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Best Assisted Living in Madison, WI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 27 assisted living communities in Madison, WI using Wisconsin Department 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: 83The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Madison, WI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.

Oak Park Place Madison East
AL
IL
MC
NH
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 61
Rank #67 / 496
No
53
Facility 53
WI AVG 42
Rank #201 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 12
Rank #59 / 334
-A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC----
Brookdale Madison West
AL
MC
Madison (South Yellowstone Drive)
74
Facility 74
WI AVG 61
Rank #144 / 496
Yes
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 42
Rank #87 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 334
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #138 / 406
-Brookdale Senior Living Communities IncDawn Kussow5
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #278 / 312
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 12
Rank #276 / 312
5.2
Facility 5.2
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #298 / 312
Heritage of Portage
AL
Portage
66
Facility 66
WI AVG 61
Rank #165 / 496
No
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 42
Rank #252 / 580
-
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 12
Rank #48 / 334
98.5%
Facility 98.5%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #33 / 406
A+Sha Msl Portage Opco LLCTom Ostrom7
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #143 / 312
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 12
Rank #165 / 312
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #117 / 312
Charter Senior Living of Madison
AL
RC
Madison
60
Facility 60
WI AVG 61
Rank #186 / 496
No
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 42
Rank #468 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #202 / 334
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #103 / 406
-Snh Wis Tenant LLCJennifer Francis6
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #203 / 312
10
Facility 10
WI AVG 12
Rank #212 / 312
1.7
Facility 1.7
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #202 / 312
Attic Angel Community
AL
IL
MC
RC
Middleton
66
Facility 66
WI AVG 61
Rank #165 / 496
No
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 42
Rank #140 / 580
-
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 12
Rank #26 / 334
77.3%
Facility 77.3%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #200 / 406
A+Attic Angel PlaceKimberly Blum3
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #59 / 312
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #100 / 312
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #117 / 312
Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale
AL
IL
MC
Madison (Madison Yards At Hill Farms)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 61
Rank #171 / 496
No
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 42
Rank #20 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #236 / 334
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #312 / 406
-Madison Senior Services LLCBryan Cook1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #59 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center
AL
IL
MC
NH
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 61
Rank #67 / 496
No
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 42
Rank #533 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 12
Rank #59 / 334
25.0%
Facility 25.0%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #405 / 406
A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC8
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #178 / 312
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 12
Rank #291 / 312
4.6
Facility 4.6
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #286 / 312
Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee
AL
IL
MC
Waunakee (Connery Cove)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 61
Rank #171 / 496
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 42
Rank #477 / 580
Studio / Suite
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 334
87.5%
Facility 87.5%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #106 / 406
A+Home Again Assisted Living IncMelissa Oconnor2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #59 / 312
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 312
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #1 / 312
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge
AL
MC
NH
Madison
206
Facility 206
WI AVG 61
Rank #2 / 496
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 42
Rank #477 / 580
-
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 12
Rank #38 / 334
-A+Oakwood Village East Apartment Homes Inc-----
Vista West
AL
IL
MC
Madison (Bella Vista Drive)
36
Facility 36
WI AVG 61
Rank #370 / 496
Yes
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 42
Rank #140 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 12
Rank #299 / 334
--Chiara Housing And Services IncGlenwood Choban----
Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie
AL
IL
MC
Sun Prairie
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 61
Rank #425 / 496
No
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 42
Rank #296 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 334
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #1 / 406
-Ryan Great Lakes Sun Prairie LLCMichael Pagh9
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #295 / 312
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #262 / 312
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #226 / 312
Madison Pointe Senior Living
AL
MC
RC
Madison (Burke Heights)
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 61
Rank #304 / 496
No
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 42
Rank #325 / 580
Private Rooms
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 12
Rank #117 / 334
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #146 / 406
A+Madison Senior Living IncBrian Hulse9
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #244 / 312
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #149 / 312
0.4
Facility 0.4
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #90 / 312
Sun Prairie Senior Living
AL
ADC
NH
Sun Prairie
42
Facility 42
WI AVG 61
Rank #337 / 496
Yes
74
Facility 74
WI AVG 42
Rank #79 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 12
Rank #261 / 334
58.0%
Facility 58.0%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #326 / 406
A+Alexis PetersAhr Sun Prairie Trs Sub LLC5
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 312
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #262 / 312
4.2
Facility 4.2
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #285 / 312
The Legacy of DeForest
AL
IL
MC
Deforest
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 61
Rank #431 / 496
No
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 42
Rank #561 / 580
-
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 12
Rank #202 / 334
76.0%
Facility 76.0%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #211 / 406
-Park Vista Senior Housing Management LLCJulie Lonergan7
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #203 / 312
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #246 / 312
2.6
Facility 2.6
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #242 / 312
Brookdale Sun Prairie
AL
IL
MC
NH
Sun Prairie (Renstone)
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 61
Rank #449 / 496
Yes
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 42
Rank #308 / 580
Studio
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 12
Rank #26 / 334
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
WI AVG 74.3%
Rank #314 / 406
-Brookdale Senior Living Communities IncDawn Kussow9
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 3.8
Rank #108 / 312
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #262 / 312
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.0
Rank #226 / 312
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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 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.

