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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Janesville, WI for 2024

Assisted living provides residential services and custodial care for older adults who need a helping hand with day-to-day activities. These facilities have private and semiprivate housing and provide services such as meal preparation, housekeeping and transportation. They also host social and recreational activities to promote an enriching environment. On average, seniors in Janesville pay $4,600 per month for assisted living. This is a little higher than the national norm of $4,500, but it's in line with average care costs in Wisconsin as a whole.

This guide provides more information on assisted living in Janesville, including details on options prospective residents may have for paying for care. It also highlights some of the rules and licensing requirements these facilities follow.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Janesville

In Wisconsin, including in Janesville, assisted living facilities comply with rules set by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This department licenses and monitors assisted living facilities and enforces minimum standards related to building requirements, care services and staffing. It also publishes a list of licensed assisted living facilities in the state.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Janesville

  • Janesville’s low cost of living makes it a financially viable option for many seniors. On a 100-point index based on living costs nationwide, the city scores 84.6 compared to the Wisconsin rating of 89.9. Housing costs are particularly low, which may expedite home sales for those moving to residential care, and comparatively affordable groceries, utilities and transportation expenses may promote competitive assisted living costs.
  • Seniors in Janesville don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits or on post-tax contributions they made to any retirement accounts. While other types of income are taxable, including pre-tax contributions to investment accounts, income-qualifying individuals aged 65 and over with certain retirement plans can claim an exemption on some of this income.
  • Property crime is slightly more prevalent in Janesville than in the typical U.S. city, but the rate of violent crime is comparatively low. On a 100-point crime index that assigns the nation a property crime score of 35.4 and a violent crime rating of 22.7, Janesville has respective scores of 43.7 and 19.3. Assisted living facilities typically have surveillance equipment to promote residents’ safety and peace of mind.
  • Janesville’s weather is generally pleasant, earning it a 9.1 on a 10-point comfort index. By comparison, the national average is 7.8. Winters tend to be chilly, with daytime highs around 30 degrees and nighttime lows in the teens, and the average year gets about 34 inches of snow. Summers are relatively mild, with average highs in the low-80s, giving seniors plenty of time to enjoy outdoor amenities and activities.
  • Janesville has two hospitals, including Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center – Janesville and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital Janesville, providing access to a wide variety of primary and specialty services. On average, health care costs in Janesville are about 11% below the national norm, which may make the city a financially viable option for seniors with budgetary considerations.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Janesville

In Janesville, assisted living residents pay $4,600 per month for care.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Janesville charge an average monthly rate that is consistent with the state norm but a little higher than the national rate of $4,500. Seniors may save about $400 per month by obtaining care in Fond du Lac, but other nearby cities charge comparatively high rates. For example, in Madison, care costs are $200 higher than in Janesville, and in Oshkosh, seniors pay $5,157 for care. Rates are even higher in Racine at $5,450 per month.

    Janesville

    $4,600

    Wisconsin

    $4,600

    United States

    $4,500

    Racine

    $5,450

    Madison

    $4,800

    Fond du Lac

    $4,175

    Oshkosh

    $5,157

    The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

    Assisted living is the most cost-effective surveyed senior care option in Janesville, with residential facilities charging $4,600 per month for services. This offers significant monthly savings over the cost of in-home care, which averages $6,101, and home health care, which comes in at $6,197. Assisted living is also about half the cost of nursing home care, which has monthly rates averaging $9,688 for semiprivate accommodations.

      In-Home Care

      $6,101

      Home Health Care

      $6,197

      Assisted Living Facility

      $4,600

      Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

      $9,688

      Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Janesville

      Qualifying seniors can receive additional Social Security income to help pay for assisted living through the Exceptional Expense Supplement for Members of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program or financial aid through Medicaid's Medical Assistance Personal Care 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.

      Free Assisted Living Resources in Janesville

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

      Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Janesville

      Janesville 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.

      Janesville-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities 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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      Dubya

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

      Review of Oak Park Place

      Nice facility. Staff is friendly, although staffing levels are completely inadequate. Extremely poor management. Director is an unresponsive, do-nothing figurehead. Phone calls go unanswered and...

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      Craig

      I visited this facility

      Review of Oak Park Place

      My mom will be moving into Oak Park Place. We chose it because my mom likes it the best. The facility is fairly new. It's in an area that's not urban. It's on the edge of the community. It's near...

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      John

      I visited this facility

      Review of Huntington Place

      I looked at Huntington Place. The rooms were so small that you couldn't stay there as a couple, so that was not something I wanted to do. I wanted to be in the same place as my wife. The staff were...

      Provider response

      John, thanks for visiting us and sharing your impressions. It was wonderful to see that you were impressed with our team, and that the location was convenient for your needs. Please let us know if...

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