Located on the shores of Lake Michigan, Racine sits about 20 miles outside Milwaukee and serves as the principal city of the Racine Metropolitan Area, where prospective assisted living residents have 201 facilities to choose from. According to 2024 figures, these facilities impose a monthly fee of around $6,100, which surpasses the state median of $5,500.
This guide contains 911 reviews reviews of assisted living communities in Racine to assist you with long-term care planning. Local facilities earn an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars from reviewers.
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1600 Ohio Street, Racine, WI 53405
4.6
(27 reviews)
"We visited Home Harbor Racine assisted living two years ago. The staff that we met with were all very personable. They were all very friendly, welcoming, and informative. The place was clean, and they had nice amenities. I didn't see anything that lo..."
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8500 Corporate Dr, Racine, WI 53406
4.1
(17 reviews)
"Pleasant Point Senior Living was nice. I liked it because the manager took us into a room to see what the room looked like. We had seen the other people there, and it looked like a great place to us. The room included a little kitchen and stuff. It l..."
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5737 Erie St., Racine, WI 53402
4.0
(8 reviews)
"We toured The Woods of Caledonia. The gal, Kate, who did the tour, and everything was exceptionally good and she took us all over there. My sister and I both liked the place. The grounds and everything were beautiful and we liked the way things were ..."
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4719 Kingdom Ct, Racine, WI 53402
3.4
(5 reviews)
"Thank you to the loving Willowgreen staff for caring for our family and going the extra mile. Getting information about care that is specific and meaningful is often very difficult. We are so happy with the way that you helped us to know what to do..."
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5111 Wright Avenue, Racine, WI 53406
4.0
(2 reviews)
"Elizabeth Gardens at Racine is beautiful. I met the manager and the nurse, and they're absolute great people. The monthly amount comes with 28 hours of service, so the meals are included, there's laundry service of up to three loads of laundry a week..."
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4201 Wright Ave, Racine, WI 53405
" The Right Way Family Home offers licensed Adult Foster Care Homes for aging and cognitively impaired adult residents. Our staff is comprise..."
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3920 North Green Bay Road, Racine, WI 53404
4.8
(26 reviews)
"My relative moved to St Monica's Senior Living. She doesn't seem to have a lot of complaints. The food is good, although they give her too much. Other than the care, they have a salon and beauty shop just like everybody else, they have an in-house do..."
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5321 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I liked Park View Gardens because they were next to the grocery outlet and stores right there. There's restaurants, grocery stores, and McDonald's is over there in the big lot that you can just walk to. They also had a nice area kind of set up, parki..."
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1775 N. Newman Road, Racine, WI 53406
4.0
(4 reviews)
"We liked Primrose Retirement Community. It's nice, the people seemed caring, and it's a place I would feel safe leaving my father where he would feel comfortable. The management said we would have to go to assisted living to be number one in the list..."
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6109 Braun Road, Racine, WI 53403
3.3
(3 reviews)
"Artisan at Racine was kind of a smaller place, and they only had 24 residents at a time. It didn't smell like an old folks' home, for one thing, which is really cool, and it looked like it was being kept up well. They had a variety of rooms. Some wer..."
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4208 Marquette Dr, Racine, WI 53402
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited Stafford Manor while in the area looking at facilities for our uncle. The outer exterior appeared very well maintained. We did not have an appointment, yet the staff was very accommodating and took us on a full tour. The grounds had beaut..."
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3950 North Main Street, Racine, WI 53402
4.0
(1 reviews)
"This is a lovely facility. They offer private one and two bedroom apartments that give residents a needed sense of independence along with the security of knowing that help is just moments away. The apartments are not new but they are well maintained..."
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READ MORE3710 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI 53402
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8351 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53143
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother is here and they've got very friendly staff. They're very concerned about her care. They have a lot of activities. It's very clean. I would live there myself. They have bingo, exercise, and field trips where they go to some of the local sto..."
READ MOREAssisted living facilities in Racine charge a monthly rate of about $6,100, according to recent data from the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This amount runs $600 over the state norm and $750 over the national median. While rates in Fond du Lac trend considerably higher at roughly $6,800, seniors in other cities pay comparatively low rates. For example, in Madison, fees hover around $5,973.
Racine
$6,100
Wisconsin
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Milwaukee
$6,183
Janesville
$6,044
Madison
$5,973
Fond du Lac
$6,800
Racine seniors who are frail and low-income may be able to receive help paying for services received in assisted living through the Family Care and Personal Care programs, although the services covered are limited.
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 costs in Racine come in near $6,100 per month, making it an economical senior care solution compared to other options within the city. Alternatives that include skilled nursing tend to cost more. For example, seniors pay about $200 more for home health care, and nursing homes charge considerably higher fees of around $9,520 for shared units.
Home Health Care
$6,292
Assisted Living Facility
$6,100
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$9,520
Seniors in Racine can get support from numerous nonprofit agencies that provide advice, assistance and guidance on care-related issues. Through the following resources, older adults can identify ways for covering assisted living fees through state and federal programs, get legal assistance with issues related to residential care and find social and recreational programs in the area.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County | (262) 833-8777 | The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Racine County provides information and referrals to help seniors access community-based services such as health screenings, transportation and wellness services. The agency also provides long-term care options counseling to help older adults make informed decisions regarding their care, and it has trained volunteer health insurance options counselors who provide free guidance and information on insurance options for paying for assisted living. |
| Senior Adult Activities and Clubs | (262) 636-9131 | Racine’s Senior Adults Activities and Clubs Program provides social and recreational opportunities for older adults in the city, most activities are hosted at one of the city’s five senior centers. At these locations, seniors can participate in card games, art and craft classes, dancing, woodcarving and age-friendly fitness programs. |
| County Veterans Service Office | (262) 638-6702 | Racine County’s Veterans Service Office provides free information and assistance to veterans in Racine, helping them obtain services in the community and financial programs that may help cover assisted living expenses. The office can also screen veterans for eligibility for veterans’ home placement, which may be an affordable alternative to private care. |
| Legal Action Wisconsin | (855) 947-2529 | Legal Action Wisconsin’s Racine office provides free legal advice and guidance with civil legal matters, including issues related to assisted living. Its legal professionals help older adults resolve problems related to care planning, billing and intake and discharge procedures. |
| Wisconsin Long Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The Wisconsin Long Term Care Ombudsman advocates on behalf of Wisconsin residents in assisted living facilities, ensuring they understand their rights and are given high-quality care. |
Racine-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
Sarah
5.0
Review of Home Harbor Racine
We visited Home Harbor Racine assisted living two years ago. The staff that we met with were all very personable. They were all very friendly, welcoming, and informative. The place was clean, and...
Assisted Living
Nancy
5.0
Review of Home Harbor Racine
I chose Home Harbor Racine because I needed more care than I could do by myself. The facility was very clean and neat. The staff was kind of in a hurry. I didn't get to talk to her very much. The...
Assisted Living
Randy
4.0
Review of Home Harbor Racine
I toured Home Harbor Racine. I liked the facility, the cleanliness, and the location. They showed us the lunchroom. They showed us the sitting area. They did a very good job of explaining...
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