Page 24 of Best Memory Care in Wisconsin

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 334 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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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.
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.
Pine Crest Nursing Home
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Merrill
120
Facility 120
WI AVG 59
Rank #17 / 291
No
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 43
Rank #85 / 327
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75.2%
Facility 75.2%
WI AVG 76.8%
Rank #149 / 254
Ryan HansonLincoln County
Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Milwaukee
110
Facility 110
WI AVG 59
Rank #23 / 291
No
87
Facility 87
WI AVG 43
Rank #8 / 327
-
22
Facility 22
WI AVG 12
Rank #38 / 224
--Saint Johns Communities Inc
Aria at Mitchell Manor
MC
AL
NH
SNF
West Allis
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 59
Rank #128 / 291
No
56
Facility 56
WI AVG 43
Rank #97 / 327
--
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
WI AVG 76.8%
Rank #55 / 254
Erick KnudtsonAria At Mitchell Manor
Christian Community Home of Osceola, Inc
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Osceola
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 59
Rank #190 / 291
Yes
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 43
Rank #70 / 327
--
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
WI AVG 76.8%
Rank #51 / 254
Heidi McgeehanChristian Community Home Of Osceola, Inc
Brookdale LaCrosse
MC
AL
South Lacrosse (La Crosse)
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 59
Rank #260 / 291
Yes
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 43
Rank #140 / 327
Studio / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #57 / 224
-Dawn KussowBrookdale Senior Living Communities Inc
Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Rhinelander
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 59
Rank #34 / 291
No
68
Facility 68
WI AVG 43
Rank #55 / 327
--
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
WI AVG 76.8%
Rank #148 / 254
Billie PackardFriendly Village Nursing And Rehab, LLC
Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Peshtigo
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 59
Rank #128 / 291
No
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 43
Rank #171 / 327
--
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
WI AVG 76.8%
Rank #21 / 254
Brandon WillmsTdr Inc
Christian Community Home
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Hudson
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 59
Rank #128 / 291
Yes
70
Facility 70
WI AVG 43
Rank #51 / 327
--
74.4%
Facility 74.4%
WI AVG 76.8%
Rank #158 / 254
Jennie OrmanChristian Community Home Of Hudson Inc
Saint John‘s On The Lake
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Milwaukee (Lower East Side)
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 59
Rank #241 / 291
No
92
Facility 92
WI AVG 43
Rank #3 / 327
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Matthew LoydSaint John's Communities Inc
Oakwood Village University Woods
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Madison
415
Facility 415
WI AVG 59
Rank #1 / 291
No
73
Facility 73
WI AVG 43
Rank #42 / 327
-
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 12
Rank #68 / 224
--Oakwood Village Homes Inc

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Overview of Pine Crest Nursing Home

Pine Crest Nursing Home offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Merrill, WI. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers supervision in a setting suited to someone at risk of wandering. Hospice focuses on comfort at the end of life, palliative care supports symptom relief during serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, including someone who needs both memory support and nursing care. Pine Crest has 120 beds, with private and semi-private rooms for residents who want either an individual room or a shared living arrangement. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. In-house therapy and rehabilitation allow residents to receive therapy within the community rather than arranging services elsewhere. The Stay Active program provides a structured activity option, and a doctor on staff provides physician input within the community.

Pine Crest Nursing Home is administered by Ryan Hanson and operated by Lincoln County. A Walk Score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower

Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Milwaukee, WI. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medications. Memory care is secured and supervised for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. The community has 110 beds, with 73% currently occupied. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay. Residents can use a fitness center, landscaped gardens, a wellness program, cultural offerings, arts, clubs, and sports, supporting exercise, outdoor time, and organized interests within the community. Rehabilitation services are also available, giving residents access to therapy through the community’s services. Saint Johns Communities operates Saint Johns on the Lake Central Tower, and its walk score of 87 means most errands are possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Aria at Mitchell Manor

Aria at Mitchell Manor offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care in West Allis, WI. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing on site around the clock, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move.

With 50 beds, Aria at Mitchell Manor is in the smaller-community range, where staff and residents can get to know each other. Respite care offers a short stay for a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available through the community’s rehabilitation services, so residents can receive these therapies as part of their care.

Customized nutrition and restaurant-style dining provide meals planned around individual nutritional needs in a restaurant-style format. The beauty salon and spa offer on-site personal-care services. A Walk Score of 56 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted; Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, while Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay. Erick Knudtson serves as the administrator, and a doctor is on staff.

Contact Aria at Mitchell Manor

Overview of Christian Community Home of Osceola

Christian Community Home of Osceola provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Osceola, Wisconsin. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks, independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and hospice care supports end of life needs.

The range of care levels may make the community a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time. With 40 beds, the home has a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. Total nurse staffing is 4h 38m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Families can use Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid when savings may not cover a long stay, or private pay. Rehabilitation services include Transitional Care & Rehabilitation and short term rehabilitation, so recovery support is available on site. A salon provides grooming services, and transportation supports rides for residents who need them.

