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1045 Hill Street, Watertown, WI, 53098
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly. They always asked if we needed anything. My dad felt very comfortable and had pleasure staying there. It is a clean facility...."
READ MOREWatertown is a historic city in Wisconsin that many seniors call home: People aged 65 years and older make up 17% of the city’s 23,479 residents. The city is notable for the presence of Watertown Regional Medical Center. That facility has a unit dedicated to senior mental health as well as a rehabilitation and therapy program. Among other services, Watertown Regional Medical Center also covers eye, heart, cancer and neurological care.
According to the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey, the average Watertown senior pays $8,790 a month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home. That is higher than the national average of $7,756. While nursing homes tend to be costly, they also deliver extensive services, including around-the-clock monitoring and ample access to therapists, licensed nurses and visiting doctors, among other professionals. If a senior’s capabilities allow them to function with less attention, home health care or assisted living may be lower-cost options to consider.
This guide takes a deep dive into the cost of various senior care options, including nursing homes, before concluding with a list of Watertown-area resources for elders.
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1045 Hill Street, Watertown, WI, 53098
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff were very friendly. They always asked if we needed anything. My dad felt very comfortable and had pleasure staying there. It is a clean facility...."
READ MORE121 Hospital Dr, Watertown, WI, 53098
718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI, 53718
4.3
(19 reviews)
"My husband was at Oak Park Place-Madison East Grandview. The staff was very well-educated and very compassionate. The OT, PT, and speech department were just spot on. He stayed there for one month. I would come up and have dinner with him every night..."
READ MORE718 Jupiter Drive, Madison, WI, 53718
4.4
(12 reviews)
"My father is in rehab right now at Oak Park Place. The social worker up at UW told me about it. The staff is very helpful. The food is good. They have bingo, ice cream socials, and different singing groups come in. I feel like he is getting very good..."
READ MORE1305 W Wisconsin, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066
4.7
(7 reviews)
"Shorehaven was a very lovely, and the surroundings were exquisite. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. The rooms were lovely, and they had activities for every interest and every level of person. They were grilling and having fun outs..."
READ MORE228 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
5.0
(2 reviews)
"As far as I can tell, the care that Sun Prairie Retirement Center provides to my husband has been very good, I would say excellent. I've never been in the place because of the virus. In some manner, they've accommodated outside visits by having a ple..."
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1810 Kensington Dr, Waukesha, WI, 53188
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I had a knee replacement and couldn't return to my home due to stairs, and other Healthcare issues. When I arrived I was greeted with open arms. I couldn't walk, or do any of my ADL's. This place helped me, help myself. I love the way all staff work ..."
READ MORE1130 Collins Rd, Jefferson, WI, 53549
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is currently in rehab at Alden Estates of Jefferson. The physical therapy seems great. My brother gets along with them very well. They've been doing great. He's been improving in some things as much as he can. Some of the staff are great, ..."
READ MORE803 S University Ave, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My grandmother stayed at Hillside Manor for a total of three months after she fell at home and was no longer able to care for herself. The staff was very accommodating and knowledgeable upon intake. While it took a while for my grandmother to adjust,..."
READ MORE2195 North Summit Village Way, Oconomowoc, WI, 53066
3.5
(13 reviews)
"My dad was at Lake Country Health Services. They provided therapy for him. He liked the food better there than the other facility he was in. His room was beautiful. It was a nice place and they have been very good about communicating with us...."
READ MORE435 W STARIN RD, Whitewater, WI, 53190
4.0
(5 reviews)
"By design, Fairhaven allows you to live in the same community throughout your retirement years. As one of the original Continuing Care Retir..."
READ MORE425 N UNIVERSITY DR, Waukesha, WI, 53188
2.5
(20 reviews)
"My mother is currently in Lindengrove Health Care Center. It has been very good. For the most part, the staff is pretty good. I think they are short-staffed. They need more people, and they know that. They do have activities. ..."
READ MORE41 Rickle Rd, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Willows Nursing & Rehab Center was fine. I didn't see any problem. They took care of my mother all right. I had no negative comments against them. The staff was very good. The food was all right. The room was always kept clean, and my mother was alwa..."
READ MOREN26W23977 Watertown Rd, Waukesha, WI, 53188
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff in ManorCare Health Services (Heartland Health) in Pewaukee are all very professional and good, they work hard, and they do their best. They have shared rooms with two beds per room. Everyone was really nice except for one staff member that..."
READ MOREWest 180 North 8071 Town Hall Road, Menomonee Falls, WI, 53051
3.5
(6 reviews)
"My sister-in-law was in Linden Grove and it was a very friendly and nice place. It was well run and they cared for their patients. ..."
READ MORE825 WESTERN AVE, Columbus, WI, 53925
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I chose Columbus Nur Rehab Center and I'm being moved there. My husband was there after his surgery, and I just feel comfortable there. Our experience was fine, they helped him a lot, and if we pushed the button they came. The food was alright; I'm a..."
