Wilkinson Woods Senior Living
999 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
"Both my parents moved to Wilkinson Woods in 2011. It was hard to move them from their own home but everyone there...
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999 E. Summit Avenue, Oconomowoc, WI 53066
"Both my parents moved to Wilkinson Woods in 2011. It was hard to move them from their own home but everyone there...
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Assisted Living
Oldlady
3.0
Review of Towner Crest
Food is awful. In the years I have lived here the food has dramatically declined. The cost has doubled to over 10 K a month for assisting living. In the past they have attempted to change extra if...
Assisted Living
Diane
4.0
Review of Wilkinson Woods Senior Living
I toured Wilkinson Woods Senior Living. I thought it was great. I like the friendliness of it. However, it's a little pricey. I ran into several staff members, and they were all very nice. The...
Assisted Living
Faye3
5.0
Review of Wilkinson Woods Senior Living
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...
Oconomowoc seniors pay $5,324 per month on average for assisted living, which is hundreds of dollars higher than the state average of $4,600 and the national average of $4,500. In Oshkosh, rates are about $170 lower than in Oconomowoc, and in Janesville, care costs are $724 below the local median. Seniors may save even more money by opting for care in Fond du Lac, where facilities charge average monthly rates of $4,175. Even so, Oconomowoc is a budget-friendly alternative to Racine, where rates come in at $5,450.
Oconomowoc
$5,324
Wisconsin
$4,600
United States
$4,500
Janesville
$4,600
Racine
$5,450
Fond du Lac
$4,175
Oshkosh
$5,157
In Oconomowoc, assisted living facilities charge monthly rates of $5,324.

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 Oconomowoc, assisted living facilities charge $5,324 per month for services, which is economical compared to other options in the city. In-home care and home health care offer a similar scope of services in the individual’s home for $6,101, not including living expenses, and nursing home care costs about double the assisted living rate at $10,872. Adult day health care is the most affordable option for seniors in Oconomowoc at $1,322 per month.
In-Home Care
$6,101
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,322
Assisted Living Facility
$5,324
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$10,872
Note: Data for Oconomowoc was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Milwaukee, was used instead.
Oconomowoc seniors can contact several nonprofit agencies and regional programs for help with navigating their long-term care options and identifying ways to pay for services. This table highlights resources, such as the Area Agency on Aging, the local veterans’ services office and the Aging and Disability Resource Center, which have specialists who assist seniors with age-related issues and concerns.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Wisconsin Area Agency on Aging | (608) 243-5670 | The local Area Agency on Aging has information specialists who help older adults and veterans connect with transportation services, financial assistance and prescription drug programs in the Oconomowoc region. The agency also has a health promotion program to help seniors remain as healthy and active as possible. |
| Aging and Disability Resource Center of Waukesha County | (262) 548-7848 | The ADRC provides benefits counseling for seniors and veterans to help them determine whether they qualify for state or federal benefits that may help with assisted living expenses. The organization also publishes a resource guide to help seniors find legal assistance, downsizing assistance and medical care. |
| Waukesha County Division of Veterans Services | (262) 548-7732 | The county’s Division of Veterans Services has specialists who help older veterans in the Oconomowoc region to obtain discharge upgrades, gather documentation and submit applications for programs such as Aid and Attendance, which may help with assisted living expenses. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The long-term care ombudsman works with seniors and families to find the best long-term care option and research assisted living facilities in the Oconomowoc region. The ombudsman can also help seniors determine appropriate recourse in instances regarding substandard care or unfair practices. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program | (262) 549-3348 | RSVP provides volunteer opportunities to those aged 55 and over in Oconomowoc. Through this program, seniors can serve in settings such as hospitals, homeless shelters, nutrition sites and schools. The organization also has virtual volunteer opportunities, such as its Pen Pal Program. |
| Oconomowoc Area Senior Center | (262) 567-4288 | The senior center hosts monthly book club meetings, pancake breakfasts, woodcarving, walking club and Movie & Lunch. It also provides educational presentations on culture, travel and health and wellness topics. |
| Legal Action of Wisconsin | (855) 278-7722 | Legal Action of Wisconsin has licensed legal professionals who help seniors with issues, such as public and veterans’ benefits, advance planning and using assets to pay for long-term care expenses. The office can also help seniors understand assisted living contracts and payment obligations. |
Oconomowoc 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.