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6701 Stonefield Road, Middleton, WI 53562
Built for Comfort and FamiliarityRegardless of where your family member is on life’s journey, they deserve to enjoy their golden years surrounded by comfort, peace and beauty. If they join us at our warm and welcoming memory care community in Middleton, Wisconsin, that is precisely the kind of...
111 Owen Road, Monona, WI 53716
Within the doors of Heritage Monona, you'll find a warm and gentle community where daily assistance is provided with love and the utmost respect for the personal integrity of our residents. Our compassionate staff has been specially selected and carefully trained to serve with an open heart and a...
228 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
129 Evergreen Lane, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Beaver Dam Memory Care is located on the same Campus with Beaver Dam Assisted Living.This can be helpful for a couple who is in need of Assisted Living for one person and Memory Care for the other.We encourage family participation in our community and programs. We are a secured community which...
1936 Tennyson Lane, Madison, WI 53704
650 Broadway Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Find a warmer kind of life. You don’t have to wait for sunny days to live a new, sunny kind of redefined independence. Visit our community just a few minutes outside of downtown, and you’ll find an exceptional memory care community offering premium 24/7 care services for seniors with Alzheimer's...
345 W Main St, Madison, WI 53703
Capitol Lakes Terraces is an assisted living community located in the heart of the city of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Surrounded on both the north and south by Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, respectively, residents of Capitol Lakes Terraces enjoy one of the best views in the city, no matter...
101 Hometown Ave., Fall River, WI 53932
The quality of a care home all depends on the staff running it. Caring, compassionate staff should work around the clock to make sure that the resident is happy and healthy. The Meadows Assisted Living of Fall River, Wisconsin is one of the nicest care homes in the entire state. Fall River itself...
477 W Madison St, Waterloo, WI 53594
801 S Klein Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597
Welcome to Waunakee Manor, a Continuing Care Retirement Community serving the Greater Madison area since 1974. At Waunakee Manor, we strive to ensure that throughout all of life’s stages, we’ve got you covered. We offer senior living solutions across the Continuum of Care ranging from short term...
1870 Market Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Milestone Senior Living is an assisted living community located in the scenic town of Cross Plains, Dane County, Wisconsin. Our community is located in a quiet setting, very close to residential neighborhoods but surrounded by the beauty of nature. Our well-manicured lawns and towering trees give...
5330 Century Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
Sage Meadow Middleton offers quality care through our assisted living and memory care programs. This is a comfortable, relaxed community with a friendly atmosphere and dedicated, 24-hour staff. With the goal of nurturing mind, body, and spirit, Artisan Senior Living features both structure and...
1130 N Margaret St, Markesan, WI 53946
911 S Center St, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Seated in a peaceful residential area, you will find Arcadia Communities of Beaver Dam Wisconsin. This beautiful community based residential facility features all the comforts of your own home. Within the community, there are sixteen bedroom suites and five deluxe bedroom suites available. Each...
6639 Pederson Crossing, DeForest, WI 53532
The Legacy of DeForest, open since 2019, strives to provide each resident with a unique living environment that promotes and supports each resident's dignity, individuality, independence, self determination, privacy and choice.The community is located in a serene location in DeForest, Wisconsin,...
618-719 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Welcome to Oak Park Place! Located on Madison's far east side, Oak Park Place offers options beyond traditional senior living for the lifestyle you or your loved one deserve. Imagine an all-inclusive list of amenities and services that support a carefree, independent way of life for residents...
5555 Burke Road, Madison, WI 53704
The Cottages of Madison, in operation for more than 20 years, offers CBRF-assisted living, licensed for Alzheimer’s, dementia and related neurological diagnoses.Our warm, welcoming, secure community has the perfect balance of private and public community living space, making it quaint, functional...
413 & 429 S. Yellowstone Drive, Madison, WI 53719
A Beautiful Place to Call HomeImagine trading in your household chores and responsibilities for a lifestyle rich in quality friendships, exciting activities and personalized care. Wouldn’t that be the dream?Here at our assisted living and memory care community in Madison, Wisconsin, your dreams...
1114 Silver Dr., Baraboo, WI 53913
Artisan Senior Living provides quality care through our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs. All the Artisan communities are intimate with a friendly atmosphere and caring staff. Your monthly fee will include ; Three delicious home cooked meals per day , housekeeping and laundry services,...