Religious services provide an opportunity for worship. Restaurant style meals with numerous menu options are available, with assistance to meals for residents who need it. Respite care offers short stays for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living at the community. A Walk Score of 64 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain destinations independently. Heidi Mcgeehan serves as the administrator.

Contact Christian Community Home of Osceola, Inc

Overview of Brookdale LaCrosse

Brookdale LaCrosse is a premier senior living community that provides assisted living and memory care services. When residents join this vibrant community, they can enjoy the freedom to approach each day on their own terms. The assisted living program at Brookdale LaCrosse frees up residents from mundane daily tasks, allowing them to focus on pursuing their passions and building meaningful connections. Residents can take advantage of the community’s robust social calendar, which includes activities like fitness classes, happy hour socials, and creative projects.

For those requiring memory care, Brookdale LaCrosse offers a person-centered approach that nurtures residents’ current skills and provides opportunities for exploration and engagement. Residents participate in at least six activities daily, including music performances, movie nights, and guided discussions. Dining is also a highlight, with chef-inspired meals served in a restaurant-style setting. The community ensures that memory care residents receive the nutrition they need to thrive. With 24/7 staff availability, luxury amenities, and a beautiful outdoor courtyard, Brookdale LaCrosse provides a supportive and enriching environment for seniors to redefine their independence.

$2,585/Month

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Overview of Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Friendly Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Nursing home and skilled nursing care include licensed nursing support on site around the clock, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering.

Palliative care centers on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community has 100 beds and provides short-term rehabilitation, allowing a resident recovering after an illness, injury, or hospital stay to receive rehabilitation services before returning home or moving to longer-term care.

Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Residents can use the outdoor courtyard, salon, private rehabilitation suites, customizable menus, and in-room dining service.

A Walk Score of 68 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives. Billie Packard serves as the administrator, and Friendly Village Nursing And Rehab operates the community.

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Overview of Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East

Rennes Health and Rehab Center East offers nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Peshtigo, WI. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care focuses on comfort for a resident nearing the end of life.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia or at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who may be able to remain within the same community as care requirements grow.

With 50 beds, the home is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. At 99% occupancy, nearly all beds are in use, which affects how many vacancies are available at a given time.

Private and semi private rooms and suites are available, giving residents the option of living alone or sharing a room. Designated therapy wings and rehabilitation services support short term rehab and outpatient therapy within the center, while the PWR! Parkinson’s Wellness Recovery program offers a program specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease.

Outdoor areas with paved walking paths and gazebos provide places to spend time outside. Daily recreational activities, outings, free admission transportation, and beautician or barber services add scheduled activities and personal care services.

Total nurse staffing is 3h 56m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated per resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted.

Brandon Willms serves as the administrator, and Tdr operates the community. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Rennes Health and Rehab Center-East

Overview of Christian Community Home

Christian Community Home offers nursing home and skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, and memory care in Hudson, WI. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, hospice care focuses on comfort and support at the end of life, and independent living offers private living without daily care.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because moving to a different level can happen without leaving the community or starting over socially. Christian Community Home has 50 beds. That smaller size may be a good fit for someone who prefers a community where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Jennie Orman serves as the administrator. Total nurse staffing is 4h 53m per resident per day, representing that amount of nursing time allocated to each resident over a day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care costs, including Medicaid for a resident whose savings may not cover a long stay. The Transitional Care & Rehabilitation program provides rehabilitation services through the community. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet with them, and a Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

Contact Christian Community Home

Overview of Saint John‘s on the Lake

Saint John’s on the Lake is an upscale retirement community in Milwaukee, WI, that offers a wide range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With a variety of beautiful apartments in a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably during their stay. Residents also experience maintenance-free living, with high-quality services, including 24-hour emergency response, maintenance services, and flexible dining options. The community is also committed to improving residents’ quality of life through personalized care plans.

Cultural activities, arts and crafts, and exercises provide residents with more opportunities to explore new interests and gain meaningful experiences. A wellness center, a whirlpool, and a library are among the top-notch amenities provided for residents’ leisure and wellness. Museums, restaurants, and public transportation are also located nearby, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This retirement community strives to help older adults age gracefully, making it a great choice for senior living in Wisconsin.

Price range $7,275 - $8,990/Month

Contact Saint John‘s On The Lake

Overview of Oakwood Village University Woods

Oakwood Village University Woods is a continuing care community in Madison, Wisconsin, with assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident’s care to increase over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 415 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, more staff, and usually more programming; its Walk Score of 73 falls in the very walkable range, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Oakwood Village Homes operates Oakwood Village University Woods.

Contact Oakwood Village University Woods

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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Memory Care in Wisconsin at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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: 59The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Wisconsin. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 334 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.