Serving as the seat of Winnebago County, Oshkosh sits on the western shore of Lake Winnebago. In 2024, assisted living facilities in this community charge around $5,975 monthly, with local fees tracking hundreds of dollars over the state’s median rate of $5,500. Local seniors have numerous facilities to choose from, including 18 within the city and 98 more in neighboring communities.
Overall, assisted living facilities in Oshkosh earn a consumer satisfaction score of 3.3 out of 5 stars stars. To help you determine whether care in this city fits your lifestyle, read the 407 reviews reviews in our directory.Â
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609 Broadway Street, Berlin, WI 54923
3.0
(8 reviews)
"The rooms at Patriot Place are larger than most other facilities you visit. Some rooms have patio access. The 2 main dinning areas over look the Patios, granted it's winter, from what we saw they looked well kept with trees and a fountain in one. Th..."
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54 W ARNDT ST, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Overall the service is good quality. The staff is fairly friendly and helpful. The meals are adequate. Sometimes care between shifts could have better continuity. Maintenance issues have been addressed fairly promptly. There are various social activi..."
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..."
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620 W Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
2.8
(5 reviews)
"I moved into The Meadows of Fond du Lac a few months ago. They are very good. They talk to us about every two hours, give us our medications, and are just very helpful. The food is delicious too. We have three meals a day and quite a few choices. I'v..."
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50 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 MORE123 S Pearl St, Berlin, WI 54923
2.0
(1 reviews)
"The head person was not all that nice and did not seem concerned. Another person is in charge at this time. I visited this place once a week minimum. There was always a new person hired. Rooms were not cleaned that well. There was always cobwebs and ..."
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30 North Kayser Street, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
1.0
(1 reviews)
"A friend was once a resident of Granpark Terrace. The facility itself looked very good. The apartment that they had was very nice. It had a separate bathroom, a separate bedroom, and a separate living area. The kitchen was supplied with a dishwasher,..."
READ MORE533 E Calumet St, Chilton, WI 53014
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1461 Kenwood Dr, Menasha, WI 54952
"There is no place like home. Home is the place we all prefer to be, but when that is no longer possible, Prairie Home Assisted Living in Men..."
READ MORE349 W 11th St, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
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1459 Kenwood Drive, Menasha, WI 54952
"There is no place like home. Home is the place we all prefer to be, but when that is no longer possible, Prairie Home Assisted Living in Men..."
READ MORE324 Nicolet Blvd, Menasha, WI 54952
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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 MORE210 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 MORE244 N MacY St, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
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READ MORE166 S Park Ave, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
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566 Sherwood Avenue, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
"KindredHearts knows that when it comes to senior living, choice is everything. That's why we provide our residents with the very best choice..."
READ MOREWest 2613 Barney Court, Appleton, WI 54915
"Matthews Senior Living communities are an attractive option for seniors who may no longer be comfortable living in their own home but don�t ..."
READ MORE1645 Century Oaks Ct, Menasha, WI 54952
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READ MORE1835 DIVISION STREET, New London, WI 54961
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READ MOREThe 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey finds a monthly median assisted living rate of $5,975 in Oshkosh. This cost surpasses Wisconsin’s norm by $475 and the national median by $625, but it compares favorably to rates in several nearby cities. For example, it offers an affordable alternative to care in Milwaukee and Fond du Lac, where seniors pay respective rates of around $6,183 and $6,800. However, in Green Bay, monthly fees trend lower at approximately $5,200.
Oshkosh
$5,975
Wisconsin
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Appleton
$5,830
Green Bay
$5,200
Fond du Lac
$6,800
Milwaukee
$6,183
Eligible seniors in Wisconsin can receive additional Social Security income to help pay for assisted living through the Exceptional Expense Supplement for Members of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Additionally, Medicaid’s Medical Assistance Personal Care program can provide financial aid to seniors residing in an ALF with less than 20 residents.
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.
Assisted living rates in Oshkosh run around $5,975 per month, making this long-term care solution the most economical in the city. By comparison, seniors who need skilled nursing services pay higher rates of $6,101 for home health care. Additionally, nursing homes charge more than double the rate of assisted living, with those in semi-private rooms paying roughly $12,167.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Assisted Living Facility
$5,975
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$12,167
These resources are examples of how families can get financial assistance to help make assisted living an affordable option. There’s also information on how to deal with concerns about the standard of care provided to seniors already in an assisted living facility.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| VA Aid and Attendance Benefits | (920) 965-0001 | U.S. military veterans and their spouses who are currently residing in assisted living facilities can apply for the VA Aid and Attendance benefit. It’s a monthly payment included in the VA pension that’s intended to help cover some care costs. There’s no requirement to pay the benefits back, which can be up to $1,881 per month for a single vet, $2,230 for a couple and $1,209 for a surviving spouse. VeteranAid.org provides a useful tool on its website for seniors to check if they qualify. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a division of the Board on Aging & Long Term Care. The ombudsman investigates complaints made by seniors regarding their care, mediates disputes between seniors, their families and the owners of care communities and educates residents about their rights. Additionally, the ombudsman works with families looking for the ideal facilities for their loved ones. This can include providing them with data held on file about the facilities. |
| Medicare Counseling – Benefits Specialists | (877) 886-2372 | Seniors in Oshkosh and Winnebago County can get counseling services regarding various benefits free of charge. The counselors provide unbiased information and advice on a range of benefits for older residents. These can include evaluating existing Medicare plans to determine if they provide seniors with the coverage they need and helping them choose the best plans to cover shortfalls. Although this may include private health care insurance, the counselors will not try to sell those plans. Additionally, they can help low-income seniors who may be eligible for the Medical Assistance Personal Care program, which can provide financial help for those in assisted living, but it won’t cover room and board costs. |
| Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging (GWAAR) | (608) 243-5670 | GWAAR is a multiple-purpose resource for seniors and their families in Oshkosh. It provides assistance but can also refer seniors to other service providers, such as legal services that specialize in Elder Law. |
Oshkosh-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.
Assisted Living
selma
1.0
Review of Arborview Manor
Rooms could use physical upgrading and better housekeeping. Food either over cooked and rubbery and/or cold not really a pleasant experience with dining. Staff not very engaging with residents...
Assisted Living
GDreske
1.0
Review of Arborview Manor
Room is ok, Food is not what our loved one would normally eat. Staff not very interactive with the patients.
Assisted Living
1
5.0
Review of Arborview Manor
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...
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