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The 5 Best Nursing Homes in Fond Du Lac, WI for 2024

Located on the beautiful shores of Lake Winnebago, Fond du Lac, WI, is home to about 44,300 residents. The city has a strong senior community, with seniors ages 65 and older making up 15.9% of the population. These seniors benefit from the city's below-average health care costs and from the quality care provided by the SSM Health St. Agnes Hospital – Fond du Lac. This full-service medical center offers an accredited stroke center, cancer care and an award-winning heart and vascular care department.

Many older adults reach a point when they can no longer care for themselves due to complex medical issues. Nursing homes can help, for they provide comprehensive monitoring and care. While caregivers help with daily living activities, licensed nurses and therapists manage chronic conditions, provide therapy and handle special needs. Fond du Lac seniors will generally pay about $7,591 per month for nursing home care, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. People who don't require as much help may prefer assisted living or home care.

In this guide, seniors can learn more about nursing home costs and payment options. Information on free and low-cost resources for seniors is included as well.

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Nursing Home Costs in Fond Du Lac, WI

Nursing homes in Fond du Lac charge an average of $7,591 per month for a shared room or $8,937 per month for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Fond du Lac's nursing home costs are on the low end compared to the national and state averages and to other Wisconsin cities. The U.S. average comes in over $300 more than Fond du Lac's prices while Wisconsin's average is $9,022. Milwaukee shows the highest nursing home rates at $10,872 with Madison at $8,851. Green Bay's prices are $911 higher than those of Fond du Lac, and Eau Claire's are $576 more expensive.

Fond du Lac

$7,591

Wisconsin

$9,022

United States

$7,908

Green Bay

$8,502

Milwaukee

$10,872

Madison

$8,851

Eau Claire

$8,167

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home care is the most expensive type of senior care in Fond du Lac. The next highest option is in-home care or home health care, both of which cost about $5,720 per month. Assisted living communities charge about $3,400 less than nursing homes but do not provide the same level of care. Adult day programs are least expensive at $1,733, but they would not be appropriate for seniors who need high levels of monitoring or assistance.

In-Home Care

$5,720

Home Health Care

$5,720

Adult Day Health Care

$1,733

Assisted Living Facility

$4,175

Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)

$7,591

Nursing Home Care (private room)

$8,937

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Fond Du Lac, WI

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one's stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those who need long-term care will have to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid:Medicaid covers most of the cost of living expenses in a skilled nursing facility for qualifying seniors. Care and room and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras such as specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility requirements are strict and complex, so not all seniors qualify for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

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