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An overall cost of living well below state and national averages isn’t the only reason Green Bay is home to nearly 14,000 seniors. One of the city’s main health care facilities, Bellin Memorial Medical Center, has consistently ranked among the state’s top 10 hospitals, and with roughly 231 physicians per capita, Green Bay’s seniors have a bit more choice in their doctors than most Americans.
In Green Bay’s assisted living facilities, seniors are supervised 24/7 and receive assistance with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming. Typically, residents’ primary care physicians work with facilities’ care teams to develop medication schedules and determine if residents need additional services such as speech or occupational therapy. Healthy meals and recreational activities are also commonly included in a facility’s monthly fee, which averages around $4,450 a month in Green Bay — relatively affordable compared to the statewide median.
Throughout this guide, we’ll cover the cost of assisted living in Green Bay and see how it compares to the rest of Wisconsin and the country. We’ll also briefly go over a few resources that could help budget-conscious seniors pay for assisted living and stay healthy during their golden years.
Hundreds of thousands of American seniors utilize assisted living, a figure that is only growing. For these seniors, assisted living combines residential housing,assistance in daily activities, and some healthcare. These communities also strive to provide an atmosphere that is comfortable and engaging for their residents… Read More >
COVID-19 restrictions and rules for Assisted Living Facilities are typically set by the state – to see the rules in your state, you can read our guide to Assisted Living in Wisconsin. Keep in mind that there may be other policies that communities put in place to protect their residents, so you should contact your local community for more information. Additionally, you can contact your local Area Agency on Aging to learn more – find contact information here.
The median cost of assisted living in Green Bay is $4,450 a month, right under the national average.
Nationally, assisted living costs an average of $50 a month more. Across the state, most seniors in assisted living facilities are paying $150 a month more for their care than those in Green Bay:
As expected, assisted living in Green Bay is more affordable than in most of Wisconsin’s cities. On average, Oshkosh and Milwaukee’s older adults are paying an extra $707 and $874 each month for their care, respectively. In Madison, the average cost of care is $350 a month higher than in Green Bay. Eau Claire is among only a few of the cities surveyed by Genworth where the average cost of assisted living is less than in Green Bay. Its seniors spend about $75 less per month of care.
Since not everyone can afford to pay for assisted living out-of-pocket, it’s important to find alternative methods to help make assisted living more affordable. Some of these options include:
For more information about your options for making assisted living more affordable, visit our guide to Assisted Living in Wisconsin.
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(920) 884-5007 |
From Zumba and Slow Yoga to crafting workshops and cooking seminars, the Kroc Center offers Green Bay’s seniors ongoing opportunities to stay in shape, learn new skills and build meaningful connections with like-minded peers. If you want to participate in the Kroc Center’s exercise classes but can’t join in person, it also streams classes online several times a week. | |
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(920) 469-8858 |
W.I.S.E., the state’s implementation of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, partners up Green Bay’s older adults with local nonprofits and government agencies where they learn new skills on-the-job to help them compete in the open labor market. Ideally, you’ll use the skills you’ve learned to acquire a new and unsubsidized job, enabling you to further support yourself and offset future long-term care expenses. | |
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(800) 815-0015 |
If you’re just starting your search for an assisted living community, reach out to the Long Term Care Ombudsman to learn more about local communities’ services, past infractions and a firsthand account of each facility’s quality and amenities. Ombudsmen serve as advocates for seniors in long-term care and are often the first to investigate complaints about long-term care communities. Volunteers in the program are also knowledgeable about care financing options and what public insurance recipients are legally entitled to as residents of assisted living facilities. | |
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(920) 448-4300 |
The A.D.R.C. of Brown County offers older adults in Green Bay all the information they need to make the best decisions about their long-term care. It can connect you with insurance consultants knowledgeable about paying for assisted living through public insurance options, as well as opportunities for saving money on food and transportation through government-subsidized programs. For caregivers, the agency also runs educational support groups and provides low-cost respite care. | |
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(920) 429-9445 |
Through the R.S.V.P., Wisconsin’s seniors can stay physically and socially active by uplifting others in the local community with their lifetime’s worth of wisdom. Volunteers are needed to help realize a range of Green Bay’s causes, and you would usually be matched with roles matching your experiences or learning goals. To participate in the R.S.V.P., you must be at least 55 years of age. |
Assisted Living Facilities in the Green Bay area are required to follow a set of rules and regulations that are determined at the state level. For an overview of those rules and regulations, see the information below. For more specific information, talk with your local community or Area Agency on Aging.
