Fort Atkinson, WI, lies on the Rock River and is approximately 33 miles east of Madison, the state capital. While the city offers 5 assisted living communities, the surrounding area adds 20 more. On average, Fort Atkinson’s assisted living communities charge $4,600 per month, $100 more than the nationwide figure but in line with Wisconsin’s average price.
You’ll find 135 reviews provider reviews in our directory below, with assisted living earning an average star rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in Fort Atkinson.
737 Reena Avenue, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
4.8
(10 reviews)
"My brother moved into Reena Senior Living a couple of weeks ago. It is a very nice place. The apartment is very nice, spacious, and well-equipped. The staff is very helpful, very informative, and very nice. The residents seemed to be very welcoming. ..."
$3,530
1531 Commonwealth Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Deciding on a new home for our Mother was a very tough decision. Sienna Crest really made us feel welcome and made our decision much easier. It was comforting to see how much the Manager and her staff loved Mother. We will always have a special place..."
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200 S Water Street West, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff at Wellington Place are so loving and caring, they go out there way to care for the residents. I feel so safe with my love one there, Thank you to all the staff at Wellington Place...."
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1 MILWAUKEE AVE W, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I visited Black Hawk Senior Living for my mother. I personally like it. I thought it had a very homey atmosphere, like it wasn't so sterile looking and had more warmth. The facility used to be a formal hotel, so it had a very nice dining room. Not al..."
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525 Memorial Drive, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
3.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to look at Wellington Meadows. I found the room to be okay. But I was a little concerned about the fact that they didn't have a regular cook, and they had no housekeeper. I wasn't comfortable with the way things were set up. I thought it was a..."
$3,750
826 E Reinel St., Jefferson, WI 53549
5.0
(4 reviews)
"Sunset Ridge Jefferson was a very nice facility. I couldn't say enough things about it. It seemed like it would just be perfect for my parents and it's 5 minutes from where I live. We could hear happy voices from the residents and they were playing c..."
$6,300
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1550 N Country Club Parkway, Elkhorn, WI 53121
4.8
(5 reviews)
"I went to look at the Frontida of Elkhorn. The rooms looked great. They were very spacious and nice. Everything looked clean and well-maintained. The staff member who I met seemed very friendly and helpful. They had a courtyard, a bar area, and a pla..."
$5,670
900 OKeefe, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
4.8
(5 reviews)
"Mom moved into Prairie Gardens. When we first took her there to tour the place, she immediately liked it. She liked the atmosphere, which was cozy and friendly. The food is wonderful. The plates and the food are always warm. The staff is very attenti..."
$4,000
999 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
4.7
(4 reviews)
"I toured Wilkinson Woods Senior Living. I very much liked the entire vibe and aesthetic of the place. The executive director had a wonderful personality, was very energetic, and was able to read my reactions. It was very pleasant, and I thought the p..."
$4,960
1805 Kensington Drive, Waukesha, WI 53188
4.5
(16 reviews)
"I toured Oak Hill Terrace Senior Living. The gal who toured me around was wonderful, and the residents were friendly. The facility was very clean, but it was an older facility. The one downside was that the parking for visitors outside was very poor,..."
$1,795
300 O'Neil Street, Lake Mills, WI 53551
4.5
(4 reviews)
"LakeHouse Lake Mills was very nice. The rooms were really nice and very spacious. The bathrooms were a bit smaller but still nice. The facility has two wings, but it's small and homey. They have a big common area that they utilize well between dining..."
$5,635
5601 Burke Rd, Madison, WI 53718
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I like Charter Senior Living of Madison. The atmosphere was more like an apartment living. It had a full kitchen and a patio or a deck off the unit, so I liked that. It was pretty bright and airy. It's newer and everything. The staff was nice. She wa..."
$3,800
275 North City Station Drive, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
4.4
(13 reviews)
"We physically toured Talamore Senior Living. The tour was very informative. The manager was very pleasant, and she answered all our questions. We looked at a two-bedroom apartment. They have lots of activities. The nice thing about Talamore is that w..."
$2,875
2321 Jackson St, Stoughton, WI 53589
4.3
(3 reviews)
"Stoughton Meadows has a team of individuals that are there for reasons beyond employment. This review is pure and true from my experiences received each time I visited my mother, which was 2x (minimum), during the week and then at least once each we..."
