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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Brookfield, WI for 2024

Brookfield is a suburb of Milwaukee, 40 miles north of Illinois. The population of 41,464 includes many seniors, with 22% of residents over 65. The area’s high number of doctors per capita and prime access to urgent care and hospitals make this an attractive retirement destination for aging retirees. Hospitals include Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – Elmbrook Campus in town, Froedtert Hospital in Milwaukee and ProHealth Waukesha. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, a nursing home stay in a semiprivate room costs $10,872 per month.

Nursing homes provide skilled nursing services. They are integral to maintaining the quality of life for older individuals with chronic medical needs who can no longer care for themselves or require rehabilitation after injury or surgery. Those still living at home can obtain home health care for a lesser cost, while seniors who prefer a community environment and need minimal assistance without nursing care may find a better fit in assisted living.

This guide offers insight into the financial aspects of a nursing home stay in Brookfield. It also provides a list of resources to help readers make informed elder care choices.

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Nursing Home Costs in Brookfield, WI

In Brookfield, the monthly cost of a nursing home is $10,872 for a semiprivate room and $12,045 for a private room.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Although the cost of nursing home care in Brookfield is the highest in Wisconsin, access to local hospitals may soften this concern. Residents pay $10,872 for a semiprivate room in a nursing home, which is significantly higher than the Wisconsin average of $9,022 and the national average of $7,908. Other communities are more economical. Racine offers monthly savings of $895, and Sheboygan can save seniors $1,717. Seniors in Fond du Lac pay the lowest costs at $7,591 while care in La Crosse costs $8,669 monthly.

Brookfield

$10,872

Wisconsin

$9,022

United States

$7,908

Racine

$9,977

Sheboygan

$9,155

Fond du Lac

$7,591

La Crosse

$8,669

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Several senior care options in Brookfield are available depending on health needs. A semiprivate room in a nursing home costs $10,872. Seniors who receive in-home care pay considerably less at $6,101. Individuals who need only daytime monitoring pay just $1,322 for adult day health care. Those who prefer an assisted living environment and only require help with daily tasks and personal care pay $5,324.

In-Home Care

$6,101

Home Health Care

$6,101

Adult Day Health Care

$1,322

Assisted Living Facility

$5,324

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$10,872

Nursing Home (private room)

$12,045

Note: Data for Brookfield was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Milwaukee, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Brookfield, WI

Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including skilled nursing care.

If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.

Free & Low-Cost Resources for Seniors in Brookfield, WI

The following list provides free resources and nonprofit agencies specifically focused on the elderly community in the Brookfield area, Waukesha County and the state of Wisconsin. These programs and offices can provide valuable resources to help seniors make educated decisions and find the right senior living environment for quality care.

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Waukesha County Aging and Disability Resource Center(262) 548-7848This agency provides a central source of information for elder care, financial assistance, community programs and facilities to help guide the decision-making process. The county agency provides a virtual Medicare educational series through its Elder Benefit Specialist Program.
Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc(608) 243-5670This nonprofit agency supports the aging community through its advocacy and community programs. It operates the Elder Abuse Hotline and the Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center. It also provides resources for legal aid and benefits information and administers a Veteran-directed support program.
Wisconsin SHIP(800) 242-1060Wisconsin's State Health Insurance Assistance Program provides one-on-one counseling with certified advisors to help navigate Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental insurance costs, eligibility, enrollment and plan options.
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care(800) 815-0015The Board on Aging and Long-Term Care operates the state's Ombudsman Program, advocating for consumers aged 60 and over. It also operates the Medigap Hotline, providing free, confidential counseling services for Medicare recipients.
Waukesha County Health and Human Services(262) 548-7848Waukesha County Health and Human Services administers two meal programs for seniors. It operates several dining halls throughout the county and has a home-bound delivery program. The department also provides disability and benefits specialists to counsel older people and their caregivers.
VA Milwaukee(888) 469-6614The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Milwaukee provides community programs and services beyond primary care, including caregiver support training, LGBTQ+ advocacy and minority care coordinators for local seniors.

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