READ MORE1755 N BARKER RD, Brookfield, WI, 53045
2.7
(10 reviews)
"Mom was initially admitted for rehab in May. Therapists worked with her gently appropriate to her capabilities. Kept us informed of her progress and offered suggestions. Unrelated to the facility her health declined and was then admitted into Hospic..."
READ MORE305 S Clark Street, Mayville, WI, 53050
3.3
(3 reviews)
"I went to Crossroads Care Center, and I thought it looked really nice. It looked updated with big rooms and big bathrooms. The staff was really nice and tried to help us the best they could. The dining area was very nice, they got it all, and they we..."
READ MORE5565 Tanco Drive, Madison, WI, 53718
2.6
(10 reviews)
"We were very happy with the attention given given to my 92 year old husband. The rooms are adequate with private baths. The staff was incredibly cheerful and helpful. They seem to have a very high number of staff per patient. The nursing care for ba..."
READ MORE5595 County Road Z, West Bend, WI, 53095
3.0
(3 reviews)
"Cedar Community was very nice and clean. My mom was there for rehab a year ago after being in the hospital, and she was thriving. The nurses were wonderful, which is why it was the first place we looked at for assisted living for her now. Unfortunate..."
READ MOREIn Watertown, a semiprivate room in a nursing home costs an average of $8,790 per month. A private room’s average price is $9,429.
In terms of monthly average costs for semiprivate nursing home accommodations, Watertown is over $1,000 more expensive than the national average, though it is only $106 costlier than the Wisconsin average.
As for other Wisconsin cities, Watertown is pricier than Fond du Lac, which has an average rate of $7,902 per month. However, the story is different regarding Watertown versus Janesville, which is more expensive at $9,612. Likewise, Racine and Milwaukee are also costlier than Watertown. Racine’s median rate is $9,277, and Milwaukee’s is $9,429.
Watertown
$8,790
Wisconsin
$8,684
The United States
$7,756
Janesville
$9,612
Racine
$9,277
Milwaukee
$9,429
Fond du Lac
$7,902
Cost comparisons between various senior care arrangements can also assist with long-term planning decisions. In Watertown, by monthly average, the most expensive option is a private room in a nursing home at $9,429, followed by a semiprivate room at $8,790. Home care and home health care have an identical average of $5,339 per month. Assisted living typically costs around $4,956, and the median monthly figure for adult day health care is $2,019.
Home care
$5,339
Home health care
$5,339
Adult day health care
$2,019
Assisted living
$4,956
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,790
Nursing home (private room)
$9,429
Note: Data for Watertown was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Madison, was used instead.
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.
Watertown’s older residents can turn to the following resources for support. Some make it possible to continue living in one’s home in a safe, dignified manner, thus delaying or preventing the need to move to a different setting. But when such a transition is necessary, other services are available to make the life change more manageable.
Resource | Contact | Service |
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Jefferson County Aging & Disability Resource Center | (920) 674-8734 | The Jefferson County ADRC is a unified information source as well as a service provider. They conduct consultations regarding admissions to nursing homes and other senior care facilities. For homebound adults 60 years of age and older, the ADRC provides home-delivered meals. An eligibility assessment is required. Other ADRC services include options counseling and transportation. Note: The bulk of Watertown is in Jefferson County, but a portion is in Dodge County, which has its own ADRC. |
Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care | (1-800) 815-0015 | This board operates the Ombudsman Program, which works with residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities who are 60 years of age and above. The program’s ombudsmen investigate and help to resolve concerns, and they educate residents on their rights. For seniors 65 years of age and up, the board also conducts counseling regarding Medicare through the Medigap Helpline and counseling on prescription drug coverage through the Part D & Prescription Drug Helpline. Note: The number to the left is for the Ombudsman Program. For Medigap help, dial (1-800) 242-1060, and for the Part D & Prescription Drug Helpline, dial (1-855) 677-2783. |
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program | (1-866) 432-8947 | Through the administration of federal funding, WHEAP assists households with covering their heating bills. Examples of aid this program provides include emergency fuel assistance and urgent repairs to heating systems. It can also help recipients with setting up payment plans. Income limits apply. Also of interest may be the Wisconsin Weatherization Assistance Program, which can boost a home’s energy efficiency and has the same contact number. |
Home Repair Loans | (920) 674-8711 | Seniors with homes in disrepair may be able to access loans from Watertown. The loans do not require repayment until the sale of the home. Funding can go toward fixing furnaces and water heaters, plumbing systems and windows and doors. Other repairs are also available, as are accessibility improvements. For eligibility, recipients must meet certain income criteria, which are subject to change. Home value limits may also apply. |
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The staff were very friendly. They always asked if we needed anything. My dad felt very comfortable and had pleasure staying there. It is a clean facility.