10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Plymouth, WI

Learn More About Memory Care in Plymouth, WI

Home to about 15% of the country’s total cheese production, this small, welcoming town along the Mullet River in Wisconsin’s Sheboygan County is known as “the Cheese Capital of the World.”

In Plymouth, memory care communities — sometimes called Alzheimer’s care or dementia care facilities — provide specialized care for seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. These communities offer personalized cognitive rehabilitation programs alongside assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Memory care usually includes 24-hour supervision and unique design elements, like outdoor gardens and color-coded walls, to help ease anxiety, agitation, and other symptoms of dementia.

Cost of Memory Care in Plymouth, WI

The median monthly cost of memory care is about $5,800 in the state of Wisconsin. To learn more about the cost of memory care in Plymouth, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Plymouth, WI

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Plymouth are rated 18 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below the average, indicating that Plymouth is relatively affordable.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Groceries	Clothing
82	81	79	83	80	78

Income and Housing

Median Income Age 45-64	Median Income Age 65+	Median Household Income	Average Individual Income	Median Employee Salary	Average Property Tax	One-bedroom Apartment Gross Rent Estimate
$64,760 per year	$34,215 per year	$51,989 per year	$28,438 per year	$42,334 per year	$2,898 per year	$554 per month

Local Hospitals

The main hospital that services Plymouth is:

Saint Nicholas Hospital

• Facility type: short-term acute care
• Bed count: 50+
• Specialties: Level IV trauma center, emergency department, ICU

Weather and Climate

Plymouth’s climate is classified as warm-summer continental, which means the city experiences four distinct seasons with a wide variation in seasonal temperature and no distinct dry season. Summers tend to be hot and humid, while winters are cold and snowy. The average humidity level is 74%, and humidity levels are often highest during December at about 78%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
17°F	25°F	9°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
71°F	81°F	60°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 85

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average annual precipitation: 36.3″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median Age	Percent of Population Over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
42.3	20.7%	8,188	1,552 per square mile	2.3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
<0.1%	0.3%	2.7%	3.8%	<0.1%	2.0%	91.2%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Milwaukee: 20/30
• Overall inclusivity: 100/100

2020 Presidential Election Results for Sheboygan County

Democratic	Republican	Other
41.2%	57.1%	1.7%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Plymouth is a small Wisconsin town known as “the Cheese Capital of the World” due to its thriving dairy industry. The city was once the site of the National Cheese Exchange and now produces around 10-15% of the country’s cheese. Anyone interested in learning more about the history of the local cheese industry should visit the Plymouth Historical Society. The Plymouth Arts Center is another popular spot that offers art classes and showcases works from local artists. A number of parks in and around the city provide the residents plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including:

• Meyers Nature Park
• Nicholas Creek State Wildlife Area
• Kettle Moraine National Forest

Transportation

Public transportation services in Plymouth are limited. Air travel is available from the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport.