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The Ridge at Madison
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The Ridge at Madison

2879 Fish Hatchery Rd, Fitchburg, WI 53713 View map
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Overview of The Ridge at Madison

Administered by Robert T. Murray, with Rachell Atchinson-Treat listed in leadership, The Ridge at Madison is a small, newer assisted living community in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Located on Fish Hatchery Road about two miles from the city center, the 23-bed home operated by The Ridge at Madison offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care for seniors.

The facility houses 23 residents in a blend of one and two-bedroom units, with room sizes spanning from 110 to 750 square feet, letting families choose a layout suited to their needs. Current occupancy is at about 52 percent, with 12 of the 23 beds used. Operating for one year, the facility is still new to Wisconsin’s senior living communities’ landscape. Daily life here includes housekeeping and laundry services, cultural and educational activities, and scheduled transportation for occupants. The home also offers personalized care support and medication management. Pets are welcome. The neighborhood scores 27 on the walkability scale, meaning some nearby services and errands can be run on foot, though most trips need transportation.

Families must be aware that the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ state inspections have identified numerous zones of concern. Inspections have underscored caregiver training and competency, medication and electrical safety, and facility maintenance and environmental conditions. To know how the facility is addressing and preventing repeating issues, these are crucial matters to inquire about directly when touring.

For prospective occupants and families considering The Ridge at Madison, an on-site visit is essential to see the floor plans firsthand, meet leadership and staff, understand everyday operations, and ask in detail how it manages safety, training, and maintenance protocols.

Facility Direct Line (608) 274-4350
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 23 Rank #381 / 435Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 381st out of 435 homes we track in Wisconsin for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #296 / 330Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 296th out of 330 homes we track in Wisconsin for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Wisconsin facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #358 / 500Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 358th out of 500 homes we track in Wisconsin for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wisconsin facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
27 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #311 / 349Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 311th out of 349 homes we track in Wisconsin for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wisconsin average, with its Statewide rank out of 349. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
52.2% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Wisconsin average: 75.7%
Occupied beds
12 / 23

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeClass CNA (Nonambulatory)
IssuanceOctober 22, 2024
CountyDane

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Ridge at Madison is legally operated by The Ridge at Madison LLC, and administered by Robert T Murray.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactRachell Atchinson-Treat (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Additional Policies & Features

Gender ServedBoth

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Inspection History

In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.

Since 2023 · 3 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 42 deficiencies 14 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Wisconsin state average
Overall vs. WI average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (250% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (71% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4212 This facility has 250% more total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (42 vs. WI avg 12).↑ 250% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.01.75 This facility has 71% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (3 vs. WI avg 1.75).↑ 71% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityWI Averagevs. WI Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 145 This facility has had 180% more total inspections than the Wisconsin average (14 vs. WI avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 180% more
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What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 110 / 576 / 750 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Ridge at Madison

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Places of interest near The Ridge at Madison

Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fitchburg's city center to The Ridge at Madison's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Number of inspections triggered by complaints or allegations. Useful for spotting facilities that receive frequent complaint-driven scrutiny.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
The Courtyard at Fitchburg
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fitchburg (Chapel Valley)
72
Facility 72
WI AVG 57
Rank #107 / 435
Yes
34
Facility 34
WI AVG 44
Rank #309 / 500
-
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #296 / 330
52.8%
Facility 52.8%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #309 / 349
Michael SamuelsFitchburg Assisted Living LLC7
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 4
Rank #263 / 309
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 12
Rank #288 / 309
5.0
Facility 5.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #290 / 309
The Waterford at Fitchburg
AL
IL
RC
Fitchburg
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 57
Rank #110 / 435
Yes
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 44
Rank #119 / 500
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 12
Rank #107 / 330
-Kirsten HutchisonCsl West Bend LLC2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 309
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 309
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #95 / 309
The Courtyard at Fitchburg – Memory Care
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fitchburg
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 57
Rank #312 / 435
Yes
57
Facility 57
WI AVG 44
Rank #160 / 500
-
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #296 / 330
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #298 / 349
-Fitchburg Assisted Living LLC8
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 4
Rank #263 / 309
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 12
Rank #286 / 309
4.1
Facility 4.1
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #280 / 309
The Ridge at Madison
AL
Fitchburg
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 57
Rank #381 / 435
Yes
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 44
Rank #358 / 500
1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #296 / 330
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #311 / 349
Robert T MurrayThe Ridge At Madison LLC14
12
Facility 12
WI AVG 4
Rank #299 / 309
42
Facility 42
WI AVG 12
Rank #293 / 309
3.0
Facility 3.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #256 / 309

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wisconsin

The Ridge at Madison is located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wisconsin.

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Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Managed care model; rural/urban balance.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program

WI NFCSP Respite

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Wisconsin resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
WI

High rural demand; ADRC coordination.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Age 65+ (or disabled 18+)
General WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI

Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (custom hours) Respite Home mods Equipment Transportation Support services

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Age 65+
General WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
Asset Limits None.
WI

Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.

Benefits
$5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WI

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WI resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.

Benefits
Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max) Weatherization

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WI

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Deferral Loan Program

Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan

Age 65+
General WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
Income Limits (2025) ~$24,980/year household
Asset Limits Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
WI

Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.

Benefits
Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wisconsin SFMNP

Age 60+
General WI resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WI

Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about The Ridge at Madison

Is The Ridge at Madison in a walkable area?

The Ridge at Madison has a walk score of 27. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Ridge at Madison?

The Ridge at Madison's occupancy is 52.2%.

How long has The Ridge at Madison been in business?

The Ridge at Madison has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at The Ridge at Madison?

Yes, The Ridge at Madison allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of The Ridge at Madison?

Robert T Murray is the administrator of The Ridge at Madison.

How many beds does The Ridge at Madison have?

The Ridge at Madison has 23 beds.

Has The Ridge at Madison had any deficiencies?

The Ridge at Madison has had 42 reported deficiencies according to records from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).

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