La Crosse sits in the western region of Wisconsin along the Mississippi River. Based on 2024...
Our comprehensive directory on assisted living in La Crosse includes 83 reviews reviews of local facilities. Consumers give these facilities an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
PROMOTION!
3141 East Avenue South, La Crosse, WI 54601
4.6
(17 reviews)
"I was very impressed with the way Brookdale La Crosse looked. It looked warm and inviting and the people I met there were very caring and understanding. It was a place that I would like to live. I liked the way they talked and how they were trying to..."
$2,980
622 Bennora Lee Court, La Crosse, WI 54601
5.0
(5 reviews)
"My aunt lived at Eagle Crest South. She passed within the last six months, but I was there, and I got to see what they have, and I got to see her room. The facility was also very beautiful and well-managed. When I was there the first time, it was sti..."
Pricing not available
2575 S 7TH ST, La Crosse, WI 54601
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We visited the Eagle Crest Communities in La Crosse. The facilities were fine and they had a nice range of care. From an individual, more senior living type of care, to memory care, and expanded assisted living. They also had two levels of assisted l..."
Pricing not available
2555 7th Street South, La Crosse, WI 54601
4.3
(3 reviews)
"My mother currently lives in The Willows. The apartments are just fine. They have one and two bedrooms, and they keep them up real nice. They have recreation, they provide exercise classes, and musicians come in. The dining room is just beautiful. Th..."
Pricing not available
2904 E Ave South, La Crosse, WI 54601
3.4
(5 reviews)
"My b rother resides there. If I ever need such service, I would consider relocating there. THe staff turnover is negligible and their level of care, respect and professionalism is outstanding. ..."
Pricing not available
3503 Park Lane Drive, La Crosse, WI 54601
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We visited Hillview Terrace, and the rooms were pretty much what I expected. The staff were helpful. The place was pretty basic, and the dining facilities looked fine. They had outings once or twice a week. ..."
Pricing not available
Caring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
2525 Shelby Road, La Crosse, WI 54601
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Shelby Terrace Assisted Living is a very convenient location for my mom. I would say it's well-appointed with nice accommodation. It's also friendly. I saw the dining area and I saw a sample of what the menu would be. It's limited because it's two me..."
Pricing not available
1315 Cass St, La Crosse, WI 54601
Cass Street Assisted Living offers retirement living in a relaxed, serene atmosphere with classic elegance.To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search
Pricing not available
1384 County Road 25, La Crescent, MN 55947
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I'm very impressed with SpringBrook Village of La Crescent. It's well taken care of. The rooms are very large. The people are very friendly. The food is incredibly good. It's homemade. Everything about it seems very good. There are fewer caregivers t..."
$2,480
PROMOTION!
949 10th Avenue North, Onalaska, WI 54650
4.2
(5 reviews)
"Brookdale Onalaska is excellent because it's very small, and they pay attention to what's going on with my mother, and they report to me everything that happens. She's been there at assisted living for a month and a half. The staff is excellent, and ..."
$4,275
2120 Staphorst Lane, Holmen, WI 54636
4.0
(4 reviews)
"My mother-in-law will move into Caretta Holmen. Becky, the manager, was very professional, warm, and friendly. The facility looked clean. However, I'm disappointed in terms of the size of the unit, but it is what it is...."
$4,800
1319 Bad Axe Court, Viroqua, WI 54665
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I went on a tour of this facility. The staff was happy and so were the people living there. They have so much to offer. Staff was very helpful in answering all my question very knowledgeable of the senior community. Every person there will have a cal..."
Pricing not available
101 Juniper Ln, Holmen, WI 54636
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Hearten House III is a memory care unit with 12 residents. They're a part of the Eagle Crest. They gave us a tour, and we picked a room because they had several rooms vacant. One of the directors of the whole Eagle Crest gave us a tour along with the..."
Pricing not available
620 Malin Court, Holmen, WI 54636
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I went to Prairie Home, and I would have given it a 5. The tour was excellent, but it was too far from me. I liked the staff, it was all on ground level, which I liked. It was smaller, the activities were good, and the meals were fine. If they were c..."
Pricing not available
1049 Chicago Avenue, Viroqua, WI 54665
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Creamery Creek Senior Living is a wonderful place. It's brand new and my mother has full care. She does not have to do anything. Her apartment is cleaned, she gets all meals, and her laundry is washed. She's very happy there. They have people who che..."
