Memory Care Communities in Appleton, WI

Appleton is a somewhat expensive city for seniors requiring memory care, as the $6,423 average is higher than the Wisconsin average of $5,750 and the national figure of $5,625. Families can consider alternate locations to reduce these costs, such as Wausau, where memory care only costs $5,156, and Fond du Lac, which averages $5,219. Some of the state's most expensive cities include Racine at $6,813 and Oshkosh at $6,446.

Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.

The monthly average for memory care in Appleton is $6,423.

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Wisconsin page.

Several types of care may be suitable for seniors with an early Alzheimer's diagnosis. Families often move loved ones into higher levels of care only once symptoms demand it, which can save money and help seniors maintain their sense of independence. Assisted living is the most affordable care alternative at $5,138, and in-home care is relatively affordable at $5,339. Home health care is also $5,339, while potentially being more appropriate for seniors who have medical concerns. Nursing homes, which average $8,958, are ideal for people who need 24/7 skilled nursing.

The Division of Quality Assurance regulates memory care facilities in Appleton and other cities throughout Wisconsin. This agency, which is part of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, can handle facility complaints and other regulatory issues. Families may find the division's provider search particularly useful when looking for a safe memory care facility.

• Crime rates are relatively low in Appleton compared to the U.S. average. When ranked on a 100-point index, violent crimes in Appleton are rated 2.3 points lower, and property crimes are 8.3 points lower, indicating a lower frequency of offenses, which may put family members' minds at ease.
• Appleton has relatively comfortable summers with average high temperatures of 81.1 compared to the U.S. average of 85.8. Winters tend to be much colder throughout the region, reaching lows that are 12.5 degrees less than the national average, but seniors living in memory care facilities typically spend most of their time indoors with active heating and cooling for comfort.
• Appleton's high concentration of hospitals and medical centers may make it easier for seniors to access specialized treatments and emergency care. Some noteworthy local establishments include ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Prevea Appleton Health Center and the Ascension NE Wisconsin critical care hospital.
• Health care costs are slightly high in Appleton at 10.6% more than the national average, while the density of physicians is 203, which is slightly below the U.S. average of 210 per 100,000 people. However, an overall low cost of living in the city may help seniors offset the higher costs of health care.
• Appleton's cost of living ranks at 84.2 on a 100-point index that sets the U.S. average as 100. Groceries, housing, utilities and transportation are all relatively inexpensive in the city, allowing families to budget more effectively when paying for a loved one's care.
• Appleton is a member of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities. Member cities formulate action plans based on the Eight Domains of Livability to help plan amenities and infrastructure changes that improve inclusivity and services for seniors.
• A competitive sales tax rate of 5% offers savings of 2.3% in Appleton compared to the national average. At 6.3%, the city's income tax rate is slightly higher than the U.S. average of 4.6%, but this may not affect all seniors.