Memory Care Communities in Kaukauna, Wisconsin

Memory Care costs in Kaukauna start around $5,000 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Kaukauna and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Kaukauna is situated in Wisconsin, a state where the Alzheimer's Association estimates that 110,000 people are currently living with Alzheimer's disease. This disease, which is the leading cause of dementia, is diagnosed in as many as one in 10 seniors. In Kaukauna, the senior community makes up 13 percent of the 16,000-person population. 

Local families whose senior loved one has dementia have three memory care facilities to choose from in Kaukauna, and there are seven more in Appleton, Kimberly and Little Chute. In the Kaukauna region, as in all of the state, memory care facilities are generally situated within community-based residential facilities, licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.  

• While Kaukauna's overall cost of living is about 10 percent below the national average, healthcare costs are 10 percent higher. This could affect how much money is available in the budget for memory care in this city.
• Kaukauna is rated safer than 61 percent of U.S. cities of all population sizes and 44 percent of Wisconsin communities. When compared to other U.S. cities with similar population sizes, Kaukauna has a crime rate that is notably lower than the average. This may make memory care in this city an attractive option for families.  
• The air quality in the region is moderate, with Outagamie County receiving a C for ozone pollution, a B for short-term particle pollution and a passing score for annual particle pollution from the American Lung Association. This may be a consideration for families whose senior loved one has a chronic respiratory condition like COPD.
• Wisconsin does not subject Social Security income or public pensions to state income tax, but seniors must pay taxes on income from private pensions and retirement accounts. This may impact their memory care budget.