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Compare Assisted Living around Madison (Metro Area)
The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
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| Oak Park Place Madison East |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Madison (North Star) | 100
Facility
100
WI AVG
81
Rank
#68 / 498 | No |
53
Facility
53
WI AVG
45
Rank
#201 / 581 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20
Facility
20
WI AVG
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Rank
#58 / 330 | - | A+ | Becky Balousek | Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC | - | - | - | - |
| Charter Senior Living of Madison |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Madison | 60
Facility
60
WI AVG
81
Rank
#187 / 498 | No |
14
Facility
14
WI AVG
45
Rank
#469 / 581 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
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Rank
#199 / 330 | 85.0% | - | Snh Wis Tenant LLC | Jennifer Francis | 5 | 3 | 7 | 1.4 |
| Attic Angel Community |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Middleton | 66
Facility
66
WI AVG
81
Rank
#166 / 498 | No |
63
Facility
63
WI AVG
45
Rank
#140 / 581 | - | 28
Facility
28
WI AVG
—
Rank
#25 / 330 | 77.3% | A+ | Attic Angel Place | Kimberly Blum | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0.7 |
| Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Madison (Madison Yards At Hill Farms) | 64
Facility
64
WI AVG
81
Rank
#172 / 498 | No |
85
Facility
85
WI AVG
45
Rank
#20 / 581 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
—
Rank
#235 / 330 | 60.9% | - | Madison Senior Services LLC | Bryan Cook | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Madison | 206
Facility
206
WI AVG
81
Rank
#2 / 498 | No |
13
Facility
13
WI AVG
45
Rank
#478 / 581 | - | 26
Facility
26
WI AVG
—
Rank
#37 / 330 | - | A+ | Oakwood Village East Apartment Homes Inc | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vista West |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Madison (Bella Vista Drive) | 36
Facility
36
WI AVG
81
Rank
#372 / 498 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
WI AVG
45
Rank
#140 / 581 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 1
Facility
1
WI AVG
—
Rank
#295 / 330 | - | - | Chiara Housing And Services Inc | Glenwood Choban | - | - | - | - |
| Cardinal View Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Middleton (Northside) | 24
Facility
24
WI AVG
81
Rank
#435 / 498 | No |
30
Facility
30
WI AVG
45
Rank
#377 / 581 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
—
Rank
#235 / 330 | 75.0% | A+ | Cardinal View Senior Living Inc | Thomas Pientka | 2 | - | 2 | 1.0 |
| Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sun Prairie | 26
Facility
26
WI AVG
81
Rank
#427 / 498 | No |
41
Facility
41
WI AVG
45
Rank
#296 / 581 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
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Rank
#254 / 330 | 100.0% | - | Ryan Great Lakes Sun Prairie LLC | Michael Pagh | 7 | 7 | 18 | 2.6 |
| Madison Pointe Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Madison (Burke Heights) | 47
Facility
47
WI AVG
81
Rank
#306 / 498 | No |
37
Facility
37
WI AVG
45
Rank
#325 / 581 | Private Rooms | 11
Facility
11
WI AVG
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Rank
#116 / 330 | 83.0% | A+ | Madison Senior Living Inc | Brian Hulse | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0.4 |
| Emerson Senior Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Madison (Mcclellan Park) | 4
Facility
4
WI AVG
81
Rank
#492 / 498 | No |
19
Facility
19
WI AVG
45
Rank
#451 / 581 | Private Rooms | 3
Facility
3
WI AVG
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Rank
#254 / 330 | - | - | Emerson Senior Living LLC | Michele Parker | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| All Saints Neighborhood |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Madison (All Saints Neighborhood) | -
Facility
-
WI AVG
81 | No |
63
Facility
63
WI AVG
45
Rank
#140 / 581 | - | 18
Facility
18
WI AVG
—
Rank
#68 / 330 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brookdale Sun Prairie |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Sun Prairie (Renstone) | 20
Facility
20
WI AVG
81
Rank
#451 / 498 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
WI AVG
45
Rank
#308 / 581 | Studio | 28
Facility
28
WI AVG
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Rank
#25 / 330 | 65.0% | - | Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc | Dawn Kussow | 8 | 2 | 16 | 2.0 |
| Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Madison (Country Grove Neighborhood Association) | 8
Facility
8
WI AVG
81
Rank
#486 / 498 | No |
52
Facility
52
WI AVG
45
Rank
#204 / 581 | - | 6
Facility
6
WI AVG
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#199 / 330 | 100.0% | - | Timberwood Lodge LLC | James Bachmann | 1 | - | 0 | 0.0 |
| Eden Vista Madison |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Madison (Sherman Village) | -
Facility
-
WI AVG
81 | Yes |
14
Facility
14
WI AVG
45
Rank
#469 / 581 | - | -
Facility
-
WI AVG
— | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living |
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Madison (Berkeley Oaks) | -
Facility
-
WI AVG
81 | Yes |
52
Facility
52
WI AVG
45
Rank
#204 / 581 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | -
Facility
-
WI AVG
— | - | A- | - | - | - | - | - | - |
An assisted living and memory care community, Oak Park Place provides a unique accommodation for the specific needs of assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing residents. As a community that celebrates you as an individual, management, and staff surely promote an independent lifestyle based on their own terms. Oak Park Place residents feel more comfortable and safe in a community they trust because meaningful relationships are built in the community because the staff genuinely provides excellent care.