7102 Timberwood Drive, Madison, WI 53711
Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living is a new Assisted Living & Memory Care Community in the Madison, WI area that offers an intimate setting. Located in a residential area (Country Grove Neighborhood), Timberwood Lodge was opened in 2018 - within walking distance of restaurants, pharmacies, and...
222 South Bristol Street, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
New Perspective | Sun Prairie is located just off of Main Street, right near downtown.This beautiful community, which opened on April 1, 2013, makes use of attractive and creative interior design combining warm, friendly tones with the wonderful ambiance of a fine hotel. New Perspective | Sun...
605 Chase Blvd, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Tallgrass Senior Living is part of the Matthews Senior Living family of communities, a senior care company that provides Wisconsin older adults with the support and care needed to be as independent as possible and enjoy a healthy and vibrant lifestyle.Tallgrass Senior Living has been recently...
800 Waldo Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Oak Park Place at Baraboo is an upscale senior living community also offering Assisted Living and Memory Care in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Short or long term stays, we provide quality care in a comfortable environment.
5601 Burke Road, Madison, WI 53718
Meadowmere Assisted Living Apartments maximizes your independence with personalized support. You can live independently in your own fully equipped apartment within an active community and have the security and peace of mind that assistance is always available whenever you need it. Our experienced...
1040 Quinn Drive, Waunakee, WI 53597
Homestead Living is a family owned and operated business that has been serving Dane County's Memory Care needs for 25 years. We are located in the village of Waunakee, WI. The purpose of Homestead Living is to provide a caring place for persons living with Alzheimer's or other dementias. ...
6234 Maywood Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
Heritage Middleton is an assisted living center offering senior citizens the opportunity to maintain their independence and enjoy their lifestyle. Heritage Middleton prides itself on providing luxurious and spacious apartments that feature large closets, private baths and modern conveniences....
6916 Century Avenue, Middleton, WI 53562
Do more every dayLive your life to the fullest with a little help from us. If you’re looking for freedom and fun in senior living, we might be the right fit for you. Located in Middleton, Wisconsin, near Madison, you’ll have the care you need if you need it at our Assisted Living community. We...
1120 Connery Cove, Waunakee, WI 53597
Home Again's newest community in Waunakee is Now Open!This beautiful new location has many new unique features like an on-site chef, in-house beauty salon, movie theater, pub and entertainment center, lounge and coffee areas, private dining rooms, gourmet kitchen, wellness center, private meeting...
705 Ziegler Rd, Madison, WI 53714
At Madison Pointe Senior Living, we strive to provide each of our residents a caring, nurturing environment with dignified and respectful services at a special place that they are proud to call 'home'. We understand there is no greater comfort in life than being around people who care. Our team...
206 N Main St, DeForest, WI 53532
Sage Meadow De Forest provides quality care through our Assisted Living and Memory Care programs. All the Artisan communities are intimate with a friendly atmosphere and caring staff.Your monthly fee will include ; Three delicious home cooked meals per day , housekeeping and laundry services,...
104 Fakes Court, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Beaver Dam Assisted Living, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, is located just a few short blocks from Beaver Dam Lake offers 80 one bedroom apartments suitable for one or two people. The community is welcome and all the residents there are proud to call it home.Residents can spend their time visiting...
110 Stuart St, Columbus, WI 53925
Our beautiful Columbus Assisted Living Facility is crafted in warm earthy colors in a beautiful Prairie style charm. This location has unique features like an on-site chef, in-house beauty salon, remote patient monitoring and security system, and the latest in assisted living...
22 Milo Lane, Madison, WI 53714
Chamomile Assisted Living, LTD is located in a tranquil area of Madison, Wisconsin. Our community is close to several large public parks and nestled between quiet residential neighborhoods. It is an ideal place for our residents to call home, and we find that visitors and family guests often have...
1350 Jefferson St, Baraboo, WI 53913
Greenbriar residents enjoy privacy in lovely apartments furnished with their own pssessions. All meals and social events are held in a pleasant dinning/community area. Our residents pursue an independent lifestyle with the comforts that Greenbriar has to offer. Greenbriar offers its unique...
604 Lewellen Street, Marshall, WI 53559
Sienna Crest is an assisted living community for elderly citizens located in Marshall, Wisconsin. We were founded in 1997 and since then have been providing high quality and family oriented assistance to those that need a great solution to their senior living needs. We offer counseling for family...
