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Assisted Living Communities in Green Bay, Wisconsin

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Green Bay, WI and Nearby Cities

Seniors pay approximately $5,200 for assisted living in Green Bay, according to Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey. While care costs $300 less in Green Bay than the state median, expenses greatly exceed this rate elsewhere. Seniors relocating to Oshkosh spend $775 more on care, while those moving to Fond du Lac spend $1,600 more. At $5,250 per month, Wausau offers one budget-friendly option comparable to Green Bay for budget-minded retirees.

Green Bay

$5,200

Wisconsin

$5,500

The United States

$5,350

Oshkosh

$5,975

Fond du Lac

$6,800

Wausau

$5,250

Paying for Assisted Living in Green Bay

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Green Bay

Wisconsin’s state Medicaid program offers several waivers to assist with services at assisted living facilities. Waiver participants’ room and board costs are capped at the federal SSI benefit rate plus any SSI-E disbursement, minus a $45 personal needs allowance.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Green Bay, WI

Assisted living serves as a price middle ground for seniors in Green Bay, with the cheapest alternative, in-home care, costing $1,482 less. The median rate for a semi-private room in a nursing home stands at $9,581, far exceeding assisted living expenses. However, home health care is the most costly retirement option, with seniors paying $10,677 monthly to receive medical care without moving into a communal environment.

In-Home Care

$3,718

Home Health Care

$10,677

Assisted Living Facility

$5,200

Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)

$9,581

Free Assisted Living Resources in Green Bay

Seniors in Green Bay can access help with researching assisted living options from several local and state resources. The region is home to agencies and programs that provide options counseling, information and referrals for community-based services and access to social and recreational programs for seniors.  

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Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County(920) 448-4300The Aging and Disability Resource Center is the Area Agency on Aging for Green Bay. It provides a broad range of services, including health insurance options counseling, nutrition services, transportation and referrals for local services. The agency also publishes the ADRC Magazine, which can be delivered to the individual’s home address, emailed or picked up for free at local libraries, the ADRC and Grounded Café.  
Brown County Senior Center(920) 448-4309The Brown County Senior Center provides social and recreational programming for older adults in the community. At this location, older adults participate in arts and crafts, health and wellness classes and legal consultations. 
Green Bay Vet Center(920) 435-5650The Green Bay Vet Center supports local veterans and their families through referrals, advice and assistance with obtaining local, state and federal benefits that may help cover assisted living expenses. It screens veterans and their families for eligibility for veterans and survivors pension programs and the Aid and Attendance benefit, as well as for VA healthcare or assisted living placement.  
Legal Action of Wisconsin(920) 432-4645The Green Bay Area Office of Legal Action of Wisconsin provides free legal services for older adults. At this location, seniors get one-on-one help with obtaining public benefits, resolving issues such as Social Security overpayment or denied Medicare claims and understanding assisted living contracts.  
Long-Term Care Ombudsman(800) 815-0015The state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of seniors in assisted living and ensures that local facilities comply with state-mandated standards.  

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Green Bay

In Green Bay, as in the rest of the state, assisted living facilities are licensed and monitored by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This Department enforces rules and regulations to ensure a consistently high standard of care. These include minimum guidelines regarding staffing, care planning, meals, personal care services and recreational programming.  

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Green Bay

  • Transportation services in Green Bay are provided by Green Bay Metro, which operates over a dozen fixed routes in the region. Older adults can utilize this service for easy access to popular points of destination such as local hospitals, the Social Security Administration field office, the library, grocery stores and the Aging & Disability Resource Center.  
  • Green Bay is home to two hospitals, including Bellin Hospital, a 167-bed facility, and St. Vincent Hospital, a 523-bed facility. These hospitals provide 24-hour emergency services and a full range of primary and specialty care services.  
  • Seniors in Green Bay don’t pay state income taxes on Social Security benefits or government pensions. Private pensions and withdrawals from retirement savings accounts are fully taxed at the state level, and sales taxes are low.  
  • The cost of living in Green Bay is about 18% lower than the national average and 9% lower than the state median, making it a good option for older adults with budgetary considerations. Transportation costs, including auto insurance, gasoline and public transportation, are low, as are miscellaneous expenses, such as restaurant meals, clothing and entertainment. 
  • On a 100-point crime index, Green Bay’s property crime rate is 33.6, which is slightly lower than the national average of 35.4. Its violent crime is rated 28.8, which is several points higher than the national average but fairly consistent with the rate of occurrences in similarly sized cities nearby.  
  • Summers in Green Bay are very comfortable, with high temperatures between 70 and 80 degrees on most days, ranking the city among the cooler locations in Wisconsin. Winters are very cold, with lows in the single digits, and residents see close to 50 inches of annual snowfall.  
  • The water quality in Green Bay is very poor, but the city’s air quality rates several points higher than the national average on an air quality index, rating 64 versus the nationwide score of 58.  

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Green Bay

Green Bay-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.

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