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Tucked away in the scenic neighborhood of Madison, WI, Charter Senior Living of Madison (Formerly Cedarhurst of Madison) is a lively senior living community, offering assisted living and short-term stays. The community features a team of experienced caregivers trained to provide utmost care and support with friendly touch. With a wellness and fitness center that offers on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies, residents are guaranteed to maintain their strength and mobility. A wide selection of apartments including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments is available for residents to choose from.
Fostering connections and a vibrant lifestyle, the community conducts an array of recreational and entertainment activities. Amenities like restaurant-style bistro and café, a resource library, beauty salon, spacious community rooms, movie theater, and an inviting courtyard and gardens provide plenty of chances for relaxation and leisure. Residents are aso guaranteed plenty of free time to explore the community with housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance being covered.
Higher than the Wisconsin average: 70%Charter Senior Living of Madison is legally operated by Jennifer Francis, and administrated by Snh Wis Tenant LLC.
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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.
| 7 | 12 | This facility has 42% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (7 vs. WI avg 12).↓ 42% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2023.
| 2.3 | 4 | This facility has 43% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Wisconsin nursing home (2.3 vs. WI avg 4).↓ 43% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed correction of a prior medication management violation, though a $200 revisit fee was assessed. Earlier inspections showed repeated deficiencies primarily related to medication management and nursing services, including missed or incorrect medication administration and some issues with food storage. Enforcement actions included two forfeitures of $400 each, reduced to $260 if not appealed, tied to medication management violations, with required plans of correction submitted. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, except for one substantiated complaint in April 2025 that led to a deficiency and fine for medication management. The facility’s record shows improvement over time, culminating in the most recent clean inspection.
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
10.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Madison's city center to Charter Senior Living of Madison's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.74 miles to nearest hospital (UW Health E Terrace Dr Medical Center)
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Charter Senior Living of Madison is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
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The legal owner and operator of Charter Senior Living of Madison is Jennifer Francis.
Charter Senior Living of Madison has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Charter Senior Living of Madison's occupancy is 85%.
Snh Wis Tenant Llc is the administrator of Charter Senior Living of Madison.
Charter Senior Living of Madison has 60 beds.
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Charter Senior Living of Madison is located at 5601 Burke Rd, Madison, WI 53718, United States.
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