Consumer Guide: Assisted Living Consumer Town Hall

The Assisted Living Consumer Town Hall is a presentation from the Division of Quality Assurance, Bureau of Assisted Living. It's meant to help people who live in Wisconsin learn more about assisted living options in the state.

Who should view the Town Hall?

The Assisted Living Consumer Town Hall may be helpful if:

• You have started to think about assisted living.
• You already live at an assisted living facility.
• You are a family member or legal representative of a person living at an assisted living facility.
• You want to know more about assisted living. The Town Hall is a great place to start when exploring assisted living facility options. It will help you stay informed as you choose a facility.

What topics does the Town Hall discuss?

The Assisted Living Consumer Town Hall includes a panel of experts:

• Advocates
• Aging and disability resource centers
• Funders
• Regulators
• Other assisted living partners

They discuss topics related to assisted living, which include:

• Assisted living facility definitions.
• The difference between assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
• How to choose an assisted living facility.
• How to pay for assisted living at a facility.
• Funding sources for assisted living facilities.
• How assisted living facilities are regulated.
• How to access online regulatory and advocacy resources.

Related topics

• Board on Aging & Long Term Care
• Choosing an Assisted Living Facility, P-60579
• Find a Local Aging and Disability Resource Center
• Family Care Geographic Service Region Map, P-01790 (PDF)
• Partnership/PACE Geographic Service Region Map, P-01789 (PDF)
• Provider Search

Questions? Email DHSDQABALCentral@dhs.wisconsin.gov.