Fond du Lac Nursing Homes

Fond du Lac is a city in central eastern Wisconsin with a population of over 40,000. It sits on the south end of Lake Winnebago, is part of a metropolitan area with more than 97,000, and has been named one of the safest metropolitan areas in the nation. Seniors in Fond du Lac will enjoy the city’s outdoor activities and cultural events. There are over 1400 assisted living facility options for seniors to choose from in the city. To find a Fond du Lac assisted living facility, visit AssistedSeniorLiving.net to compare costs, customer reviews and amenities of the type of care you are interest in. The site’s information allows you to make the most educated choice for the important decision of retirement living.

Fond du Lac’s monthly care costs sit slightly above the national average. A private bedroom in an ALF costs $3,332 per month. Homemaker services, home health aide, and adult day health care cost $3,432, $3,623, and $1,430 per month, respectively. Also semi-private and private nursing home rooms cost $6,378 and $6,488 per month, respectively. All types of care, except for adult day health care, cost less than the Wisconsin state median. Fond du Lac’s cost of living, as per the March 2012 cost of living index, sits at 92.7, compared to the national average benchmark of 100. As one of the safest metropolitan areas, the city has about 30 percent less crime than the U.S. average.

At St. Agnes Hospital, the city is provided with excellent and caring health services. The Fond du Lac Senior Center allows seniors to participate in activities, classes, services and events that enrich the senior community and bring them closer together. There are many types of opportunities available to Fond du Lac senior residents. For recreation there are bingo, dancing, a book club, poker and writing. For education there are investing, computing and German language lessons. For health there are flu shots, massages, foot care and blood pressure measuring. For exercise there are bike clubs and all types of exercise classes. The Center holds both day and extended trips that go everywhere from local museums to Europe.

Senior residents of Fond du Lac will have many opportunities to experience the culture and outdoor recreation the city has to offer. As the county seat of Fond du Lac County, the city plays host to the Fond du Lac County Fair in late July. Walleye Weekend is a “Free Family Fun Festival” on the shores of Lake Winnebago. The Fondue Fest, an annual event in September, is hosted by The Melting Pot. The city’s parks are wonderful spots for walking, boating, picnics and relaxation. Lakeside Park, on the south end of Lake Winnebago, offers more than 400 acres of space to explore. The Lakeside Park Lighthouse is a unique city feature. The city also has a petting zoo, two pool complexes, and many parks and golf courses. For other outdoor experiences outside the city seniors can venture to the some of the many surrounding bodies of water, Sheboygan Marsh State Wildlife Area, or Killsnake State Wildlife Area. Seniors will also be drawn to Downtown Fond du Lac, which hosts a farmers’ market and is the place in the city for unique shops, galleries, restaurants, and more.

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Fond Du Lac has eight skilled nursing homes. Medicare rates six of them, with an average score of 3.0 stars out of five. The best-rated home earns five stars, while two others hold four stars or higher. However, two facilities received two stars or lower, indicating significant concerns. This mix means families should carefully review each home's specific rating before deciding.

Staffing data shows an average of 3.7 nursing hours per resident daily, with only 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. The 45% annual nursing staff turnover rate suggests frequent changes in care teams, potentially impacting consistency. Occupancy sits at 77% of licensed beds, which is typical but doesn't reflect care quality directly.

Four hospitals serve Fond Du Lac County, including SSM Health St. Agnes with an emergency department, offering nearby medical access. Statewide, shared room nursing home costs average $83,580 yearly. Given the mixed ratings here, families might find better-rated options by exploring neighboring towns. Always check the latest Medicare ratings online for the most current data.