STATE PROFILE • Last updated: April 23, 2026
Wisconsin Elder Care & Medicaid
Wisconsin's Medicaid programs for seniors, including Family Care and IRIS, offer comprehensive home and community-based services, emphasizing self-direction and managed care with no waitlists for eligible individuals.
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RANKED #14
GRADE B
FEATURED
Medicaid Coverage Guide for Wisconsin
Full breakdown of Family Care / IRIS for seniors: waiver programs, nursing home eligibility, income and asset limits, spend-down rules, and how to apply.
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Program
Family Care / IRIS
Income cap
$2,982/mo
Medically-needy
Yes
Elder Care Index Report Card
5-pillar composite scoring vs other states
B
Grade
AFFORDABILITY
STRONG
QUALITY
MODERATE
STAFFING
CRITICAL
ACCESS
CRITICAL
MEDICAID SUPPORT
STRONG
Composite score: 52.5 / 100
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Wisconsin At a Glance
Nursing Home Facilities
323
Senior Medicaid Waivers
3
National Rank
#14 / 51
Senior Care Costs in Wisconsin
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Assisted Living
$4,600/mo
+0.2% vs national avg
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Nursing Home
$10,370/mo
-6.1% vs national avg
- 323 nursing homes · 24,791 beds
- Avg CMS rating 3.03★ (78 rated 5★, 68 rated 1★)
- 4.2 nurse hrs/resident/day (0.97 RN)
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Memory Care
$5,750/mo
+0.2% vs national avg
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Home Health Aide
$27/hr
- Median aide wage $16.41/hr
- ~80,050 aides employed statewide
Source: BLS OEWS