Best Assisted Living in Madison, WI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 29 assisted living communities in Madison, WI using WI Dept. of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in WI
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29 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,499The average monthly cost across facilities in Madison, WI. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 43/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Madison, WI. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 74The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Madison, WI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee
AL
IL
MC
Waunakee
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 61
Rank #170 / 494
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 44
Rank #478 / 556
Studio / Suite
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #120 / 341
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #110 / 399
A+Melissa OconnorHome Again Assisted Living Inc2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
Attic Angel Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Middleton
66
Facility 66
WI AVG 61
Rank #164 / 494
No
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 44
Rank #140 / 556
-
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 12
Rank #27 / 341
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #204 / 399
A+Kimberly BlumAttic Angel Place3
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 310
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #117 / 310
Heritage of Portage
AL
Portage
66
Facility 66
WI AVG 61
Rank #164 / 494
No
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 44
Rank #252 / 556
-
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 12
Rank #49 / 341
98.5%
Facility 98.5%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #24 / 399
A+Tom OstromSha Msl Portage Opco LLC7
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 4
Rank #143 / 310
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 12
Rank #165 / 310
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #117 / 310
Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale
AL
IL
MC
Madison (Madison Yards At Hill Farms)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 61
Rank #170 / 494
No
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 44
Rank #20 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #241 / 341
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #310 / 399
-Bryan CookMadison Senior Services LLC1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 310
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 310
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 310
Madison Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Madison (Burke Heights)
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 61
Rank #302 / 494
Yes
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 44
Rank #325 / 556
Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #120 / 341
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #151 / 399
A+Brian HulseMadison Senior Living Inc9
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 4
Rank #245 / 310
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #149 / 310
0.4
Facility 0.4
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #90 / 310
Charter Senior Living of Madison
AL
RC
Madison
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #185 / 494
Yes
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 44
Rank #469 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #203 / 341
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #106 / 399
-Jennifer FrancisSnh Wis Tenant LLC6
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #204 / 310
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #211 / 310
1.7
Facility 1.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #201 / 310
Brookdale Madison West
AL
MC
Madison
74
Facility 74
WI AVG 61
Rank #143 / 494
Yes
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 44
Rank #87 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #120 / 341
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #141 / 399
-Dawn KussowBrookdale Senior Living Communities Inc5
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 4
Rank #277 / 310
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 12
Rank #276 / 310
5.2
Facility 5.2
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #298 / 310
Sun Prairie Senior Living
AL
ADC
NH
SNF
Sun Prairie
42
Facility 42
WI AVG 61
Rank #335 / 494
Yes
74
Facility 74
WI AVG 44
Rank #79 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
82.6%
Facility 82.6%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #157 / 399
A+Alexis PetersAhr Sun Prairie Trs Sub LLC5
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 310
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #262 / 310
4.2
Facility 4.2
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #283 / 310
Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie
AL
IL
MC
Sun Prairie
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 61
Rank #423 / 494
No
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 44
Rank #296 / 556
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #262 / 341
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #1 / 399
-Michael PaghRyan Great Lakes Sun Prairie LLC9
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 4
Rank #294 / 310
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #262 / 310
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #226 / 310
Brookdale Sun Prairie
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Sun Prairie (Renstone)
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 61
Rank #447 / 494
Yes
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 44
Rank #308 / 556
Studio
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 12
Rank #27 / 341
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WI AVG 74.6%
Rank #313 / 399
-Dawn KussowBrookdale Senior Living Communities Inc9
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 310
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #262 / 310
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #226 / 310

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WI community we track that reports that metric, not just the 29 analyzed for Madison.

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Overview of Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee

Home Again in Waunakee offers exceptional personal care for residents of assisted living and memory care services near Madison. The community strongly promotes independence that allows a sense of belonging for oneself in a resident-centered community– especially as a community that strives for an easy aging experience. Home again performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff.

Lifestyle at Home Again has a list of essential services including transportation, religious services, educational programs, and activities to keep them active. Other community amenities include a dining room, a fitness center, social areas, a movie theater, a full-service salon, and a library.

Contact Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee

Overview of Attic Angel Community

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.

Contact Attic Angel Community

Overview of Heritage of Portage

Heritage of Portage has been part of Portage, Wisconsin for 23 years now, a 66-bed assisted living community at 2685 Airport Rd in Columbia County, run by Sha Msl Portage Opco LLC and administered by Tom Ostrom. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, so a few errands are doable on foot, but most days still call for a car.

