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<a href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.genworth.com/aging-and-you/finances/cost-of-care.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">Genworth’s 2018 Cost of Care</a>&nbsp;study tracks senior care costs throughout the United States. The study shows that the average monthly cost of assisted living in Stoughton&nbsp;is $4,363. By comparison, the state average is $4,300 and the national average is $4,000. At $4,068, costs are also lower in nearby Janesville&nbsp;and comparable&nbsp;in Milwaukee ($4,264).&nbsp;Statewide, assisted living costs start at $2,638 in La Cross and go up to $5,000 in Oshkosh.&nbsp; Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Stoughton, so data for the closest city, Madison, was used.&nbsp;

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Care costs in Stoughton&nbsp;start at $1,842 per month for nonmedical adult day health services delivered on weekdays in a group setting. The most expensive senior care option is nursing home care, which costs an average of $8,821 per month (semiprivate room) and includes 24/7 medical care in a state-licensed facility.&nbsp; Assisted living costs an average of $4,363 per month and includes accommodations, meals and access to common areas. Hiring a homemaker for 44 hours a week is $4,004 per month, while a home health aide is $4,767 monthly. When&nbsp;evaluating&nbsp;the true cost of each in-home care&nbsp;option,&nbsp;it’s important to recognize that seniors who remain in their homes must also pay ongoing living expenses.&nbsp;

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SSI Exceptional Expense Benefits Seniors who live in a licensed or certified assisted living facility, collect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/index.htm" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">Supplemental Security Income</a>&nbsp;payments and require at least 40 hours of long-term care per month may&nbsp;qualify&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/ssi-e.htm" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/ssi/ssi-e.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">SSI-E benefits.</a>&nbsp; SSI-E gives eligible seniors up to $95.99 per person in addition to their regular monthly&nbsp;SSI benefits.&nbsp; To qualify for SSI-E benefits, seniors in Stoughton must be assessed by the <a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/em/dane-im.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/em/dane-im.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dane County Job Center</a>. To request a SSI-E assessment, call the center at (888) 794-5556.&nbsp; Veterans Aid and Attendance and Housebound Special Monthly Pension Veterans and survivors who currently receive regular VA pension benefits and have a chronic illness or disability&nbsp;may be eligible for one of two special monthly pension programs. Because&nbsp;<a href="https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/" rel="noopener noreferrer">VA Aid and Attendance and VA Housebound</a> are based on a higher income limit, claimants who were previously denied regular VA pension benefits due to excess income may be eligible for these programs.&nbsp; To qualify for Housebound, claimants must:&nbsp; 
<li>Have one permanent disability that’s rated at 100% and leaves them&nbsp;confined to their residence, or</li>
<li>Have one permanent disability rated at 100% and at least one more disability rated at 60% or greater</li>
 To qualify for Aid and Attendance, claimants must:&nbsp; 
<li>Be legally blind</li>
<li>Be bedridden due to disability&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be dependent on a caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, such as eating, getting dressed, bathing and/or managing a prosthetic device</li>
<li>Be a full-time resident in a nursing home as a result of physical and/or cognitive limitations</li>
 For more information and help with the application process, contact the&nbsp;<a href="http://danevets.com/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://danevets.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dane&nbsp; County Veterans Service Office</a> at (608) 266-4158.&nbsp;

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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,363 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 25 Assisted Living Communities in Stoughton and several in surrounding areas. The Cost of Senior Care in Stoughton, WI<ul><li>Assisted Living: $4,363</li><li>Nursing Home Care: $8,821</li><li>In-home Care: $4,004</li><li>Adult Day Health Services: $1,842</li></ul>

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<a href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.medicaid.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid</a>&nbsp;is a government-funded health insurance program for low-income children, seniors, pregnant women and people with disabilities. It covers basic health benefits, such as physician&nbsp;care, hospital services, X-rays, lab tests and nursing home care.&nbsp;Additional state-specific benefits may be provided.&nbsp; To qualify for&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/seniors.htm" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/medicaid/seniors.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">long-term Wisconsin Medicaid</a> benefits, seniors aged 65 and older must have a monthly income of $2,313 or less, and own $2,000 or less in countable assets. Income from all sources is included while some assets, such as a personal vehicle, an owner-occupied home, household furnishings and a prepaid burial contract, are exempt.&nbsp; Medicaid Deductible Plan Seniors who meet all Wisconsin Medicaid enrollment criteria except for the income limit rule may be able to qualify for coverage through the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p1/p10052.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p1/p10052.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Medicaid Deductible</a>&nbsp;plan.&nbsp; Also known as a Medicaid spend-down or medically needy plan, it lets seniors who have high ongoing medical expenses deduct their out-of-pocket medical expenses from their declared income. The amount of the deductible&nbsp;is based on the amount of excess income the senior earns each six-month period. Once the deductible is met, Medicaid benefits are provided for the remainder of the six months.&nbsp; To apply for Wisconsin Medicaid, call&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/WIPortal/content/Member/contacts/index.htm.spage" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/WIPortal/content/Member/contacts/index.htm.spage" rel="noopener noreferrer">member services hotline</a>&nbsp;at (800) 362-3002.&nbsp; Family Care Family Care is a nursing home diversion program that gives eligible seniors additional Medicaid-funded services and supports delivered in an assisted living setting or another community-based placement. The program is delivered through a managed care organization, and services are assigned based on medical needs.&nbsp; Family care services may include: <ul>
<li>Transitional support for seniors leaving a nursing facility</li>
<li>Skilled nursing care</li>
<li>Personal care</li>
<li>Rehabilitation and day programming</li>
<li>Medical equipment&nbsp;</li>
</ul> In Dane County, Family Care services are delivered through two <a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p01790.pdf" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p01790.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer">Managed Care organizations</a>:&nbsp;Care Wisconsin, and My Choice Family Care.&nbsp; Include, Respect, I Self-Direct Waiver <a href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/iris/index.htm" target="_blank" data-mce-href="https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/iris/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">The IRIS waiver</a>&nbsp;is a Wisconsin Medicaid home and community-based waiver program that gives participants funding for medically necessary services and supports. The program is designed to let seniors and adults with disabilities live in the least restrictive location, which may be an assisted living facility.&nbsp;&nbsp; IRIS participants complete a comprehensive needs assessment. Individual funding is based on the assessment and goals are identified in a care plan developed by the designated case manager.&nbsp; Seniors accepted into the IRIS program can self-direct their care by hiring their own caregivers, which may include friends and family members. IRIS money may be used to cover approved expenses at the discretion of the participant, such as personal care, adult day health services, mobility aids, medical supplies and transportation services.&nbsp; For more information on the IRIS waiver and the Family Care program, contact the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.daneadrc.org/" target="_blank" data-mce-href="http://www.daneadrc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aging and Disability Resource Center of Dane County</a> at (855) 417-6892.&nbsp;

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Seniors aged 55 and older can make friends, learn new skills and participate in a variety of classes, lessons and special events at the Stoughton Area Senior Center.&nbsp;

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Veterans, survivors and dependents who need help securing local, state and federal benefits can contact the Dane County Veterans Service Office.&nbsp;

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<h4>Welcome to Oak Park Place at Madison</h4>

<h4>Options for Every Senior</h4>
The full continuum of care offered at Oak Park Place Madison includes independent living at The Arbors, assisted living in The Grove, memory care at Autumn Lane, premier state-of-the-art post-acute rehabilitation services, and skilled nursing care. At all levels, we focus on offering opportunities for residents to maintain and even enhance their active lifestyle while providing assistance with daily living when needed.

a community with a professional, compassionate staff that knows you and understands your care and lifestyle needs. The decision to move to Oak ParkPlace offers peace of mind and endless opportunities to pursue your own personal lifestyle while you plan for the future in our senior living community.

<h4>Madison - Independent Living </h4>
The rental apartment homes in The Arbors come with much more than spacious layouts and custom finishes. The Arbors comes with a full array of activities and amenities to complement your lifestyle. With an on-site Executive Director, dedicated Chef, Director of Lifestyle Enrichment, and campus-wide Wellness and Fitness Coordinator you will have choice daily. Yoga or book club? Shopping trip or church service? Which dinner entr?e? The choice is yours

<h4>Madison - Assisted Living </h4>

Assisted living residents at The Grove find a wide array of activities, events, and outings to participate in with neighbors and friends. There are countless opportunities to enrich physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs through planned activities and events offered at The Grove.

<h4>Vibrant Activities Program</h4>

Activities, both on-site and off, are based on resident interests and include a range of things from chair yoga, movies, and concerts to book clubs, knitting group, and museums and many other social events. Join the Oak Park Place Resident choir or sit back and enjoy on-site musical entertainment, an educational lecture, or speaker. Fill your calendar and spend time with neighbors, friends, and family!

<h4>Madison - Memory Care</h4>
<h4>Specializing in Memory Care</h4>
At Oak Park Place, memory care is a special focus. We offer a program of care that celebrates life and supports strengths. Specially trained staff engage residents ? encouraging individual choices and joining them in their moment. The failure free philosophy at Oak Park Place provides residents with a supportive and engaging atmosphere. And family has peace of mind that their loved one is in an environment that preserves warmth, caring, and the comforts and routines that help make a home.

Memory care at Oak Park Place is renowned for its excellent programming designed to meet the specific care needs of residents with Alzheimer's or other dementia-related conditions. Life enhancing group and individual activities are a regular part of the daily routine at Autumn Lane and serve to support physical and emotional strengths as well as quality of life.

Autumn Lane in our Assisted Living communities provide varying levels of care based on each resident's needs. Residents are assessed by a trained professional and receive care at one of three levels. Adjustments to care plans are made if or when necessary with a focus on the resident's best interest.

<h4>Specialized Care and Services in our Autumn Lane Assisted Living Community:</h4>
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<li>Assistance with Activities of Daily Living</li>
<li>Support with Medication Management</li>
<li>24-hour Registered Nurse Response</li>
<li>Personal Emergency Call System</li>
<li>Monthly Wellness Monitoring</li>
<li>Life Enhancement Programming/Services</li>
<li>Family Care Conferences</li>
<li>Three Nutritious Meals Per Day Plus Snacks</li>
<li>Daily Bed-Making</li>
<li>Laundry Service</li>
<li>Weekly Housekeeping</li>
<li>Utilities</li>
<li>Local Phone Service</li>
<li>Secured Facility</li>
</ul>
Thank you for your interest at Oak Park Place at Madison. Please give us a call to schedule a free tour. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/WIPortal/Subsystem/public/DQAProviderSearch.aspx">Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search</a>

Oak Park Place Madison

Pepperwood Senior Living and Memory Care‑Madison, nestled at 2879 Fish Hatchery Road in Fitchburg (serving all of Madison), offers a welcoming blend of assisted living, memory care, and independent living options in a thoughtfully designed community. The campus features spacious apartments with one- and two-bedroom layouts, full kitchens, in-unit storage, and laundry facilities on every floor. For those needing more assistance, intimate studio cottages are also available, all within a secure, gated environment. A dedicated 24‑hour medical staff ensures residents' health, safety, and peace of mind. 

Life at Pepperwood is vibrant and engaging, with a strong focus on wellness and social connection. The community provides resident and guest parking, scheduled transportation, and a range of amenities including beauty and barber services, housekeeping, and both clothing and linen laundry. Residents enjoy a rich calendar of activities—music, games, book clubs, yoga, fitness classes, gardening, arts and crafts, and regular off-site excursions—supported by communal dining that accommodates special diets like diabetic, vegetarian, and kosher options. 

What sets Pepperwood apart is its strength in memory care: the secure premises offer wandering prevention and monitoring, plus staff trained to support grooming, toileting, and daily routines for Alzheimer's and dementia residents.

The environment is pet‑friendly, allowing residents to keep a dog or cat, and features devotional services and opportunities for spiritual enrichment.

Located in Fitchburg, the community offers access to nearby attractions such as parks, walking trails (like the Military Ridge Trail), shopping, and dining. Overall, Pepperwood empowers residents to live with dignity, purpose, and a strong sense of belonging.

 To learn more about this provider's license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/WIPortal/Subsystem/public/DQAProviderSearch.aspx">Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search</a>

Pepperwood Senior Living and Memory Care at Madison

My community is based on caring for the mentally ill and brain trauma. We are a family base community and resident focus. We provide 24/7 care with 3 meals a day and snacks twice a day.

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Oak Park Place Nakoma is located on the west side of Madison in the well-established Nakoma neighborhood offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care services.

At Oak Park Place, enjoy the peace of mind that youve got a plan in place should your needs change in the future. Best of all, our person-centered philosophy is all about maintaining your individuality. And your whole community will have an authentic local ambiance to keep you comfortably connected to your hometown friends and interests.

<h4>Assisted Living ? The Grove:</h4>

Find the perfect combination of independence and excellent care in the Assisted Living community at Oak Park Place. Weve tried to think of everything you might wish for to feel your best and enjoy life every day. Youll have the pleasure of customizing your residence to reflect your individuality.

<h4>Inclusive Care and Service:</h4>

Assisted Living at Oak Park Place delivers bundled services so you dont have to keep track. Levels of care are determined by a clinical assessment, ensuring that the support you need is there. Monthly fees include more than your apartment home. Youll enjoy the services we deliver as wellincluding: meals, scheduled transportation, daily bedmaking and housekeeping, maintenance, and a plethora of events!

Our staff will listen to your needs and respond with a warm, caring attitude. And wellness, fitness, and social opportunities abound.

<h4>Memory Care ? Autumn Lane:</h4>

The success-oriented memory care program at Oak Park Place is based on years of experience, proven best practices, and the latest in leading-edge research. We work closely with family members to create a deep dive lifestyle profile. Understanding personal history enables us to provide engaged, person-centered care that meets individuals at their time and place, enhancing each residents experience.

We offer a program of care that celebrates life and supports strengths. Specially trained staff engage residents ? encouraging individual choices and joining them in their moment. To learn more about this providers license and review other available state reports, please visit: <a href="https://www.forwardhealth.wi.gov/WIPortal/Subsystem/public/DQAProviderSearch.aspx">Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Provider Search</a>

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