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

 

Located at the northwestern tip of Wisconsin near scenic Lake Superior, the vibrant city of Superior offers a welcoming environment for retirement. It has about 26,000 residents and a large senior community that makes up 16% of the population, promoting access to community-based services and age-friendly recreational opportunities for older adults. The city offers comfortable weather throughout the year, encouraging an active lifestyle, and high access to health care makes it practical for seniors managing ongoing health conditions.

Superior also has several assisted living facilities for older adults who want freedom from the stress of living alone. These facilities provide housing, daily meals and individualized care plans for those who need help with day-to-day activities, such as bathing and dressing. They also organize daily and weekly activities and outings, and many accommodate pets. On average, seniors in Superior pay $5,000 per month for assisted living, which is higher than the state and national norms of $4,600 and $4,500, respectively.

Through this guide, readers can get information on common ways to pay for assisted living in the Superior region. They can also find details on some of the local resources that support current and prospective assisted living residents. 

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Superior

In Superior, assisted living facilities are officially licensed as community-based residential facilities, and they’re regulated by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This department enforces minimum standards for housing and meal requirements, staffing and care planning. It also maintains a list of all licensed assisted living facilities in the state.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Superior

 

  • Superior offers a budget-friendly lifestyle, which may make the city a favorable option for retirees with limited financial resources. On a 100-point cost of living index based on average living costs nationwide, the city scores 81, about nine points lower than the state norm. Housing costs are especially low here, which may result in affordable assisted living costs.
  • Most of the crime that takes place in Superior is property-related, although the rate at which this type of crime occurs has been steadily dropping for about a decade. On a 100-point crime index, the city scores 75 for this type of crime, which is considerably higher than the national score of 35.4. However, violent crime is uncommon, scoring 14.6 versus 22.7 nationally, which may provide peace of mind to some prospective assisted living residents.
  • Superior offers comfortable weather throughout the year, earning it a rating of 9 on a 10-point comfort index, compared to the nation’s average of 7.8. Summers are pleasant with temperatures in the mid-70s, and noticeable humidity is uncommon. Winters are chilly, with lows in the single digits, and the city gets about 63 inches of snow. To help residents stay comfortable during the cold months, assisted living facilities often provide individual climate controls and indoor amenities and activities.
  • Essentia Health St. Mary's Hospital-Superior offers primary and specialty medical services and 24-hour emergency care in Superior proper, promoting access to health care for those in assisted living. Health care costs in the city are comparable to the national norm, and while the number of doctors per capita is about a quarter of the nation’s average, many assisted living facilities have on-staff nurses and on-call physicians.
  • Private pension income, withdrawals from retirement accounts and a portion of public pension income are taxable in Wisconsin. However, the state offers a retirement income exclusion of up to $5,000 to those aged 65 and over, and it doesn’t tax Social Security benefits. This may help some seniors afford assisted living fees in Superior.

 

Paying for Assisted Living in Superior

 

In Superior, assisted living residents pay $5,000 per month for care and housing, although rates may vary depending on a facility’s size and amenities.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Assisted living facilities in Superior charge $5,000 per month for services, which is about 9% higher than the Wisconsin norm and 11% higher than the national average. Seniors typically find more affordable care in other cities across Wisconsin, including the state’s capital city of Madison, where care costs are $200 less than in Superior. In Eau Claire, rates are competitive at $4,375, and in Wausau, monthly fees are about 18% lower than in Superior. On the other hand, assisted living in Superior may be more cost-effective than services in Oshkosh, where facilities charge $5,157 for care.

Superior

$5,000

Wisconsin

$4,600

United States

$4,500

Eau Claire

$4,375

Wausau

$4,125

Oshkosh

$5,157

Madison

$4,800

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At $5,000 per month, assisted living rates in Superior are moderate compared to other types of senior care within the city. Seniors who need nonmedical care at home pay higher rates of $5,815 for in-home care, and those who need skilled home health care pay nearly 50% more than assisted living residents for monthly care. Nursing home rates are even higher at $11,602 for semi private accommodations, although adult day health care rates are considerably less than assisted living costs at $1,276.

In-Home Care

$5,815

Home Health Care

$7,436

Adult Day Health Care

$1,276

Assisted Living Facility

$5,000

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$11,602

Note: Data for Superior was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Duluth, MN, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Superior

Wisconsin's Department of Health Services oversees the Family Care program, a  Medicaid Waiver program for adults requiring long-term care. Seniors who live in assisted living facilities may be eligible for financial assistance through this 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 Superior

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

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Superior

 

Superior 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 Laws and Regulations in Wisconsin

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