Compare Independent Living around Madison (Metro Area)
| Oak Park Place Madison East | IL AL 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 Balousek | Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC | - | - | - | - |
| Attic Angel Community | IL AL 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 Place | Kimberly Blum | 3 | 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 | IL AL 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 LLC | Bryan Cook | 1 | 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 | IL AL 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 Balousek | Oak Park Nursing And Rehabilitation Center LLC | 8 | 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 | IL AL 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 Inc | Melissa Oconnor | 2 | 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 |
| Talamore Senior Living Sun Prairie | IL AL 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 LLC | Michael Pagh | 9 | 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 |
| The Legacy of DeForest | IL AL 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 LLC | Julie Lonergan | 7 | 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 | IL AL 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 Inc | Dawn Kussow | 9 | 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 |
| 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
12
Rank
#69 / 334 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Middleton Crossing – Sky Active Living | IL | Middleton | - | No |
2
Facility
2
WI AVG
42
Rank
#547 / 580 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Parkside | IL AL | Madison (Leopold) | - | No |
49
Facility
49
WI AVG
42
Rank
#232 / 580 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Overview of Parkside
Located at 2234 Luann Ln in Madison’s Leopold neighborhood, Parkside is an independent living community for adults 55 and older. The facility offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom residential units. Madison’s city center lies 3.5 miles distant; Planned Parenthood Madison South Health Center is 1.19 miles away.
Parkside operates as a private-pay community without Medicare or Medicaid certification. The community provides activity-based programming centered on wellness and social engagement. Residents access BINGO, a therapy pool, fitness classes, rehabilitation services, and an organized walking club. These offerings reflect a model built around active lifestyle and peer interaction rather than personal care assistance.
The Walk Score is 49, placing the community 232nd of 581 Wisconsin senior facilities. This score means a few nearby services are reachable on foot, but most shopping, dining, and errands require transportation. The neighborhood is car-dependent for broader community access.
The community describes its approach as holistic wellness, emphasizing resident autonomy, support, and participation in a structured social environment. The facility does not provide medical staffing or personal care oversight; it is positioned solely for independent-living older adults who manage their own activities of daily living and medications.
Parkside fits older adults seeking an independent living residential setting with organized social activities and wellness programming, without medical care or personal assistance.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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.
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 12 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.
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