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LakeHouse Fond Du Lac
517 Luco Road, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
"It is a very nice facility. It's clean, the staff is very helpful, proactive, and friendly. We're very happy that we...
Assisted Living
$2,700
Assisted Living Communities in Fond Du Lac, WI
Fond du Lac lies on Lake Winnebago’s southern shore in Fond du Lac County, where...
assisted living candidates have 65 residential facilities to choose from. Based on typical rates in 2024, seniors in this region pay around $6,800 per month for care. This cost exceeds the national norm by about $1,450 and the state median by roughly $1,300.
To get an in-depth look at the quality of local assisted living facilities, we analyzed consumer feedback and found an average quality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars stars. You can learn about this feedback through the 307 reviews reviews in our directory.
65 Providers
Lakepointe Villa
190 Lake Pointe Dr, Oshkosh, WI 94904
At Lakepointe Villa Assisted Living, you will find a warm, dedicated staff committed to creating a community you will be...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,300
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The Residence at Oshkosh
1110 W Murdock Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
"My grandmother will be moving here. The reason I chose it is because they have very person-centered care. I was happy...
Assisted Living
$4,295
Ripon Senior Living
1450 Pleasant St, Ripon, WI 54971
Nestled in the heart of Ripon, Wisconsin, Ripon Senior Living offers a warm and welcoming environment for older adults...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,800
Wolverton Glen - Ripon
50 Sunset Ave., Ripon, WI 54971
Wolverton Glen embraces and supports the local community and promotes a family and residential centered approach towards...
Assisted Living
$4,100
Kettle Moraine Gardens
1038 Fond du Lac Ave., Kewaskum, WI 53040
"Kettle Moraine Gardens is a brand-new place. It's a nice facility. The rooms are a little bit bigger than the other two...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,300
Caring Hands Assisted Living
2514 Wisconsin Avenue, New Holstein, WI 53061
"The person who showed us around at Caring Hands Assisted Living was very informative and very pleasant. It's a very nice...
Assisted Living
$3,800
The Waterford at Plymouth
2586 Valley Road, Plymouth, WI 53073
"My father-in-law resides at The Waterford at Plymouth right now. He is in their Dementia unit. I like that they offer...
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$6,000
Brown Wilcox Retirement Community
347 E Huron St, Berlin, WI 54923
Brown Wilcox Retirement Community is a small, community-oriented assisted living and memory care residence in Berlin...
Assisted Living
$5,200
Sylvan Crossings at Hunter Ridge
626 Monroe Street, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
"The Sylvan Crossings at Hunter Ridge assisted living facility in gorgeous Beaver Dam, Wisconsin was one of the places we...
Assisted Living
$5,100
St. Clare Terrace
31 Everett Street,, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
"I think St Clare Terrace is a lovely place, but it is quite pricey. It is right next to a hospital. It is very nice, and...
Assisted Living
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St. Francis Terrace
345 E First Street, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
"My wife's been in St. Francis Terrace for almost a year now. It's clean, nice, they're doing their job, and it's close...
Assisted Living
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Tarfa Terrace
54 W ARNDT ST, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
"Overall the service is good quality. The staff is fairly friendly and helpful. The meals are adequate. Sometimes care...
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Granpark Terrace
30 North Kayser Street, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
"A friend was once a resident of Granpark Terrace. The facility itself looked very good. The apartment that they had was...
Assisted Living
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Frontida Adelaide Place
478 W. Arndt Street, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
"We moved my mother to Frontida Adelaide Place. It's very small, so there's not a lot of residents. So, it's a smaller...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,998
Sage Meadow of Fond du Lac Suites
597 Kingswood Avenue , Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
"When the time came for our mother to go to a home--we took her to several places & even though all were nice--she just...
Assisted Living
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Maple Meadows
1001 Primrose Ln, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
"When we arrived at the Sterling House of Fond du Lac assisted living facility, we could see that it was a charming...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,300
The Meadows of Fond du Lac
620 W Rolling Meadows Dr, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
"The Meadows of Fond du Lac was OK. They answered my questions regarding the services provided. They were good. The rooms...
Assisted Living
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Woodlands Senior Park
77 Wisconsin American Drive, Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
"Woodlands was recommended to me by several nurses and social workers at both the hospital and the rehab facility. I...
Assisted Living
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Touchstone Living Center
300 Winnebago St, N Fond Du Lac, WI 54937
"Touchstone Living was nice, and it was new. They had a chef, so the food I got was really good. The places are higher...
Assisted Living
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Fond Du Lac, WI and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, seniors in Fond du Lac pay around $6,800 per month for assisted living. This rate exceeds Wisconsin’s norm of $5,500 and surpasses costs in other cities in the eastern region of the state. For example, in Oshkosh, rates compare favorably to Fond du Lac’s norm at around $5,975, and in Green Bay, monthly fees run about $1,600 below the local median.
Fond du Lac
$6,800
Wisconsin
$5,500
United States
$5,350
Oshkosh
$5,975
Milwaukee
$6,183
Racine
$6,100
Green Bay
$5,200
Paying for Assisted Living in Fond du Lac
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Fond du Lac
In Fond du Lac, Wisconsin’s Exceptional Expense Supplement for Members of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides eligible seniors additional Social Security income that can be used to help pay for assisted living. Seniors can also utilize the Medical Assistance Personal Care program when seeking to live in an ALF with fewer than 20 tenants.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Fond Du Lac, WI
In Fond du Lac, assisted living communities charge around $6,800 per month for care, making this a budget-friendly alternative to specialized skilled nursing services. For seniors who need a higher degree of care, nursing homes charge about $1,565 more per month for semi-private accommodations.
Assisted Living Facility
$6,800
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,365
Free Assisted Living Resources in Fond du Lac
Seniors benefit from a variety of free resources from local organizations throughout Fond du Lac County. Government agencies and nonprofit organizations strive to help seniors remain as independent as possible and lead healthy lives whether they live in assisted living or other senior living situations by providing helpful services at no cost.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Aging and Disability Resource Centers of Fond du Lac County | (888) 435-7335 | Local ADRC offices provide unbiased information on all aspects of aging, including information on various publicly funded programs and services related to long-term care. Services include long-term care options counseling, benefits specialists, health and wellness programs, senior transportation, meal programs, housing options, adaptive equipment and more. |
| Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources | (608) 243-5670 | GWAAR is a nonprofit agency that supports aging programs and services in 70 counties throughout Wisconsin. Services include the elder abuse hotline, Wisconsin Senior Employment, transportation, health promotion and nutrition. |
| Fond du Lac County Senior Services | (800) 215-5494 | FDLCO Senior Services ensures older residents throughout Fond du Lac County have access to the services for their physical, mental, social and financial well-being. Benefits specialists and nutrition, transportation and caregiver support programs are available to seniors aged 60 or older. |
| Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging | (608) 243-5690 | WIHA provides programs for adults living with ongoing health problems, including fun, interactive classes and workshops. Programs cover fall prevention, physical activities for better health and managing health problems, such as diabetes, chronic pain, bowel and bladder issues and other chronic conditions. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman program is provided by the Wisconsin Board on Aging & Long-Term Care. It responds to complaints from residents of long-term care facilities, including assisted living. The ombudsman investigates and resolves problems and provides consultations and referrals. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Fond du Lac
Fond du Lac-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Wisconsin are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information about these laws.
