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The Waterford at Fitchburg
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Fitchburg, WI
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The Waterford at Fitchburg

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Fitchburg, WI
5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711 View map
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Overview of The Waterford at Fitchburg

Set in the welcoming neighborhood of Fitchburg, WI, The Waterford at Fitchburg is an enticing senior living community offering independent living, assisted living and temporary stay services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans including one-bedroom and two-bedroom. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive the utmost care and support they need.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services including delicious and nutritious meals in restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, and linen services, access to a third-party rehabilitation agency, regular personal care assessments, scheduled transportation, and many more. Join in various social activities and events such as themed parties, exercise classes, and movie nights. At The Waterford at Fitchburg, seniors can enjoy a blissful and secure retirement.

Facility Direct Line (608) 599-5292
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 71 Rank #79 / 372Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 79th out of 372 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

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

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #94 / 297Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 94th out of 297 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
13 years
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #99 / 411Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 99th out of 411 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Wisconsin that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

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Starting Price
$3,710/Month

License Details

Facility TypeRegistered
IssuanceOctober 23, 2013
CountyDane

Ownership & Operating Entity

The Waterford at Fitchburg is legally operated by CSL West Bend LLC, and administered by Kirsten Hutchison.

Leadership

ContactLisa Zwierzynski (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)

Additional Services

3 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Gender ServedBoth

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fireplace
Balcony
Emergency Call System

Room Accommodations

Building TypeMid-rise
1 Bedroom Floor plans: Degas 798 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Monet (1,125 sq ft) · Matisse (1,167 sq ft) · Renoir (1,517 sq ft) Floor plans: Monet, Matisse, Renoir 1,125–1,517 sq ft
In-Room Features
Full Kitchens In-Unit Laundry Carpeted Flooring Walk-In Showers Individual Climate Controls

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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. 1 deficiency 2 inspections

ALM Inspection Grade Unavailable

Not published

We don't have enough verified data to publish an inspection grade for this facility — a missing grade reflects what we've been able to verify, not the facility's quality.

ALM Inspection Grade unavailable: limited inspection data.

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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Wisconsin average:
• Total deficiencies (86% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (58% below)

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. 17.0 This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (1 vs. WI avg 7).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 0.51.2 This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (0.5 vs. WI avg 1.2).↓ 58% better

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. 24.0 This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Wisconsin average (2 vs. WI avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
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Address 1.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fitchburg's city center to The Waterford at Fitchburg's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Fitchburg

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 Waterford at Fitchburg
AL
IL
RC
Fitchburg
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 54
Rank #79 / 372
Yes
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 44
Rank #99 / 411
1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 12
Rank #94 / 297
-Kirsten HutchisonCsl West Bend LLC2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #48 / 254
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 7
Rank #67 / 254
0.5
Facility 0.5
WI AVG 1.8
Rank #92 / 254
The Courtyard at Fitchburg
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fitchburg (Chapel Valley)
72
Facility 72
WI AVG 54
Rank #77 / 372
Yes
34
Facility 34
WI AVG 44
Rank #251 / 411
-
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #271 / 297
52.8%
Facility 52.8%
WI AVG 77.1%
Rank #268 / 302
Michael SamuelsFitchburg Assisted Living LLC7
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 4
Rank #216 / 254
35
Facility 35
WI AVG 7
Rank #249 / 254
5.0
Facility 5.0
WI AVG 1.8
Rank #247 / 254
The Ridge at Madison
AL
Fitchburg
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 54
Rank #319 / 372
Yes
27
Facility 27
WI AVG 44
Rank #288 / 411
1 Bed / 2 Bed
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #248 / 297
52.2%
Facility 52.2%
WI AVG 77.1%
Rank #271 / 302
Robert T MurrayThe Ridge At Madison LLC14
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 4
Rank #243 / 254
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 7
Rank #251 / 254
2.9
Facility 2.9
WI AVG 1.8
Rank #226 / 254
The Courtyard at Fitchburg – Memory Care
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fitchburg
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 54
Rank #258 / 372
Yes
57
Facility 57
WI AVG 44
Rank #133 / 411
-
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #248 / 297
55.6%
Facility 55.6%
WI AVG 77.1%
Rank #258 / 302
-Fitchburg Assisted Living LLC8
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 4
Rank #216 / 254
33
Facility 33
WI AVG 7
Rank #247 / 254
4.1
Facility 4.1
WI AVG 1.8
Rank #242 / 254

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WI assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Wisconsin

The Waterford at Fitchburg is in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Long-term care coverage

Family Care Program

WI Medicaid Family Care

Eligibility

General
Wisconsin adult age 18 or older who is frail elderly or has a qualifying disability; Medicaid financial eligibility and the applicable functional screen are required.
WI specifics
Family Care is managed long-term care; member and care team plan supports based on assessed outcomes and needs.

What it provides

  • Authorized long-term care and care management under the individual service plan.
Long-term care coverage

IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)

Wisconsin IRIS

Income limit
IRIS Medicaid financial eligibility must be determined for the applicant.

Eligibility

General
Wisconsin resident age 18 or older with a qualifying disability or frail-elder status; Medicaid financial eligibility and functional screening required; eligible community residence.
WI specifics
IRIS participants direct an individual budget and select or manage approved supports and providers within program requirements.

