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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 ClareBridge 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.
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 70%Brookdale Madison West is legally operated by Dawn Kussow, and administrated by Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
In Wisconsin, the Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance performs unannounced onsite surveys to ensure that long-term care facilities meet health and safety laws.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wisconsin state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 21 | 12 | This facility has 75% more total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (21 vs. WI avg 12).↑ 75% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 10.5 | 6 | This facility has 75% more deficiencies per year than a typical Wisconsin assisted living residence (10.5 vs. WI avg 6).↑ 75% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 24, 2025, found no deficiencies and the complaint investigation was unsubstantiated. Earlier inspections showed multiple deficiencies related primarily to incident reporting, staff training, medication administration, resident care, and documentation, with some repeat issues noted. Two substantiated complaints involved delayed reporting of missing narcotic medication and late refunds of entrance fees. Enforcement actions included fines totaling up to $2,560 and inspection fees, but no license suspensions or immediate jeopardy findings were listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made improvements over time, as prior deficiencies were substantially corrected by the latest inspection.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 439 - 641 / 579 - 1,042 sq. ft
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
5.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Madison's city center to Brookdale Madison West's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.31 miles to nearest hospital (Avalon Shamanic Resources, LLC)
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Brookdale Madison West is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
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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 |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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.
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| Brookdale Madison West |
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.
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 (South Yellowstone Drive) | 74 | Yes | 71 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11 | 100.0% | - | Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc | Dawn Kussow | 4 | 7 | 21 | 5.3 |
| 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 | 66 | No | 63 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 28 | 77.3% | A+ | Attic Angel Place | Kimberly Blum | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0.7 |
| Home Again Assisted Living Waunakee |
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.
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. | Waunakee (Connery Cove) | 64 | No | 13 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 11 | 87.5% | A+ | Home Again Assisted Living Inc | Melissa Oconnor | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| 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 | 26 | No | 41 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 3 | 100.0% | - | Ryan Great Lakes Sun Prairie LLC | Michael Pagh | 7 | 7 | 18 | 2.6 |
Brookdale Madison West is in the South Yellowstone Drive neighborhood of Madison.
The legal owner and operator of Brookdale Madison West is Dawn Kussow.
Brookdale Madison West has a walk score of 71. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Brookdale Madison West's occupancy is 100%.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale Madison West on this page.
Brookdale Senior Living Communities Inc is the administrator of Brookdale Madison West.
Brookdale Madison West has 74 beds.
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