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Best Independent Living in Madison, WI

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 8 homes in Madison, WI

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Wisconsin Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $2,117
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $501 - $5,362
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: Unknown
National average: 1:6

Compare Independent Living around Madison (Metro Area)

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Heritage of Portage
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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.

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.

Portage
66No 47 -23 98.5% A+Sha Msl Portage Opco LLCTom Ostrom735
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
66No 63 -28 77.3% A+Attic Angel PlaceKimberly Blum312
The Waterford at Fitchburg
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.

Fitchburg
71Yes 64 1 Bed / 2 Bed12--Csl West Bend LLCKirsten Hutchison1-1
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
26No 41 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed3 100.0% -Ryan Great Lakes Sun Prairie LLCMichael Pagh7718
Quarry Ridge Retirement Community
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.

Fitchburg
-Yes 43 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--------
The Legacy of DeForest
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.

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.

Deforest
25No 0 -6 76.0% APark Vista Senior Housing Management LLCJulie Lonergan7518
Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living
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.

Middleton
-No 2 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--------
Parkside
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.

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 (Leopold)
-No 49 1 Bed / 2 Bed--------
Overview of Heritage of Portage

Heritage of Portage provides special care for assisted living and memory care services with the opportunity to live with independence. The senior living home is described as a flexible community that will adjust to the needs and wants of residents. Management gets to also fill up residents’ social calendars to gather everyone to take part in the outings and events offered. The goal of Heritage of Portage is to provide a welcoming environment where residents can feel safe and secure. Families can rest easy knowing that their loved ones are well taken care of in a community that prioritizes each of them.

It’s also a community that has amenities conveniently located for seniors– such as each apartment having kitchenettes, private baths with walk-in showers, and closets; a rehabilitation gym, private dining rooms, spa, salon and barbershop, library, and activity rooms to name a few of the amenities provided by the community.

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The Waterford at Fitchburg

5440 Caddis Bend, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Overview of The Waterford at Fitchburg

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

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

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 798 / 1,125 / 1,167 - 1,517 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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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.

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Building Type: 3-story

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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.

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 476 - 504 / 700 - 812 / 1034 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

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Overview of Quarry Ridge Retirement Community

Quarry Ridge
Fitchburg’s Independent Retirement Community

Welcome to Worry-Free Senior Living in Fitchburg!
Located just outside Madison, Quarry Ridge offers the best of both worlds: the tranquility and beauty of
Wisconsin’s countryside paired with the urban conveniences of the city. Whether you’re exploring scenic nature
trails or shopping at local destinations, Quarry Ridge is the premier retirement community for those seeking an
independent lifestyle.

Schedule a tour and join us for lunch. You’ll love what Quarry Ridge has to offer in luxury senior living.

2851 Fitchrona Road
Fitchburg, WI 53719

Quarry Ridge Retirement Community

Discover the joy and ease of all-inclusive retirement living. Picture yourself in a luxurious, safe, and
vibrant community with a fantastic location for fun local outings. With three chef-prepared meals
offered daily, and weekly housekeeping and maintenance included, you’ll have more time for family,
friends, and the other important things in life. This vision comes to life at Quarry Ridge Retirement Community

Designed for comfort, our apartment homes come in a variety of floor plans. Each living space features
window coverings, a climate-controlled thermostat, and ample closet space. The apartment kitchens are
also equipped with full-sized appliances. You are free to decorate your unit around your unique tastes.
Pets are also warmly welcome for no additional fee.

Our Signature Freedom Dining program is the focal point of the resort lifestyle and often the most
praised feature of our community. Our executive chef prepares three quality meals daily with an
evolving menu, fresh ingredients, and diet-conscious recipes. Can’t make it to dinner? No worries. With
our meal delivery service, we’ll prepare you a plate and bring it to your door. You can also visit the
“chef’s pantry” for snacks any time – day or night.

The most important part of our community is the shared spaces that allow you to meet other residents,
celebrate fun and memorable moments, and relax. Our common areas include a 150-seat theater,
library, billiards room, arcade, conversation areas, a lounge with bar, superb fitness and exercise room,
spa area, and business center. Our Lifestyle Director plans monthly community events around these
spaces, allowing you to practice new skills, see new things, meet new people, and much more.

While our community focuses on making your retirement fun and fulfilling, our greatest priority is your
safety. Our managers are your neighbors and live on-site to ensure you are happily enjoying your best
retirement life. With our 24/7 Emergency Alert System, round-the clock concierge, and live-in managers
there’s never a moment when you are unable to reach somebody for help!

Our gorgeous community is full of amenities and services, allowing you to enjoy all the conveniences of
all-inclusive living without the hassle of upkeep. Our ample list of amenities and robust social calendar
offers you choice and flexibility in how you choose to spend your time.

Additionally, if you’re ever craving a change of scenery and don’t want to leave behind the comforts we
offer, no worries! With our travel program, you can explore the country while staying at any of our other
Resort Lifestyle Communities locations for no additional cost.

Relax in the theater while watching a movie or get active in a group fitness class; spend teatime with the
gals or watch a game with the guys; cuddle up with a good book or go join a happy hour for fun times
with the neighbors! However you wish to spend your time, we are here to support the retirement of
your dreams.

Retire well. Retire here. Call today to schedule a private tour!

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 566 / 588 - 706 / 1013 - 1206 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Computer Room

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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 Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living

Based in the beautiful town of Middleton, WI, the Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living is a trusted senior living community that provides personal care services. Spacious and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can avail of 24-hour staffing for immediate needs and concerns during their stay.

Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and laundry services, fitness center, activity room, library, barber and beauty salon, and many more. Participate in a full calendar of activities and entertainment, and meet people with the same passions and interests. Thus, the Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living assures seniors a wonderful retirement.

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Overview of Parkside

Ranked as one of the best independent living and assisted living communities in Madison, Parkside Senior Living offers an array of essential and convenient amenities and services that encourages residents to immerse themselves in; the vibrant community encourages its seniors to build an active social life to boost an enriched lifestyle. Parkside Senior Living ensures freedom, support, and care for its residents.

Parkside focuses on the holistic wellness of its residents by offering a list of comprehensive community features to help with their lifestyles. To name a few community-enriching and engaging activities include BINGO, a therapy pool, fitness classes, rehabilitation, and a walking club.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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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.

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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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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.

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  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Madison, WI

What is the average cost of independent living in Madison, WI?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Madison, WI is approximately $2,117. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Madison, WI?

Independent living in Madison, WI typically ranges from $501 - $5,362 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

How many licensed independent living communities are there in Madison, WI?

According to state licensing records, there are approximately 36 licensed independent living communities in Madison, WI.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 8 independent living communities in Madison, WI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Madison, WI?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Madison, WI, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Madison, WI?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.