The community sits at 98 percent occupancy, which says something about how families have responded to the place. Each apartment comes with its own kitchenette, a private bath with a walk-in shower, and a closet, small things that add up to residents keeping some independence inside a supported setting. Beyond the apartments, there’s a rehabilitation gym, private dining rooms, a spa, and an on-site salon and barbershop.

Pricing starts at $500 a month and climbs to $6,000 depending on care level and apartment type, a wide enough range that it’s worth a direct conversation about what fits a specific situation. Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, handles inspections statewide, and here those inspections have tended to center on medication management and staffing credentials rather than anything tied to direct hands-on care.

Altogether, this is a long-running assisted living community built around private apartment living, on-site rehab access, and a fuller-than-usual amenity list, the kind of setup suited to residents who want support nearby without giving up their own space.

Contact Heritage of Portage

Overview of Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale

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.

Contact Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale

Overview of Madison Pointe Senior Living

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.

Contact Madison Pointe Senior Living

Overview of Charter Senior Living of Madison

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.

Contact Charter Senior Living of Madison

Overview of Brookdale Madison West

Nestled in a stunning craftsman-style building in Madison, Wisconsin, Brookdale Madison West offers a carefree retirement experience filled with exciting activities and luxury amenities. This assisted living and memory care community is designed to provide residents with a peaceful, beautiful, and comfortable environment to thrive. Residents can enjoy spacious accommodations, beautifully appointed common areas, and a personalized service plan tailored to their needs. The community’s exquisite dining program and robust activity calendar, including fitness classes, social events, and creative pursuits, ensure that every day is filled with enrichment and engagement.

Brookdale Madison West’s signature Clare Bridge program offers a person-centered approach that nurtures individual skills and supports a meaningful life. With 24/7 staff availability and proximity to top medical facilities, residents and their families can have peace of mind.
Nestled in the vibrant city of Madison, Brookdale Madison West provides easy access to the area’s natural beauty, cultural attractions, and recreational opportunities, allowing residents to fully embrace the joys of retirement.

Contact Brookdale Madison West

Sun Prairie Senior Living

228 W Main St, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Overview of Sun Prairie Senior Living

Sun Prairie Senior Living is a haven for seniors looking for elevated and unparalleled care options in Wisconsin. With advanced clinical care, skilled nursing, long-term care, and rehabilitation options available around the clock, the staff is always friendly and willing to help. They also offer assisted living services for those who prefer more independence. In addition to their clinical excellence, they offer social services and case management, respite care, and adult day care services.

Families of residents can rest assured that the move-in process will be smooth, with assistance provided as needed. The facility also offers transportation services, chef-prepared meals, laundry and trash services, and most importantly, 24-hour emergency maintenance for residents’ safety. There are also plenty of amenities to enjoy, such as an outdoor barbecue area, well-maintained grounds, airy outdoor nooks, a beauty and barber salon, and inviting common spaces with fireplaces and flat-screen TVs. Sun Prairie Senior Living understands that seniors are multi-layered human beings and strive to respect and listen to them, making sure they feel at home. 

Contact Sun Prairie Senior Living

Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie

275 N City Station Dr, Sun Prairie, WI 53590
Overview of Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie

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.

Contact Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie

Overview of Brookdale Sun Prairie

Operating for 28 years, Brookdale Sun Prairie is a nursing home along Broadway Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc. under the administration of Dawn Kussow, it accommodates up to 20 residents and currently serves 12, reflecting a 60% occupancy rate. This pet-friendly community also features studios in a single-story setting.

In addition to 24-hour nursing care and assistance with daily activities, the community offers respite care, continuing care services, and at-home care programs to support changing needs over time. Yoga sessions, bingo, trivia games, gardening in the enclosed courtyard, and opportunities to cook in the community kitchen are also conducted. Restaurant-style dining features healthy menu options, while amenities such as a beauty and barber shop, landscaped walking paths, a piano, and secure outdoor garden areas enhance comfort and recreation.

The community’s neighborhood is also relatively walkable, with a walkability score of 39, suggesting that only a few amenities can be reached on foot. Moreover, its smaller size promotes familiarity among residents and the care team, allowing a more individualized approach to care.

Contact Brookdale Sun Prairie

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
03

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
04

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.

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.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.