How many adult family homes are there in Wisconsin?

Our Wisconsin directory lists 3,758 licensed adult family homes across 377 cities. The largest concentrations are in Milwaukee County, Racine County, Dane County.

What is an adult family home in Wisconsin?

"Adult Family Home" is the Wisconsin licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Adult family homes serve 1 to 4 residents; community-based residential facilities serve 5 or more. Wisconsin also licenses homes under the term "community-based residential facility".

How much does assisted living cost in Wisconsin?

The median assisted living rate in Wisconsin is $6,540 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.

Who licenses adult family homes in Wisconsin?

Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance licenses and inspects every adult family home in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

Does Medicaid pay for adult family homes in Wisconsin?

Family Care and IRIS can pay for services in adult family homes and community-based residential facilities. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.

Adult Family Homes in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Adult Family Homes Directory

3,758 licensed adult family homes across 377 cities.

Wisconsin licenses two types of small residential care settings: Adult Family Homes (up to 4 residents) and Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRFs). Together they form a network of more than 3,700 homes across the state. The Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance oversees licensing and inspections.

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Wisconsin care costs at a glance

Median monthly figures for Wisconsin. Small residential homes often price below the assisted living median because they carry lower overhead, though rates rise with care needs. Ask any home for its rate sheet in writing.

Type of care	Median per month
Assisted living Monthly median, one resident	$6,540
In-home care Non-medical caregiver, 44 hours a week	$6,912
Nursing home Semi-private room	$10,646

Home care median is CareScout's non-medical caregiver rate at 44 hours per week.

Source: CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025.

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What small care homes are called in Wisconsin

Licensing term: adult family home (AFH)
Related license type: community-based residential facility
Size and capacity: Adult family homes serve 1 to 4 residents; community-based residential facilities serve 5 or more.
Licensed and inspected by: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance

Check any home you are considering against the state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.

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Does Medicaid pay in Wisconsin?

Family Care and IRIS can pay for services in adult family homes and community-based residential facilities.

How Medicaid covers residential care →

Common questions about adult family homes in Wisconsin

How many adult family homes are there in Wisconsin?: Our Wisconsin directory lists 3,758 licensed adult family homes across 377 cities. The largest concentrations are in Milwaukee County, Racine County, Dane County.
What is an adult family home in Wisconsin?: "Adult Family Home" is the Wisconsin licensing term for a residential care setting: a home where a group of older adults live and receive daily personal care. Adult family homes serve 1 to 4 residents; community-based residential facilities serve 5 or more. Wisconsin also licenses homes under the term "community-based residential facility".
How much does assisted living cost in Wisconsin?: The median assisted living rate in Wisconsin is $6,540 a month, according to the CareScout (formerly Genworth) Cost of Care Survey, 2025. Small residential homes often price below that median because they carry lower overhead, and rates rise with care needs. Ask each home for its rate sheet in writing, and use our free cost estimator for a figure based on your situation.
Who licenses adult family homes in Wisconsin?: Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance licenses and inspects every adult family home in the state. Check any home you are considering against the official state license record before you tour or sign anything. The lookup shows current license status and inspection history.
Does Medicaid pay for adult family homes in Wisconsin?: Family Care and IRIS can pay for services in adult family homes and community-based residential facilities. Eligibility rules and waitlists vary, so confirm current terms with the state before you count on coverage.

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