The village of Germantown, Wisconsin, has just over 20,000 residents, of whom 15.7% are aged 65 and older. Seniors here are fortunate to have nearby health care facilities, including Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Ozaukee – Germantown and Froedtert Germantown Health Center. Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and several geriatric specialists are also within close range.
Nursing homes provide the highest level of medical care and monitoring outside of hospitals. Their services typically include skilled nursing and aides who are available 24/7, along with a wide range of therapies and social programs that are not feasible in a residential setting. Thus, these facilities are typically the most expensive of senior living arrangements. According to the Genworth Financial 2020 Cost of Care Survey, nursing home fees in Germantown average $9,429, which is significantly higher than the national average of $7,756. For families seeking more economical arrangements, home health care or assisted living may be effective and affordable alternatives.
This guide discusses the costs of various care types in greater detail. It also lists local and state resources that can assist Germantown’s seniors at no or low cost.
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2505 East Bradford Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53211
3.9
(11 reviews)
"My father has lived at Eastcastle in independent living for 13 years. He loves it there and has many friends. Recently, he was ill and needed rehab and was sent to the Health and Rehab Center. The staff on the 5th floor is exceptional. From the thera..."
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2020 S Muskego Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
3.8
(6 reviews)
"My sister-in-law is at The Bay at St Ann Health and Rehabilitation Center. They work with her to try to get her walking better as she needs assistance with everything. It's very clean and they have round-the-clock nursing. Everybody is very friendly,..."
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4545 N 92nd, Wauwatosa, WI 53225
3.7
(19 reviews)
"My father will be moving into Luther Manor. It was pretty awesome. The staff is very friendly, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. The facilities were very clean. The amenities were very top-notch. They showed me their independent living. They have..."
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1305 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
3.6
(6 reviews)
"I went to Shorehaven. It was very bright and very clean. They had various programs. They had outdoor activities and activities around the lake. They had a number of pears groups inside. The rooms were very nice. They had some individual rooms. They h..."
READ MORE3023 S 84Th St, West Allis, WI 53227
3.5
(13 reviews)
"Village at Manor Park was a big community and had all the facilities. My mom used to have her own apartment, and she also had rehab. I used to have lunch with my mom and the food was fine. I felt like I knew more about my mother than the caregivers t..."
READ MOREWest 180 North 8071 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
3.5
(6 reviews)
"My sister-in-law was in Linden Grove and it was a very friendly and nice place. It was well run and they cared for their patients. ..."
READ MORES77W18690 Janesville Road , Muskego, WI 53150
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My great-aunt was at this facility. The staff was very caring and on top of all her needs as well as supporting the rest of the family. This is an older, smaller facility but the care out weighs the the looks. During the covid pandemic, the staff wa..."
READ MORE2195 North Summit Village Way, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
3.4
(15 reviews)
"I am currently at Lake Country Health and Rehab Center for rehab. They're all nice. I have my own private room. I have my own toilet, my own sink, and a bed. Everything is provided for me. The place is super clean. They clean my room every single day..."
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9301 N. 76 Street, Milwaukee, WI 53223
3.4
(14 reviews)
"I have moved into Ascension Living Alexian Village Milwaukee. They got rid of their buy-in; this community is reasonably priced, with very minimal buy-in. It's very spacious, and very large apartments of different sizes. There's no waiting period, it..."
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3601 S. Chicago Ave., South Milwaukee, WI 53172
3.2
(13 reviews)
"I will be moving into Franciscan Villa. It's very beautiful, clean, and very nice. The room is ready to move in and very clean. The staff during the tour was very personable and nice. The dining area was very nice. I did not take any of their food...."
READ MOREN84W17049 MENOMONEE AVE, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
3.1
(10 reviews)
"This place was a lot better than the previous facilities I stayed in. The social worker help me switch my medicaid plan over so I could stay long term. The administrator was extremely helpful and addressed all of my concerns. The building is not as n..."
READ MORE1755 N BARKER RD, Brookfield, WI 53045
3.0
(12 reviews)
"My dad was a former resident of Care Age of Brookfield. The people there were amazing. They were totally in tune with his needs and took it above and beyond. They wouldn't let him get away with anything. You got somebody who's 89 years old and he jus..."
READ MORE5595 County Road Z, West Bend, WI 53095
3.0
(3 reviews)
"Cedar Community was very nice and clean. My mom was there for rehab a year ago after being in the hospital, and she was thriving. The nurses were wonderful, which is why it was the first place we looked at for assisted living for her now. Unfortunate..."
READ MORE2727 W MITCHELL ST, Milwaukee, WI 53215
3.0
(1 reviews)
"Mercy Residential and Rehab was nice -- nothing fancy-- but adequate. The staff was good. They kept us updated as to my aunt's status and what they were doing with her. We got a shared room for her, and it was adequate. My first impression of this pl..."
