Located on the northern shores of Lake Winnebago, Menasha sits mainly in Winnebago County within the Fox Cities Metropolitan Area. This region supports access to diverse residential care services through 93 assisted living facilities, 7 of which sit in Menasha proper. According to 2024 cost data, seniors pay around $5,975 per month for this level of care, with rates exceeding the Wisconsin norm of $5,500.
In our directory on assisted living in Menasha, we feature 366 reviews reviews to give you a closer look at local care services. Overall, reviewers provide these facilities with a score of 4.2 out of 5 stars stars.
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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..."
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300 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 MORE850 W Elsner Rd, Appleton, WI 54913
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I love Willow Lane, the building itself, the perfect layout, the activities, the grounds, and the people who work there. It seems that the people who work there have worked there for some time. They don't have a big turnover. I would have had my dad ..."
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2501 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 MORE1612 West Packard Street, Appleton, WI 54914
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The Homes for Independent Living assisted facility was recommended by a friend in the region as an option for our aunt. The backyard features many places for seniors to enjoy around the grounds safely. There were also park-like spaces with nicely tri..."
READ MORE2600 S Heritage Woods Dr, Appleton, WI 54915
3.6
(14 reviews)
"The Heritage and Peabody Manor Community provides more care than where my mom was living before, and it is not as expensive. She is in the community-based residential facility part, but they also have a skilled nursing facility adjacent to it. So, if..."
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N3782 Country Villa Way, Freedom, WI 54913
3.3
(3 reviews)
"This was my Dad’s home for 4 years, terrific caring staff. Great activities for the residents and family members. Healthy, wholesome meals, very nice good sized rooms for living and activities. My sister and I appreciated the kind, loving, thoughtful..."
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1706 Taubel Blvd, New London, WI 54961
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Kindred Hearts of New London was fine. I liked it, but I liked the facility where my dad is currently in now better. The rooms were OK. One thing they can improve on would be the staff involvement. ..."
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548 Frances Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130
3.0
(1 reviews)
"This assisted living center is located right off of the main highway going in to the south side of the city. It's located in a residential area, but I found it to be quite noisy inside because of all of the traffic going through the area and kids com..."
READ MORE1415 W Main Street, Little Chute, WI 54140
2.8
(5 reviews)
"I like that Country Villa Assisted Living-Little Chute has big rooms and that there is no carpet in the hallway. It's all wood floors. It's very bright and it has outside seating. It's nicely staffed. They have 1 staff member for every 5 residents. T..."
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 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 MORE533 E Calumet St, Chilton, WI 53014
"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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210 Byrd Ave, Neenah, WI 54956
"Assisi Homes of Neenah is in a residential area located less than 2 miles south of downtown Neenah, Wisconsin. It's conveniently near bus st..."
READ MORE155 N Eagle St, Oshkosh, WI 54902
"Simeanna Apartments, located in Oshkosh, WI, is a senior living community designed specifically for individuals who are 55 years old and abo..."
READ MORE2831 Harrison St, Oshkosh, WI 54901
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READ MORE625 Bondow Drive, Neenah, WI 54956
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READ MORE1010 N Westfield St, Oshkosh, WI 54902
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READ MORE107 Professional Plz, Neenah, WI 54956
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READ MORE1030 Main Ave, De Pere, WI 54115
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READ MOREAccording to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living in Menasha costs around $5,975 per month, exceeding the state norm by about $475. This rate also surpasses costs in Green Bay, where facilities charge roughly $5,200. However, local fees compare favorably to rates in Milwaukee and Fond du Lac, where respective costs trend higher at around $6,183 and $6,800.
Menasha
$5,975
Wisconsin
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Appleton
$5,830
Green Bay
$5,200
Fond du Lac
$6,800
Milwaukee
$6,183
In the Menasha region, assisted living rates come in near $5,975 monthly.
One of only six states to offer non-Medicaid state-funded programs, seniors in Wisconsin can reduce the financial burden of assisted living services, though the Medicaid State Plan in Wisconsin does offer some coverage for personal care services. Information on programs and financial assistance options available to residents of Menasha can be found through the Aging & Disability Resource Center of Winnebago County (ARCD).
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.
Menasha’s assisted living communities charge around $5,975 monthly, making this a budget-friendly senior care solution compared to options that include skilled nursing services. For example, home health care rates come in at about $6,101, and nursing home care costs run even higher, with those in shared units paying around $12,167.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$5,975
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,167
Note: Since data for Menasha is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Oshkosh, instead.
Menasha and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Menasha, please visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Menasha Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
JillB
5.0
Review of Oak Park Place Menasha
My parents have moved into Oak Park Place Menasha. It's very good. They're very caring staff. They did everything to make my parents comfortable and feel welcomed. And the residents were awesome as...
Assisted Living
Family of residents
5.0
Review of Prairie Home Assisted Living-House of Joy
What an amazing place m, the second I walked in I felt maybe a bit overwhelmed. But the director was so helpful and mad me and and family feel at ease. They are all very thoughtful and detailed...
Assisted Living
Tasha
2.0
Review of Oak Park Place Menasha
Physical place is good but for those that need more care, this is not the place. Organization, communication and follow through with important tasks is not good.
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