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W182 S8320 Pioneer Dr, Muskego, WI, 53150
Older adults who need some assistance with daily activities, such as dressing and meal preparation, may be good candidates for assisted living. These residential facilities promote seniors’ comfort and quality of life with housekeeping and laundry services, daily meals and snacks, recreational activities and a helping hand as necessary. The Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey reports that seniors in Greenfield pay $5,073 per month for this level of care, which exceeds state and national averages. Â
This introductory guide for assisted living in Greenfield provides more information on local senior care costs and some things to consider before moving to the city. It also highlights some of the programs and agencies that serve older adults in the region. Â
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W182 S8320 Pioneer Dr, Muskego, WI, 53150
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Assisted living facilities in Greenfield are officially called community-based residential facilities and house five or more older unrelated adults who need personal care services. These facilities are monitored and licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, which enforces regulations and conducts background checks on prospective caregivers.Â
Seniors in Greenfield pay $5,073 per month for assisted living services. This is several hundred dollars higher than the statewide monthly rate of $4,400 and the national average of $4,300. Â
The Greenfield region is one of the priciest in the state for assisted living services, with local facilities charging $5,073 per month on average for care. In Sheboygan, rates are a little lower, but still expensive compared to the state and nation as a whole, at $4,950. Several cities in Wisconsin offer more affordable care, including Janesville, where seniors pay $3,975 per month, and Green Bay, where care is the cheapest in the state at $3,800. Greenfield is a budget-friendly alternative to Appleton, where monthly fees are several hundred dollars higher at $5,500.Â
Greenfield
$5,073
Wisconsin
$4,400
The United States
$4,300
Janesville Area
$3,975
Sheboygan
$4,950
Appleton
$5,500
Green Bay
$3,800
Assisted living rates in Greenfield average $5,073, which is similar to the cost of home-based care. Seniors who obtain care at home pay $5,053 for homemaker services, which is similar to the level of care that assisted living facilities provide. Home health aide services include some skilled nursing care and are a little pricier at $5,243. Adult day health care is the cheapest senior care option at $1,322. Nursing homes are residential facilities that provide a higher level of care and charge $9,429 for shared rooms and $11,376 for private rooms. Â
Homemaker Services
$5,053
Home Health Aide
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,322
Assisted Living Facility
$5,073
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,429
Nursing Home Facility (private room)
$11,376
Note: Care cost data for Greenfield was not available, so data for the closest city, Milwaukee Area, was used instead.Â
Greenfield seniors who are frail and low-income may be able to receive help paying for services received in assisted living through the Family Care and Personal Care programs, although the services covered are limited.Â
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.
Navigating the process of moving to assisted living can be challenging, but seniors in Greenfield have the support of numerous nonprofit programs and organizations that can help make the transition as smooth as possible. The following table includes resources available to older adults in the region, including legal help, options counseling and referral services. Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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City of Greenfield Senior Resources | (414) 329-5208 | The city’s Senior Resources Division features a comprehensive list of important resources for older adults, including information on scams that target seniors, emergency alerts, transportation services, Medicare information and health and wellness services. |
Milwaukee County Department on Aging | (414) 289-6874 | The Milwaukee County Department on Aging operates as the Greenfield region’s Area Agency on Aging. It uses federal funds to administer a variety of programs to older adults, including one-on-one options counseling, help with accessing public benefits, such as Medicare and Social Security benefits, transportation and health and wellness workshops. The department also has an ombudsman program and can help resolve issues related to assisted living, including quality of care, care planning and intake and discharge procedures. |
VA Milwaukee Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The VA’s Milwaukee Regional Office is located about 5 miles north of Greenfield. This office provides in-person and over-the-phone assistance to help qualifying individuals access benefits, such as veterans’ and survivors’ pensions, health insurance, veterans’ home placement and Aid and Attendance. The office can also help veterans connect with services in the community, including transportation, social support groups and financial assistance. |
Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee | (414) 727-5300 | Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee is a nonprofit organization that provides free legal services to qualifying individuals in the Greenfield region. Its Elder Law program offers free referrals, advice and assistance to those aged 50 and over within the county. Through this program, older adults get help with accessing public benefits that may cover assisted living, including Social Security, SSI and Medicaid. |
Greenfield-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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