medical professionals involve are ready to provide for those who seek and speak with regardless of grief.

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Overview of Carrington Assisted Living

Carrington Assisted Living is dedicated to ensuring that all residents are given the opportunity to do as they please and live a hassle-free lifestyle; they provide residents with the opportunity to freely choose a lifestyle that fits their needs. Given their delightful ambiance, management and staff encourage residents to live vibrantly through socializing and making meaningful memories with fellow residents and staff. Carrington is sure to find endless opportunities waiting to be discovered. 

One of the trusted assisted living homes in Green Bay, Carrington offers spacious rooms, a patio, and three delicious meals served daily in the dining room– to name a few of its highlights. The warm and cozy atmosphere promotes a vibrant social life for its residents by scheduling social events and calendar-filled activities.

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Overview of St. Catherine Commons

St. Catherine Commons provides a comfortable community in their independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. The luxurious retirement home creates a lifestyle that aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that cultivates individuality and growth. They hope residents discover many possibilities where anything can happen at the premier residence in the city.
As a Capri senior living community, residential living at St. Catherine Common offers specific care plans for each unique individual but with the same purpose of ensuring comfort and stability. Amenities and services extend to all living options, such as an outdoor courtyard, dining in the restaurant-style dining room, grand lounge areas, well-lit recreational areas, a library, a chapel, and heated underground parking.

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St Camillus

10101 W Wisconsin Ave, Wauwatosa, Wi 53226-
Overview of St Camillus

St. Camillus is a Life Plan Community operated by San Camillo Inc, as a voluntary non-profit organization in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, offering a wide range of care in the greater Milwaukee metropolitan area since 2006. Along with 86 licensed beds, the community has one of the most comprehensive spectrums of care in Wisconsin, which includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, home health services, hospice, care management, and supportive services. The community’s nearly two decades of operation make it one of the more experienced and resource-rich options in the area.

With an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, the community is in line with the Wisconsin state average of 3.0. Among the different aspects, the community has a higher staffing score with 4 stars, and quality measures with 5 out of 5, both of which are well above the state average of 3.6 and 3.3, respectively. Health inspection scored 2 out of 5, a little behind the state average of 2.8. Nursing hours per resident also averaged 4 hours and 4 minutes daily, which is slightly below the Wisconsin average of 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Across 4 inspection cycles, the community received a total of 17 health citations, below the Wisconsin state average of 27.3 citations total and in line with the state average for citations per inspection. Among these citations, two were critical, which is above the Wisconsin average of 0.9. Additionally, the other three visits concluded with no issues. It is highly recommended that families review in-depth reports on the community’s inspection history before deciding.

Rehabilitation, respite care, short-term rehab, skilled nursing, and 24-hour staffing, as well as home health services, care management, and hospice care, are among the care offered, making the community one of the most care-equipped in the state. Religious services are also offered, ideal for those who value faith in transition. The community also features a culinary team that focuses on healthy and diverse meal preparation, which makes dining a standout service.

The community’s extensive continuum of care allows it to provide care for those seeking short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, as reflected by its 40% of new admissions covered by Medicare and 59% private pay. For context, Medicare usually covers short-term stays with an average of 10 to 11 months, while private pay can cover an average of 4-month stays.

With its non-profit mission, above-average staffing, and quality scores, St. Camillus is a practical option for those who require complex care in the Milwaukee area.

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Overview of Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living

Create meaningful moments with The Sonnet at Tennyson, a compassionate community in Madison, WI, offering assisted living, memory care, and specialized care. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. With secure memory units and cozy apartments, residents, especially those with cognitive conditions, can keep their peace of mind.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Here, residents delight in delicious and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to provide the highest quality of care for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Cedar Community – Cedar Ridge Campus

Surrounded by serene walking trails and breathtaking views in West Bend, WI, Cedar Community – Cedar Ridge Campus is an idyllic senior living community that focuses on improving seniors’ quality of life with independent living services. The community promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment for adults aged 55 and older to ensure they enjoy a maintenance-free lifestyle. Moreover, a compassionate and well-trained team keeps seniors’ surroundings clean for a comfortable lifestyle.

Here, residents are empowered to live the lifestyle they prefer with its variety of incredible amenities designed to foster friendship and belongingness. Delectable and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Cedar Community – Cedar Ridge Campus strives to create a haven where seniors can rest without feeling guilty.

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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 326 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.