Kindred Hearts of Cottage Grove Memory Care in Cottage Grove, WI is a specialized facility dedicated to supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. The community is designed to provide a secure and nurturing environment tailored to the unique needs of residents with cognitive impairments. Residents receive personalized assistance with activities of daily living, including comprehensive support with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication management. The care team is available 24 hours a day to monitor residents’ well-being and offer physical assistance as needed, such as with mobility and eating.

The facility features a homelike atmosphere with private and semi-private suite options, each equipped with accessible bathrooms and emergency call systems. Shared living spaces include comfortable lounges, a communal dining area where residents are served nutritious, home-cooked meals, and secure outdoor areas, allowing residents to safely enjoy fresh air and sunshine. Housekeeping and laundry services are provided to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.

Although the community is intended to offer social and recreational activities, recent feedback from residents and families indicates that engagement opportunities have been limited or inconsistent. While some memory care facilities offer structured daily programming such as music therapy, crafts, gentle exercise, or sensory activities, families have reported a lack of such stimulation at Kindred Hearts of Cottage Grove. This has led to concerns about residents’ social engagement and emotional well-being.

Quality of care and staff support have been areas of concern, as reported by residents' families. Reviews reference issues with staffing levels, staff turnover, and a perceived lack of sufficient training in dementia care best practices. Some families have also noted inattentive care, which they attribute to frequent cell phone use by staff, and a lack of visible management presence within the facility.

Overall, while Kindred Hearts of Cottage Grove Memory Care is structured to provide essential memory care services in a safe setting, recent family experiences highlight the need for improvements in staff training, resident engagement, and management oversight. Some families have chosen to seek alternative memory care options due to these ongoing challenges.

Costs at this community start at $5,038 and range up to $5,038. The average price in the community is $5,038, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,026. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.