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10 Best Nursing Homes in Waunakee, WI

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Waunakee nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Waunakee, WI may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Waunakee or another care type is right for you. Browse 54 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Waunakee.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Sherman Avenue Historic District, Marquette Bungalows Historic District and East Dayton Street Historic District.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Columbus, Fall River and Doylestown.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Waunakee, WI

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Cost of nursing homes in Waunakee, WI

The average cost of senior living in Waunakee is $4,635 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Poynette, WI with an average of $4,588 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waunakee, WI vs. nearby cities

Waunakee, WI
$4,635/mo
$4,683/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waunakee, WI vs. the state and national average

Waunakee, WI
$4,635/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Waunakee vs. other types of senior living

$4,611/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,635/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Waunakee, WI by room type

Semi-Private
$6,400/mo
Studio
$5,186/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,226/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,193/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Waunakee

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Waunakee

Brookdale Middleton Century Avenue

5.0
Thrilled with the care and attention my Mother received while at this Brookdale. It felt like I was pet of a family! The food is wonderful and I enjoyed that when visiting. They also have fun activities for residents and their family members. Thanks for all you did and I would highly suggest ...
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Milestone Senior Living Stoughton

4.0
The staff that is there are wonderful, they have done a great job given the circumstances but there is a high turnover rate outside of the day to day staff. The director is trying her best, but communication with the staff and families has started to lack. The life enrichment coordinator is ...
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The Meadows of Fall River

5.0
I would give the Meadows of Fall River a 5 in all of the categories you listed. This has been a wonderful place for my mom! She has done extremely well, At The Meadows, and her level of care has been great! The staff and the administration are willing to listen to our concerns and expectations, ...
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Waunakee nursing homes services and amenities

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

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Waunakee that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60.8%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.3%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.3%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.3%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Waunakee nursing homes

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 Waunakee Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
62.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
43.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.9%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Waunakee nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Waunakee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.6%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
45.1%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Waunakee nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Waunakee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Waunakee, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
31.4%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Waunakee nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Waunakee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Waunakee, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
51%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.9%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Waterford at Fitchburg, Azura Memory Care of Stoughton and Kettle Park Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Waunakee, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.

There are 54 nursing homes facilities near Waunakee, Wisconsin. See the full list.

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