Top Home Care Agencies in Green Bay, WI

Learn More About Home Care in Green Bay, WI

Home care, or in-home care, is a service which offers compassion and help to seniors who need assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and wish to remain in their homes. Levels of care vary according to need, and can include companionship, meal prep, cleaning, transportation, and help with ADLs like bathing and dressing. Home care aides are trained to understand the nuances of senior care but generally aren’t licensed to provide medical services.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right home care provider in Green Bay for you or your loved one.

Cost of Home Care Services in Green Bay, WI

The median monthly cost of in-home care is about $4,900 in Green Bay, and $4,767 in the state of Wisconsin, according to Genworth.

Learn More About Green Bay, WI

Cost of Living

The typical cost of living in Green Bay is over 10 points lower than the national average of 100. Green Bay is an excellent choice for affordable senior living because the overall housing cost is well below average and the grocery cost index is also rated over 10 points lower than the national average.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax	Sales tax
89	89	$936	18.0%	$127,188	$45,473	No estate tax or inheritance tax	5.0%

Local Hospitals

Proximity to medical communities can be an important factor when choosing the most suitable care option. In total, there are 7 hospitals located in Green Bay which provide emergency services. The top-rated hospitals in Green Bay include:

• Bellin Memorial Hospital
• St. Vincent Hospital
• St. Mary”s Hospital Medical Center

Weather and Climate

Green Bay has a warm-summer humid continental climate type. This means that the city experiences potentially drastic changes in seasonal temperatures. The winters tend to be cold and snowy with the potential for ice storms and blizzard conditions while the summers can be hot and humid. On average, the humidity level for Green Bay is roughly 73%. The average humidity levels are highest during the month of December at roughly 77%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
69°F	84°F during the month of July	55°F during the month of July	21°F	32°F during the month of December	10°F in the month of January

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating	Average maximum air quality index rating
41 (Good)	56 in the month of December (Moderate)

Moderate conditions mean that those who are sensitive to particulates in the air should consider limiting the amount of time they spend on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
3”	4” (July)	48”

Demographics and Values

2016 Presidential Election for Brown county

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
41.38%	52.1%	6.53%

Population Statistics

Population city proper	Population metro area	Population density	Population trend
208,625	105,116	892 people per square mile	Shrinking at a rate of -0.10%

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
34	24%	9%	5%	3%

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
32%	25%	7%

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
4.2%	4.0%	15.2%	3.6%	<1%	69.7%	5.2%

Crime

Total crimes	Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
2,665	21	5

Miscellaneous

Unemployed	Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Live in poverty	Widows	Veterans
5%	68%	14%	17%	5%	7%

Green Bay is considered unfriendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community may face discrimination in certain parts of the city.

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Located on the beautiful banks of Lake Michigan, Green Bay is famous for cheese, cheese-heads, and the Green Bay Packers. One of the most popular destinations in the city other than Lambeau Stadium on game day is the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and Museum. The museum tracks the storied history of the Packers, displaying everything from Super Bowl rings, old school equipment, and even personal effects from the original coach, Vincent Lombardi.

For entertainment not related to the gridiron, there are a number of theaters and performance halls worth checking out. These include the historic Meyer Theatre, the Riverside Ballroom, and the Resch Center. Culturally, you can visit a couple noted museums like the Neville Public Museum and the Hazelwood Historic House Museum, or if you’re in the South Village Historic District or the Broadway District, you can spend time outdoors and take a scenic stroll.

There are a number of popular museums and gardens located in Green Bay. The National Railroad Museum provides a comprehensive look at the history of locomotive travel in the United States. The museum showcases locomotives, passenger cars, and other railroad-related ephemera and artifacts. The Green Bay Botanical Garden, the Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Heritage Hill State Park provide ample opportunity for walking, hiking, birdwatching, and learning about Wisconsin’s natural history.

Transportation

The Green Bay Metro bus system offers transportation to and from downtown Green Bay. Metro offers free game day busing to and from Lambeau Field. Paratransit is an alternative transportation service that helps residents with disabilities get around the city.