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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

We're still building out our in-home care directory for Sun Prairie, WI. The median estimated cost is $7,016/mo. That's roughly in line with the Wisconsin state median. Browse nearby cities or the Wisconsin page while we finish adding local providers.

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Starting tier, Sun Prairie

$3,189/mo

About 20 hours a week: a common starting point for a new home-care client

Full-time care (44 hrs/week, survey standard)

$7,016/mo

Estimated range $6,679 – $7,359

● Sun Prairie $7,016 at 44 hrs/wk ○ National median $6,769 at 44 hrs/wk

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Sun Prairie

2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CareSun PrairieWisconsinNational
25th percentile$6,679/mo$6,598/mo$6,221/mo
Median$7,016/mo$6,912/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile$7,359/mo$7,513/mo$7,627/mo

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What home care costs by the hour

Home care in Sun Prairie 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 cities: Madison

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Sun Prairie.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Sun Prairie runs about $1,540 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Sun Prairie has 1 such property. 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 Sun Prairie 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 Sun Prairie run about $10,807 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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In-Home Care in Sun Prairie

We do not list a licensed in-home care agency in Sun Prairie yet. An advisor can tell you what is near Sun Prairie at no cost. Sponsored

We don't have licensed in-home care agencies listed for Sun Prairie, WI yet.

Nearby cities are linked below.

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Free local help worth saving

Sun Prairie, in Dane County, has about 37,570 residents. About 5,317 of them (14%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $90,942.

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

What does in-home care cost per hour in Sun Prairie?

Based on the modeled median, in-home care in Sun Prairie runs about $37 an hour. A 20-hour week runs about $3,189/month.

Is in-home care in Sun Prairie more expensive than the rest of Wisconsin?

Sun Prairie's median in home care cost is about 2% higher than the Wisconsin state median.

Find Sun Prairie care options

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Reading up first? In-Home Care across Wisconsin → · In-Home Care cost across Wisconsin → · Adult Day Care vs In-Home Care →

Assessment scheduled this week? Print our checklist: what to ask during your in-home assessment, what to notice, and the license paperwork to request. Or email it to yourself to have it on your phone.

In-Home Care in Sun Prairie: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers