Occupancy rate
61%
Lower than the Wisconsin average: 70%The Courtyard at Fitchburg – Memory Care
Nursing Home in Fitchburg
The Courtyard at Fitchburg – Memory Care
Nursing Home in Fitchburg
The Courtyard at Fitchburg Memory Care is a 36-bed assisted living and memory care community operated by Fitchburg Assisted Living LLC in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, within Dane County. Licensed in August 2024, this is one of the more recent additions to the senior care landscape in the Madison area. Serving 22 residents per day, the community has a current occupancy of approximately 61%, indicating a significant availability for families planning a placement for future and immediate placement without waitlist delays.
The community offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care services, along with 24-hour staffing and rehabilitation options. Amenities are plentiful and include on-site dining, a garden patio, spacious common rooms, a beauty salon, a spa and bathtique, and a wellness office, all with views of McKee Farms Park. Three meals per day with varied menu selections and nutritious snacks are also provided. Focusing on physical, mental, and social engagement, the community maintains a robust daily activities calendar.
Since it opened in August 2024, the community is still in its early operational phase, which is reflected in its inspection history. Seven inspections took place over a short period, primarily complaint-initiated, resulting in four visits with findings. The most recent inspection in October 2025 recorded 30 deficiencies, which is significantly higher than the Wisconsin average of 12. Families are encouraged to carefully review the specific nature and correction status of these findings and ask about any operational or staffing adjustments made for improvement.
The Courtyard at Fitchburg is well-suited for families in the Fitchburg and greater Madison area looking for memory care or assisted living in a newer, thoughtfully appointed community with a strong amenity base. Those considering this community should weigh the attractive physical environment and programming against current compliance data and discuss improvement trajectory directly with its leadership.
36-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
1 year in operation
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
About this community
Occupancy
Lower than the Wisconsin average: 70%Occupied beds
22 / 36
Average residents
54 per day
Facility TypeClass Cna (nonambulatory)
IssuanceAugust 28, 2024
CountyDane
The Courtyard at Fitchburg – Memory Care is administrated by Fitchburg Assisted Living LLC.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
On-Site Dining
Garden Patio
Spacious Community Rooms
Beauty Salon
Spa/Bathtique
Wellness Office
Lovely Views Of Mckee Farms Park
ActivitiesThe Courtyard offers a robust events calendar that includes daily physical, mental, and social activities.
Food DescriptionThe Courtyard at Fitchburg provides three meals per day with a variety of menu selections and nutritious snacks.
Meals IncludedYes
Meals Per Day3
Inspection History
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.
7 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
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Latest inspection
Date
October 30, 2025
Complaint Investigation30 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Wisconsin average: 12 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for The Courtyard at Fitchburg – Memory Care
The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies and resulted in a forfeiture of $6,550 along with a $200 inspection fee for a revisit. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related mainly to medication administration, personal care, health monitoring, and failure to follow individual service plans, with substantiated complaints involving inadequate treatment and care concerns. Enforcement actions included several forfeitures totaling thousands of dollars and issuance of Statements of Deficiency, but no license suspensions or revocations were listed in the available reports. Most complaints were substantiated, including issues of abuse, neglect, and failure to provide adequate assistance with meals and hygiene. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with compliance, with deficiencies persisting over time and no clear trend of sustained improvement.
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Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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