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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Racine, Wisconsin

Racine, WI has 3 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $10,377/mo. That's roughly in line with the Wisconsin state median.

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Median monthly price, Racine

$10,377/mo

Estimated range $8,223 – $12,008

● Racine $10,377 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Racine

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesRacineWisconsinNational
25th percentile$8,223/mo$10,163/mo$8,951/mo
Median$10,377/mo$10,646/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$12,008/mo$12,319/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Racine runs about $35 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$3,062
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$6,737
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$25,723

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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: Kenosha 10,737 · West Allis 10,749 · Milwaukee 10,749

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Racine.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Racine runs about $1,479 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Racine has 5 such properties. 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 $6,737 a month. The local assisted living median is $6,375 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 Racine assisted living median of $6,375 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $6,737 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Racine run about $10,377 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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3 nursing homes in Racine

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Free local help worth saving

Racine, in Racine County, has about 77,633 residents. About 10,814 of them (14%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $57,740.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • 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.

  • Clement J. Zablocki Veterans' Administration Medical Centerva.gov

    VA Medical Center in Milwaukee.

  • 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

Are nursing homes in Racine more expensive than the rest of Wisconsin?

Racine's median nursing home cost is about 3% lower than the Wisconsin state median.

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Nursing Homes in Racine: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers