KindredHearts of Fond du Lac
566 Sherwood Avenue, Fond Du Lac, WI, 54935
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Many older adults in Beaver Dam reside in assisted living communities, which provide personal care assistance, housekeeping, transport and other services. This long-term care option is for people who need daily help with activities such as meal preparation, bathing and taking medications. It's also a good choice for seniors without many social connections, as the community environment provides opportunities to make new friends and join social events. Assisted living averages $4,175 per month in Beaver Dam, compared to an average of $4,600 throughout Wisconsin and $4,500 nationally.Â
This guide compares assisted living costs in Beaver Dam with nearby locations and outlines some of the city's benefits and drawbacks. It also details forms of financial assistance for care and provides free resources for seniors.
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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services regulates assisted living facilities in Beaver Dam. The department ensures providers comply with state laws governing care quality and resident safety by conducting regular inspections, investigating complaints and taking enforcement actions if violations are found.
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Monthly assisted living costs average $4,175 in Beaver Dam.
At an average cost of $4,175 per month, assisted living in Beaver Dam is $425 cheaper than the state average and $325 less expensive than the national average. However, some nearby locations are slightly more affordable, such as Wausau, which averages $4,125 monthly. Eau Claire is also comparable in cost at just $200 more than Beaver Dam. Milwaukee is one of the most expensive locations at $5,324, and Oshkosh averages $5,157.
Beaver Dam
$4,175
Wisconsin
$4,600
United States
$4,500
Wausau
$4,125
Eau Claire
$4,375
Milwaukee
$5,324
Oshkosh
$5,157
Assisted living is one of the most affordable types of care in Beaver Dam, but seniors may also want to consider other options that could fit their needs. Adult day health care is the most affordable alternative to assisted living, offering savings of up to $2,442 per month, whereas in-home care and home health care average $1,545 more than assisted living. Nursing homes are much more expensive at $7,591 for a semiprivate room but may be the best option for seniors with complicated medical needs.
In-Home Care
$5,720
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$4,175
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$7,591
Note:Â Data for Beaver Dam was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fond du Lac, was used instead.
Wisconsin's Family Care Program offers financial assistance to seniors in Beaver Dam and helps to provide long-term care to adults where they live, which includes in assisted living facilities.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam, please visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Beaver Dam 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.
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