Wisconsin Assisted Living

Wisconsin is moderately priced for assisted living in terms of the rest of the northern states in America. South Dakota and Michigan are both faintly more affordable, while North Dakota and Minnesota are more costly. In general, the state is known for affordable senior housing, such as elderly care facilities.

Wisconsin has a reputation for providing several great outdoor activities. Some of them compliment active seniors well, like fishing and hunting. The Great Lakes divide Wisconsin and Michigan, as well as Canada to the north. So outdoor activities are in demand year-round.

The state is also known for being friendly and closely connected to its neighbors. The smaller communities provide an opportunity to get to know other residents on a first-name basis.

Wisconsin works great for seniors because it has a laid-back lifestyle that is conservative in nature. Traffic is never too bad and no one ever comes across as being in a huge rush. It fits more old-school, conservative mindsets.

Wisconsin offers the appropriate senior living facility based on personal needs. Regardless of the type, all facilities offer 24-hour access to nursing services yet are a little less demanding than what would be required at an actual nursing facility.

According to the state department, the different types of senior facilities available include Adult Family Homes (AFH), Adult Day Care (ADC) homes, Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), and Residential Care Apartment Complexes (RCAC).

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is in charge of licensing assisted living providers.

Wisconsin Assisted Living - Cost

Wisconsin is known for having affordable types of senior living, including specialized care for the elderly. Not surprisingly, assisted living in Wisconsin is also affordable compared to many other parts of the nation.

The average cost for an assisted living facility in Wisconsin ($3,780 per month) is statistically very close to the national figure. The state is also consistent with other midwestern states for assisted living costs.

Minnesota, Ohio, and North Dakota are a little pricier compared to Wisconsin, while Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa are slightly cheaper.

Glendale, Woodruff, Brown Deer, and Superior have numerous affordable senior living facilities. On the opposite spectrum, Elm Grove and Mequon are two of the most expensive cities for assisted living. There are several counties in Wisconsin that also have statistically lower assisted living costs per month, compared to the state median.

The state of Wisconsin also can help cover costs related to many different types of elderly care, like assisted living, through the Family Care program. Family Care recently replaced the COP-W program for elderly care financial aid.

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