Fond du Lac lies on Lake Winnebago’s southern shore in Fond du Lac County, where assisted living candidates have 79 residential facilities to choose from. Based on typical rates in 2024,...
To get an in-depth look at the quality of local assisted living facilities, we analyzed consumer feedback and found an average quality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars. You can learn about this feedback through the 207 reviews reviews in our directory.
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1130 N Westfield St, Oshkosh, WI 54902
4.5
(9 reviews)
"My mother has been moved into a nursing home at Evergreen. What I really liked about it is the staff. They have been just wonderful. I can't go in, and I can only see my mom through the window. She's in isolation right now, so I have not been in her ..."
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130 Byrd Ave, Neenah, WI 54956
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mother-in-law has moved into Emerald Ridge. The reason I chose this place is because her room is a one-bedroom apartment, and she wouldn't have to move if she got more sicker over time. They will upgrade the services for her. It is very homey. The..."
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900 Meadow Lane, Neenah, WI 54956
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My mom has lived at American Grand Assisted Living for the past six years. Staff are very caring and kind. They are also prompt one Mom uses her call light. This facility is also very pretty very modern decor. It’s always clean and smells great and ..."
READ MORE3851 Jackson St, Oshkosh, WI 54901
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My dad has moved into The Courtyard at Oshkosh. It's very nice, and the whole staff is extremely nice, too. It has been wonderful, and I don't have anything bad to say about it. His room is a decent size. There has not been as much activity with the ..."
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215 North Westfield Street, Oshkosh, WI 54902
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Gabriel's Villa is close to my home that's why we chose it for my mom. It was the right size as far as the number of residents. They had about 49 residents. It has an excellent reputation in the community. My mother has memory issues and I felt t..."
READ MORE1018 W Murdock Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My grandparents were residents up until their passing. After being in a traditional nursing home with mediocre care my family decided to move them to Century Oaks and couldn't have been more pleased. They had dementia and just didn't get enough sti..."
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131 E. North Water Street, Neenah, WI 54956
4.2
(10 reviews)
"We are leaning towards New Perspective Island Shores for my mom. It looked awesome and was everything that I could have expected. They have beautiful rooms, a beautiful cafeteria, and a kitchen. You can order food throughout the day. It's top-notch. ..."
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5595 County Road Z, West Bend, WI 53095
4.0
(13 reviews)
"My father moved into Cedar Community. They've done a terrific job watching him. They have done an outstanding job changing what they do for him in order to match where the disease is. I'm just very, very pleased with how he's doing there. His room i..."
READ MORE713 Horicon Street, Horicon, WI 53032
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother-in-law is in Matthews of Horicon. The overall experience is fair. We like the activities director and the homey feeling. The thing we like least about it is that they are understaffed. Half of the staff members are great, and half of them s..."
READ MORE1071 Horicon St, Mayville, WI 53050
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The Deerview Meadows assisted living facility in Mayville, Wisconsin looked like a nice place to live. We were searching for a new home for our uncle. The exterior was really beautiful and it really looked like someone took the time to design the fa..."
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1628 North Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Centennial Inn Senior Living Community, is located in the lovely historic downtown area of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. We visited the facility while searching for a place for our aunt to live in the area. We liked the grand exterior with its stately wraparo..."
READ MORE2501 HARRISON ST, Oshkosh, WI 54901
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Summit House assisted living facility was one of the places we visited while in Wisconsin looking at facilities for our uncle. The grounds were beautifully landscaped. The tree-lined walkways looked peaceful and easy to navigate. The lovely exterior..."
READ MORE705 S MADISON ST, Chilton, WI 53014
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Colonial Residence is a very nice place. Wish it could be more affordable. ..."
READ MORE300 Winnebago St, N Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Touchstone Living was nice, and it was new. They had a chef, so the food I got was really good. The places are higher than other two; it was $5000 versus the other ones that started at $4000. Everything was really clean, and the ceilings were a littl..."
