Aging in Place: Green Bay and Appleton
Free local help, home care and equipment contacts for Brown and Outagamie counties.
This guide is for families in Green Bay, Appleton and nearby towns who want to stay safe and independent at home. Start with the free county help, plan the changes, then call the businesses you need.
1. Start with free, local help
Brown County
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County
300 S. Adams St., Green Bay
920-448-4300
adrcofbrowncounty.org
Outagamie County
Aging and Disability Resource Center of Outagamie County
320 S Walnut Street, Appleton
920-832-5178 or toll-free 866-739-2372
Mon to Fri, 8:00 to 4:30
The ADRC is a free public service. They can explain what help and programs you may qualify for, and who to call. Elsewhere in Wisconsin, the statewide number 844-947-2372 (844-WIS-ADRC) connects you to your county's ADRC.
2. Plan the changes to the home
Walk through the house with the person who lives there. Common changes, from simplest to biggest:
- Lighting and clutter. Bright lights, night lights on the way to the bathroom, and clear walkways.
- Bathroom. Grab bars, a shower seat, a raised toilet seat, and a non-slip mat.
- Stairs. A second handrail, or a stairlift. Try our stairlift cost estimator.
- Entry. A ramp or a no-step entry, and doors at least 32 to 36 inches wide for a wheelchair. Try our ramp length calculator.
- Bedroom. A bed at the right height, a bed rail, or an adjustable bed.
- Mobility equipment. A walker, scooter, lift chair or wheelchair. See the Fit Finder and Price Guide, or browse used equipment near you.
An occupational therapist can visit or assess the home and recommend what will work. Ask the person's doctor or the ADRC for a referral.
3. Local businesses and agencies
| Type | Name | What they offer | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free county help | Aging and Disability Resource Center of Brown County | Free, unbiased information and referrals for older adults and people with disabilities | 300 S. Adams St., Green Bay, WI 54301 | 920-448-4300 |
| Free county help | Aging and Disability Resource Center of Outagamie County | Free information, referrals, options counseling and benefits help. Open Mon to Fri, 8:00 to 4:30 | 320 S Walnut Street, Appleton, WI 54911 | 920-832-5178 |
| Home care | Home Instead (Green Bay) | Companion care, personal care, memory care, respite and transitional care after a hospital stay | 901 Anderson Drive, Green Bay, WI 54304 | 920-965-1600 |
| Home care | Visiting Angels (Appleton) | In-home care, companion care, dementia care, respite and transitional care | 39 Park Place #300, Appleton, WI 54914 | 920-944-8000 |
| Mobility equipment | Mobility City (Appleton and Green Bay) | Scooters, power and manual wheelchairs, lift chairs, hospital beds, stair lifts, vehicle lifts, ramps and bath safety | 1853 N Casaloma Dr, Appleton, WI 54913 | 920-504-3960 |
Information comes from each organization's own website, checked October 11, 2026. Call to confirm hours, services and prices.
About these listings. They are here for information. We do not inspect, rate or endorse any business. Used Mobility Market refers delivery and pickup requests to Mobility City. Always check licenses, insurance and references yourself.
4. Questions to ask any contractor or agency
- Are you licensed and insured? Can I see proof?
- Do you have the state credentials this kind of work needs? (You can check with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.)
- Can I have the price, what it includes, and the schedule in writing?
- For care agencies: how are caregivers screened and trained, and what happens if the caregiver is sick?
- Can you give me two references from nearby customers?
- What is the warranty, and who do I call if something goes wrong?
5. Want your business listed?
Founding partner listings are open
If you serve older adults or people with disabilities in the Green Bay or Appleton area (ramp builders, home modification, home care, movers, senior move managers), we would like to hear from you. Founding partners are free for the first 90 days, with no contract.
Planning tool, not advice. This page gives estimates only. It is not medical, legal, building or financial advice. An occupational therapist or doctor can tell you what equipment suits the person who will use it, and a licensed contractor can give you a real quote.