5475 Westshire Circle, Waunakee, WI 53597
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. In like manner we lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of self-respect into the life of your loved one. We take our responsibilities seriously at Sylvan...
626 Monroe Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
We see in each individual their grand potential to live a life of self-respect and integrity. We also strive to lessen your worry as we provide compassionate skilled care that brings a spirit of independence into the life of your loved one. Our priority is to provide the highest level of care &...
6902 Parkside Circle, DeForest, WI 53532
Parkside Independent and Assisted Living in De Forest, WI, is located just 10 minutes north of Madison, WI. With its rich farmland, and rolling hills, De Forest is an up and coming community that is experiencing continuous growth — making it a desirable area for families. Residents who live at...
842 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
Chamomile Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the lovely and charming Madison, Wisconsin. The two different locations of this community provide you with choice and variety. The lovely private apartments are accommodating and spacious. You can enjoy the beautiful foliage and...
1601 Wheeler Rd, Madison, WI 53704
We are continuing to Admit New Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We are offering Virtual Tours of our Community via Zoom, facetime, APFM community APP and Google Duo. If you're interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual tour set up let...
161 Goehl Road, Waterloo, WI 53594
2685 Airport Road, Portage, WI 53901
Heritage of Portage is an assisted living community located in the town of Portage, Wisconsin. Portage is practically the picture of a traditional mid western small town, where school aged kids enjoy little league baseball in the spring and soccer in the fall, families gather at the park for...
6550 Schroeder Road, Madison, WI 53711
BrightStar Senior Living is an assisted living community in the welcoming, scenic city of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. Our beautiful community is centrally located in a quiet residential area near the West Beltline Highway, providing easy access to area attractions and the nearby cities of...
900 O'Keeffe Ave, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Prairie Gardens Assisted Living for a Better Quality of Life Offering a Lifestyle Built on the Values of Personal Care, Comfort, and Security Services & Amenities Jerry & Suzy Harbort, RN, Owners / Managers of Prairie Gardens offers an array of amenities and services designed to provide an...
200 Cross Street, Waunakee, WI 53597
Creekwood Assisted Living is a full service facility located in a small town of the heartland. We have caring staff with decades of combined experience that will treat your family like their own. Our friendly residents will welcome your loved one during our group activities and outings. Creekwood...
601/621 Latton Lane, Portage, WI 53901
2525 Hamilton St, Portage, WI 53901
Hamilton Park Place is an assisted living community in Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Portage is a quiet historic town located north of Madison and right outside their metropolitan area. The area offers a large assortment of shopping centers and restaurants, and easy access to Interstate 39...
497 South Lake St, Montello, WI 53949
Our family owned 2-8 bed Assisted Living homes are located in Montello, tranquility with a touch of history. One story buildings to make it easier for people with mobility issues. Our only mission is to make your loved one feel comfortable, and at home. We provide a very safe environment for...
1001 Quinn Dr, Waunakee, WI 53597
Our newest community hugs the edge of several residential neighborhoods on the growing outskirts of Waunakee. Abutted next to a preserved wooded area of the village, the community offers a natural setting in suburban Dane County. The community will mimic its sister community in Madison with its...
W 9211 County N, Neshkoro, WI 54960
Our House II is a residential care home in the lovely community of Neshkoro, WI, in Marquette County. The Neshkoro Millpond 120 passes through the town and feeds the Fox River. Just to the east of town is the expansive White River Prairie/Tamaracks State Natural Area that preserves the natural...