READ MORE3504 and 3508 W. 20th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54904
2.7
(9 reviews)
"Amazing and caring staff. Beautiful and clean. The best assisted living facility in the Fox Valley!..."
READ MORE50 WOLVERTON AVE, Ripon, WI 54971
2.5
(2 reviews)
"Fountain View is a very caring community. The staff is absolutely wonderful. They are very kind and generous. You can tell that every one on the staff loves their jobs because of the smiles on their faces. Like most other nursing homes they have..."
READ MORE1520 ARBORETUM DR, Oshkosh, WI 54901
1.6
(29 reviews)
"My mom was a resident of Arborview The Good Life for 3 years. She was well cared for. The staff was genuine and so very caring. They were all very loving towards her. Her rooms were very good. She was happy there. I wanted to thank Arborview for suc..."
READ MORE822 E WALNUT ST, Horicon, WI 53032
1.0
(1 reviews)
"I wouldn't let my pet stay in this facility. The management is only concerned about their paycheck and maintaining their 20+ year of control. Residents are routinely denied general pain reliever, restricted fluids & given poor unhealthy food choice..."
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230 Watson St, Ripon, WI 54971
"To learn more about this provider�s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services ..."
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10 Pluim Dr, Waupun, WI 53963
"Marvin's Manor is locally owned assisted living community with 28 residents. Marvin's Manor is located in a beautiful quiet neighborhood. ..."
READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Fond du Lac pay around $6,800 per month for assisted living. This rate exceeds Wisconsin’s norm of $5,500 and surpasses costs in other cities in the eastern region of the state. For example, in Oshkosh, rates compare favorably to Fond du Lac’s norm at around $5,975, and in Green Bay, monthly fees run about $1,600 below the local median.
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Fond du Lac
$6,800
Wisconsin
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Oshkosh
$5,975
Milwaukee
$6,183
Racine
$6,100
Green Bay
$5,200
In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin’s Exceptional Expense Supplement for Members of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides eligible seniors additional Social Security income that can be used to help pay for assisted living. Seniors can also utilize the Medical Assistance Personal Care program when seeking to live in an ALF with fewer than 20 tenants.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
In Fond du Lac, assisted living communities charge around $6,800 per month for care, making this a budget-friendly alternative to specialized skilled nursing services. For seniors who need a higher degree of care, nursing homes charge about $1,565 more per month for semi-private accommodations.
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Assisted Living Facility
$6,800
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,365
Seniors benefit from a variety of free resources from local organizations throughout Fond du Lac County. Government agencies and nonprofit organizations strive to help seniors remain as independent as possible and lead healthy lives whether they live in assisted living or other senior living situations by providing helpful services at no cost.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Resource Centers of Fond du Lac County | (888) 435-7335 | Local ADRC offices provide unbiased information on all aspects of aging, including information on various publicly funded programs and services related to long-term care. Services include long-term care options counseling, benefits specialists, health and wellness programs, senior transportation, meal programs, housing options, adaptive equipment and more. |
| Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources | (608) 243-5670 | GWAAR is a nonprofit agency that supports aging programs and services in 70 counties throughout Wisconsin. Services include the elder abuse hotline, Wisconsin Senior Employment, transportation, health promotion and nutrition. |
| Fond du Lac County Senior Services | (800) 215-5494 | FDLCO Senior Services ensures older residents throughout Fond du Lac County have access to the services for their physical, mental, social and financial well-being. Benefits specialists and nutrition, transportation and caregiver support programs are available to seniors aged 60 or older. |
| Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging | (608) 243-5690 | WIHA provides programs for adults living with ongoing health problems, including fun, interactive classes and workshops. Programs cover fall prevention, physical activities for better health and managing health problems, such as diabetes, chronic pain, bowel and bladder issues and other chronic conditions. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is provided by the Wisconsin Board on Aging & Long-Term Care. It responds to complaints from residents of long-term care facilities, including assisted living. The ombudsman investigates and resolves problems and provides consultations and referrals. |
Fond du Lac-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
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