READ MORE5790 S 27TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53221
3.0
(2 reviews)
"My father was at Cameo Care Center after a recent hospitalization. The facility was in good repair, no odors of urine that I have experienced in other facilities. The residents appear to happy and are engaged in activities whenever I visit. If I ..."
READ MORE19525 W. North Avenue, Brookfield, WI 53045
2.9
(14 reviews)
"My nephew is in Franciscan Place for rehab. I'm considering keeping him there. It's very clean. The staff is very helpful. He's there for physical therapy. I haven't tried the food, but it looked appetizing, and he likes the food, so that's a plus...."
READ MORE1900 American Eagle Drive, Slinger, WI 53086
2.8
(8 reviews)
"Clean, friendly, compassionate. My mother received excellent care...."
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425 N UNIVERSITY DR, Waukesha, WI 53188
2.6
(21 reviews)
"My grandmother is at LindenGrove Communities in Waukesha for rehab. She's got a nice room. It's small but she's got her own bathroom. It's all wheelchair-accessible, which is wonderful. The staff that I've met have all been very friendly and very kin..."
READ MORE2730 W Ramsey Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53221
2.5
(10 reviews)
"The rooms are very clean and comfortable, with a working heater/air conditioning system, color TV, single rooms only that are roomy and with blinds on the window and a view of a well cared for courtyard. Food is pretty tasty and they adapt to food ..."
READ MORE13755 W Fieldpointe Drive, New Berlin, WI 53151
2.4
(10 reviews)
"My grandmother enjoyed her stay at LindenGrove. It was hard for us to get her to leave the rehab unit. Staff was very attentive and took time out of their busy day to just sit and talk with her. I would recommend this place to everyone. ..."
READ MOREUsing average prices of shared rooms in nursing homes to compare costs, Germantown is $745 more expensive than the average city in Wisconsin for this type of care. Germantown’s costs exceed the national median by $1,673.
Germantown is one of the more costly areas in the state for nursing home care. Seniors in Fond Du Lac pay $1,527 less, and Sheboygan residents see costs of $639 below those in Germantown. In Racine, the price gap closes somewhat at $152 less. However, semiprivate rooms in Janesville nursing homes cost $183 more than similar accommodations in Germantown.
Germantown
$9,429
Wisconsin
$8,684
The United States
$7,756
Racine
$9,277
Sheboygan
$8,790
Fond du Lac
$7,902
Janesville
$9,612
In Germantown, nursing home semiprivate rooms cost around $9,429 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $11,376.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Finances are a major factor for families exploring senior care options for their elderly loved ones, so comparing the costs of different services is especially helpful. Adult day care is the most affordable choice, with an average monthly cost of $1,322. Home care is over three times as expensive at $5,053, and assisted living is about the same at $5,073 per month. Home health aide services cost slightly more at $5,243. The priciest senior care arrangement is with a nursing home. The average monthly cost in Germantown for a shared room is $9,429, and the median cost for a private room is $11,376.
Adult day health care
$1,322
Home care
$5,053
Home health care
$5,243
Assisted living
$5,073
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$9,429
Nursing home (private room)
$11,376
Note: Data for Germantown was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, the Milwaukee Area, was used instead.
Germantown’s seniors can utilize the following public and private resources for help with senior care services and long-term arrangement options. These programs may delay premature entry into a nursing facility. They can also ease the transition into institutional care when it’s needed.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Washington County Aging & Disability Resource Center | (262) 335-4497 or (877) 306-3030 | The Washington County ADRC is a one-stop information and assistance resource for seniors and their caregivers. Specialists connect elders with publicly funded long-term care programs, government and private benefits and caregiver support. They also guide callers to information and services that can support health and safety, delaying transition into a nursing home. ADRC’s services are available at no cost, regardless of income or health status. |
| Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County | (262) 365-0902 | Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County is a nonprofit connecting the elderly with services that help delay entry into a nursing facility. Volunteers provide friendly visits and safety checks, light chores, meal preparation, yard work, transportation assistance and minor home repair. Any Washington County senior over 60 can sign up for these free services. |
| Board on Aging and Long-Term Care | (800) 815-0015 | Wisconsin’s Board on Aging and Long-Term Care is a portal for information and ombudsman services. Its staff and volunteers educate long-term care consumers of their rights with unbiased guidance. This agency has a Medigap Helpline and Prescription Drug Helpline as well. |
Nursing Homes
Steve
1.0
Review of Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center
The rooms don't get cleaned. I believe they are short staffed but if you send a loved one here they will not get better. My father contracted C-Diff there. Teir staff told his assisted living...
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Paul's spouse
4.0
Review of Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center
The therapists are the very best. The caregivers came in to my husbands room and introduced themselves. Medications were given timely. All the staff made sure to know the residents names and...
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Dennis Wangerin
1.0
Review of Virginia Highlands Health and Rehabilitation Center
My cousin was in here and I watched him break down from the treatment he received at this place..He told me he did not know how much longer he could take it..I came to see him when he was dying...
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