Assisted living communities provide residential communities and health care for your loved one who need help with everyday activities such as mobility or cooking meals. Assisted living communities frequently offer help with appointments and transit, assistance with the activities of daily life, and supervision of care. In some situations, communities may provide hospice, nursing care, or “aging in place”. Wisconsin has specific standards associated with this type of community. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Bureau of Assisted Living, Division of Quality Assurance, regulates community-based residential communities (CBRFs) governs this community type. Staff members obtain training in a variety of subjects. These areas include needs assessment of prospective residents, job responsibilities, standard precautions, and reporting abuse. This type of community is required to offer a number of services. These include activity programming for persons with dementia, health monitoring, leisure time activities, and including personal care. This community type has a number of provisions pertaining to medication assistance. These provisions include If the medication administration is supervised by a licensed healthcare professionall, the community must ensure that these individuals coordinate the medication administration process and system, Residents may self-administer medications if they are capable, and when medication administration is not supervised by an RN, practitioner, or pharmacist, the CBRF must arrange for a pharmacist to package and label a resident’s prescription medications in unit dose. Public assistance is available through The Elderly and Physically Disabled 1915(c) Waiver program, the Community Options 1915(c) Waiver program, and the Medicaid managed care 1915(b)(c) Family Care Waiver program for the aged and physically disabled. There must be one toilet for every 1 residents and one bath or shower for every 1 residents. This community has a number of provisions concerning food and diet which include these meals must meet residents special dietary needs, these meals must meet the recommended dietary allowances based on current dietary guidelines for Americans, communities must provide at least three nutritious meals a day and a nutritious snack, and therapeutic diets must be provided if ordered by a physician. Before a resident is accepted, they must go through a service plan screening to guarantee their needs are going to be met. This screening includes a number of areas of interest such as initial comprehensive mental and physical assessment, reassessments must be conducted at least annually, and when residents have a change in needs, abilities, or condition, community must develop a temporary service plan to meet immediate needs, and the plan must specify which program services will be provided to meet the resident’s needs as identified by the assessment and the frequency with which each service will be provided.
Out of the total city population, 46.4% are female and 53.6% are male. The median age of Portage is 38 years old. Out of the total population of Portage, 61.4% participate in the labor force, 7.7% do not have health insurance, 7.3% are widows, and 15.0% live in poverty. In Portage, 9.5% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Portage has a population density of 453 people per square mile. Demographically, Portage is 4.7% Hispanic, 0.9% other or not specified, 0.5% Asian, 2.8% mixed race, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 1.3% Native American, 4.8% black, and 89.7% white. In terms of education, 14.2% have a college degree, 4.2% have a graduate degree, and 42.4% have a high-school diploma.
The overall cost of living can be a motivating factor in determining which care choice meets the needs of your family. Per month, the median rent in Portage is about $885 and the median home value in Portage is about $118,122. The rent burden for Portage is about 16.1% of the average person’s monthly income.
There are 138 general hospitals and 57 health centers that provide care for 5,835,165 Wisconsin residents. The three highest ranked hospitals in Wisconsin are Mayo Clinic Health System, Franciscan Medical Center, and Waukesha Memorial Hospital. Out of a national average of 100, Wisconsin has a cost of living index rating of 96, a grocery index rating of 101, and a housing index rating of 91. Based on natural beauty, Wisconsin ranks 10th in the nation. The quality of life enjoyed by the average Wisconsin citizen is ranked 11th nation-wide. Additionally, Wisconsin is ranked 14th by standards of healthcare.
In terms of diversity, Wisconsin ranks 37th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. During the latest presidential election, 47% voted for the Republican candidate while 46% voted for the Democratic candidate. In terms of religion, 180,800% of Wisconsin residents attend religious services among the 0 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%, with the most common Christian denominations consisting of Evangelical Protestant-22%, Mainline Protestant-18%, and Historically Black Protestant-4%. In Wisconsin there are 6,078 masonic lodges. In Wisconsin, 31% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 40.
The average humidity across the state is 72%. The highest monthly average humidity rating is 77% in the month of December. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Wisconsin is around 2.78 inches. The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 5.51 inches of precipitation a month. On average, Wisconsin has an air quality index rating of around 39.5 AQI. The highest seasonal air quality index rating occurs in the month of May with a rating of 53.2 AQI. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 68F. The average high summer temperature is around 86F in the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 46F during the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Wisconsin drops to around 19F. During the winter, the average high temperature peaks at around 35F during the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around -2F during the month of January. While residents of Wisconsin mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Wisconsin can include floods.
The state of Wisconsin has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of Hickory, White Pine, Leatherwood, and Moosewood. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the Water Shrew, the Mink, the Snowshoe Hare, or the Striped Skunk. The state animal of Wisconsin is the Badger.
There are 50 assisted living facilities near Portage, Wisconsin. See the full list.
Sun Prairie Health Care Center, Capitol Lakes Terraces and Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care are the top rated assisted living facilities near Portage, Wisconsin. See full list of communities.
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