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Best Memory Care in Madison, WI

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 23 memory care communities in Madison, WI using Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in WI
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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: 86The 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.

Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee
MC
AL
IL
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
MC
AL
IL
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
MC
AL
IL
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
MC
AL
IL
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----
Timberwood Lodge Assisted Living
MC
AL
HOS
Madison (Country Grove Neighborhood Association)
8
Facility 8
WI AVG 61
Rank #482 / 494
No
52
Facility 52
WI AVG 42
Rank #204 / 580
-
6
Facility 6
WI AVG 10
Rank #199 / 342
100.0% -Timberwood Lodge LLCJames Bachmann1
0
Facility 0
WI AVG 4
Rank #1 / 302
-
Facility -
WI AVG 12
Rank #1 / 302
0.0
Facility 0.0
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #1 / 302
Madison Pointe Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Madison (Burke Heights)
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 61
Rank #302 / 494
Yes
37
Facility 37
WI AVG 42
Rank #325 / 580
Private Rooms
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 10
Rank #125 / 342
83.0% A+Madison Senior Living IncBrian Hulse9
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 4
Rank #238 / 302
4
Facility 4
WI AVG 12
Rank #147 / 302
0.4
Facility 0.4
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #89 / 302
Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Madison
206
Facility 206
WI AVG 61
Rank #2 / 494
No
13
Facility 13
WI AVG 42
Rank #477 / 580
-
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 10
Rank #75 / 342
-A+Oakwood Village East Apartment Homes Inc-----
Brookdale Madison West
MC
AL
Madison (South Yellowstone Drive)
74
Facility 74
WI AVG 61
Rank #143 / 494
Yes
71
Facility 71
WI AVG 42
Rank #87 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 10
Rank #102 / 342
83.8% -Brookdale Senior Living Communities IncDawn Kussow5
9
Facility 9
WI AVG 4
Rank #270 / 302
26
Facility 26
WI AVG 12
Rank #268 / 302
5.2
Facility 5.2
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #291 / 302
All Saints Neighborhood
MC
AL
IL
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
MC
AL
IL
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
MC
AL
IL
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
The Bay at Belmont Health and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Madison (Rolling Meadows)
83
Facility 83
WI AVG 61
Rank #113 / 494
No
50
Facility 50
WI AVG 42
Rank #225 / 580
-
11
Facility 11
WI AVG 10
Rank #102 / 342
75.9% A+Kristina HerreraThe Bay At Belmont Health And Rehabilitation Cen14
7
Facility 7
WI AVG 4
Rank #238 / 302
107
Facility 107
WI AVG 12
Rank #301 / 302
7.6
Facility 7.6
WI AVG 2.4
Rank #297 / 302
Bay Harbor Memory Care & Assisted Living
MC
AL
IL
Madison (Berkeley Oaks)
-Yes
52
Facility 52
WI AVG 42
Rank #204 / 580
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--A------
Agrace Hospice Care
MC
ADC
HOS
PC
Madison (South Central Side)
-No
23
Facility 23
WI AVG 42
Rank #429 / 580
-
47
Facility 47
WI AVG 10
Rank #2 / 342
-A+------
Oakwood Village University Woods
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Madison
415
Facility 415
WI AVG 61
Rank #1 / 494
No
73
Facility 73
WI AVG 42
Rank #82 / 580
-
14
Facility 14
WI AVG 10
Rank #75 / 342
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Overview of Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee

Home Again in Waunakee offers exceptional personal care for residents of assisted living and memory care services near Madison. The community strongly promotes independence that allows a sense of belonging for oneself in a resident-centered community– especially as a community that strives for an easy aging experience. Home again performs nothing less than exceptional service offered by its professional and compassionate staff.

Lifestyle at Home Again has a list of essential services including transportation, religious services, educational programs, and activities to keep them active. Other community amenities include a dining room, a fitness center, social areas, a movie theater, a full-service salon, and a library.

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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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Overview of Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale

Nestled in Madison, Wisconsin, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale stands as a distinguished senior living community offering premier assisted living and memory care services to the Hilldale and Madison neighborhoods. With a commitment to providing comprehensive care, this state-of-the-art facility spans 75,000 square feet across 10 stories, housing 92 meticulously designed units. Among these, 64 units are dedicated to assisted living, while 28 are tailored for memory care.

Opened its doors in early 2022, Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale caters to diverse levels of care, encompassing Alzheimer’s, dementia, and respite care, ensuring a continuum of support for residents’ unique needs. The community prides itself on a vibrant social calendar, fostering lively engagement, complemented by a team of seasoned caregivers dedicated to delivering exceptional services tailored to individual requirements. At Renaissance Senior Living of Hilldale, senior residents can expect a compassionate environment where their well-being is prioritized, ensuring a comfortable and supportive living experience within a welcoming community.

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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 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 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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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 Brookdale Madison West

Nestled in a stunning craftsman-style building in Madison, Wisconsin, Brookdale Madison West offers a carefree retirement experience filled with exciting activities and luxury amenities. This assisted living and memory care community is designed to provide residents with a peaceful, beautiful, and comfortable environment to thrive. Residents can enjoy spacious accommodations, beautifully appointed common areas, and a personalized service plan tailored to their needs. The community’s exquisite dining program and robust activity calendar, including fitness classes, social events, and creative pursuits, ensure that every day is filled with enrichment and engagement.

Brookdale Madison West’s signature Clare Bridge program offers a person-centered approach that nurtures individual skills and supports a meaningful life. With 24/7 staff availability and proximity to top medical facilities, residents and their families can have peace of mind.
Nestled in the vibrant city of Madison, Brookdale Madison West provides easy access to the area’s natural beauty, cultural attractions, and recreational opportunities, allowing residents to fully embrace the joys of retirement.

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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 Brookdale Sun Prairie

Operating for 28 years, Brookdale Sun Prairie is a nursing home along Broadway Drive in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. Operated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc. under the administration of Dawn Kussow, it accommodates up to 20 residents and currently serves 12, reflecting a 60% occupancy rate. This pet-friendly community also features studios in a single-story setting.

In addition to 24-hour nursing care and assistance with daily activities, the community offers respite care, continuing care services, and at-home care programs to support changing needs over time. Yoga sessions, bingo, trivia games, gardening in the enclosed courtyard, and opportunities to cook in the community kitchen are also conducted. Restaurant-style dining features healthy menu options, while amenities such as a beauty and barber shop, landscaped walking paths, a piano, and secure outdoor garden areas enhance comfort and recreation.

The community’s neighborhood is also relatively walkable, with a walkability score of 39, suggesting that only a few amenities can be reached on foot. Moreover, its smaller size promotes familiarity among residents and the care team, allowing a more individualized approach to care.

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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 Memory Care in Madison, WI

What is the average cost of memory care in Madison, WI?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Madison, WI is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Madison, WI?

Memory care in Madison, WI typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Madison, WI?

Memory care communities in Madison, WI typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Wisconsin Medicaid cover memory care?

Wisconsin Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 23 memory care communities in Madison, WI. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.