Wellington Meadows
525 Memorial Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538
3.0
(1 reviews)
"At Wellington Meadows we pride ourselves on our homelike atmosphere and encourage your family to become part of our family. Come in and feel..."
READ MOREFort Atkinson, WI, lies on the Rock River and is approximately 33 miles east of Madison, the state capital. While the city offers 5 assisted living communities, the surrounding area adds 8 more. On average, Fort Atkinson’s assisted living communities charge $4,600 per month, $100 more than the nationwide figure but in line with Wisconsin’s average price.
You’ll find 178 reviews provider reviews in our directory below, with assisted living earning an average star rating of 4.63 out of 5 stars in Fort Atkinson. Â
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525 Memorial Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538
3.0
(1 reviews)
"At Wellington Meadows we pride ourselves on our homelike atmosphere and encourage your family to become part of our family. Come in and feel..."
READ MORE737 Reena Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538
4.9
(9 reviews)
"My brother moved into Reena Senior Living a couple of weeks ago. It is a very nice place. The apartment is very nice, spacious, and well-equipped. The staff is very helpful, very informative, and very nice. The residents seemed to be very welcoming. ..."
READ MORE200 S Water Street West, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Wellington Place are so loving and caring, they go out there way to care for the residents. I feel so safe with my love one there, Thank you to all the staff at Wellington Place...."
READ MORE1531 Commonwealth Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Deciding on a new home for our Mother was a very tough decision. Sienna Crest really made us feel welcome and made our decision much easier. It was comforting to see how much the Manager and her staff loved Mother. We will always have a special place..."
READ MORE1 MILWAUKEE AVE W, Fort Atkinson, WI, 53538
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Black Hawk Senior Living for my mother. I personally like it. I thought it had a very homey atmosphere, like it wasn't so sterile looking and had more warmth. The facility used to be a formal hotel, so it had a very nice dining room. Not al..."
READ MORE279 N Jackson Avenue, Jefferson, WI, 53549
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Sylvan Crossings Of Jefferson has wonderful, caring, friendly staff who are dedicated to makes their residents stay with them feel like they are home. ..."
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826 E Reinel St., Jefferson, WI, 53549
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Our tour experience at Sunset Ridge Jefferson was very good. It's a very nice place. They're right off the golf course, so they have a nice outside area. They have three different sizes of rooms, and they seem a little bit more generous than some of ..."
READ MORE201 W. Madison Street, Cambridge, WI, 53523
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My husband has moved into Our House Senior Living - Cambridge Assisted Care. So far from what I've seen, I like it very much. The people are very friendly. It's a smaller place, and he's able to get better care there. They have activities, but my hus..."
READ MOREW9097 LONDON RD, Cambridge, WI, 53523
5.0
(1 reviews)
"We found London Lodge, but mother is not in place yet. I was in their parking lot, and the owner had pictures on her cellphone. They have their own vegetable garden, they have fruit trees, they have plenty of flowers, they have bird feeders, and they..."
READ MORE1255 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI, 53190
4.7
(3 reviews)
"Mulberry Glen is very good, and my mom likes to be even more independent so she prefers that they don’t check on her as much. They really make sure that she's at a meal, and she really loves her apartment. Everything is so clean, and they make her me..."
READ MORE435 West Starin Rd. Whitewater, WI, Whitewater, WI, 53190
4.0
(5 reviews)
"This was the worst place ever they had no idea how to take care my family member so at 10;00 at night I got made and took my father to the hospital and they shipped him to Madison.they had no idea what the were doing . he spent 3 weaks there Nerver t..."
READ MORE881 Collins Rd, Jefferson, WI, 53549
3.5
(2 reviews)
"While in the area, we happened upon Twin Rivers Assisted Living. We had been visiting other facilities around the region to consider for our aunt. We were glad that we didn't need an appointment to take a tour. The staff was welcoming and the outsid..."
READ MORE308 England Street, Cambridge, WI, 53523
"Home Again Assisted Living offers a personal touch in a home like environment with on-staff Registered Nurses. Dedicated to quality and serv..."
READ MOREThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services oversees community-based residential facilities, such as assisted living homes, in Fort Atkinson and throughout the state. As well as granting facility licenses, the department performs caregiver background checks and ensures communities comply with regulations and rules. Â Â
In Fort Atkinson, assisted living facilities charge an average monthly fee of $4,600.
Fort Atkinson shares the state assisted living average of $4,600. However, citywide rates run $100 higher than the national average. Eau Claire and Green Bay are more affordable destinations for assisted living than Fort Atkinson, with monthly rates lower by $225 and $150, respectively. On the other hand, Madison’s seniors pay $200 more than those in Fort Atkinson for the same type of long-term care. The average cost increases further in Milwaukee, where assisted living facilities charge $724 more than communities in Fort Atkinson. Â
Fort Atkinson
$4,600
Wisconsin
$4,600
US
$4,500
Madison
$4,800
Milwaukee
$5,324
Eau Claire
$4,375
Green Bay
$4,450
Assisted living is the most affordable senior care option in Fort Atkinson. Seniors who need 24/7 clinical oversight, rehabilitation or skilled services, such as IV therapy and wound care, pay about $9,688 for semi-private accommodation in a nursing home, $5,088 more than assisted living. Aging in place also tends to be pricier than assisted living. Home health care includes visiting care from nurses and therapists, costing almost $1,600 more than residential assisted living. In-home care aides support seniors with day-to-day tasks and personal care, attracting a monthly fee that’s $1,501 higher than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,197
Assisted Living Facility
$4,600
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,688
Note: Data for Fort Atkinson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Janesville, was used instead.
Wisconsin’s Medicaid State Plan offers several waivers that may help seniors in Fort Atkinson cover the costs of RCACs and CBRFs. Those already receiving SSI and currently living in a facility may be eligible for a monthly subsidy from the Wisconsin Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Exceptional Expense Supplement (SSI-E) program.
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.
Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson, please visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Fort Atkinson 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.
Assisted Living
Judith
5
Review of Reena Senior Living
My brother moved into Reena Senior Living a couple of weeks ago. It is a very nice place. The apartment is very nice, spacious, and well-equipped. The staff is very helpful, very informative, and...
Assisted Living
Lisa
5
Review of Reena Senior Living
My father moved into Reena Senior Living this week. We liked the people, the atmosphere, the closeness to things that he likes to do, the closeness to family, and I have friends that live there....
Assisted Living
AMKsMOM
5
Review of Wellington Place of Fort Atkinson
The staff at Wellington Place are so loving and caring, they go out there way to care for the residents. I feel so safe with my love one there, Thank you to all the staff at Wellington Place.