Assisted Living Communities in West Allis, Wisconsin

Assisted living is relatively expensive in West Allis, costing $724 more than the state average and $824 more than the national norm. As such, families may want to consider other locations in Wisconsin, such as Janesville, where care costs approximately 13.6% less, or Madison, also located nearby, offering savings of just over 9.8%. However, seniors may significantly reduce expenses by moving farther away, as care costs $1,149 less in Fond du Lac than in West Allis. Oshkosh, in comparison, is almost as expensive, at just $167 less.

Assisted living averages $5,324 per month in West Allis.

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.

Care costs tend to be high across the board in West Allis. Adult day care is the least expensive option, costing nearly 75.2% less than assisted living. However, the reduced support it provides may not be ideal for all seniors. Nursing homes, in comparison, offer the highest level of caregiver support but also cost $5,548 more than assisted living. Home care, providing similar services to assisted living, and home health care, featuring skilled nursing and medical assistance, both cost $777 more.