$2,915
108 17th Ave S, Onalaska, WI 54650
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother is in Laurel Manor. I have nothing, but good things to say about the care that she was given there. Their facility is small. They have 22 rooms. They have a communal dining area with a TV. They do activities, and they have volunteers that c..."
Pricing not available
W466 County Road K, Stoddard, WI 54658
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Pleasant Valley Seniors has been very good, and we're very happy with it. It's a lower cost, affordable, and small senior home. The staff is very pleasant and very friendly. They do card games, board games, and a common area with a television, but th..."
Pricing not available
861 Critter Court, Onalaska, WI 54650
4.4
(13 reviews)
"We visited Spring Brook Assisted Living. It is very nice. I would say the best I've seen out of all of them, facility-wise, was Spring Brook Assisted Living. It was new, well laid out and fresh, clean, and kind of fancier, too. The rooms were top-not..."
Pricing not available
351 Mason Street NW, Onalaska, WI 54650
4.4
(9 reviews)
"We have our name in Eagle Crest North. It's very wonderful. They're active, and they're moving. They have a staff that cares for them, and they check on them every hour. It looked like an ideal place for what we needed. The staff who assisted me was ..."
Pricing not available
425 North Badger Street, Caledonia, MN 55921
1.5
(2 reviews)
"I happened to visit Caledonia Care and Rehab Buck, once my co-worker asked me to accompany him as he wanted to see his Mother in law. This was my first visit to any such facility and I had fairly high standards in my mind. Once we entered the facilit..."
Pricing not available
Assisted Living
Scott
5.0
Review of Eagle Crest Communities
We visited the Eagle Crest Communities in La Crosse. The facilities were fine and they had a nice range of care. From an individual, more senior living type of care, to memory care, and expanded...
Assisted Living
Cameron
3.0
Review of Brookdale La Crosse (AL)
I toured Brookdale La Crosse. Primarily, I could bring my dog. The living space is adequate. The facility is very clean, neat, and orderly. The woman who I took a tour with didn't seem to know...
Assisted Living
Diane
5.0
Review of Brookdale La Crosse (AL)
I was very impressed with the way Brookdale La Crosse looked. It looked warm and inviting and the people I met there were very caring and understanding. It was a place that I would like to live. I...
According to information in the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in La Crosse pay around $5,250 monthly for assisted living. This rate tracks below the state and national respective norms of $5,500 and $5,350, and it comes in on the lower end of typical care costs in the western region of Wisconsin. For example, in Madison, rates run higher at approximately $5,973, while seniors in Janesville pay about $6,044.
La Crosse
$5,250
Wisconsin
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Eau Claire
$5,965
Wausau
$5,250
Madison
$5,973
Janesville
$6,044
Seniors in La Crosse who are looking for financial aid for assisted living may apply to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ Family Care program, which helps cover services for personal and medical care. Seniors who are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may also apply for the Exceptional Expense Supplement, a program that provides a monthly subsidy for supportive services.
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.
In La Crosse, assisted living communities charge around $5,250 per month for care. By comparison, home health care care rates run considerably lower at approximately $3,432. However, assisted living costs compare favorably to nursing home fees, which come in near $10,159 monthly for shared rooms.
Home Health Care
$3,432
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$10,159
In La Crosse, there are several charities and governmental organizations that provide assistance to seniors. Some offer community services, while others can be used to help plan long-term care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of La Crosse County | (800) 500-3910 | Wisconsin’s Aging and Disability Resource Centers offer supportive services to those in need. Seniors can get help assessing their care needs, finding placement in a long-term care home and accessing benefits and assistance programs to help finance their care. In addition, this organization offers wellness education such as low-impact fitness classes, chronic disease management courses and cognitive health programs. |
| Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long Term Care | (800) 815-0015 | This organization runs the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program. These volunteer ombudsmen help seniors in long-term care communities learn about their rights. They also serve as mediators to help care home residents resolve complaints and concerns about their care or treatment. |
| Legal Action Wisconsin | (608) 785-2809 | An Elder Rights Project run by this non-profit offers assistance to victims of elder abuse and fraud. In addition, this organization offers professional help with civil issues like tax disputes, housing matters and consumer issues. Seniors can also get help gaining access to health care and public benefits programs to which they have previously been denied. |
La Crosse-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.
.png&w=256&q=75){kind=small}
