Best Assisted Living Facilities in Waupaca, WI

With an average cost of $3,042 per month, independent living is the least expensive type of senior housing in Waupaca, Wisconsin. Other affordable options include a detached cottage in a nursing home, priced at $3,375 per month on average, and memory care at $3,870. Assisted living is available at $3,898 per month for those needing more support. The most expensive type of senior housing in the area is a private room in a nursing home, which averages $7,409 per month. Other nursing home arrangements include a semi-private room at $4,900, a studio at $4,790, a one-bedroom at $4,612, and a two-bedroom unit at $4,892, offering diverse choices to fit different preferences and budgets.

Assisted living costs an average of $3,898 per month in Waupaca. This is more expensive than nearby cities, including Wautoma ($2,684 per month) and Wild Rose ($2,891 per month).
Here is how the average cost of assisted living in Waupaca compares to Wisconsin and the national average:

Seniors in Waupaca can choose from 3 senior living facilities, but there are no additional communities in the surrounding area. In total, Wisconsin has 660 senior living options.

In Waupaca, Wisconsin, seniors make up 39.2% of the town's 6,294 residents. The age distribution for these senior residents is 10.1% in their 50s, 12.7% in their 60s, 10.6% in their 70s, and 5.8% are 80 and over. The population is slightly more male, with 51.2% being male compared to 48.8% female. Marital status among seniors shows that 48.4% are married, 18.8% are divorced, 26.8% have never married, and 6% are widowed. Regarding diversity, Waupaca is predominantly White at 94.4%, with smaller percentages of 1.1% Black, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 2.1% mixed race, and 3% Hispanic, along with 1.7% identifying as other, reflecting a community with limited racial diversity.