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Appleton, WI · 88 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Appleton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,400–$12,160/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Appleton, Wisconsin
Every licensed senior community in the Appleton, WI area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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5-star rated
3.2★
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Cost of senior care in Appleton
Local Appleton-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Appleton prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,040/mo median
typical range $4,830–$7,550
Memory Care
$6,710/mo median
typical range $5,370–$8,390
Skilled Nursing
$10,470/mo median
typical range $9,400–$12,160
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,040/mo median
typical range $2,050–$7,380
Residential Care Home
$5,440/mo median
typical range $4,350–$6,800
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Appleton using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Appleton.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 9 communities in Appleton, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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St Paul Elder Services, INC
Scout 93Kaukauna, WI · 105 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Kaukauna's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,400–$12,160/mo
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Brewster Village
Scout 81Appleton, WI · 204 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Appleton.
Est. $9,400–$12,160/mo
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Good Shepherd Services Ltd
Scout 80Seymour, WI · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Seymour.
Est. $9,400–$12,160/mo
View full evaluation →5
Willowdale Health Services
Scout 74New Holstein, WI · 49 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in New Holstein.
Est. $9,400–$12,160/mo
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Edenbrook of Appleton North
Scout 67Appleton, WI · 95 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Appleton.
Est. $9,400–$12,160/mo
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Meadowbrook at Appleton
Scout 44Appleton, WI · 104 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,400–$12,160/mo
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Little Chute Health Services
Scout 44Little Chute, WI · 50 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $9,400–$12,160/mo
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Homestead Health Services
Scout 38New Holstein, WI · 50 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in New Holstein.
Est. $9,400–$12,160/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Appleton, WI?
In the Appleton, WI area, assisted living typically runs $4,830–$7,550/month (median $6,040), memory care $5,370–$8,390/month (median $6,710), and skilled nursing $9,400–$12,160/month (median $10,470) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 9 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.