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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Altoona, WI
If your loved one needs memory care in Altoona, A Place for Mom can help. With 31 memory care facilities in Altoona, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Altoona incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Altoona memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Altoona, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Eau Claire, Menomonie and Chippewa Falls.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Eau Claire, Menomonie and Chippewa Falls.
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9.0
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30 reviews
Due to expense and unhealthy conditions at another assisted living, we were in a position to find a homey, caring and clean environment where one feels accepted as well as knowing your loved one is safe. ...
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.
Oak Gardens Place is located in the small city of Altoona, Wisconsin, in an established tree-lined neighborhood. Our community is home like and full of light, warmth and laughter. Residents have ample opportunity to socialize in our large lounges, find new literary friends in our library or...
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9.5
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42 reviews
It was clear there are staffing shortages. The longer term staff really knew their jobs and care was very good. Shorter term staff were often clueless. The facility presents well & is clean. I felt it is a...
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.
We are truly a family at HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care and we warmly welcome you to experience the good people who live and work here. Our team believes if you do the right things, the right things happen. We understand that caring is what makes us human, and we work with passion...
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41 reviews
My mom receives compassionate, professional, and nurturing care from all staff at the Larson Home. She is made to feel she is valuable part of her community by having "jobs" to do. A great variety of...
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.
Transforming the Culture of Memory CareProviding compassionate care begins with a secure, warm setting. When people with memory loss feel at home, they respond more positively and interact more with others.Our relationship-based care philosophy called MOSAIC recognizes each person is an...
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8.5
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9 reviews
Making the decision of having to find somewhere for my dad to live, who has dementia, was a difficult one. Heritage Court was very welcoming and I knew right away they would take good care of him and I...
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.
Heritage Court Memory Care Community is dedicated to nurturing the body, nurturing the spirit, and engaging the mind of each resident. Our community allows resident to live life with choice and dignity while having access to the assistance they need.We offer residents an independent and active...
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8.0
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12 reviews
That place is unbelievable. They call every resident by their first name, always. The nurses, LPN's, CNA's are top notch. They are all so caring. My Mom passed away a week ago. The care she received there is...
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.
Heritage Assisted Living is dedicated to nurturing the body, nurturing the spirit, and engaging the mind of each resident. In our community, residents live life with choice and dignity while having access to the assistance they need. We offer residents an independent and active lifestyle with...
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8.0
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13 reviews
Azura is clean and staff is friendly. A bit understaffed but ok. Food could be improved, more variety, but mom eats well with no complaints. They could do more entertaining. Such as more local music groups...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Azura, we promise each resident will experience a personalized MOSAIC of exceptional care and engagement, based on our core values: RESPECT, RECOVERY, INNOVATION, RETAIN, and BE EXCEPTIONAL.Our Eau Claire community features two homes purposefully designed to meet the needs of those living...
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13 reviews
I had a hard time picking a place for my sister because everybody was so nice and helpful. I kept getting calls back from all 3 places that we were trying to decide from. I finally made my brother and sister...
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.
Our Mission: Working together as the primary senior care provider & resource, enriching the lives of older adults in the communities we serve. Milestone Senior Living provides Assisted Living options for seniors. We provide living accommodations to seniors who can no longer live in their own...
Care Partners Assisted Living and Memory Care - Eau Claire West
5110 Stonewood Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54703Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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3 reviews
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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Our loved one was doing really well, and starting to enjoy her time. When there was an incident the staff handled it very quickly, and were incredibly responsive. We are hopeful, that after a healing stay in...
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.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Eau Claire provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and secure home environment. We...
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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.
Part of a master-planned neighborhood located in Altoona, Wisconsin, The Classic at Hillcrest Greens will redefine your idea of senior living. Our community includes accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For those living with the challenges of Alzheimer's and...
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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.
Part of a master-planned neighborhood located in Altoona, Wisconsin, The Classic at Hillcrest Greens will redefine your idea of senior living. Our community includes accommodations for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. For those living with the challenges of Alzheimer's and...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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: 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.
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
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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.
Care Partners Assisted Living in Eau Claire (3325 Birch Street) is a 34 bed assisted living facility that offers a secure and home-like environment for our residents. It is located near medical facilities, as well as numerous shopping, dining and recreational facilities. The facility provides 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.
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, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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.
Located in the town of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, The Mount Washington Residence assisted living community offers residents studio and one bedroom apartments. Some apartments offer wonderfully spacious living areas with full kitchens and private baths. Residents enjoy a lovely outdoor picnic area...
Cost of memory care in Altoona, WI
The average cost of senior living in Altoona is $4,401 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stanley, WI with an average of $3,151 per month.
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What families are saying about memory care in Altoona
Recent reviews for memory care in Altoona
Heritage at Oakwood Hills in Eau Claire, WI
4.9
Everything is a 5, except for maybe the meals, 4 since they lost their long time chef (still really good in comparison to the other 2 places they've been in!). The staff is lovely, the place is super clean (I think it's the only place in town with no current Covid outbreak!). They have been ...
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Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Chippewa Falls
5.0
They seem to be doing a pretty good job. The staff is pretty attentive, and they keep it clean. She is getting very good care, and a lot of attention. I don't get complaints about food, and when we go in it smells good. It's still pretty new, but so far, it's working out.
HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Eau Claire, WI
5.0
The best of all we visited. Halls are wide and well lit. Staff is friendly and efficient. Many activities are offered. Apartments are well deigned. Staff working hard to prevent viruses and other communicable diseases. Food is tasty, varied, and ample.
Altoona review score based on 27 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 27 reviews of 26 Altoona memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Altoona 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
Altoona review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Altoona 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 27 reviews of 26 Altoona memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Altoona 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.Altoona, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.3
4.0
Activities
4.3
4.0
Value for cost*
4.3
4.0
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Altoona memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altoona memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altoona, 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 Altoona 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 Altoona that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Altoona, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
44.1%
57.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
43.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
73.5%
74.4%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.5%
89.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.1%
64.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.7%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
73.5%
80.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
44.1%
54.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
64.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Altoona 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 Altoona Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Altoona, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
38.2%
66.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.4%
41.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.2%
62.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.6%
23.6%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altoona 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 Altoona partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Altoona, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
24.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.5%
39.6%
No sugar
No sugar
20.6%
37%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
14.7%
44.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
14.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Altoona 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 Altoona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altoona, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.6%
28.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.5%
34.4%
Room service
Room service
20.6%
32.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
20%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altoona 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 Altoona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Altoona, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
40.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.4%
29.9%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.7%
25.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.2%
46.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.2%
54.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.3%
35.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.7%
30.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
32.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
32.4%
42.2%
Live performances
Live performances
38.2%
42.6%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
27.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
5.9%
19.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
41.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
HeatherWood Assisted Living and Memory Care, Azura Memory Care of Eau Claire and Oak Gardens Place are the top-rated memory care facilities near Altoona, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
There are 31 memory care facilities near Altoona, Wisconsin. See the full list.
The 31 memory care facilities near you in Altoona, Wisconsin typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Altoona, 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 Altoona, 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 Altoona, Wisconsin ranges from $1710 to $8500. The average Memory Care cost in Altoona, Wisconsin is $4,401. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Altoona, Wisconsin typically starts at $1710. 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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