Assisted Living Communities in Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

According 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.

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.

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.

The Division of Quality Assurance, Bureau of Assisted Living licenses and regulates four types of assisted living facilities and programs in Wisconsin, including community-based residential facilities and residential care apartment complexes. Assisted living facilities must provide room and board and up to 28 hours per week of supportive and personal care and nursing services.

• The cost of living in Fond du Lac is nearly 25% lower than the national average and almost 15% lower than the state average. While groceries, health care, utilities and transportation all cost less in Fond du Lac, the cost of housing offers the biggest savings. Housing costs in Fond du Lac are nearly 50% below the national average and about 38% lower than the state average.
• Although Fond du Lac winters can be rather cold, the town boasts cool summers with high temperatures ranging between 70- and 85-degrees Fahrenheit. Seniors can expect snow in the winter, but Fond du Lac is considered one of the most pleasant places in Wisconsin.
• Violent crime in Fond du Lac is lower than the national average, but property crime is slightly above average. However, violent crime was up in 2019 compared to 2018 while property crime was down.
• Wisconsin isn’t as tax-friendly towards retirees as other states, but Fond du Lac seniors won’t have to pay state taxes on Social Security benefits. Income from pensions and annuities is usually taxable, but retirees aged 65 or older can deduct up to $5,000 of retirement income if their federal adjusted gross income falls below $15,000 for singles or $30,000 for couples filing jointly. On the plus side, Wisconsin has the ninth-lowest average combined state and local sales tax rate in the country.
• Fond du Lac County’s Senior Services offers transportation to anyone aged 60 or older throughout the county. It also provides lift-equipped transportation to anyone of any age with mobility challenges, and frail people of any age can request transportation by car to medical appointments.