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

Greenfield is a city in the Milwaukee metro with an estimated 37,000 residents, about one in five of whom are seniors. The city has a broad range of amenities that appeal to older adults relocating during their retirement years, including a reliable public transportation system and easy access to world-class health care facilities. The local cost of living is high compared to other Wisconsin cities, but retiree-friendly tax laws make the city a financially feasible option for many.    

Older adults who need some assistance with daily activities, such as dressing and meal preparation, may be good candidates for assisted living. These residential facilities promote seniors’ comfort and quality of life with housekeeping and laundry services, daily meals and snacks, recreational activities and a helping hand as necessary. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Greenfield pay $5,073 per month for this level of care, which exceeds state and national averages.  

This introductory guide for assisted living in Greenfield provides more information on local senior care costs and some things to consider before moving to the city. It also highlights some of the programs and agencies that serve older adults in the region.  

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Greenfield

Assisted living facilities in Greenfield are officially called community-based residential facilities and house five or more older unrelated adults who need personal care services. These facilities are monitored and licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which enforces regulations and conducts background checks on prospective caregivers. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Greenfield

  • While Greenfield is among the more expensive places to live in Wisconsin, its overall cost of living is about 6% below the national median. Seniors may save money on living expenses, such as meals, utilities, transportation and housing, by moving to assisted living.  
  • Milwaukee County Transit Service operates the public transportation system in Greenfield, connecting the city with nearby communities and helping locals complete errands and attend medical appointments. Those aged 65 and over are eligible for a pass that provides them with a reduced fare. 
  • Seniors in Greenfield don’t pay state income taxes on their Social Security benefits, which may provide more money for assisted living services. Income from retirement accounts is taxable at a rate ranging from 3.54% to 7.65%, depending on the individual’s annual income, and capital gains are treated as regular income.  
  • Property crime is more common in Greenfield than in the typical U.S. city, with most recent data showing that this type of crime occurs at a rate of 2,530 incidents per 100,000 people compared to the respective state and national rates of 1,471 and 2,110. However, the city has one of the lowest violent crime rates in the country, which may provide peace of mind for those moving here during their retirement years. 
  • Greenfield is one of the warmer cities in Wisconsin. July is warm and humid with high temperatures in the low 80s, but humidity levels are fairly low throughout the rest of the year. Winters are very cold with lows around 13 degrees, and the city sees about 45 inches of snow annually. To help older adults attend errands in the winter months, many assisted living facilities provide transportation services.  
  • Health care costs are about 5% higher in Greenfield than in the nation as a whole, which may be a consideration for those managing chronic conditions. There are no hospitals in Greenfield proper, but its proximity to Milwaukee provides easy access to high-performing medical facilities, such as Froedtert Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin, a nationally ranked hospital with a broad range of adult specialties. 

Paying for Assisted Living in Greenfield

Seniors in Greenfield pay $5,073 per month for assisted living services. This is several hundred dollars higher than the statewide monthly rate of $4,400 and the national average of $4,300.  

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

The Greenfield region is one of the priciest in the state for assisted living services, with local facilities charging $5,073 per month on average for care. In Sheboygan, rates are a little lower, but still expensive compared to the state and nation as a whole, at $4,950. Several cities in Wisconsin offer more affordable care, including Janesville, where seniors pay $3,975 per month, and Green Bay, where care is the cheapest in the state at $3,800. Greenfield is a budget-friendly alternative to Appleton, where monthly fees are several hundred dollars higher at $5,500. 

Greenfield

$5,073

Wisconsin

$4,400

The United States

$4,300

Janesville Area

$3,975

Sheboygan

$4,950

Appleton

$5,500

Green Bay

$3,800

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Assisted living rates in Greenfield average $5,073, which is similar to the cost of home-based care. Seniors who obtain care at home pay $5,053 for homemaker services, which is similar to the level of care that assisted living facilities provide. Home health aide services include some skilled nursing care and are a little pricier at $5,243. Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care option at $1,322. Nursing homes are residential facilities that provide a higher level of care and charge $9,429 for shared rooms and $11,376 for private rooms.  

Homemaker Services

$5,053

Home Health Aide

$5,243

Adult Day Health Care

$1,322

Assisted Living Facility

$5,073

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$9,429

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$11,376

Note: Care cost data for Greenfield was not available, so data for the closest city, Milwaukee Area, was used instead. 

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Greenfield

Greenfield seniors who are frail and low-income may be able to receive help paying for services received in assisted living through the Family Care and Personal Care programs, although the services covered are limited. 

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living Facilities 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 Greenfield

Navigating the process of moving to assisted living can be challenging, but seniors in Greenfield have the support of numerous nonprofit programs and organizations that can help make the transition as smooth as possible. The following table includes resources available to older adults in the region, including legal help, options counseling and referral services.  

ResourceContactService
City of Greenfield Senior Resources(414) 329-5208The city’s Senior Resources Division features a comprehensive list of important resources for older adults, including information on scams that target seniors, emergency alerts, transportation services, Medicare information and health and wellness services.
Milwaukee County Department on Aging(414) 289-6874The Milwaukee County Department on Aging operates as the Greenfield region’s Area Agency on Aging. It uses federal funds to administer a variety of programs to older adults, including one-on-one options counseling, help with accessing public benefits, such as Medicare and Social Security benefits, transportation and health and wellness workshops. The department also has an ombudsman program and can help resolve issues related to assisted living, including quality of care, care planning and intake and discharge procedures.
VA Milwaukee Regional Office(800) 698-2411The VA’s Milwaukee Regional Office is located about 5 miles north of Greenfield. This office provides in-person and over-the-phone assistance to help qualifying individuals access benefits, such as veterans’ and survivors’ pensions, health insurance, veterans’ home placement and Aid and Attendance. The office can also help veterans connect with services in the community, including transportation, social support groups and financial assistance.
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee(414) 727-5300Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to qualifying individuals in the Greenfield region. Its Elder Law program offers free referrals, advice and assistance to those aged 50 and over within the county. Through this program, older adults get help with accessing public benefits that may cover assisted living, including Social Security, SSI and Medicaid.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Greenfield

Greenfield-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.


Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Wisconsin

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