Our Western Wisconsin Senior Housing Advisor will meet you one-on-one to understand your priorities for selecting an assisted living facility. Together, we’ll explore suitable communities and schedule tours. 

During the tours, your advisor will accompany you, providing helpful questions to ask and guidance on what to look for. They’ll also bring state compliance records and serve as your advocate throughout the process.

The main difference between assisted living and nursing homes is that nursing homes offer daily skilled care, which requires a Registered Nurse for tasks like trach care or feeding tubes. Some assisted living facilities have full-time Registered Nurses, but they aren’t available around the clock like in nursing homes. 

Another difference is that Medicare can cover the cost of a stay in a Nursing Home if there’s a skilled need with an order from a Primary Physician, while Medicare doesn’t cover the cost of Assisted Living.

Assisted Living can provide care for people who need a sit-to-stand, Hoyer lift, hospice care, medication management, diabetic care, wound care, rehabilitation, assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), memory and behavioral concerns, and more. If you’re wondering if you or a loved one would benefit from Assisted Living, contact our Western Wisconsin Senior Housing Advisor today!

Assisted living costs vary widely depending on the community and the level of care needed. In the Chippewa Valley area, the average monthly cost is around $4,100 for assisted living and $5,500 for memory care. Our team has information on pricing for specific communities in Western Wisconsin.

The cost of assisted living typically covers three meals plus snacks, daily activities, laundry, and assistance with daily tasks. Some facilities also include cable, internet, phone, and transportation. Additional services like salon treatments may not be included. In some cases, cable, internet, phone, and transportation might be extra.

The best time to start looking at assisted living is now, especially since many communities in Western Wisconsin are already at full capacity. Starting your search early gives you a chance to join waitlists and secure a spot in a community you’ve already checked out and liked. 

If you’re worried about a loved one, reach out to our Senior Housing Advisor today — don’t wait for a crisis to act!