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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Kenosha, WI for 2024

Home to an estimated 12,892 seniors, Kenosha is Wisconsin’s fourth-largest city with a total population of 99,444. The cost of living in this waterfront city is relatively low, and its weather is considered more pleasant than most places in the state, especially in the summer. For medical care, the city’s seniors have several options, including Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha, a certified geriatric emergency care facility that was previously rated as one of the top 100 hospitals in the country.

Since Kenosha’s $9,277 average monthly cost of nursing home care is above the median costs for the state and the country, seniors who don’t need to be under the constant supervision of doctors and nurses may want to look into assisted living or home care. In the city’s nursing homes, seniors can receive a wider range of services, such as personal care, medication management, injections, wound care, diabetes management and assistance with daily living activities.

The costs of senior care in Kenosha are covered in this guide in addition to programs that may help seniors pay for care at a nursing home or delay moving into one. Programs that can help seniors get the most out of their time in a nursing facility are included as well.

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Nursing Home Costs in Kenosha, WI

On average, private rooms in Kenosha’s nursing homes cost $10,494 a month, and semiprivate rooms cost $9,277 per month. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Most seniors in nursing homes across Wisconsin as well as the country spend less on their care than residents in Kenosha. Compared to Kenosha, Fond du Lac is one of the most affordable cities for nursing home care at $7,902 a month, while Janesville is one of the most expensive. Its nursing home residents pay an average of $9,612 per month. In Milwaukee, seniors pay $152 more for nursing home care than older adults in Kenosha. Out of the nearby cities, Madison, with its $8,790 average cost of nursing home care, is the second-most affordable.   

Kenosha

$9,277

Wisconsin

$8,684

United States

$7,756

Milwaukee

$9,429

Janesville

$9,612

Fond du Lac

$7,902

Madison

$8,790

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

The cost of senior care in Kenosha ranges from $1,300 per month for adult day health care to $10,494 a month for nursing home care with a private room. By opting for a nursing home’s semiprivate accommodations, seniors usually save over $1,000 per month. Home care and home health care in the city cost the same at $5,148, and assisted living averages $4,650 per month.

Home care

$5,148

Home health care

$5,148

Adult day health care

$1,300

Assisted living

$4,650

Nursing home (semiprivate room)

$9,277

Nursing home (private room)

$10,494

Note: Data for Kenosha was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Racine, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Kenosha, 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 in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible 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 any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free Resources for Seniors in Kenosha, WI

The list below provides an overview of resources Kenosha’s seniors can use to get help paying for nursing home care or to avoid moving into a nursing facility by arranging in-home care. Programs that support seniors currently living in nursing homes are also mentioned.

ResourceContactService
Kenosha County Aging & Disability Resource Center(262) 605-6646At the Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource Center, seniors can learn about free programs that can help them stay healthy while living at home. The ADRC provides free counseling on ways to pay for long-term care, information about nutrition programs and a safe space for seniors or concerned parties to report elder abuse. The agency also provides referrals for home health agencies, respite care and home modification programs that can help seniors make their homes safer and easier to navigate.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 815-0015Through the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, seniors can learn about specific nursing facilities in their area and file complaints about the care they receive as residents. Ombudsmen are dedicated to ensuring that nursing home residents enjoy the rights guaranteed to them by the laws and regulations governing the state's senior care facilities. Seniors or their families can file complaints, and all services are confidential and free.
Benefits Assistance(262) 605-6646The Benefits Assistance program at the ADRC pairs seniors with knowledgeable insurance specialists who help answer questions about Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security. Workers with the program can explain which insurance plans seniors qualify for and whether their nursing home care will be covered. Seniors can also receive assistance with the application process and appealing denials.
Meals on Wheels(262) 658-0237Monday through Friday, homebound seniors can receive one or two meals delivered to their residences through the Meals on Wheels program. Meals are designed to provide one-third of seniors' recommended dietary intake, and the program can also deliver food for seniors' pets.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Brian

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Bay at Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center

My father is at The Bay at Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center. What I like the most is the staff. They give me minimum weekly updates on how he's doing even if it's just to say he's doing...

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Mickey

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Bay at Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center

My brother is currently at The Bay at Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center. They seem to be doing OK taking care of him, but it seems pretty crowded there. I've seen the food that they serve...

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terrible123

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of The Bay at Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center

Horrible facility, peeling paint in rooms, no phones. Can’t ever get a hold of anyone, put on eternal hold. Filed State complaint after my brother had bed sores and admitted to hospital a second...

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