Eau Claire is a lively city along the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers in northeast Wisconsin. Home of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, the college town atmosphere is complemented by historic buildings and shade-lined neighborhoods. Eau Claire offers a high number of physicians per capita, nearly double the national average. Furthermore, hospitals in town include regionally ranked Mayo Clinic Health System and HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital. Of the 69,737 residents, the senior population represents just under 15%. Older residents with advanced health care needs may consider nursing home care, which costs $8,167 monthly for a semiprivate room, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Nursing homes provide 24-hour monitoring in a secure environment with skilled nursing services to manage chronic and acute medical conditions. Other long-term care options cost less but vary in the services they provide. Home-based services, such as home health care, and community-based assisted living, offer assistance with personal care and daily activities and may include some medical-type services.
Through the following guide, seniors and families can learn more about nursing homes and long-term care costs in Eau Claire and surrounding cities. Additionally, resources for free and low-cost community programs for seniors are listed.
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1405 Truax bivd., Eau Claire, WI, 54703
"My mother was a resident in the Reflections wing (hospice) of Dove Healthcare West for six months during 2016. As my mother’s health declined she was unable to do many of the things at home that she used to do, and not being able to do those things w..."
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3656 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, WI, 54701
3.5
(2 reviews)
"Dove Healthcare-South has skilled nursing and a small assisted living. It's very nice and my mom really likes that place. It's more economical because there are no tiers. They just charge a set amount. It's at the lower end cost-wise, but there's les..."
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In Eau Claire nursing homes, a semiprivate room costs $8,167, and a private room costs $8,593 monthly.
At a base rate of $8,167 per month for a semiprivate room, nursing home costs in Eau Claire are the lowest in the state, making the city an attractive option for budget-minded seniors. Although this price is $259 more than the national average, it is still economical, offering $855 in savings over the state median. In Madison and Wausau, costs are higher at $8,851 and $9,155, respectively, and in Milwaukee, they are the highest at $10,872. La Crosse costs are similar to those in Eau Claire, averaging $8,669 monthly.
Eau Claire
$8,167
Wisconsin
$9,022
United States
$7,908
Wausau
$9,155
La Crosse
$8,669
Madison
$8,851
Milwaukee
$10,872
Nursing homes in Eau Claire charge $8,167 for semiprivate accommodations, but there are less costly options that provide similar services in-home. Seniors can receive in-home care services for $5,339 monthly, or home health care with medical services. Individuals needing daytime supervision pay the least at $2,356 for adult day health care. When living at home isn't an option, assisted living offers personal care and daily living assistance in a retirement community setting for $4,375 per month, but only provides limited nursing care.
In-Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$2,356
Assisted Living Facility
$4,375
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,167
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$8,593
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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing Homes
DoveSouth
2
Review of Dove Healthcare-South
Tried getting my parent in here for rehab and refused despite the nurses where he was at saying he's a great candidate. Nobody wants to work anymore. I thought very highly of Dove facilities but...
Nursing Homes
Dayle
4
Review of Orchard Hills Assisted Living
Our experience with Orchard Hills was great. The employees are great, they're good and they've been really good to my mother-in-law. We can't go inside, but we did glass visits and they've been...
Nursing Homes
Jo
5
Review of Dove Healthcare-South
Dove Healthcare-South has skilled nursing and a small assisted living. It's very nice and my mom really likes that place. It's more economical because there are no tiers. They just charge a set...
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