Housing
Assisted Living
There are three types of assisted living facilities in Wisconsin: Adult Family Homes (AFH), Community Based Residential Facilities (CBRF), and Residential Care Apartment Complexes (RCAC). Assisted living facilities are licensed, certified, registered, and regulated through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), Division of Quality Assurance (DQA), and the Bureau of Assisted Living (BAL). Regulations vary by type of facility. Assisted living facilities may provide a variety of services, including room and board, meals, recreational and social activities, supportive cares, personal and nursing services, and more. Services may vary. Payment options may include self-pay, insurance, Veteran’s benefits, and public funding. Medicare does not cover assisted living facilities. Additional information can be located via the WI Department of Health Services or by clicking one of the links below.
If you are unable to find the information you need, please call the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Lakeshore at (877) 416-7083.
ADULT FAMILY HOMES (AFH)
A place where 1 to 4 adults who are not related to the operator reside and receive care, treatment, or services that are above the level of room and board.
Kewaunee County
Manitowoc County
RESIDENTIAL CARE APARTMENT COMPLEX (RCAC)
An apartment-type setting where five or more individuals live and offer independence and control over personal space, care decisions, and daily routines. This type of housing would benefit someone who needs some assistance with daily living care and nursing services yet can function in an apartment setting.
Kewaunee County
Manitowoc County
COMMUNITY BASED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY (CBRF)
A home or apartment-type setting where five or more unrelated adults live together. The goal of the CBRF is to assist individuals in achieving the highest level of independence of which they are capable. Different populations are targeted by the CBRF and some of these populations include elderly, Alzheimer’s, emotionally and mentally disturbed, developmentally and physically disabled, and veterans. You can contact the Wisconsin Board on Aging and Long-Term Care at (800) 242-1060 to determine the status of the facility that interests you, or you can visit the Bureau of Quality Assurance
Kewaunee County
Manitowoc County
SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES (SNF OR NURSING HOME)
Kewaunee County
Manitowoc County
SECTION 8 HOUSING (Low Income)
Kewaunee County Financial assistance (HUD Section 8 rental assistance) for those renting and needing assistance paying rent. Income and family size guidelines apply. Call for waiting list status.
Section 8 Voucher Program:
Kewaunee County
Integrated Community Solutions: (920) 498-3737
Manitowoc County
Lakeshore CAP – Emergency Housing/Homeless Services: (920) 682-3737
Subsidized Housing
Housing rent is based on about 30% of income for families, elderly or persons with disabilities.
Subsidized Housing – Kewaunee County
Subsidized Housing – Manitowoc County
Independent Apartments
Independent Apartments – Kewaunee County
Independent Apartments – Manitowoc County
Homeless Shelters