$4,000
705 Ziegler Rd, Madison, WI 53714
4.2
(4 reviews)
"Madison Pointe is very nice and has limited choices. Everybody is very nice, the place is clean, and the food is good, fresh, and they don't use preservatives. My parents are happy there. The Monday through Friday staff is wonderful, but it's a littl..."
$4,000
718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI 53718
4.1
(24 reviews)
"We toured Oak Park Place Madison. It was good. We saw what we needed to see and answered all our questions. The staff was pleasant and not pushy, showed us everything, and took his time...."
$2,744
435 W Starin Rd, Whitewater, WI 53190
4.0
(5 reviews)
"I am very impressed with Fairhaven. They seemed to offer everything anybody could want. The place was very clean and well maintained. The people were extremely nice, and the food was very good. They are in the process of renovating, which is very goo..."
$1,310
2203 Hancock Lane, Janesville, WI 53545
4.0
(2 reviews)
"The facility seemed adequate. I was not overly impressed with the common or private areas for those living there, but it seemed to provide them with everything necessary. The staff was friendly and it was clean, but facilities like this can't get a..."
$4,110
35 Tower Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Faith Gardens was fantastic, I would recommend them any time, any place. The staff was very warm and welcoming. The clients were smiling and all seemed happy. They have different size rooms, and each one had their own bathroom, a nice closet, and som..."
$4,200
700 Myrtle Way, Janesville, WI 53545
3.4
(15 reviews)
"I toured Oak Park Place and everything was nice. I was impressed by their apartment. They did very good use of the rooms. Betty was very thorough and she was very nice when we toured. She's very good. They have an activity room and an outdoor patio...."
$2,762
Assisted Living
Richard
4.0
Review of Reena Senior Living
We went to Reena Senior Living. I didn't dislike anything about it. What I liked a lot about it was the amount of space. You could have a one-bedroom, a two-bedroom or you could have a one-bedroom...
Assisted Living
Judith
5.0
Review of Reena Senior Living
My brother moved into Reena Senior Living a couple of weeks ago. It is a very nice place. The apartment is very nice, spacious, and well-equipped. The staff is very helpful, very informative, and...
Assisted Living
Lisa
5.0
Review of Reena Senior Living
My father moved into Reena Senior Living this week. We liked the people, the atmosphere, the closeness to things that he likes to do, the closeness to family, and I have friends that live there....
Fort Atkinson shares the state assisted living average of $4,600. However, citywide rates run $100 higher than the national average. Eau Claire and Green Bay are more affordable destinations for assisted living than Fort Atkinson, with monthly rates lower by $225 and $150, respectively. On the other hand, Madison’s seniors pay $200 more than those in Fort Atkinson for the same type of long-term care. The average cost increases further in Milwaukee, where assisted living facilities charge $724 more than communities in Fort Atkinson.
Fort Atkinson
$4,600
Wisconsin
$4,600
US
$4,500
Madison
$4,800
Milwaukee
$5,324
Eau Claire
$4,375
Green Bay
$4,450
In Fort Atkinson, assisted living facilities charge an average monthly fee of $4,600.
Wisconsin’s Medicaid State Plan offers several waivers that may help seniors in Fort Atkinson cover the costs of RCACs and CBRFs. Those already receiving SSI and currently living in a facility may be eligible for a monthly subsidy from the Wisconsin Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Exceptional Expense Supplement (SSI-E) program.
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.
Assisted living is the most affordable senior care option in Fort Atkinson. Seniors who need 24/7 clinical oversight, rehabilitation or skilled services, such as IV therapy and wound care, pay about $9,688 for semi-private accommodation in a nursing home, $5,088 more than assisted living. Aging in place also tends to be pricier than assisted living. Home health care includes visiting care from nurses and therapists, costing almost $1,600 more than residential assisted living. In-home care aides support seniors with day-to-day tasks and personal care, attracting a monthly fee that’s $1,501 higher than assisted living.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,197
Assisted Living Facility
$4,600
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,688
Note: Data for Fort Atkinson was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Janesville, was used instead.
Fort Atkinson 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 Fort Atkinson, please visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
Fort Atkinson 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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