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Updated August 2026

Assisted Living in Stoughton, Wisconsin

Stoughton, WI has 13 licensed assisted living communities listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $6,639/mo. That's roughly in line with the Wisconsin state median. The typical licensed assisted living provider in Stoughton has 21 beds, against 4 statewide.

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Median monthly price, Stoughton

$6,639/mo

Estimated range $6,320 – $6,964

● Stoughton $6,639 ○ National median $6,230

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Stoughton

2025 figures

Assisted Living cost comparison (2025)
Assisted LivingStoughtonWisconsinNational
25th percentile$6,320/mo$6,243/mo$5,488/mo
Median$6,639/mo$6,540/mo$6,230/mo
75th percentile$6,964/mo$7,108/mo$7,083/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Stoughton runs about $37 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,189
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$7,016
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$26,788

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: McFarland 6,639 · Oregon 6,639 · Monona 6,639 · Evansville 6,487 · Fitchburg 6,639

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Stoughton.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Stoughton runs about $1,540 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Stoughton has 3 such properties. The county aging agency at (608) 261-9930 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $7,016 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,639 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Stoughton assisted living median of $6,639 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $7,016 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Stoughton run about $10,807 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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13 assisted living communities in Stoughton

What assisted living looks like in Stoughton

The typical licensed assisted living provider in Stoughton has 21 beds, against 4 across Wisconsin. They range from 4 to 50.

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Free local help worth saving

Stoughton, in Dane County, has about 13,033 residents. About 2,591 of them (20%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $79,551.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Area Agency on Aging of Dane County(608) 261-9930danecountyhumanservices.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Wisconsin Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Wisconsin State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Wisconsin Aging and Disability Resource Centersdhs.wisconsin.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans' Hospitalva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Madison.

  • Family Care WaiverOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Is assisted living in Stoughton more expensive than the rest of Wisconsin?

Stoughton's median assisted living cost is about 2% higher than the Wisconsin state median.

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Reading up first? Assisted Living across Wisconsin → · Assisted Living cost across Wisconsin → · Adult Day Care vs Assisted Living →

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Assisted Living in Stoughton: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers