Madison, the second largest city of Wisconsin, is perfect for seniors who want to live close to stunning outdoor spaces, including the Olbrich Botanical Gardens and UW Arboretum. Art enthusiasts can enjoy the local cultural scene at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and the Majestic Theater. Madison, considered one of the top 10 best places to live in the US, has a population of 259,680, 11.6% of whom are aged 65 and over. City seniors have access to top-notch healthcare facilities, such as UW Health University Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital at Madison.
Madison has multiple high-quality home health care programs available for its senior community. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average cost of homemaker services is $5,339 per month and the average cost of home health aide services is $5,339. These costs are higher than the national averages of $4,481 for homemaker services and $4,576 for home health aide services.
At Caring.com, we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Madison area – complete with types of care provided, services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help seniors and their families access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
Directory of Home Care Services in Madison, WI
315 E. Main Street, Unit 205, Waunakee, WI, 53597
I have had many conversations with them about my expectations. I would like to see staff take more inativie when they are working. I cannot remember to write everything down.
I like the quality of t
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I have had many conversations with them about my expectations. I would like to see staff take more inativie when they are working. I cannot remember to write everything down.
I like the quality of the staff.
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I have had many conversations with them about my expectations. I would like to see staff take more inativie when they are working. I cannot remember to write everything down.
I like the quality of t
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I have had many conversations with them about my expectations. I would like to see staff take more inativie when they are working. I cannot remember to write everything down.
I like the quality of the staff.
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1574 W Broadway, Suite 101, Madison, WI, 53713
I am the child of a former client of Home Instead – Madison. I have a couple of significant concerns about the organization that I feel are worth sharing.
The first concern applies universally.
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I am the child of a former client of Home Instead – Madison. I have a couple of significant concerns about the organization that I feel are worth sharing.
The first concern applies universally. In our experience their time accounting system leaves something to be desired. There is often a discrepancy between the amount of time spent and what is reported. Unlike some other organizations that use a racking app with GPS, Home Instead relies on the caregiver simply reporting to the office. There is a log book kept at the house but in our case that had entries less than half of the time and it generally reflected the assigned shift not the actual hours. My advice, check in occasionally to see if they are there and if they are, see if they are doing anything more than reading a book or surfing on their phone.
The second and more important concern applies if you are seeking dementia care. While they claim to have caregivers with specialized training, there is little evidence to support this. While they may have some that have gone through some CARE training, the vast majority seem to be new to home care and did not claim to have been trained. I urge you to meet with each and every caregiver and watch their interactions with your loved-one. Dementia care is not something to be taken lightly.
In a nut shell, do not assume that you are getting what you pay for. Verify. If they are not giving you what you pay for, there are other organizations in the area that will.
That said they do have one or two wonderful dedicated (though not skilled specifically in dementia care) caregivers.
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I am the child of a former client of Home Instead – Madison. I have a couple of significant concerns about the organization that I feel are worth sharing.
The first concern applies universally.
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I am the child of a former client of Home Instead – Madison. I have a couple of significant concerns about the organization that I feel are worth sharing.
The first concern applies universally. In our experience their time accounting system leaves something to be desired. There is often a discrepancy between the amount of time spent and what is reported. Unlike some other organizations that use a racking app with GPS, Home Instead relies on the caregiver simply reporting to the office. There is a log book kept at the house but in our case that had entries less than half of the time and it generally reflected the assigned shift not the actual hours. My advice, check in occasionally to see if they are there and if they are, see if they are doing anything more than reading a book or surfing on their phone.
The second and more important concern applies if you are seeking dementia care. While they claim to have caregivers with specialized training, there is little evidence to support this. While they may have some that have gone through some CARE training, the vast majority seem to be new to home care and did not claim to have been trained. I urge you to meet with each and every caregiver and watch their interactions with your loved-one. Dementia care is not something to be taken lightly.
In a nut shell, do not assume that you are getting what you pay for. Verify. If they are not giving you what you pay for, there are other organizations in the area that will.
That said they do have one or two wonderful dedicated (though not skilled specifically in dementia care) caregivers.
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437 S Yellowstone Dr. , Suite 210, Madison, WI, 53719
Currently, at the beginning of this process of seeking respite care for my 85 year old father who lives with us. This agency was quick to call, same day as initial contact with caring.com. The people
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Currently, at the beginning of this process of seeking respite care for my 85 year old father who lives with us. This agency was quick to call, same day as initial contact with caring.com. The people are warm, friendly, caring and understanding. A person was scheduled to do an in home visit. During the visit, my needs and my father’s needs were assessed. We set up an initial meeting with a caregiver and we will take it from there. It is a genuine relief to know that we will have backup support coming into the home on a weekly basis.
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Currently, at the beginning of this process of seeking respite care for my 85 year old father who lives with us. This agency was quick to call, same day as initial contact with caring.com. The people
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Currently, at the beginning of this process of seeking respite care for my 85 year old father who lives with us. This agency was quick to call, same day as initial contact with caring.com. The people are warm, friendly, caring and understanding. A person was scheduled to do an in home visit. During the visit, my needs and my father’s needs were assessed. We set up an initial meeting with a caregiver and we will take it from there. It is a genuine relief to know that we will have backup support coming into the home on a weekly basis.
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555 Donofrio Dr, Suite 2, Madison, WI, 53719
AGAPE (Greek) is the highest form of love. At Agape, a faith based company, we believe that love is the greatest connection and we reflect this love through our quality of care. Rene Gibbs founded A
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AGAPE (Greek) is the highest form of love. At Agape, a faith based company, we believe that love is the greatest connection and we reflect this love through our quality of care. Rene Gibbs founded Agape Services in 2014 so that she could provide the best personal care as it was the mindset that this care is needed to improve your love ones quality of life and increase by increasing their independence. Ms. Gibbs took the leap because she envisioned that she can provide the level of service that both assisted her clients, but also her clients family. Ms. Gibbs sees her client as the entire family unit and when she provides care, it is a care that reaches out to impact the whole family unit.
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Our core values are: integrity, positive attitude, respect, compassion, honesty, and teamwork.
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Through our quality in home care, we provide independence to our clients your loved ones, by taking care of those little details that make your daily life to live easier. If you are a family caregiver who might be juggling too much between caring for a loved one and running errands it is sometimes necessary and extremely helpful to have someone you trust be with your loved one while you run errands or catch up on your own needs. Agape Services can be there to provide customized in-home care services to your loved ones and their families. We are flexible and work to provide the highest form of love, compassion, and professionalism when it comes to your loved ones personal care.
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AGAPE (Greek) is the highest form of love. At Agape, a faith based company, we believe that love is the greatest connection and we reflect this love through our quality of care. Rene Gibbs founded A
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AGAPE (Greek) is the highest form of love. At Agape, a faith based company, we believe that love is the greatest connection and we reflect this love through our quality of care. Rene Gibbs founded Agape Services in 2014 so that she could provide the best personal care as it was the mindset that this care is needed to improve your love ones quality of life and increase by increasing their independence. Ms. Gibbs took the leap because she envisioned that she can provide the level of service that both assisted her clients, but also her clients family. Ms. Gibbs sees her client as the entire family unit and when she provides care, it is a care that reaches out to impact the whole family unit.
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Our core values are: integrity, positive attitude, respect, compassion, honesty, and teamwork.
<p></p>
Through our quality in home care, we provide independence to our clients your loved ones, by taking care of those little details that make your daily life to live easier. If you are a family caregiver who might be juggling too much between caring for a loved one and running errands it is sometimes necessary and extremely helpful to have someone you trust be with your loved one while you run errands or catch up on your own needs. Agape Services can be there to provide customized in-home care services to your loved ones and their families. We are flexible and work to provide the highest form of love, compassion, and professionalism when it comes to your loved ones personal care.
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2801 International Ln Suite 208, Madison, WI, 53704
Endearment Unlimited is a non-medical In-Home Service Provider serving the Dane, Rock, and Columbia counties. We are dedicated to promoting individual growth for those we serve through personalized su
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Endearment Unlimited is a non-medical In-Home Service Provider serving the Dane, Rock, and Columbia counties. We are dedicated to promoting individual growth for those we serve through personalized supports. We believe that to improve the quality of life of those we serve, there needs to be emphasis on a solid circle of support, individual choice, person-centered services, and community integration. These core values are the foundation of our services.
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Endearment Unlimited is a non-medical In-Home Service Provider serving the Dane, Rock, and Columbia counties. We are dedicated to promoting individual growth for those we serve through personalized su
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Endearment Unlimited is a non-medical In-Home Service Provider serving the Dane, Rock, and Columbia counties. We are dedicated to promoting individual growth for those we serve through personalized supports. We believe that to improve the quality of life of those we serve, there needs to be emphasis on a solid circle of support, individual choice, person-centered services, and community integration. These core values are the foundation of our services.
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109 Prairie Grass Rd, Oregon, WI, 53575
We are in business to help seniors, veterans and the disabled remain independent in their homes. We aim to be the leader in compassionate, reliable care – like family or better. We offer help with all
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We are in business to help seniors, veterans and the disabled remain independent in their homes. We aim to be the leader in compassionate, reliable care – like family or better. We offer help with all of the activities of daily living.
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We are in business to help seniors, veterans and the disabled remain independent in their homes. We aim to be the leader in compassionate, reliable care – like family or better. We offer help with all
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We are in business to help seniors, veterans and the disabled remain independent in their homes. We aim to be the leader in compassionate, reliable care – like family or better. We offer help with all of the activities of daily living.
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3240 University Ave, Suite 3A, Madison, WI, 53705
I think it would help if they could have as much consistency and continuity in whom they send as possible. I know that is difficult, but it’s also very highly prized.
I like their flexibility, friend
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I think it would help if they could have as much consistency and continuity in whom they send as possible. I know that is difficult, but it’s also very highly prized.
I like their flexibility, friendliness, and professionalism.
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I think it would help if they could have as much consistency and continuity in whom they send as possible. I know that is difficult, but it’s also very highly prized.
I like their flexibility, friend
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I think it would help if they could have as much consistency and continuity in whom they send as possible. I know that is difficult, but it’s also very highly prized.
I like their flexibility, friendliness, and professionalism.
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9429 72nd St., Kenosha, WI, 53142
They were recommended to us by some friends who told us that they had a good experience with Home Care Services. Greg did a very good job in presenting the potential people that we could use. The inte
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They were recommended to us by some friends who told us that they had a good experience with Home Care Services. Greg did a very good job in presenting the potential people that we could use. The interviews with them are very helpful and having them come to our house is very good. After having the interview, it was interesting that all 4 of us picked the same person.
The caregiver’s work attitude is great. She’s always available to help. She’s young, energetic and she’s willing to do anything. She’s just kinda fit right in as another family member.
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They were recommended to us by some friends who told us that they had a good experience with Home Care Services. Greg did a very good job in presenting the potential people that we could use. The inte
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They were recommended to us by some friends who told us that they had a good experience with Home Care Services. Greg did a very good job in presenting the potential people that we could use. The interviews with them are very helpful and having them come to our house is very good. After having the interview, it was interesting that all 4 of us picked the same person.
The caregiver’s work attitude is great. She’s always available to help. She’s young, energetic and she’s willing to do anything. She’s just kinda fit right in as another family member.
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2800 Royal Avenue Suite 204 , Madison, WI, 53713
We’re very happy with Midwest Family Care. My mom likes her caregiver and things are working out really well. We’ve been using them for eight weeks already. They help with general housekeeping chores,
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We’re very happy with Midwest Family Care. My mom likes her caregiver and things are working out really well. We’ve been using them for eight weeks already. They help with general housekeeping chores, taking my mother to appointments, some cooking, running errands, and a little bit of cleaning. We’d like them to be able to do more in the way of assisting with bathing. Their work attitude is pretty good. I was real impressed with the people on the telephone when I interviewed them initially. The main manager was very professional in the way she answered the questions and the other manager has been very accessible.
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We’re very happy with Midwest Family Care. My mom likes her caregiver and things are working out really well. We’ve been using them for eight weeks already. They help with general housekeeping chores,
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We’re very happy with Midwest Family Care. My mom likes her caregiver and things are working out really well. We’ve been using them for eight weeks already. They help with general housekeeping chores, taking my mother to appointments, some cooking, running errands, and a little bit of cleaning. We’d like them to be able to do more in the way of assisting with bathing. Their work attitude is pretty good. I was real impressed with the people on the telephone when I interviewed them initially. The main manager was very professional in the way she answered the questions and the other manager has been very accessible.
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579 D’onofrio Drive, Madison, WI, 53719
I selected Comfort Keepers over others because we were advised they were the best in the area. I think the caregivers are very sincere and dependable. They can make decisions and recommendations i
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I selected Comfort Keepers over others because we were advised they were the best in the area. I think the caregivers are very sincere and dependable. They can make decisions and recommendations in a very reasonable way. We have appreciated their participation in our home life. They take responsibility. They are thoughtful and considerate about what they do. My wife needs bedside cares and they are excellent at it. They also do homemaking services/housework. They prepare meals which is very important. The service is indispensable. The company is mature in its judgments. I have enjoyed their communication and contact over the years. When they have to come over here to work through a problem, they seem to have a good sense of things. I think they have an intelligent insight into family problems and household issues.
-Robert
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I selected Comfort Keepers over others because we were advised they were the best in the area. I think the caregivers are very sincere and dependable. They can make decisions and recommendations i
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I selected Comfort Keepers over others because we were advised they were the best in the area. I think the caregivers are very sincere and dependable. They can make decisions and recommendations in a very reasonable way. We have appreciated their participation in our home life. They take responsibility. They are thoughtful and considerate about what they do. My wife needs bedside cares and they are excellent at it. They also do homemaking services/housework. They prepare meals which is very important. The service is indispensable. The company is mature in its judgments. I have enjoyed their communication and contact over the years. When they have to come over here to work through a problem, they seem to have a good sense of things. I think they have an intelligent insight into family problems and household issues.
-Robert
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1402 Greenway Cross,, Madison, WI, 53713
Best agency in Madison. They listened to me and my mom and our needs. The nurse is really nice. The staff is friendly and helpful. I made the right choice!
Best agency in Madison. They listened to me and my mom and our needs. The nurse is really nice. The staff is friendly and helpful. I made the right choice!
4726 East Towne Blvd Suite 120, Madison, WI, 53704
We found this Senior Helpers for my love one and he has 24-hour care with a private nurse. Everything is going perfectly. We didn’t wait that long to find a care giver that has a good match. With rega
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We found this Senior Helpers for my love one and he has 24-hour care with a private nurse. Everything is going perfectly. We didn’t wait that long to find a care giver that has a good match. With regards to the care, they are very nurturing and attentive. He found a good companion. It’s just a good match for him.
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We found this Senior Helpers for my love one and he has 24-hour care with a private nurse. Everything is going perfectly. We didn’t wait that long to find a care giver that has a good match. With rega
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We found this Senior Helpers for my love one and he has 24-hour care with a private nurse. Everything is going perfectly. We didn’t wait that long to find a care giver that has a good match. With regards to the care, they are very nurturing and attentive. He found a good companion. It’s just a good match for him.
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2421 Parmenter Street, Suite 241, Middleton, WI, 53562
ComForCare helps my mom with showering, washing her hair, and doing some of her laundry. They have had to change people a couple of times because of schedule conflicts, but now they seem to be consist
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ComForCare helps my mom with showering, washing her hair, and doing some of her laundry. They have had to change people a couple of times because of schedule conflicts, but now they seem to be consistent. My mom has mentioned a few things she’s not happy with, like the scheduling.
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ComForCare helps my mom with showering, washing her hair, and doing some of her laundry. They have had to change people a couple of times because of schedule conflicts, but now they seem to be consist
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ComForCare helps my mom with showering, washing her hair, and doing some of her laundry. They have had to change people a couple of times because of schedule conflicts, but now they seem to be consistent. My mom has mentioned a few things she’s not happy with, like the scheduling.
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1617 Sherman Avenue, Madison, WI, 53704
426 S. Yellowstone Drive, Ste 100, Madison, WI, 53719
6205 Davenport Drive, Madison, WI, 53711
5752 Tokay Blvd, Suite 500, Madison, WI, 53719
702 North Blackhawk Ave, Suite 215, Madison, WI, 53705
437 South Yellowstone Dr., Ste. 101, Madison, WI, 53719
56 Central Ave, Suite 308, Lynn, MA, 01901
Madison Home Care Resources
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Madison:
Address: 101 E. Wilson St., 9th Floor, Madison, WI 53703
Phone Number: (608) 266-8234
Through this program, eligible households receive help to pay their monthly energy costs. Services covered include heating, electricity and energy emergency situations. Assistance is provided through a one-time grant available during the heating season. Electric assistance is also offered, but the program only funds a portion of non-heating costs. Qualifying applicants must have a gross income at or below 60% of the state median.
Address: 3841 Kipp St., Madison, WI 53718
Phone Number: (608) 246-3737
This statewide program helps low-income households reduce their energy usage and utility bills. Services include wall and attic insulation, air leakage reduction, refrigerator and freezer replacement, air sealing and furnace repair. To be eligible, applicants must reside in Dane or Green County and their earnings can’t exceed 60% of the state median income. Qualifying property owners or tenants must have also been approved for Energy Assistance in the 12 months prior to applying.
Address: 3841 Kipp St., Madison, WI 53718
Phone Number: (608) 246-3737
This program provides low-cost structural repairs and accessibility modifications to qualifying property owners. After an initial quality inspection is performed, the program offers window and door replacement, repair of leaking toilets, sinks and faucets, and the installation of safety railings, ramps, decks, grab bars and landings. Eligible applicants must own their home in Madison and meet house value limits. Households must also have a gross income at or below 80% of the Dane County median.
Address: 700 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53715
Phone Number: (608) 276-7598
Meals on Wheels delivers daily noontime meals to homebound seniors. Proteins, cereals or bread, vegetables, fruits and milk are included in the menu. There are specific options for those who need vegetarian, low-sodium or soft food. Volunteers work from Monday through Friday, and they can also provide a safety check and companion services. Meals are offered at a low cost, and funding is available for qualifying applicants.
Address: 201 W. Mifflin St., Madison, WI 53703
Phone Number: (608) 266-6314
This program of the Madison Public Library delivers reading materials to seniors unable to leave their homes. Volunteers also deliver to retirement homes and assisted living facilities. Along with regular books, individuals can borrow large-print books, audiobooks, magazines, CDs and DVDs. The service is available to residents of Madison who are homebound or have an ongoing physical condition.
Determining Your Loved One’s Need for In-Home Care
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
Guidelines for Talking About In-Home Care
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
