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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, 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: 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
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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, 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.
Valley VNA Senior Services helps seniors and their families make the best choices for living. In fact, we've been serving people like you in our community for nearly 100 years.As an independent, non-profit community organization, Valley VNA Senior Services helps seniors in three important...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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This community offers a variety of daily activities. The staff have been helpful and attentive. They keep the community well taken care of. The food is good and I would recommend this community.
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.
It's never an easy decision when a loved one needs assisted living care. You want to make sure your loved one is cared for in a warm, safe environment. That's where Oak Grove Assisted care can help. Located in Necedah, WI, Oak Grove Assisted Care takes pride in caring for your loved one, offering...
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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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I really enjoy living at Madison Heights! The atmosphere and house is very comfortable. The staff is very nice, the other residents are great and I love the food! I would highly recommend it to others.
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.
Madison Heights Senior Community is a memory care home creatively designed to meet the challenges of Alzheimer's and other related dementia diagnosis in a residential setting. Our homes and staff help residents enjoy and savor their individuality,even as they and their loved ones cope with memory...
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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.
Madison Harbor House is a 3 house/48 bed campus. We do "Clustering" where as we can care for those with either no dementia/early stage dementia in one house and a house that is mid to early late-stage dementia, and then a house that is end-stage dementia/end of life care, so we are truly able to...
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Photo of Cottages of Madison- Elmwood
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.
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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I like the great care from this community. The staff is outstanding and very caring. They need to work on getting a few things completed on time. The menu is outstanding. They offer her activities 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.
Nothing can replace the special comfort and security you feel at home. That's why all of us at Matthews Assisted Living 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 refreshingly different...
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
The goal at Our House Assisted Living is to create an environment that nourishes the intellectual, emotional, and physical needs of each resident. Our House provides secruity and care to seniors in their hometowns and are designed to support seniors who can no longer live alone. Respect, dignity...
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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.
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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.

Cost of assisted living in Mecan, WI

The average cost of senior living in Mecan is $3,852 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wautoma, WI with an average of $2,715 per month.

Assisted living costs in Mecan, WI, vs. nearby cities

Mecan, WI
$3,852/mo
$3,998/mo
$2,886/mo

Assisted living costs in Mecan, WI, vs. state and national averages

Mecan, WI
$3,852/mo
U.S. national average
$4,557/mo

Assisted living costs in Mecan, WI, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,852/mo
$3,844/mo

Assisted living costs in Mecan, WI, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,027/mo
Private
$7,409/mo
Studio
$4,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,521/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,979/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,375/mo

Senior living costs in Mecan vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mecan, WI
Column state: Wisconsin
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMecan, WIWisconsinU.S.
Assisted Living$3,852/mo$4,234/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,844/mo$4,260/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,594/mo$3,387/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Mecan, WI:$3,852/mo
Wisconsin:$4,234/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mecan, WI:$3,844/mo
Wisconsin:$4,260/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mecan, WI:$3,594/mo
Wisconsin:$3,387/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Assisted living costs in Mecan, WI, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Mecan and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Mecan, WI

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Mecan have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mecan, WI$5,420/mo$5,359/mo+1.1%
Wisconsin$5,258/mo$5,351/mo-1.7%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
Mecan, WI
2024 average cost:$5,420/mo
2023 average cost:$5,359/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
Wisconsin
2024 average cost:$5,258/mo
2023 average cost:$5,351/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Mecan, WI

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Mecan.

What families are saying about assisted living in Mecan

Recent reviews for assisted living in Mecan

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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Spero Heritage in Watertown, WI

4.7
Heritage Homes is my choice for the place I call "home". It offers the amenities I value, such as central air conditioning, a parking garage that is easy to navigate in, craft room usage for my prized stash of craft materials, spacious living in square footage the size of a house, quiet home ...
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The Courtyard at Oshkosh

3.4
My Mom actually ended up only staying at the Courtyard for about 2 months before moving to another Assisted Living Facility. I felt sad at the time because we were certainly hoping it would be longer, but there were a couple of circumstances that happened that didn't work for her to stay longer. ...
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Mecan review score based on 208 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 208 reviews of 227 Mecan assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mecan review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Mecan review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Mecan, WI227 facilities
7.3
Marquette, WI282 facilities
7.0
Princeton, WI18 facilities

Review subcategories for Mecan assisted living

When assisted living 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 208 reviews of 227 Mecan assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Mecan resident and family assisted living 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.
Mecan, WI averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.9
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
4.1
Care services
3.6
3.8
Staff
3.9
4.0
Meals & dining
3.4
3.6
Activities
3.5
3.7
Value for cost*
3.6
3.7
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Mecan assisted living services and amenities

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

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Mecan that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mecan, WINational
Full medication management
Full medication management
48.5%
53.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.9%
34.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
99.6%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
58.1%
57.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.1%
30.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.2%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52%
49.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60.4%
54.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Mecan assisted living

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 Mecan Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mecan, WINational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
48.9%
52%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.6%
32.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.9%
42.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.1%
14%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mecan assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mecan partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mecan, WINational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.3%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.9%
40.6%
No sugar
No sugar
23.3%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.2%
36%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.5%
13.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Mecan assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mecan communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mecan, WINational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.9%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.3%
36.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.9%
18.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mecan assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Mecan offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mecan, WINational
Activity director
Activity director
30.4%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
31.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
13.2%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.7%
50.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.6%
49.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
24.2%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
19.8%
34.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.9%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
33.5%
47.4%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
29.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.8%
24.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
29.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in Mecan

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Wisconsin assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Mecan protect seniors.
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