Appleton, Wisconsin, is located in the central part of the state and ranks in the top five in the nation for affordability on Caring’s Senior Living Report 2022. The average resident here pays roughly 14% of their income to rent, significantly lower than the national average of 20%, and the overall cost of living is 15% below the national average. Appleton’s primary medical facility, Ascension NE Wisconsin-St. Elizabeth, is ranked as high-performing in stroke care by US News and World Report.
According to price data in the Genworth Financial Cost of Care Survey 2021, the average monthly cost of home care in Appleton is $5,339. This price assumes 44 hours of care per week and may be higher or lower depending on the home care agency and the exact services provided. Home health care, which adds an extra layer of medical support, is about the same cost as home care.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in Appleton– complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.