What is the cost
The average cost for one year in a nursing home in Wisconsin is over $74,500. And, that cost is on the rise.
While there are alternatives to nursing home care (e.g., home and community-based care), the availability of these alternatives may be limited based on your location, resources, and the level of care you need. The cost of home care can be expensive. The average hourly rate for a Home Health Aide in Wisconsin is $29.14 per hour (Genworth Financial 2007 Cost of Care Survey). Plus, if a family member is providing care, he or she may have to take a leave of absence from work, which further adds to the cost of long term care in terms of lost wages.
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