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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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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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The Legacy of DeForest

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

In the very heart of Wisconsin, The Legacy of Deforest sits as an awe-inspiring and luxurious assisted living and memory care community that promises to deliver the ultimate care experience for its residents. Basked in a serene residential environment, this community offers the perfect balance of personal freedom and intentional care that guarantees a remarkable stay for its guests. The spacious, cozy, and well-appointed rooms create an inviting and warm atmosphere that residents will surely find irresistible. With the reliable emergency response system that we have in place, residents are assured of their safety at all times.

Their dedicated staff provides housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services, ensuring that residents are relieved of any mundane chores and can focus on the more enjoyable aspects of life. With seasonal menus available, seniors are spoilt for choice, and their reliable transportation services to physician, dental, therapy, specialist, and optometrist appointments take away any worries that residents may have. At The Legacy of Deforest, they create harmonious living space that perfectly reflects the tastes and preferences of their residents.

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Overview of Brookdale Sun Prairie

Nestled near Renstone Park and a short drive from Madison, Wisconsin, Brookdale Sun Prairie offers specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care tailored to the unique needs of each resident. This memory care community provides a secure and supportive environment where residents can maintain their independence and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. At Brookdale Sun Prairie, the staff is available 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of residents. The community’s dementia-friendly programs are designed to help preserve residents’ current abilities, empowering them to live with a sense of purpose and dignity.

Residents can engage in a continuous stream of activities, from yoga and bingo to trivia and gardening in the enclosed outdoor courtyard. The community’s robust activity calendar is curated to encourage the use of residents’ current skills and foster a warm, fulfilling life. Dining is also a highlight, with healthy and delicious menu choices, restaurant-style service, and specialized support for residents who may have difficulty with swallowing or using utensils. Brookdale Sun Prairie’s personalized approach to memory care ensures that each resident receives the compassionate care they need to thrive.

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Overview of All Saints Neighborhood

All Saints Neighborhood is a campus composed of cottages and condos for 55+ adult residents. A Christian organization that has been one of the trusted senior living communities in Madison; they have maintained a high-quality service that contributes to a secure and wonderful lifestyle.

All Saints is designed with amenities such as a private dining room and other areas for family gatherings, savory restaurant-style meals at their dining room, an arts and crafts studio for creative activities, a library, a pharmacy, a full-service salon, and scheduled transportation.

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Overview of Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living

Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living offers exceptional personal care for residents of assisted living and memory care residents. Expect nothing but elegance and professionalism at the assisted living home. The vibrant community performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff. Timberwood Lodge is a community that proudly raises senior members to thrive in the community.

One of the finest senior care communities in the assisted living community enhances the quality of living for every resident day-to-day living. Timberwood Lodge provides amenities providing a variety of educational and social activities. They offer personalized care assistance including ADLs– meals provided, bathing, dressing, and medication management; their other services include housekeeping and laundry. 

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Overview of Assisted Living Madison Wi

Live a blissful retirement with Assisted Living Madison Wi, an exceptional community surrounded by lush green spaces like Elmside Circle Park and Hudson Park in Madison, WI, offering assisted living. Residents receive exceptional care for their daily activities and personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available 24/7. The community promotes a nurturing and friendly environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy dining options are also served so residents can enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. Residents make the most of their golden years with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.

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Overview of Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living

Create meaningful moments with The Sonnet at Tennyson, a compassionate community in Madison, WI, offering assisted living, memory care, and specialized care. The community is committed to enhancing residents’ living experiences, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. With secure memory units and cozy apartments, residents, especially those with cognitive conditions, can keep their peace of mind.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Here, residents delight in delicious and healthy meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community strives to provide the highest quality of care for residents to thrive in their golden years.

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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.

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.