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Wisconsin Assisted Living by the Numbers
Patriot Angels partners in Wisconsin are concentrated in Brookfield, La Crosse and Fond du Lac, with 39 cities in total.
What Assisted Living Costs in Wisconsin, and How Far Aid & Attendance Goes
The Wisconsin median for assisted living is $6,540 a month ($78,480 a year), according to the CareScout (Genworth) 2025 Cost of Care Survey. That is 5% above the national median of $6,200. At the maximum benefit of up to $3,845 a month, a qualifying Wisconsin family would have roughly $2,695 a month left to pay from income or savings.
| Setting | Wisconsin median per month | U.S. median per month | Covered by up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted living | $6,540 | $6,200 | 59% |
| In-home care (non-medical) | $6,912 | $6,673 | 56% |
| Adult day care | $1,517 | $2,058 | 100% |
| Nursing home, semi-private room | $10,646 | $9,581 | 36% |
| Nursing home, private room | $12,319 | $10,798 | 31% |
Statewide medians for Wisconsin from the CareScout (Genworth) Cost of Care Survey 2025. Prices at individual communities depend on apartment size and care level.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →
GuideHow to Pay for Assisted LivingComing soonCheck Wisconsin Aid & Attendance Eligibility
At the Wisconsin median of $6,540 a month, up to $3,845 in Aid & Attendance would pay about 59% of the cost for a qualifying veteran or surviving spouse. Tell us about your Wisconsin veteran and we will help you see what is possible.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
288,078 Wisconsin Veterans Who May Be Eligible for Help With Care
Wisconsin is home to 288,078 veterans, 156,781 of them 65 or older, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024). Surviving spouses of Wisconsin wartime veterans can qualify as well, which many families only learn after a parent has moved into care.
Veteran-Approved Assisted Living Across Wisconsin
Patriot Angels works with 49 Wisconsin assisted living partners. These cities have the most:
| City | Partner communities | Also offer memory care |
|---|---|---|
| Brookfield | 3 | 3 |
| La Crosse | 3 | 0 |
| Fond du Lac | 3 | 1 |
| Franklin | 2 | 2 |
| Menomonee Falls | 2 | 1 |
| Glendale | 2 | 1 |
| Waukesha | 2 | 2 |
| Verona | 1 | 1 |
Among Wisconsin partners, the most common operators are Discovery Senior Living (12), New Perspective Senior Living (8), Sinceri Senior Living (8).
Featured Wisconsin Partners
How Wisconsin Licenses Assisted Living
Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance (DQA) licenses assisted living facilities in Wisconsin. License categories in Wisconsin:
- Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF)
- Residential Care Apartment Complex (RCAC)
- Adult Family Home
- Adult Day Care
What it means for your family: Wisconsin CBRFs commonly serve residents with dementia and must meet DQA training rules. 28 of our 49 Wisconsin partners also offer memory care, so a resident whose needs grow may not need to move again.
Inspection reports for Wisconsin communities are available through the DQA licensing page.
Paying for Assisted Living in Wisconsin
Family Care, Family Care Partnership, and IRIS
Family Care can cover services in assisted living for eligible members.
Aid & Attendance in Wisconsin
The benefit is paid to the Wisconsin veteran or surviving spouse, not the community, so it can go toward any assisted living bill. It is not federally taxable.
The family home
Selling or renting a Wisconsin home can fund several years of care. Time the sale with the VA claim in mind.
Long-term care insurance
If your Wisconsin parent bought a long-term care policy years ago, it may pay a set daily amount toward assisted living.
Find Assisted Living in Your Wisconsin City
40 Wisconsin cities have an assisted living page. Counts show partner communities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Wisconsin Assisted Living Questions, Answered
How much is assisted living in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin statewide median is $6,540 a month, or $78,480 a year (CareScout 2025). Each community sets prices by apartment and level of care.
Can Aid & Attendance pay for assisted living in Wisconsin?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse can receive up to $3,845 a month and use it toward a Wisconsin assisted living bill, about 59% of the state median.
Who licenses assisted living in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
Does Wisconsin Medicaid cover assisted living?
Family Care, Family Care Partnership, and IRIS: Family Care can cover services in assisted living for eligible members.
How many Patriot Angels partners are in Wisconsin?
49 assisted living partners in 39 cities, and 28 of them also offer memory care.
New to Assisted Living? Start Here
The national guide explains how assisted living works anywhere. Use it for the basics, then come back for Wisconsin numbers and partners.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soon
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →
