Green Bay is situated in northern Wisconsin on an extension of Lake Michigan, a short drive away from the Canadian border. The city has ranked as one of the most livable in the country, and its Bellin Hospital has been rated by Newsweek as one of the world’s best. Accounting for 12.8% of the total population, approximately 13,385 of the city’s 104,578 inhabitants are seniors over the age of 65. For those who need skilled nursing care, the city’s average monthly cost of $8,106 is $578 less than the statewide average.
In addition to assistance with medications and daily living activities, nursing homes provide 24-hour medical supervision with physicians and registered nurses on-site. Wound care, intravenous therapy, vital signs monitoring and diabetes management services are commonly available. For seniors with milder medical conditions, home care or assisted living could allow them to live more freely as well as save money.
This guide covers the average costs of senior care in Green Bay and surrounding areas. We also list a few resources that could help seniors pay for care, lower their living expenses and put off moving into a nursing facility by receiving care at home.
1555 Dousman St
4.7
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"I was at Grancare Nursing Center in Green Bay for rehabilitation. It was wonderful, I loved it and I didn't want to leave. The staff was excellent, they're topnotch. It has a little bit more care than the place I'm currently in but it's also a bit..."
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4.2
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"Fantastic staff, clean environment, and the best therapy team. The food was also fantastic. It was like being at a restaurant for a lot of the meals. Lots of happy staff. I would recommend the West side ManorCare. They got me back on my feet ..."
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1229 S JACKSON ST
3.8
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"My husband was at Odd Fellow Home. It was absolutely wonderful. We were very lucky where we ended up. They were so helpful. He was in there for therapy because he had broken his hip. The PT was wonderful and the occupational therapist was good. Th..."
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2.9
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"My father had gone through rehab at Woodside Lutheran Home. They were awesome. The staff was very caring and very good to him. They were very accommodating. They provided three meals a day, and they were good. He seemed to enjoy the food. It's a c..."
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226 Bornemann St
2.3
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"Do not judge this facility by its somewhat dated appearance. The staff is very warm and attentive as well as professional. The meals are varied, nutritious and tasty. The staff works hard to meet residents' physical and social needs. "
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200 S Ninth St
3.0
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"My husband is receiving excellent care at Rennes Health & Rehab Center De Pere. They're friendly, efficient, and carry through when they say they're going to do something. He gets physical and occupational therapy (that includes building his u..."
READ MOREOn average, seniors spend $8,106 a month for a semiprivate room and $9,353 for a private room in Green Bay’s nursing homes.
While Green Bay’s seniors spend more than most Americans on nursing home care, they spend less than the majority of seniors in Wisconsin. Appleton’s seniors spend about $396 more than older adults in Green Bay but $182 less than the statewide median. Oshkosh and Sheboygan, with average nursing home costs of $9,262 and $8,790, respectively, are among the most expensive cities nearby. In Fond du Lac, the average monthly cost is $7,902, establishing it as one of the most affordable in the area.
Green Bay
$8,106
Wisconsin
$8,684
The United States
$7,756
Appleton
$8,502
Oshkosh
$9,262
Sheboygan
$8,790
Fond du Lac
$7,902
For assisted living, seniors spend about $1,157 less than they would on home care which has the same cost as home health care, $4,957 a month. At $9,353 monthly, a nursing home with private accommodations is the most expensive care option in Green Bay, and although the city’s adult day health care price wasn’t available, the state’s median of $1,322 suggests there’s a considerable price gap between it and the next type of care.
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$4,957
Assisted living
$3,800
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,106
Nursing home (private room)
$9,353
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.
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.
In the following list, we’ve gathered a few government agencies and programs that may help seniors pay for nursing home care and lower their living expenses. Some resources may also help seniors delay nursing home placement with in-home care services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging & Disability Resource Center of Brown County | (920) 448-4300 | At the A.D.R.C. of Brown County, seniors have access to a wealth of helpful programs and services including home care, transportation and counseling for Medicare and Medicaid. Transportation options include wheelchair accessible shuttles with discount fares and free van transportation reserved for armed forces veterans. Additionally, the A.D.R.C. can provide seniors’ family caregivers with financial assistance for respite care. |
| Long Term Care Ombudsman Program | (800) 815-0015 | Volunteers at the Long Term Care Ombudsman program work with residents of senior care facilities and the facilities’ staff to investigate and mediate solutions for matters involving the quality of care being given and any complaints suggesting nursing home residents’ rights are being infringed upon. The advocacy services are free, and the ombudsmen can also help seniors choose a nursing home that meets their needs. |
| Brown County Health & Human Services | (920) 448-6000 | Seniors interested in signing up for Medicaid and other government assistance programs will become familiar with the Brown County Health & Human Services Department. The agency handles the paperwork and processing that ultimately determines whether seniors qualify for the government to cover their nursing home expenses. The agency also manages programs for food and cash assistance. |
| Homebound Meals | (920) 448-4300 | Managed by the A.D.R.C., the Homebound Meals program enables seniors with limited mobility to have nutritious meals delivered to their residences. Seniors must be at least 60 years of age to qualify. Though donations are suggested, they’re not required. |
