37 Assisted Living Facilities near Cudahy, WI

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Cudahy

• The weather in Cudahy is kept relatively stable by the presence of Lake Michigan, though winters can get cold. Overnight lows in January average just 16 degrees, and winter sees roughly 47 inches of snow each year. This can be an issue for cold-sensitive seniors. Summers are generally mild, with daily highs averaging 80 degrees. Warm months see 34.5 inches of rain in Cudahy.
  
• The cost of living in Cudahy is not high by national standards, though it is a bit above the average cost of living in the state of Wisconsin. Across most common categories of expense, seniors in Cudahy pay roughly one percent more than the national average, while healthcare costs run to around five percent above national rates.
  
• Crime rates in Cudahy are generally low. In all categories combined, Cudahy has less than half the crime of similar cities nationwide. This is mostly property crime, such as theft. Violent crime is even less common in Cudahy, making the public spaces relatively safe for seniors.
  
• Seniors in Cudahy can use the scheduled routes of the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to access the entire lakeshore area. Seniors age 65 and over qualify for discount fares on MCTS buses, and seniors with disabilities may get a premium discount on all rides. Dial-a-ride service is offered with short turnarounds in most areas.
  
• The Cudahy area is home to world-class medical facilities, including those specializing in brain health and dementia care such as Aurora St Luke's Medical Center and Aurora St Luke's South Shore, in the event of medical emergencies or illness.
  
• Cudahy has an array of community resources for seniors, including the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP), an organization that helps pay emergency heating and electric bills, as well as two senior centers.