Caring.com offers a free service to help families find senior care and authentic reviews to help you in your decision. On average in West Bend, WI, residents and their loved ones rate In Home Care agencies across the 7 options below.
CARING STARS WINNER
W177N9886 Rivercrest Drive, Suite 262 , Germantown, WI, 53022
4.6
(113 reviews)
"We cannot say enough about the great service Delora and her crew have provided for our family member needing home care. They have responded immediately to any issues that have arisen, even while he was still in rehab. Delora especially has gone way a..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
7849 Highway 60 Trunk, Cedarburg, WI, 53012
4.5
(12 reviews)
"They do personal cares, bathe me, cook, light housework, even will water my plants outside. They will take you shopping or to appointments, We use my own van to go anywhere. Very reliable girls, usually on time unless they have personal issues or r..."
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West 227 North 16841 Tillie Lake Court, Jackson, WI, 53037
4.6
(156 reviews)
"My parents have used BrightStar of WB in the past for nursing care and currently for companion care. Both times service was begun efficiently and effectively. The providers have always been very friendly, helpful and professional. I do not hesitat..."
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9429 72nd St., Kenosha, WI, 53142
5.0
(9 reviews)
"They were recommended to us by some friends who told us that they had a good experience with Home Care Services. Greg did a very good job in presenting the potential people that we could use. The interviews with them are very helpful and having them ..."
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West 156 North 8327 Pilgrim Road, Ste 406, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051
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1100A West Washington Street, West Bend, WI, 53095
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5595 County Road Z, West Bend, WI, 53095
Home health care provides nursing, therapy and other specialized services in the privacy and comfort of your home to help you manage a chronic illness, or perhaps recover from surgery or an accident. The goal is to help you continually improve, manage your illness and keep you at home, where you most wish to be. Your home health partners include: Our team of nurses, providing health assessments, patient and family education, IV therapy, enteral feedings, catheter or ostomy care, injections, medication management and nutrition teaching. Our team of rehabilitation professionals, helping bring out your best as you recover from illness or injury, or adapt to a chronic condition. Specialty programs include but are not limited to, Wound Care, Incontinence Management and Lymphedema Treatment. Physical Therapists help you improve strength, flexibility, balance, mobility and endurance. Occupational Therapists provide one-on-one assistance with daily living tasks and teach adaptations to make life at home a little easier.
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The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey indicates that in West Bend, home care agencies charge $5,053 per month on average. This is about $100 higher than the state median of $4,957 and several hundred dollars higher than the national monthly rate of $4,481. In the Wausau area, care costs are considerably more competitive at $4,195. In Oshkosh, rates are consistent with the state average at $4,957, and in Racine, fees exceed West Bend’s average at $5,148.
West Bend
$5,053
Wisconsin
$4,957
United States
$4,481
Oshkosh Area
$4,957
Wausau Area
$4,195
Racine
$5,148
Senior care costs in the West Bend region vary depending on the environment an individual obtains care in and the level of service they need. Home care is moderately priced at $5,053, and home health care, which features some skilled nursing services, is a little costlier at $5,243. Older adults who live at home may save money by attending an adult day health center, which provides care in a daytime community setting for $1,322 monthly. Assisted living rates are comparable to home care at $5,073 monthly, and nursing home rates are higher at $9,429 for semiprivate accommodations.
Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health
$1,322
Assisted Living
$5,073
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,429
Note: Data for West Bend was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Milwaukee Area, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Older adults in West Bend make important decisions regarding their long-term care plans with the help of several local nonprofit agencies and programs. The following table features resources that provide free and low-cost services to help seniors obtain the care they need at home, reduce their expenses and prevent loneliness and isolation.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Citizens Activities, Inc. | (262) 335-4498 | Senior Citizens Activities is a local nonprofit organization that facilitates social and recreational activities for older adults, including bingo, book clubs, cribbage, knitting and crocheting and Wii bowling. It hosts daily fitness activities, such as chair yoga, line dancing and pickleball. It also has monthly foot care clinics and special events throughout the year. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center | (262) 335-4497 | The Aging and Disability Resource Center serves those aged 60 and over, providing a single point of entry for community-based services. Its Information & Assistance program connects older adults with community-based supports, services and financial assistance, and it has benefits counselors who screen seniors for eligibility for public benefits that may help cover home care services. It also operates a senior dining program, which provides congregate and home-delivered meals to qualifying individuals. |
| Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County | (262) 365-0902 | Interfaith Caregivers of Washington County connects qualifying older adults in West Bend with screened volunteers who provide help with nonmedical tasks. Through this organization, seniors can get help with weekly grocery shopping, attending medical appointments, light housekeeping and yard clean-up and in-home visits or phone calls. The organization also maintains an up-to-date list of local organizations that serve seniors. |
| Weatherization Assistance Program | (866) 432-8947 | The statewide Weatherization Assistance Program provides home improvements and upgrades for qualifying individuals, helping them optimize their home’s comfort while reducing their utility expenses. Eligibility is based on income, and those receiving Supplemental Security Income and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program are automatically eligible for weatherization services. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
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