Oak Park Place provides an atmosphere of growth and security, ensuring that residents are able to feel comfortable in their new cozy home-like environment. A list of essential services provided for assisted living and memory care residents await them– ADLs, medication management, and stimulating activities. Skilled nursing residents are able to experience state-of-the-art technologies that boost up their recovery period.
Tucked away in the scenic neighborhood of Madison, WI, Charter Senior Living of Madison (Formerly Cedarhurst of Madison) is a lively senior living community, offering assisted living and short-term stays. The community features a team of experienced caregivers trained to provide utmost care and support with friendly touch. With a wellness and fitness center that offers on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies, residents are guaranteed to maintain their strength and mobility. A wide selection of apartments including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments is available for residents to choose from.
Fostering connections and a vibrant lifestyle, the community conducts an array of recreational and entertainment activities. Amenities like restaurant-style bistro and café, a resource library, beauty salon, spacious community rooms, movie theater, and an inviting courtyard and gardens provide plenty of chances for relaxation and leisure. Residents are aso guaranteed plenty of free time to explore the community with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance being covered.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Indulge in an enriching living experience with Attic Angel Community, a vibrant senior living community in Middleton, WI, offering excellent independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents thrive with comprehensive care services provided by a dependable care team available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The community also offers recuperative stays for those needing short-term care for respite or rehabilitation, ensuring residents are provided with the care they need even as their needs change.
Committed to elevating residents’ quality of life, the community offers a broad range of programs, activities and off-campus outings for social enjoyment, intellectual stimulation, health, wellness and spirituality. Residents are provided a great selection of thoughtfully prepared meals daily that they can enjoy with the company of others in a cozy dining area or delivered right on their doorstep. Here, residents are empowered to live as independently as possible while also enjoying a high quality of life.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
Nestled in Madison, Wisconsin, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale stands as a distinguished senior living community offering premier assisted living and memory care services to the Hilldale and Madison neighborhoods. With a commitment to providing comprehensive care, this state-of-the-art facility spans 75,000 square feet across 10 stories, housing 92 meticulously designed units. Among these, 64 units are dedicated to assisted living, while 28 are tailored for memory care.
Opened its doors in early 2022, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale caters to diverse levels of care, encompassing Alzheimer’s, dementia, and respite care, ensuring a continuum of support for residents’ unique needs. The community prides itself on a vibrant social calendar, fostering lively engagement, complemented by a team of seasoned caregivers dedicated to delivering exceptional services tailored to individual requirements. At Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale, senior residents can expect a compassionate environment where their well-being is prioritized, ensuring a comfortable and supportive living experience within a welcoming community.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 334 / 513 / 1,025 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Settled in the lovely neighborhood of Crossroads Circle, Suite 400, Waukesha, WI, is the outstanding senior living community of Vista West Madison that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Spend your best years resting in the beautifully designed and sophisticated accommodations of the community in a wide array of one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Vista West Madison handles the maintenance and helps residents with their daily activities with unwavering dedication from a kind and highly skilled team.
