Page 2 of 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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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-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. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
The ALM Inspection Grade — our own 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating. A dash means we do not publish a grade for that facility: either its public record is too thin to be fair, or we hold nothing for it at all.
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.
Emerson Senior Living
AL
RESC
Madison (Mcclellan Park)
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 57
Rank #429 / 435
No
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 44
Rank #403 / 500
Private Rooms
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #252 / 330
--Michele ParkerEmerson Senior Living LLC-2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 309
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 309
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 309
Sun Prairie Senior Living
AL
ADC
NH
SNF
Sun Prairie
42
Facility 42
WI AVG 57
Rank #279 / 435
Yes
74
Facility 74
WI AVG 44
Rank #72 / 500
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--A+Alexis PetersAhr Sun Prairie Trs Sub LLC-5
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #107 / 309
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 309
4.2
Facility 4.2
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #282 / 309
Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie
AL
IL
MC
Sun Prairie
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 57
Rank #365 / 435
No
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 44
Rank #265 / 500
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #252 / 330
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 349
-Michael PaghRyan Great Lakes Sun Prairie LLC-9
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 4
Rank #293 / 309
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 309
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #225 / 309
All Saints Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL
MC
NH
RC
Madison
40
Facility 40
WI AVG 57
Rank #283 / 435
No--
16
Facility 16
WI AVG 12
Rank #82 / 330
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #61 / 349
--Elderspan Management LLC-3
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #59 / 309
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #69 / 309
0.3
Facility 0.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #75 / 309
Four Winds Manor
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Verona
44
Facility 44
WI AVG 57
Rank #265 / 435
No
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 44
Rank #211 / 500
--
78.4%
Facility 78.4%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #177 / 349
-M Lynn HowardFour Winds Manor, IncB+88 / 100 — 6 points above the Wisconsin average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100)8
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 4
Rank #224 / 309
30
Facility 30
WI AVG 12
Rank #283 / 309
3.8
Facility 3.8
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #275 / 309
The Legacy of DeForest
AL
IL
MC
Deforest
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 57
Rank #371 / 435
Yes--
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #197 / 330
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
WI AVG 75.7%
Rank #195 / 349
-Julie LonerganPark Vista Senior Housing Management LLC-7
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #203 / 309
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #246 / 309
2.6
Facility 2.6
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #240 / 309
Oak Park Place Madison East
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 57
Rank #46 / 435
Yes
53
Facility 53
WI AVG 44
Rank #183 / 500
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 12
Rank #57 / 330
-A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC-----
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Madison
206
Facility 206
WI AVG 57
Rank #2 / 435
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 44
Rank #429 / 500
-
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 12
Rank #36 / 330
-A+Oakwood Village East Apartment Homes IncOakwood Village East Apartment Homes Inc-----
Oakwood Village University Woods
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Madison
415
Facility 415
WI AVG 57
Rank #1 / 435
No
73
Facility 73
WI AVG 44
Rank #74 / 500
-
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 12
Rank #93 / 330
---Oakwood Village Homes Inc-----
Vista West
AL
IL
MC
Madison
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 57
Rank #312 / 435
Yes
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 44
Rank #126 / 500
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #296 / 330
--Glenwood ChobanChiara Housing And Services Inc-----

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. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Emerson Senior Living

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.

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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. 

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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.

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Overview of All Saints Assisted Living and Memory Care

All Saints Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care in Madison, WI. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing care includes licensed nurses available around the clock, while respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can occur without leaving the community. With 40 beds, the community is smaller, allowing staff and residents to get to know each other. Elderspan Management operates All Saints Assisted Living and Memory Care.

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Overview of Four Winds Manor

Four Winds Manor is a privately owned nursing facility located in Verona, Wisconsin. It’s a highly rated and operated skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and assisted living facility that strives to provide exceptional care and treatment to its residents. With a variety of living arrangements, Four Winds Manor encourages its residents to maintain their autonomy while still involving their families and friends in their lives.

The facility provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with 24-hour care, comfortable private and semi-private accommodations, and individualized care planning. Regular health assessments, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also available. A registered dietitian is present to ensure that each resident receives a well-balanced meal plan that meets their dietary needs. At Four Winds Manor, they believe that seniors should have the freedom to live their lives on their terms. They create a resident-centered environment where they actively listen to the resident’s needs and preferences, working to help them achieve maximum functionality and independence.

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The Legacy of DeForest

6639 Pederson Crossing Blvd, Deforest, WI 53532
Overview of The Legacy of DeForest

A 25-bed community in Deforest, Wisconsin, The Legacy of DeForest covers three levels of care under one address: independent living, assisted living, and memory care. It sits at 6639 Pederson Crossing Blvd in Dane County, in a stretch of the area where a car is pretty much required to get anywhere. Six years in, the community now runs at 76 percent occupancy.

Julie Lonergan administers the property, with Park Vista Senior Housing Management LLC as the operator behind it. Day to day, residents have an emergency response system in place and transportation arranged to physician, dental, therapy, specialist, and optometrist appointments, the kind of logistics that quietly matter more than they get credit for. Seasonal menus rotate through the dining room, giving some variety across the year.

Pricing runs from $7,910 to $8,910 a month, depending on care level and accommodation type, a range wide enough that it’s worth a direct conversation about where a specific resident would land. Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance, oversees inspections statewide, and here those have tended to focus on staffing credentials and how well care plans get documented.

What stands out is the structure itself: three care levels in one small community, built for a resident who might start more independent and need more support later, without ever having to pack up and move somewhere new.

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Overview of Oak Park Place Madison East

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. 

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Overview of Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge

A monthly rate between $694 and $1,154 is the figure most families will want to understand first, and it sets the frame for everything else about Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. This 206-bed community in Madison, Wisconsin, offers assisted living, memory care, and hospice care, and it does not accept Medicare or Medicaid. Costs are covered by residents through private funding. That is a structural fact about who this community is built for, and it belongs at the front of any honest evaluation.

The location is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 13, about 10.9 miles from Madison’s city center. UW Health E Terrace Dr Medical Center sits less than a mile away, which matters for a community serving residents with memory care and hospice needs. The facility has been operating for 26 years and holds 206 beds.

What stands out in the amenity structure is how much is bundled into residency. Utilities, including water, sewer, gas, and electricity, are covered. So are scheduled housekeeping, daily check-ins, scheduled transportation, a personal emergency response pendant, social worker access, and spiritual care programming. Heated underground parking, additional storage, snow removal, exterior window washing, and grounds maintenance are all included. Property and liability insurance comes with the package. Religious services are available, and residents are given priority access to advanced care levels if needs escalate over time.

Oakwood Village East Apartment Homes Inc operates the community. For families financing care privately and prioritizing an assisted living setting that includes memory care and hospice under one roof, the amenity structure here is more inclusive than most in its price range.

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Overview of Oakwood Village University Woods

Oakwood Village University Woods is a continuing care community in Madison, Wisconsin, with assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident’s care to increase over time without requiring a move elsewhere. The community has 415 beds, making it a larger setting with more residents, more staff, and usually more programming; its Walk Score of 73 falls in the very walkable range, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still be able to get out independently. Oakwood Village Homes operates Oakwood Village University Woods.

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Overview of Vista West

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.

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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.