What it provides

  • Authorized self-directed long-term supports may include personal assistance transportation home modifications meals and other assessed services.
Cash support · veterans

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

Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
WI specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home and qualifying residential cash support

SSI Exceptional Expense Supplement (SSI-E)

Wisconsin SSI Exceptional Expense Supplement (SSI-E)

Eligibility

General
Wisconsin SSI recipients certified by a county agency, either in qualifying residential settings with expenses above the applicable SSI-E payment level or at home with at least 40 hours of primary long-term support services needed each month.
WI specifics
Eligible residential settings include licensed or certified adult family homes, qualifying CBRFs of 20 beds or fewer and certified residential care apartment complexes. Home-based recipients must pay their share of household costs. A county assessment and certification are required.

What it provides

  • For an eligible individual an additional monthly cash benefit of up to $105.59 may be added to the state SSI payment. Couple amounts differ.
Caregiver support

Wisconsin Family Caregiver Support Programs

WI NFCSP Respite

Eligibility

General
NFCSP serves eligible caregivers of older adults and specified relative caregivers of children or adults with disabilities; Wisconsin also has a separate Alzheimer Family and Caregiver Support Program.
WI specifics
National Family Caregiver Support and Alzheimer Family and Caregiver Support have distinct eligibility rules.

What it provides

  • Caregiver counseling training respite and other approved supports.
Prescription costs

SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance

Wisconsin SeniorCare

Income limit
2026 · Income determines participation level rather than a hard exclusion at 240% FPL; Individual annual thresholds: Level 1 up to $25,536; Level 2A $25,537 to $31,920; Level 2B $31,921 to $38,304; Level 3 $38,305 or more; Couple thresholds differ.
Asset limit
Assets are not counted according to the official Kenosha County ADRC program listing; income from assets can count under state income rules.

Eligibility

General
Wisconsin resident age 65 or older who is a U.S; citizen or qualifying immigrant; not enrolled in full Medicaid; Other insurance including Medicare may be coordinated.
WI specifics
$30 annual enrollment fee per person and annual renewal; deductible and spenddown depend on income level.

What it provides

  • Covered prescription assistance; Level 1 has no deductible; Levels 2A and 2B have $500 and $850 deductibles; Level 3 has spenddown then $850 deductible; Applicable covered-drug copays are $5 generic and $15 brand after requirements are met.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
2026 · Published monthly countable-income bases: QMB $1,330 single or $1,803.33 couple; SLMB up to $1,596 single or $2,164 couple; SLMB+ up to $1,795.50 single or $2,434.50 couple; Deductions exclusions and tier lower bounds apply.
Asset limit
2026 · QMB SLMB and SLMB+ countable-resource limits $9,950 single or $14,910 couple; QDWI has separate rules.

Eligibility

General
Wisconsin Medicare beneficiary meeting the applicable Medicare Savings Program rules; age 65 is not a universal requirement.
WI specifics
Wisconsin calls its QI category SLMB+; full Medicaid affects SLMB+ eligibility; Refer to state fact sheet for distinct benefits and counting rules.

What it provides

  • QMB pays qualifying Medicare premiums and cost sharing; SLMB and SLMB+ pay the Part B or B-ID premium; QDWI pays qualifying Part A premiums.
Energy assistance

Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)

Wisconsin WHEAP

Income limit
2026-2027 · 60% of Wisconsin state median income; One-person gross income limit $3,322 monthly or $39,864 annually; two-person $4,344.08 monthly or $52,129 annually; larger household limits apply.

Eligibility

General
Wisconsin households meeting WHEAP eligibility; benefits depend on household circumstances and available funding rather than senior status alone.
WI specifics
Current heating season is October 1 2026 through September 30 2027; benefit funding is not guaranteed.

What it provides

  • Eligible heating electric crisis and heating-system assistance under WHEAP rules.
Homeowner and renter tax relief

Homestead Credit

Wisconsin Homestead Credit

Income limit
For a 2025 claim, household income must be below $24,680.

Eligibility

General
For tax year 2025: full-year Wisconsin legal residents age 18 or older who own or rent an eligible homestead and satisfy all credit requirements. The claimant or spouse must have earned income, be disabled or be age 62 or older at year-end.
WI specifics
The 2025 claim can generally be filed through April 15 2030. Tax-exempt housing and nursing-home residency while receiving Title XIX medical assistance can disqualify a claimant. This offsets eligible property tax or rent costs rather than paying for care.

What it provides

  • A state tax credit based on household income and allowable property taxes or rent; meeting basic eligibility does not guarantee a positive credit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Waterford at Fitchburg

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of The Waterford at Fitchburg?
The Waterford at Fitchburg is legally operated by CSL West Bend LLC, and administered by Kirsten Hutchison.
02 Is The Waterford at Fitchburg in a walkable area?
The Waterford at Fitchburg has a walk score of 64. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
03 How long has The Waterford at Fitchburg been in business?
The Waterford at Fitchburg has been operating for approximately 13 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at The Waterford at Fitchburg?
Yes, The Waterford at Fitchburg allows residents to bring their pets.
05 Who is the administrator of The Waterford at Fitchburg?
Kirsten Hutchison is the administrator of The Waterford at Fitchburg.
06 How many beds does The Waterford at Fitchburg have?
The Waterford at Fitchburg has 71 beds.
07 How much does The Waterford at Fitchburg cost per month?
Pricing at The Waterford at Fitchburg starts at $3,710 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
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