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Memory care in Waukesha, WI

33 memory care communities with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care communities
33
in Waukesha
Licensed capacity
490
across all 33
Adults 65+
11,096
Census estimate for Waukesha
Within 25 miles
910
of the center of Waukesha
Memory CareAssisted Living 13Independent Living 1Home Care 4Nursing Homes 4Senior Apartments 7Care Homes 31
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Source: Wisconsin DHS, Division of Quality Assurance provider directories (CBRF, RCAC, AFH), as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Waukesha (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Waukesha

Counting neighboring towns, there are 910 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Waukesha, 877 more than in Waukesha itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Waukesha

See all 910 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Waukesha at a glance

Waukesha has 33 memory care communities in our directory, drawn from Wisconsin DHS records. They are spread over 3 ZIP codes, with the largest group (14) in 53186. By size, the most common group is 16 residents or fewer (28 of 33 that report it).1

By ZIP code

  • 5318614
  • 5318814
  • 531895
Memory care communities in Waukesha by the ZIP code on their license or certification record.1

By licensed capacity

  • 16 residents or fewer28
  • 17 to 60 residents3
  • More than 60 residents2
Size is the licensed capacity on the public record.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 33 memory care communities listed in Waukesha, 33 are licensed by the state to serve residents with dementia.1

Report a problem
Contact the Wisconsin Department of Health Services about a licensed community, or the Wisconsin long-term care ombudsman at (608) 243-24712.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Wisconsin

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Wisconsin Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Wisconsin Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs helps with claims (800-947-8387).7
Medicare counseling
Wisconsin’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-242-1060.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Waukesha

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Waukesha County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Waukesha County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Wisconsin Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program2

    (608) 243-2471

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities.

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-242-1060

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs7

    800-947-8387

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Wisconsin Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Wisconsin.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Waukesha

How many memory care communities are in Waukesha, WI?

WeFoundCare lists 33 memory care communities in Waukesha, WI, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Waukesha there are 910.

How many residents can memory care communities in Waukesha serve?

33 of the 33 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 490 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 11,096 adults age 65 and older live in Waukesha.

Do memory care communities in Waukesha have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 33 are licensed by the state to serve residents with dementia.

Which Waukesha ZIP codes have the most memory care communities?

53186 (14), 53188 (14), 53189 (5). In all, 3 ZIP codes in Waukesha have at least one.

Who licenses memory care in Wisconsin?

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services licenses memory care in Wisconsin. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Waukesha?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Waukesha County, call (608) 243-2471.

Are there memory care communities near Waukesha?

Nearby cities with listings include Pewaukee (10, 3.9 mi), New Berlin (18, 6.4 mi), Brookfield (35, 7.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Waukesha

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Wisconsin DHS (Division of Quality Assurance provider directories (CBRF, RCAC, AFH)), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Waukesha (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 33 of 33 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Waukesha (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Wisconsin Department of Health Services, DQA: Division of Quality Assurance provider directories (CBRF, RCAC, AFH). dhs.wisconsin.gov/guide Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.