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Assisted Living Communities in Waunakee, Wisconsin

Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Waunakee, WI below include 118 Assisted Living facilities with...

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Overall, assisted living residences in Waunakee charge a monthly median rate of $4,800, surpassing Wisconsin’s rate of $4,600 along with the national baseline rate of $4,500. Even so, local care rates compare economically with fees in Racine and Milwaukee, where seniors pay $5,450 and $5,324, respectively. On the other hand, some cities in southern Wisconsin have more budget-friendly assisted living rates, including Janesville, where fees run $200 less than in Waunakee, and Fond du Lac, where expenses come $625 below the local norm.

Waunakee

$4,800

Wisconsin

$4,600

United States

$4,500

Janesville

$4,600

Racine

$5,450

Milwaukee

$5,324

Fond du Lac

$4,175

Paying for Assisted Living in Waunakee

 

Assisted living residents in Waunakee pay $4,800 per month for care.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Waunakee

Wisconsin seniors are fortunate to have the option of applying for financial assistance to supplement the cost of assisted living services through both Medicaid waiver programs and state-funded programs. In addition to any coverage from Medicaid, seniors can apply for funding through Supplemental Security Income exceptional expense (SSI-E) payments and the self-directed IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

Financial Assistance in Wisconsin

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living communities in Waunakee charge $4,800 per month for residential care. Although this runs higher than the $2,019 seniors pay for nonresidential adult day health care services, which include personal care and recreational activities, other long-term care solutions cost more. For example, seniors pay $5,339 for in-home care services, including nonmedical custodial care and meal preparation, and home health care, which features basic skilled nursing. Additionally, nursing home care, which includes 24-hour medical monitoring, intensive personal care and skilled nursing services, has a higher monthly rate of $8,851.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$2,019

Assisted Living Facility

$4,800

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,851

Note: Data for Waunakee was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Madison, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Waunakee

Waunakee 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 Waunakee, please visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Waunakee

 

Waunakee 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.

Laws and Regulations in Wisconsin

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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073094

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Waunakee Manor

Rooms are extremely crowded if shared. The staff was nothing but rude and literally yelled at my family members. It was an absolutely awful experience for my entire family. I wouldn't recommend...

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Cindy

I visited this facility

Review of Waunakee Manor

We really liked Waunakee Manor but it's quite a ways from where we live now. It was very clean and it smelled nice. The staff was friendly and open to any of our questions. They showed us all...

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Randy

I visited this facility

Review of Waunakee Manor

I thought Waunakee Manor was very nice. The people were nice. The facility was nice. The dining room was nice, and there was a nice area for activities with a piano in it and that was good, too. It...

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