Assisted Living Communities in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin

Fort Atkinson shares the state assisted living average of $4,600. However, citywide rates run $100 higher than the national average. Eau Claire and Green Bay are more affordable destinations for assisted living than Fort Atkinson, with monthly rates lower by $225 and $150, respectively. On the other hand, Madison’s seniors pay $200 more than those in Fort Atkinson for the same type of long-term care. The average cost increases further in Milwaukee, where assisted living facilities charge $724 more than communities in Fort Atkinson.  

In Fort Atkinson, assisted living facilities charge an average monthly fee of $4,600.

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

Assisted living is the most affordable senior care option in Fort Atkinson. Seniors who need 24/7 clinical oversight, rehabilitation or skilled services, such as IV therapy and wound care, pay about $9,688 for semi-private accommodation in a nursing home, $5,088 more than assisted living. Aging in place also tends to be pricier than assisted living. Home health care includes visiting care from nurses and therapists, costing almost $1,600 more than residential assisted living. In-home care aides support seniors with day-to-day tasks and personal care, attracting a monthly fee that’s $1,501 higher than assisted living.