Nursing home and long-term care costs in Wisconsin
CareScout's 2025 survey median for a semi-private nursing home room in Wisconsin is $127,750 a year ($10,646 a month) — 11% above the national median of $114,975.
Median costs in Wisconsin (2025)
| Setting | Annual median | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing home — semi-private room | $127,750 | $10,646 |
| Nursing home — private room | $147,825 | $12,319 |
| Assisted living community | $78,480 | $6,540 |
| Adult day health care | $18,200 | $1,517 |
| Homemaker services (44 h/week) | $82,940 | $6,912 |
| In-home caregiver (hourly median) | $36/hour | — |
What drives cost in Wisconsin
State medians reflect local wages, staffing requirements and demand. Within Wisconsin, urban facilities usually cost more than rural ones, private rooms cost more than semi-private, and memory care or skilled nursing costs more than basic assisted living. The median is a starting point: ask each facility for its complete fee schedule, including medication management, therapy, laundry, transport and any entrance or community fee.
What the survey does not include
The figures are private-pay medians for the base service. Nursing home rates generally exclude medications, specialised therapies and transport; assisted living rates often exclude a la carte care charges. Long-term insurance, Medicaid and VA benefits can change what a family actually pays — see the payment guides below.
Nursing homes in Wisconsin
Compare the local facilities and their CMS ratings: all certified nursing homes in Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing home cost in Wisconsin?
The 2025 CareScout survey median for a semi-private room in Wisconsin is $127,750 a year ($10,646 a month); a private room is $147,825. Actual prices vary by facility and contract.
How much is assisted living in Wisconsin?
The median assisted living rate in Wisconsin is $78,480 a year ($6,540 a month), excluding a la carte care charges.
How much does in-home care cost in Wisconsin?
The median non-medical caregiver rate in Wisconsin is $36 per hour; homemaker services at 44 hours a week cost $82,940 a year.
Written and maintained by the US Nursing Homes data team · last reviewed 2026-10-24 · sources and methodology.