Here, residents utilize the inviting spaces for their leisure and join carefully curated activities to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Look forward to meal times with healthy and delicious meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. Providing round-the-clock care and assistance, Vista West Madison ensures residents have a blissful retirement within its serene premises.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Oakwood Village excels in providing seniors with successful aging where residents can be enriched in their new lifestyle; their lives are improvised as they receive holistic wellness. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term or outpatient rehabilitation stays– whatever it is, seniors strive at Oakwood.
Oakwood Village’s service is centered on convenience and individuality; they offer a list of stimulating activities and programs that have residents live a worry-free little– assistance with bathing and grooming, medication management, housekeeping, and personal laundry service. Oakwood Village’s service is centered on convenience and individuality; they offer a list of stimulating activities and programs that have residents live a worry-free little– assistance with bathing and grooming, medication management, housekeeping, and personal laundry service.
Cardinal View aims to provide a community of growth for residents to feel empowered to nurture and develop their golden years. Offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care options– the community provides essential amenities and services that help with the daily living of each resident while being encouraged to live a life of independence. As a Life Spark™ senior living home, expect that Cardinal View raises the standard for luxury living.
Management encourages residents to sign up for engaging and enriching activities for a vibrant and stimulating lifestyle. Other community amenities and services include elegant dining services, a private dining room, a hair salon service, and professional ADLs– available for all residents.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Fitness and Recreation
Conveniently located in the heart of Sun Prairie, WI, Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie is a welcoming senior living community that offers a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, enhanced care, and memory care. The community features an array of floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with plenty of natural light, new appliances, WiFi access, and 24-hour emergency response system. A dedicated care team provides round-the-clock nursing services and assists with activities of daily living to ensure residents can live their lives comfortably.
The community collaborates closely with residents, their families, and doctors in creating personalized care plans that perfectly matches their individual needs. Most of the chores like housekeeping, laundry and maintenance are handled to provide residents with more time to participate and enjoy an array of activities. An in-house professional chef curates the healthiest food choices possible based on residents’ dietary preferences and needs, to ensure they enjoy a happy and nourishing dining experience.
What does this home offer?
Room Sizes: 476 - 504 / 700 - 812 / 1034 sq. ft.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Focus on your wellness and enjoyment at Madison Pointe Senior Living in Madison, WI, an exceptional senior living community that provides comprehensive assisted living services. The community meticulously designed their community to provide utmost comfort and security with easy access to services and amenities. Residents can count on a warm and dedicated medical personnel and nurses, available to provide assistance and care 24/7.
The community aims to serve every resident’s body, mind, and spirit, offering a variety of services, amenities, and activities designed to foster holistic well-being. Housekeeping and laundry services, transportation assistance, and chef-prepared meals provide residents with the convenience they need to live a comfortable life. An array of amenities adds to the community’s benefits, such as a salon, elegant lounges, wellness center, library, chapel, on-site podiatrist, activities room, and beautifully maintained gardens and outside patios for relaxing walks.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Beautifully set near North Star Park in Madison, WI, Emerson Senior Living is an esteemed community that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. The community’s warm and welcoming environment is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.
Recreational activities and fun events are also conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and meet new friends. Mealtimes promote social interaction and satisfy dietary needs with delightful and well-balanced dining options. Residents have the finest retirement experience with the community’s beautifully designed amenities and friendly setting.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Dining Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
- Includes
- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
02
Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
- Includes
- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
- Includes
- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
05
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
06
Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Madison, WI
What is the average cost of assisted living in Madison, WI?
The average monthly cost of assisted living in Madison, WI is approximately $5,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for assisted living in Madison, WI?
Assisted living in Madison, WI typically ranges from $5,300–$7,900 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Madison, WI?
Assisted living facilities in Madison, WI typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.
How many licensed assisted living facilities are there in Madison, WI?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately ~25–30 licensed assisted living facilities in Madison, WI.
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Wisconsin?
Assisted living in Wisconsin supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Wisconsin?
Assisted living in Wisconsin is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does Wisconsin Medicaid cover assisted living?
Wisconsin Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Wisconsin) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
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