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Assisted Living Communities in Onalaska, Wisconsin

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The Cost of Assisted Living in Onalaska, WI and Nearby Cities

In Onalaska, assisted living residents pay $4,263 per month for long-term care. This is hundreds of dollars lower than the Wisconsin average of $4,600 and the national norm of $4,500, making this city a comparatively budget-friendly option for residential care. Local fees are a little lower than rates in Eau Claire, where seniors pay $4,375 for assisted living. Similarly, in Janesville, monthly rates exceed Onalaska’s norm by about 8%, and in Madison, care costs are 13% higher than Onalaska’s average. For those seeking more economically priced care, Fond du Lac may be a good alternative with rates at $4,175.

Onalaska

$4,263

Wisconsin

$4,600

United States

$4,500

Eau Claire

$4,375

Madison

$4,800

Janesville

$4,600

Fond du Lac

$4,175

Paying for Assisted Living in Onalaska

 

In Onalaska, assisted living facilities charge $4,263 per month for services and housing.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Onalaska

Both the Medicaid State Plan and non-Medicaid state-funded programs are available to help seniors in Onalaska cover the cost of an assisted living facility. Wisconsin hosts a self-directed elder program, IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct) and offers help with room and board costs through Supplemental Security Income exceptional expense (SSI-E) payments.

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 Onalaska, WI

Assisted living facilities in Onalaska charge $4,263 for care, which is well below rates for most other senior care options in the city. Nursing homes, which provide more intensive care than assisted living facilities, charge higher monthly rates of $8,669 for housing and services. Additionally, those who obtain private care in their own homes pay 40% more for nonmedical in-home care and 45% more for skilled home health care than assisted living residents. Only adult day health care, which doesn’t include housing, is more affordable than assisted living at $1,788.

In-Home Care

$5,958

Home Health Care

$6,197

Adult Day Health Care

$1,788

Assisted Living Facility

$4,263

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$8,669

Note: Data for Onalaska was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, La Crosse, was used instead.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Onalaska

Onalaska and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free assisted living resources in Onalaska, please visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Onalaska

Onalaska 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Scott

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Onalaska

We visited Brookdale Onalaska and I wasn't as impressed by their facility as the other places we've been to. We were there for assisted living, and they felt that my father might need to be in...

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Jim

I visited this facility

Review of Spring Brook Assisted Living

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...

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Becky

I visited this facility

Review of Brookdale Onalaska

Brookdale Onalaska assisted living is very nice. The lady that showed us around was very nice and she knew all sorts of things that I didn't know. She said they have exercise classes and trips to...

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