Genesis Behavioral Services
5427 W VILLARD AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53218
Seniors who want to enjoy more of the area’s amenities may consider assisted living. This form of residential care is suitable for adults who are active and independent but need occasional help with personal care or household tasks. Senior living communities in Mequon charge $5,073 per month, according to Genworth Financial’s Cost of Care Survey for 2020. Although this is higher than the state and national average, rates include accommodations, meals, personal care and recreational activities.
This guide features information about local providers and average prices. We’ve also included a directory of free resources to help with long-term care planning.
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5427 W VILLARD AVE, Milwaukee, WI, 53218
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Regardless of the community you choose, all assisted living facilities in Mequon and surrounding areas must meet safety standards enforced by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance. This agency regulates four types of assisted living centers classified as adult day care facilities, adult family homes, community-based residential facilities and residential care apartment complexes.
According to Genworth Financial, assisted living facilities in Mequon charge $5,073 per month, higher than the state and national average.
Mequon is one of the most expensive locations for assisted living in southeast Wisconsin. Seniors in the area pay $673 more than the state median of $4,400 and $773 more than the national average of $4,300. Rates are also higher than other metropolitan areas in the region. Prices in Madison and Sheboygan are approximately $125 lower. Seniors in Fond du Lac save $387 per month, and those in Racine save $423.
Mequon
$5,073
Wisconsin
$4,400
The United States
$4,300
Sheboygan
$4,950
Racine
$4,650
Fond du Lac
$4,686
Madison
$4,956
With an average cost of $5,073 per month, assisted living is cheaper than many forms of long-term care. Seniors who want to live at home and can travel to a community-based facility typically pay $1,322 per month for adult day health care. Rates increase to $5,053 per month for homemaker services and $5,243 for a home health aide. Seniors who require a higher level of medical support can expect to pay roughly twice as much for skilled nursing based on average rates of $9,429 for a semiprivate room and $11,376 for a private room.
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 Mequon was not available, so data for the closest city, Milwaukee, was used instead.
Mequon 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.
Seniors in Mequon and southeast Wisconsin can take advantage of various government-sponsored services designed to improve their well-being and connect them with community-based resources. Learn more about some of the most comprehensive resources below.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Ozaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center | (262) 284-8120 | The Ozaukee County Aging and Disability Resource Center is a one-stop-shop for information about long-term care, senior nutrition programs, transportation and government benefits. Staff members provide one-on-one consultations to help seniors and disabled adults access appropriate services and cut through the red tape associated with applications and appeals. |
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources Inc. | (608) 243-5670 | GWAAR is a nonprofit government-affiliated agency that provides information about state and federal programs available to seniors, disabled adults and caregivers in Mequon and more than 70 counties and tribal areas statewide. In addition to planning for the state's future long-term care needs, it provides elder law resources, guardianship assistance, senior employment opportunities and information about preventing Medicare fraud. |
Ozaukee County Veterans Services Office | (262) 238-8326 | Located in Port Washington, this county agency provides informational services and application assistance to help veterans and dependents qualify for local, state and federal benefits. These programs can help with medical services, transportation and long-term care. Individuals who receive a military pension may qualify for a financial supplement designed to cover the cost of personal care provided at home or in an assisted living facility. |
Ozaukee Family Services | (262) 376-7774 | Seniors and retirees looking for a way to stay active while giving back to the community can find a variety of volunteer opportunities through Ozaukee Family Services. Mequon residents can serve as volunteer drivers or provide grocery shopping assistance. The organization also needs individuals who can perform basic household maintenance and handyman chores or are willing to volunteer at annual fundraisers and special events. |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman for Ozaukee County | (800) 815-0015 | The Board on Aging and Long Term Care manages the state's Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and Medigap Helpline. The ombudsman for Ozaukee County serves current and prospective long-term care residents by providing information about assisted living facilities and residents' rights. It also accepts complaints and works with providers to resolve disputes and concerns about the quality of care. |
Mequon-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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Penny
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Review of StoryPoint Mequon
We toured StoryPoint Mequon, but they were quite a bit more expensive. And I didn't see a significant difference in what they had to offer versus what the other places had to offer. Carrie, the...
Provider response
Hi Penny, Thank you so much for visiting us at StoryPoint and taking the time to leave a review. Each family's unique wants and needs help determine our pricing. We are happy to hear that you...
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Caroline
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Review of StoryPoint Mequon
My husband moved into StoryPoint Mequon. It's close to my home. They have a very caring staff. They do serve communion. The food is very good. They have events. They have a bus that they sometimes...
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Linda.R
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Review of StoryPoint Mequon
My father has been in assisted living in the StoryPoint Community for about a year now. It was recommended to us by a friend whose mother was living there. He has a beautiful 1 bedroom plus den...