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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Wauwatosa, WI

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If your loved one needs memory care in Wauwatosa, A Place for Mom can help. With 120 memory care facilities in Wauwatosa, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.

Alzheimer’s care in Wauwatosa incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Wauwatosa memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Wauwatosa, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Grantosa, Martin Drive and Lindsay Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Milwaukee, Cedarburg and Oconomowoc.

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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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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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted living...
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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 û Wabash Court û...
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A relative of mine received her rehab care at Milwaukee Catholic Home and had an excellent experience! The staff were caring, thoughtful, and intuitive to her needs. She enjoyed the food and the services...
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: 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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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.
The Michele Home, located on Milwaukee's Northwest side, is designed and professionally staffed for Alzheimer's/Dementia Specialized Care. Personal care, medication and health monitoring, leisure time services, and individual care plans along with information and referral services are all part...
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The facility is a great place to be a resident at. The staff is very friendly and caring. We have had a great experience at this facility. They offer a lot of amenities at this facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Services Included in Monthly Fee: Water and Maintenance services, Daily Evening Meal, Laundry Facilities on each floor with some units having their own laundry, Parking space, Full kitchen with appliances, Carpeting throughout the apartment home, 24-hour Call System, Wellness services, Activity...
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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.
Wisconsin Lutheran Living Center is a caring, secure Christian environment for older adults who need a helping hand.  Situated along the beautiful Menomonee River Parkway, our residence features 20 single room suites and 4 double room suites.  Each spacious unit has a private bathroom,...
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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
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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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living & Memory Care are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our...
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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That’s why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living & Memory Care are devoted to helping you make your home with us. While others may expect you to adapt to their rules, you’ll find that we adapt to you.Discover our...
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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.
Matthews of Glendale is a CBRF (Community Based Residential Facility) located off of Port Washington Road just north of Good Hope Road in Glendale. It is two 20 bed ranch buildings side-by-side. All units are private studio's with their own bathrooms. We provide higher levels of care than a...
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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.
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.

Cost of memory care in Wauwatosa, WI

The average cost of senior living in Wauwatosa is $4,476 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include St. Francis, WI with an average of $4,388 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wauwatosa, WI vs. nearby cities

Wauwatosa, WI
$4,476/mo
$4,456/mo
$4,455/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wauwatosa, WI vs. the state and national average

Wauwatosa, WI
$4,476/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Wauwatosa vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,476/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Wauwatosa, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$4,520/mo
Studio
$5,110/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,383/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,916/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Wauwatosa

Recent reviews for memory care in Wauwatosa

Oak Park Place - Oak Creek

4.5
My experience with Oak Park Place has been terrific, from my first tour, through the prep & support for move-in, and to now - the current care and programs for my Mom. She loves the quiet of her apartment, the activities, she says the food is good, and the staff really are there for her when ...
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Heritage Lake Country in Hartland, WI

4.0
We chose this community for my mom so she can be as independent as possible. When she needs help the staff is great. They have lots of activities that she enjoys doing like the exercise classes, cooking classes they go out on field-trips and have movie nights. She eats well and balanced. ...
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Oak Park Place Wauwatosa

5.0
I toured this facility it was very nice also a lovely place to place your loved ones. The staff are very helpful and professional I give this place 5 stars.

Wauwatosa review score based on 273 family reviews

7.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 273 reviews of 105 Wauwatosa memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wauwatosa review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wauwatosa review score compared against nearby cities

7.7
Wauwatosa, WI105 facilities
7.5
Elm Grove, WI114 facilities
7.5
Milwaukee, WI119 facilities

Review subcategories for Wauwatosa memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 273 reviews of 105 Wauwatosa memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Wauwatosa resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Wauwatosa, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
3.8
4.2
Staff
4.2
4.4
Meals & dining
3.9
4.0
Activities
4.0
4.0
Value for cost*
3.9
4.0
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Wauwatosa memory care services and amenities

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

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Wauwatosa that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
62.6%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
41.7%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.6%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.3%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
64.3%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
24.3%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.7%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.3%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wauwatosa memory care

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 Wauwatosa Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
58.3%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.9%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
49.6%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
24.3%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wauwatosa memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wauwatosa partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.9%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.1%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
34.8%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
39.1%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wauwatosa memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wauwatosa communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.3%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.1%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
27%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.7%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wauwatosa memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Wauwatosa offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wauwatosa, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
47%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.6%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.9%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
34.8%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.4%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
48.7%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
28.7%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.1%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.4%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 120 memory care facilities near Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. See the full list.

The best memory care facilities near you in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin are Oak Hill Terrace, The Waterford at Hartford and StoryPoint Mequon. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

The 120 memory care facilities near you in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin ranges from $1 to $12689. The average Memory Care cost in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin is $4,476. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin typically starts at $1. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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