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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Sun Prairie, WI for 2024

Sun Prairie, a welcoming city in the southern region of Wisconsin, is home to an estimated 37,000 people, including a senior community that makes up 14% of the population. Retiree-friendly tax laws make this city a financially viable option for many seniors, and high access to health care supports their health and wellness throughout retirement. The city also has a wide range of long-term care options for those who need daily assistance, including several assisted living facilities.

Assisted living is a preferred option for many active seniors who want to preserve their privacy and independence while having access to a helping hand as needed. This type of care includes housing, daily meals, recreational activities and personalized care plans. Facilities are staffed with highly trained caregivers, and many have on-call nurses or doctors to provide comprehensive care. On average, seniors in Sun Prairie pay $4,800 per month for assisted living, which is a few hundred dollars over state and national norms.

Through this guide, readers can learn more about how assisted living costs in Sun Prairie compare to other options in southern Wisconsin. The guide also lists some of the most common ways seniors pay for residential care.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Sun Prairie

In Sun Prairie and the rest of Wisconsin, assisted living facilities are officially called community-based residential facilities, and they’re regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This department publishes information on the rules facilities follow to promote a high standard of care, and it conducts inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with state-mandated guidelines.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Sun Prairie

  • Sun Prairie’s overall cost of living is high compared to state norms but in line with the national average, which may be a consideration for those with financial limitations. On an index based on a national norm of 100, the city’s cost of living scores 99.8, about 10 points higher than the state's score. Local housing costs are high compared to elsewhere in Wisconsin, which may make assisted living an affordable alternative to living alone for many seniors.
  • Seniors in Sun Prairie don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits or government pension income. While all other types of retirement income are taxable, those aged 65 and over can claim a large deduction to reduce what they pay. Property taxes are very high in Wisconsin, but seniors can avoid this expense by opting for residential care.
  • Crime is relatively uncommon in Sun Prairie, providing peace of mind for many older adults considering this community for retirement. On a 100-point index on which lower scores indicate fewer incidents of reported crime, Sun Prairie’s violent crime score is 10.8 and the property crime score is 31.4. This is low compared to respective U.S. averages of 22.7 and 35.4.
  • As is typical of the Midwest, Sun Prairie has hot, humid summers and very cold winters, making it a great option for seniors who enjoy experiencing distinct seasons. The city gets about 35 inches of rain and 43 inches of snow annually, with 113 days per year getting some type of precipitation, and there are about 187 sunny days compared to the national norm of 205. Over the course of the year, temperatures range from 9 degrees in the winter to 81 in the peak of summer.
  • There are about 360 doctors per 100,000 residents in the Sun Prairie region, which may result in relatively short wait times to see health care providers, and costs for health services trend about 6% lower than national norms. No hospitals are in the city proper but several are close by, including Meriter Hospital in Madison and Prairie Ridge Health Hospital in Columbus.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Sun Prairie

In Sun Prairie, assisted living facilities charge approximately $4,800 per month for services.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Sun Prairie is a relatively costly place to obtain residential care, with assisted living facilities charging monthly rates of $4,800. This exceeds Wisconsin’s norm by $200, and it’s $300 over the national rate. In nearby Janesville, care costs are competitive at $4,600, and seniors may save about $600 per month by obtaining care in Fond du Lac. Even so, Sun Prairie may be an economical alternative to Milwaukee, where assisted living residents pay $5,324 for services, or Racine, where care costs are considerably higher at $5,450.

Sun Prairie

$4,800

Wisconsin

$4,600

United States

$4,500

Janesville

$4,600

Fond du Lac

$4,175

Milwaukee

$5,324

Racine

$5,450

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Sun Prairie seniors pay $4,800 per month for assisted living, which includes personal care services in a residential setting. This is well below the cost of private in-home care or home health care, which come in at $5,339 per month, and it’s roughly half the cost of nursing home care, which starts at $8,851. Adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, is considerably more economically priced at $2,019.

In-Home Care

$5,339

Home Health Care

$5,339

Adult Day Health Care

$2,019

Assisted Living Facility

$4,800

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,851

Note: Data for Sun Prairie was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Madison, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Sun Prairie

Seniors in Sun Prairie may apply for financial assistance for assisted living through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Family Care program which helps to cover costs for seniors who live in a small facility with 20 beds or fewer. Seniors in a larger facility can apply for PACE to help offset costs associated with assisted living. 

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 Sun Prairie

Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie, please visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Sun Prairie

Sun Prairie Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.

Laws and Regulations in Wisconsin

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