Appleton Assisted Living

Appleton, Wisconsin is a small sized city of more than 78,000 that sits along the Fox River. Appleton and six other cities in the area form the collectively known Fox Cities. Together, the Fox Cities have a populace of over 360,000, and Appleton is the largest. An Appleton assisted living facility is great for a senior retiree looking for affordable living, a high quality of living, and a low cost of living. At AssistedSeniorLiving.net we parse all the information on Appleton assisted living options to help you make the most educated decision for you and your loved ones. The city offers many different types of assisted living facilities for seniors of all needs.

The cost for a private ALF room in Appleton is $3,898 per month, over $600 more than the U.S. average. Private rooms in nursing homes, which run at $7,391 per month, are relatively more affordable. Homemaker services, home health aide, and adult day health care cost $3,600, $3,813, and $1,300, respectively. Appleton’s cost of living is a good bit less than the national average of 100, clocking in at 93.3 in the March 2012 cost of living average. The city boasts a very low crime index, which is most recently ranked at 188.4 while the national average is 319.1. Health care services in Appleton are provided by Appleton Medical Center and St. Elizabeth Hospital. There are three hospitals close by in other Fox Cities as well. The Thompson Community Center has many resources and activities for the Appleton senior community. They have health and fitness classes, events for socializing, dining events, and volunteer opportunities.

Some cultural attractions in Appleton include the Hearthstone House, the world’s first house to be run on hydroelectricity, the History Museum at the Castle, a Fox River Valley historical institute, and Paper Discovery Center, Goodland Field, Bubloz Gordon Nature Preserve, Memorial Park Arboretum & Gardens, and the Gardens of the Fox Cities. The city maintains a teeming parks system with 24 neighborhood marks and four community parks. The parks have many sports recreational facilities and hundreds of acres to walk, hike, and fish. Art loving seniors would enjoy the city’s Art in the Park showcase which draws more than 25,000 people each year. There is no shortage of shopping and dining in downtown and at the Northgate and Valley Fair Shopping Centers, and if you cannot find what you are looking for in Appleton, the other Fox Cities are very close by.

Outside the city proper, active retirees have many outdoor opportunities to pursue. There is the North Shore Country Club for golfers, Thousand Island State Conservancy Area, Lake Winnebago, Lake Winneconne, Lake Butte des Morts, and the Hortonville Bog State Natural Area.

Appleton Senior Care: Quick Facts

Assisted living (state avg, monthly)$44,400
Nursing home, semi-private (monthly)$83,580
Nursing home, private room (monthly)$93,075
In-home homemaker (monthly)$44,620
In-home health aide (monthly)$48,050
Adult day care (monthly)$14,970
Angel Homes Living

Angel Homes Living

135 Curtis Ave
Neenah, WI 54956

Adult group home owners retiring. Lovely 4 bedroom home is available to rent. Fully furnished & ready to receive clients.

Arbor View

Arbor View

34201 Arbor Lane
Burlington, WI 53105

Arbor View specializes in senior living in Burlington, WI, offering a perfect blend of small-town charm and a wide range of recreational activities. Specializing in assisted living, we provide personalized care and…

Carnegie Place

Carnegie Place

1508 S. 75th Street
West Allis, WI 53214

Located in the heart of West Allis and metropolitan Milwaukee, Carnegie Place has become a warm and comfortable home for many residents who enjoy the deluxe amenities of the facility and the proximity to the…

Clark Square Terrace

Clark Square Terrace

1740 W. Pierce Street
Milwaukee, WI 53204

AnewStarr senior communities are Assisted and Independent living facilities that offer spacious apartments, fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms with roll-in showers and emergency call systems.

Garden Terrace

Garden Terrace

10851 W. Donna Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53224

AnewStarr senior communities are Assisted and Independent living facilities that offer spacious apartments, fully equipped kitchens, bathrooms with roll-in showers and emergency call system.

Hedwig House

Hedwig House

1724 N. Humboldt Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53202

Located in the heart of Milwaukee's East Side at the corner of Humboldt and Brady Streets, Hedwig House has become a warm and comfortable home for many residents.

Killarney Kourt

Killarney Kourt

8800 Shannon Lane
Sturtevant, WI 53177

Killarney Kourt encourages an active lifestyle balanced with the carefree living you desire, and the comfort and security you expect. Killarney Kourt is conveniently located at 8800 Shannon Lane in Sturtevant, Wisconsin

Mulberry Glen

Mulberry Glen

1255 W. Main Street
Whitewater, WI 53190

Beautifully situated on the wooded grounds adjacent to St. Patrick's church, Mulberry Glen offers the peaceful pace of life in the small but active community of Whitewater, Wisconsin.

St. Catherine Commons

St. Catherine Commons

3524 7th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53140

We've all heard the phrase before: "location, location, location." And when you see the location St. Catherine Commons occupies, you'll nod your head in agreement

Summit Woods

Summit Woods

2501 Summit Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53188

The location of Summit Woods can be described in one word: stunning. Nestled deep in a grove of mature trees, Summit Woods has the exclusive and luxurious atmosphere of and old-world country estate

The Centennial

The Centennial

400 East Centennial Drive
Oak Creek, WI 53154

The time is right...after a lifetime of taking care of others to experience the freedom to enjoy the best life has to offer.

The Gables of Germantown

The Gables of Germantown

N109 W17075 Ava Circle
Germantown, WI 53022

The Gables of Germantown is a new and premiere senior housing campus, offering deluxe amenities amid the charm and privacy of the Germantown community.

The Landmark

The Landmark

1441 S. 68th Street
West Allis, WI 53214

Located in the heart of West Allis and metropolitan Milwaukee, The Landmark has become a warm and comfortable home for many residents who enjoy the deluxe amenities of the facility and the proximity to the…

The Silvernail

The Silvernail

2451 Silvernail Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072

The time is right...after a lifetime of taking care of others to experience the freedom to enjoy the best life has to offer.

Wilson Commons

Wilson Commons

1400 W. Sonata Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53221

Located in the heart of Milwaukee's South Side, Wilson Commons is tucked away on seven acres of beautifully landscaped grounds just south of scenic Wilson Park

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