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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 independent living communities in Madison, WI using Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in WI
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Jul 2026
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Avg Walk Score: 40/ 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: 58The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Madison, WI. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Madison (Metro Area)

Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee
IL
AL
MC
Waunakee (Connery Cove)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 61
Rank #170 / 494
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 42
Rank #477 / 580
Studio / Suite
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 10
Rank #172 / 342
87.5% A+Home Again Assisted Living IncMelissa Oconnor2
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #53 / 302
-
Facility -
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 302
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 302
Attic Angel Community
IL
AL
MC
RC
Middleton
66
Facility 66
WI AVG 61
Rank #164 / 494
No
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 42
Rank #140 / 580
-
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 10
Rank #172 / 342
77.3% A+Attic Angel PlaceKimberly Blum3
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #53 / 302
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 12
Rank #98 / 302
0.7
Facility 0.7
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #115 / 302
Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale
IL
AL
MC
Madison (Madison Yards At Hill Farms)
64
Facility 64
WI AVG 61
Rank #170 / 494
No
85
Facility 85
WI AVG 42
Rank #20 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 10
Rank #238 / 342
60.9% -Madison Senior Services LLCBryan Cook1
1
Facility 1
WI AVG 4
Rank #53 / 302
-
Facility -
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 302
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 302
Oak Park Place Madison East
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 61
Rank #67 / 494
Yes
53
Facility 53
WI AVG 42
Rank #201 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 10
Rank #89 / 342
-A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC----
All Saints Neighborhood
IL
AL
MC
RC
Madison (All Saints Neighborhood)
-No
63
Facility 63
WI AVG 42
Rank #140 / 580
-
19
Facility 19
WI AVG 10
Rank #53 / 342
-A+------
Brookdale Sun Prairie
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Sun Prairie (Renstone)
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 61
Rank #447 / 494
Yes
39
Facility 39
WI AVG 42
Rank #308 / 580
Studio
28
Facility 28
WI AVG 10
Rank #23 / 342
60.0% -Brookdale Senior Living Communities IncDawn Kussow9
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 4
Rank #101 / 302
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #255 / 302
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #221 / 302
Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie
IL
AL
MC
Sun Prairie
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 61
Rank #423 / 494
No
41
Facility 41
WI AVG 42
Rank #296 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
3
Facility 3
WI AVG 10
Rank #264 / 342
100.0% -Ryan Great Lakes Sun Prairie LLCMichael Pagh9
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 4
Rank #287 / 302
21
Facility 21
WI AVG 12
Rank #255 / 302
2.3
Facility 2.3
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #221 / 302
Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
Madison (Berkeley Oaks)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
WI AVG 42
Rank #204 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--A------
The Legacy of DeForest
IL
AL
MC
Deforest
25
Facility 25
WI AVG 61
Rank #429 / 494
Yes
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 42
Rank #561 / 580
-
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 10
Rank #199 / 342
76.0% -Park Vista Senior Housing Management LLCJulie Lonergan7
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 4
Rank #197 / 302
18
Facility 18
WI AVG 12
Rank #240 / 302
2.6
Facility 2.6
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #236 / 302
Parkside
IL
Madison (Leopold)
-No
49
Facility 49
WI AVG 42
Rank #232 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed---------
Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Madison (North Star)
100
Facility 100
WI AVG 61
Rank #67 / 494
Yes
5
Facility 5
WI AVG 42
Rank #533 / 580
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
WI AVG 10
Rank #50 / 342
25.0% A+Becky BalousekOak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC8
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 4
Rank #172 / 302
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 12
Rank #283 / 302
4.6
Facility 4.6
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #279 / 302
Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living
IL
Middleton
-Yes
2
Facility 2
WI AVG 42
Rank #547 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---------
The Terraces at Coventry Village Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Madison (Coventry Village)
-No
17
Facility 17
WI AVG 42
Rank #458 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed---------
Overview of Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center

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.

Contact Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center

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.

Contact Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living

Overview of The Terraces at Coventry Village Senior Living

Indulge in 22 acres of lush landscape and picturesque views at Coventry Village, a stress-free senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care & short-term stays. Choose from a wide range of roomy studio or two-bed apartments with kitchenettes and barrier-free showers. The community offers their Lifestyle360 activities, group trips and clubs, complemented with weekly housekeeping, linen services, 24/7 front desk concierge, and free transportation, to ensure residents have plenty to explore and time to enjoy.

Coventry Village partners with a national leader in developing specialized rehabilitation and fitness training solutions for seniors to provide its residents easy-access to outpatient rehabilitation and fitness training at the community clinic. A broad range of amenities is also provided for leisure and entertainment, such as an ice cream shop, beauty salon, sauna, pub & bistro, a chapel and beautiful walking paths for relaxing walks with friends or alone.

Contact The Terraces at Coventry Village Senior Living

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 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.

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 13 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.