Eau Claire is a lively city along the Chippewa and Eau Claire rivers in northeast Wisconsin. Home of the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire, the college town atmosphere is complemented by historic buildings and shade-lined neighborhoods. Eau Claire offers a high number of physicians per capita, nearly double the national average. Furthermore, hospitals in town include regionally ranked Mayo Clinic Health System and HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital. Of the 69,737 residents, the senior population represents just under 15%. Older residents with advanced health care needs may consider nursing home care, which costs $8,167 monthly for a semiprivate room, according to the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Nursing homes provide 24-hour monitoring in a secure environment with skilled nursing services to manage chronic and acute medical conditions. Other long-term care options cost less but vary in the services they provide. Home-based services, such as home health care, and community-based assisted living, offer assistance with personal care and daily activities and may include some medical-type services.
Through the following guide, seniors and families can learn more about nursing homes and long-term care costs in Eau Claire and surrounding cities. Additionally, resources for free and low-cost community programs for seniors are listed.