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The tight-knit village of Kewaskum is situated along Lake Michigan, Wisconsin, less than 50 miles away from Milwaukee. The community’s senior population is nearly a fifth of its estimated 4,300 residents. Seniors in Kewaskum benefit from the quiet life of a safe community where crime rarely happens. The village enjoys remarkably clean breathing air that has a quality index of 85 when the national average is 58. The weather in the city is very pleasant during the warm season, but it can get frigid in the winter with temperatures dropping to 11 degrees. However, the community receives around 190 sunny days every year.
There are three assisted living communities in Kewaskum and seven in the neighboring areas. According to 2020 data from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey, these communities charge on average $4,686 each month.
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With a median rate of $4,686, assisted living in Kewaskum is above both the national and the state corresponding costs of $4,300 and $4,400. The city’s assisted living communities charge more on average than those in the bordering states of Michigan ($4,200), Illinois ($4,575), Iowa ($4,073) and Minneapolis ($4,283).
Kewaskum is priced around mid-range for assisted living when compared with other cities. Areas such as La Crosse ($3,845), Green Bay ($3,800) and Eau Claire ($4,000) are significantly more affordable than Kewaskum, while the coastal city of Racine ($4,650) is in a similar cost bracket. Assisted living in the cities of Milwaukee ($5,073) and Oshkosh ($4,908) is a few hundred dollars more than in Kewaskum. However, the city is a lot more affordable than nearby Appleton, where the average monthly cost for assisted living soars to $5,500 per month.
Note: Data for Kewaskum was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fond du Lac, was used instead.
There are two Medicaid-related waivers that can help seniors with the cost of residential care. Wisconsin Medicaid Personal Care and the IRIS programs may help eligible older adults with partial costs of their assisted living. Low-income individuals who don’t receive Medicaid could benefit from the Exceptional Expense Supplement for Members of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in the Wisconsin program.
See our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page for more information on financial benefit programs for seniors.
| Contact | Description | |
| Senior Citizens Activities Center | (262) 335-4498 | Kewaskum adults aged 50 and over can visit their nearest senior center for a range of activities and socialize with their peers. The center has an on-site library, and activities include cooking, art classes and fitness classes. |
| Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) | (262) 335-4497 | The ADRC can advise seniors on locally available resources and check whether they are eligible for financial benefits. Other services include assessment for long-term care funding and health insurance counseling. The resource center is part of the Washington County government. |
| The Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 815-0015 | This statewide independent program advocates for the rights of seniors accommodated in assisted living communities. Residents can call the ombudsman to log complaints about their facility and discuss any concerns they have about the quality of care received. |
| Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) | (920) 922-7760 | Retirees who wish to continue serving their communities can take part in the RSVP program. Volunteers are matched with roles based on their experience and personal interests. This program is open to all seniors aged 55 and older. |
| Wisconsin’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program | (800) 242-1060 (855) 677-2783 | The Wisconsin SHIP program operates two phone lines to advise seniors about their health insurance options. Callers can get in touch with a SHIP counselor for information on Medicare topics including Medigap, long-term care insurance and Medigap part D. |
| The Washington County Veterans Service Office | (262) 335-4457 | Older adults who served in the U.S. military can get in touch with the veteran’s services office to check eligibility and apply for state and federal benefits. Seniors can receive more information on compensation programs, military pensions and military health care options. |
| 211 Wisconsin | 211 | The statewide 211 service can help seniors find local private and government resources. Seniors can search for services of interest such as assisted living communities, legal advice and aging nonprofits. |
Assisted living communities in Kewaskum need to follow the comprehensive set of statutes set by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services to receive and maintain their operating license.
Learn more about these laws by visiting our Assisted Living in Wisconsin page.
